Accurascale's Incredible New Class 92 | Unboxing & Review

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0:00 Intro
3:03 Unboxing
10:38 Prototype Info
12:12 Detail
23:25 Mechanism
28:34 Performance
33:34 Haulage
40:59 Ratings
45:44 Conclusion

[@Paraffinmeister]

Quick point of note, the grey showing through the EWS logo may be more accurate than you'd expect. They were just vinyl overlays stuck on to the side of the loco over the old BR livery, so it is possible that the paint below may have been visible through them (this is also why they are high gloss while the rest of the body is satin). Either way, a stunning model and a good start to the year. =)

[@andrewdking]

That makes perfect sense

[@jackhstproductions649]

I was just going to comment the exact same thing about the EWS logo bieng an addition to the livery around 10 years after so it is probably quite accurate. With the yellow bieng light and the grey bieng dark, it probably would have shown through in real life especially in brighter conditions.

[@plumtreeworks5225]

@@jackhstproductions649 also was just about to comment this lol

[@Parappatherapperstudios124]

Yeah I have a feeling if you got as up close and personal to the real thing as that camera zoom, you'd see the dark grey underneath

[@Damocles178]

I was just thinking the same thing. You're absolutely right. When EWS first got their hands on them. They didn't exactly repaint them. The vinyl was really just a quick fix to show they belonged to them.

[@jeffreymcneal1507]

Ever since I started buying Sam's recommendations, and avoiding those he raised warning about, my British model train collection has evolved into useful, dependable, pleasurable in mays it was never before. Sam will give you the straight dope.Sam is a gem to take his time and break down the pros and cons of each expensive model.

[@saptaksarkar30468]

Wow ! Accurascale are really showing what they are capable of. I think they might become a major manufacturer like Hornby and Bachmann. Also, I dont know if anyone else noticed, but the intro looked very similar to your intro from a couple years ago ! Thats cool but I liked the previous intro better. Love you

[@SamsTrains]

They really are - in my book they're already a major one... their range is easily rivalling the big boys now! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@nosadonions3231]

WOW is right! the detail on this rig is amazing.

[@StarWarsJay]

Ive been toying with the idea of getting into the hobby for months now. This video made me bite the bullet. Just ordered this train :) Excited. I dont even have a stick of track haha.

[@BritishRail60062]

Well done mate. If there are any local model railway clubs near you. I would recommend joining one as you could run the model on the club layout in the future. I am getting one but I don't know wha livery yet but for now. Place it on a display stand and enjoy it mate.

[@StarWarsJay]

@@BritishRail60062 cheers mate. Since I made this post, I bought a Hornby train set (for the track and controller), some Accurascale hoppers and wagons and a pan accurascale syphon g medical wagon (I know, wrong eta but I like it). I need to make a decent baseboard now so I can add buildings, landscape etc. I’m getting there slowly. Thanks for the advice. Good thinking. I might actually join a local club. Probably get some good advice and deals there. I’m also getting the hitachi shunter from Hornby next week. Again, different era, but who cares,

[@StarWarsJay]

Oh and btw, if I had to choose another livery, I’d go for the red and yellow (can’t remember the company name of the livery),:

[@BritishRail60062]

@@StarWarsJay Great to hear that mate 😊. As for running trains, just run what you want and enjoy them mate. Nothing else matters buddy 😊.

[@Dazkinnersley]

EWS ​@@StarWarsJay

[@theenigmaticgamer]

Looks like Accurascale are showing Hornby and Bachmann how things should be done. I wish them every success, they deserve it. Thanks for an excellent and objective review. A great start to the year.

[@videostudios6042]

Two things Hornby Bachmann and Dapol should scared of, Accurascale and Sam's Trains 3D models

[@SamsTrains]

hahaha absolutely xD Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@trainfan998]

​@@SamsTrains make an A4 and you will beat them.

[@methylatedspirit6810]

Heljian seems to be afraid of quality 😂😊

[@Veneno2911]

@@trainfan998make a hush hush

[@katies6426]

And rapido.

[@GaryNumeroUno]

Great review mukka. Another Accurascale nail in the coffins of Hornby and Bachmann. Detail enhancement chum... there are no vacuum brakes on a class 92. The add on detail pipes are air brake and main reservoir air pipes. Stay safe. Regards from Oz. Gaz

[@robertsparks3685]

Wow! Great Review to start the year. This finely detailed loco with your new 4K system is great to see. It will be interesting to see if anything can displace this loco from first place. It's a good challenge to all manufacturers. Again, a great video review to start the year.

[@onepiececrazytrain]

Glad to see the channel is continuing to evolve. Another properly thorough review. Keep up the good work! While it may be a bit too much, do you think you could give a letter grade to some of your old reviews? Maybe just a short list of the Grade A locomotives?

[@BritishRail60062]

I think I might get one as well as a Cavalex Class 60 as one offs for use on my friends layouts. Great review as always Sam. Peter.

[@wakefieldtrainlad340]

A first rate first review of 2023! Though I don’t like the 92s that all that much the model cannot be hated. It is top notch and like you I was blown away from the knowledge of the DCC powered pantograph motors. Can’t wait to see what their Manors turn out like. I bet they’re going to be better than Dapols. Take care Sam and Happy New Year ~ Dan

[@jamtart606]

I own two of these locos at the moment they are by far my best purchases ever (ones sound fitted, the other is DCC Ready) I'm still yet to get at least two more because I love them so much, they're faultless! I would love to see another manufacturer try to top an even better AC loco than the 92, although in fairness Bachmann were not that far off with their Class 90s, I suggest you give one of those a try at some point!

[@lapiswake6583]

The 92s were actually £20 cheaper upon initial announcement, for a good couple of years before they had to put the prices up because of difficulties with the pantograph mechanism. Everyone who preordered at the old price (including me with 010) got it for that, and we had advance warning of the price going up too. Mine's absolutely fantastic, the only issue being the couplings dropping off a bit too easily (and a shame it doesn't have the painted bogie details or the channel tunnel depictions on the sides most of the others do). I haven't tested its haulage capacity yet, but it handles 11 hornby pullmans (with lights) with ease. I do need a decoder for it to maximise the use of the pantographs. A shame I couldn't afford to preorder the mk5 sleepers to match... (and I am tempted by a 2nd loco, whether it be a DB one, a 2nd CS one, a GBRf one, or any others. I've got an old hornby one in triple grey, and the plan is to get 001 from lima in EWS and one in this EWS triple grey from hornby railroad for comparison). The eagle logo is the depot plaque, which BR did for the major freight depots of the sector era (like for example the 52G plates on steam locos' smokeboxes, 52G being Sunderland (South Dock) plus it's subshed at Durham, 34A being Kings Cross (Top Shed)). This one is Crewe Electric Depot, where all the 92s were based. 92010 is my favourite loco out of my entire fleet across N, 009, 00, and 0 gauges. It's the most advanced, the best value (going off RRP), one of the smoothest, definitely the quietest, and is just overall excellent. It was delayed about 2 years, having been slated for a 2020 release initially, and mine only just arrived before christmas because it was in the last batch to arrive, but was well worth the wait. It'll be interesting for you to review the bachmann class 90. A slightly smaller loco, only 1 pantograph which is motorised, but its RRP is £230...

[@ausfoodgarden]

I'm glad you reviewed this as it's an absolutely awesome model. Way out of my interest area but you can't ignore how good it is. I'm hoping their class 31 is going to be of the same quality as I've got one on pre-order.

[@shaunholland1340]

Brilliant review. Sam, even though you said it yourself that you were nickpicking, it was good nickpicking, nothing is perfect, and it was good you did find faults with your loco. I'm surprised when you opened yours to find speakers in there, I haven't touched mine yet, so I'm very interested in looking at purchasing a sound decoder in the future. Honestly, I'm looking forward to running mine in soon when I get round to chipping it for dcc, but for you to have a dc layout, it was looking excellent. I wonder if it would make you look into dcc even if it's a test track and a... cheap controller. Keep up your reviews and a Happy New year to you Sam

[@chriswilson2431]

Comprehensive review of a very competent model. I’m not such a fan of modern traction, but I do like this. Nice one Sam!

[@martinwoodworth3715]

Brilliant vid. Especially what the class 92 is used for in real life. Thanks.

[@davidhinks8384]

Hey Sam, great first review of '23. Certain manufacturers need to bee looking in the rear view mirror. Not a locomotive I want, but love the crisp detail and the quality of this model.

[@David-ci1vn]

The key difference between Accurascale and Hornby is surely that the former want to build and sell models while the latter's owner wants to farm a compliant customer bank, a very different ethos.

[@SussexHistory]

I watch these reviews on my Chromebook while I eat my breakfast. Euvirail reviewed this loco and the motor in his packed up while he was filming! It is a pity the pantographs are not metal and cannot be used to pick up current from overhead catenery. When they have gone to the trouble to make the pantographs go up and down, a bit more metal in the detailing would have added quality as you say! Thanks for uploading yet another review in your inimitable style!

[@stephenbromley2302]

Yep excellent loco mine has the same issue with the nem socket coming out and it was only pulling one intermodal wagon let’s hope they fix the issue on the 37.

[@jamesdunloptrains]

Awesome video today Sam beautiful locomotive I might have to get one

[@peterm7548]

A rare rave review! This model well deserves it. Thanks Sam!

[@phil36310]

This is indeed a amazing model - almost perfect. If I was modeling the modern era this loco would find a place on the layout but since I model 1955 to 1960 I'll mis out. Never the less I admire the engineering that's gone in this high standard model and for a unbeatable price tag. But I recon that since Accurascale doesn't has to pay a bunch of directors and an army of personnel their working costs are more modest than those of the big boys - who besides also need to 'sponsor' their products with the 'sharks in our hobby' and butter them in order to get good scoring reviews ! As always your reviews are 'objective' and without the tra la la. So again thank you very much Sam for keeping your channel high class, interesting and most enjoyable ! Success for 2023 ! Kind regards, Filip

[@briandesens144]

Awesome video Sam's trains

[@timbervalleyproductions]

Awesome video Sam! These look flipping impressive! Can't wait for my 50.

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you! Ahh yeah the 50 should be amazing too! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@zepheris_]

I can't wait for my Accurascale's GWR Manor and the BR Class 31 I have on order

[@geode1691]

Amazing ive been looking forward to this review

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you! Hope you enjoyed :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@2madedward524]

Brilliant review Sam. May I ask what coaches are behind the Hornby 92?

[@LaurenceStant]

FYI Sam those sprung pins for the body connection are called pogo pins in the trade :)

[@Elvinley]

Good review as ever Sam. It might have been worth fitting a standard DCC chip to show off the working pantographs and lighting option.

[@MayoHosko]

Ever since the andrew barclay I believe you’ve started off the year strong and this is a strong model both in its overall nature and literally its strength. 1 newton of haulage my word

[@Damocles178]

What an absolutely delightful model. I'm pleased to see they bothered with motors for the pantographs too. As far as I know ironically Hornby's 800 class which is a bi-diesel unit doesn't even have that feature which is a pity because in real life the thing would change modes of operation such as it would swap to the diesel engine for non electrified routes meaning lowering the pantographs. Would be a great feature for someone that had a layout featuring such a transition. Accurascale really does take pride in their products.

[@billfusionenterprise]

FYI, to see the DCC operations, like the pantograph working, "Doctor Hobby" did a video showing it

[@drevo50]

Wonderful model. Not sold on the plastic bogie chassis and the clip fit construction, I guess cost considerations overrode practical ones. Looking forward to getting mine soon!

[@railwayjade]

I love the model features and the sound on sound versions. I'm not sure this loco will be beaten this year

[@Sheza58]

I've always love the snakey dance of two consists going around curves against each other. Fascinating.

[@ScottShuey-zl7xd]

Great review. Very impressed by how in depth you get with your reviews. From the paint to the mechanism to the finer details. Awesome job. So impressed I went to Accurascale and ordered one for myself. Keep up the good work. Can't wait for the next vid.

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you so much Scott, really glad you liked it! I And great choice - really hope you enjoy the loco! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Jimyjames73]

I like Locos with lights - means you can use them in the dark - more fun!!! 🙂🚂🚂🚂

[@djdaz72]

Probably why hornby are doing TT scale the competition is getting better and better great loco Sam

[@bryantan863]

Well done to Accurascale Sam, once again they made another very nice looking model. The Class 92 is reasonably priced and it has all of the details which anyone gets what they had paid for.

[@SamsTrains]

Yes indeed - absolutely just the job... couldn't be happier with mine! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@andrewdking]

Will be interesting what Hornby comes up with, with their new diecast Dublo blue Deltic DP1 later this year for comparison. The Accurascale Deltics, plus the now older but still superb Bachmann DP1 exist as their benchmark to beat. I've just ordered one from my local model shop even though I already own an Accurascale Deltic and a Bachmann DP1. Who doesn't like a Deltic eh ?

[@tripel7470]

Sam and Accurascale: and that's a wrap for a 2023😂 that is a very high bar set for the rest of manufacturers

[@sharkymcsharknose2979]

The Accurascale 92 is a very slick-looking machine! I'm glad to see it tested so well and that they packed in so many features. A nice way to start the 2023 review season, indeed. I have a DCC Rapido EP-5 electric loco with the motorised pantographs and posted a demonstration video on my channel. DCC manufacturer ESU makes the pantograph mechanism for both the EP-5 and Class 92. It's fun to watch them each raise and lower and hear the associated sound recordings from the decoder.

[@SamsTrains]

It sure is - the number of features is mind blowing! Thanks for the extra info on the pantographs too - awesome stuff! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@mkaustralia7136]

The Rails/NRM ES1 has all metal on its pantograph - a different type from the one on this model BTW, a review of that model would be nice to see.

[@mikeking2539]

The Accurascale class 92 is a brand new model, designed from the track up, using modern design technology, so we should get better quality for our money! Was not the Hornby one a Lima model?

[@YeOldeGeezer]

Watching this on my 4k tv and all the paint looks brushed on especially the small parts. Is that common “across the pond”?

[@andrewdking]

Do you have a Sutton's Loco Works loco. They are always claiming museum quality, so to compare. I don't own one myself, but it was they who first promoted all the interior details which Accurascale are now copying

[@oliveoil7941]

You should try do a review on an Auscision models (an Australian model company) locomotive as they are also very much high quality models

[@massifheed]

Great video, Sam. Good to see a manufacturer delivering what they promise. What coaches was the Hornby 92 pulling?

[@maringarvanovic8011]

They look like Hornby BR Suburban coaches.

[@massifheed]

@@maringarvanovic8011 Thanks!

[@miguelangelgarrido7233]

Hola buenas noche gran video muy bueno el modelo excelente comienzo 2023 abrazo grande sam

[@eric555cuevas]

You should get the annie and clarabel bachmann version i think there in the uk line too

[@9501599]

Hi Sam did you check the buffers?? I can't recall you commenting.

[@agentM1991]

Those motors on the pantographs gives you the option to operate the locomotive from overhead wires. Believe of not Sam, there are hard core modelers that build a working layout with real overhead wires to further add realism to electric locomotive operations. An absolute stunning loco by the way. A pure example that a loco that you pay 184 pounds (or $200 for a US citizen) that is a quality loco. The lack of a fluid crawl would've been a mild complaint to me. Not worth docking points off being it was a mainline loco operating express trains. I love your grading system by the way.

[@JustinFrazier_360]

Amazing video

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Justin! :D

[@StormmyStormmy]

Hi Sam, great honest review, i'm looking forward to the class 37, there have been so many set backs i just hope it's worth the wait.

[@Tombola1993]

Might have seen this loco IRL, but I can’t remember if I have or not. Not sure if they were common in Wales.

[@ritchiesiepman5511]

7:26. I have the same kind of packaging for my DB BR189 electric locomotive

[@devontrainspotting]

Great Video! I have a question. I recently bought a 1999 Airfix 51xx frpm hattons, but it stoppped working, There is no problem with the track, as my other loco runs fine. Could you Help?

[@SamsTrains]

Hey! Ahh that's not good - those are a real bugger to service - a good clean and lubrication of the motor/mechanism is usually enough to fix it though, good luck! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@star86703]

Wow looks really nice

[@SamsTrains]

I agree Sam! :D

[@TritonBrickRailway]

Introducing grades now?! Nice

[@drecksaukerl]

Very interesting and informative review as always. I did find something odd, given that I run Marklin. The manufacturer obviously did their homework in producing such a nice model, so why did they cheap out by providing plastic pantographs? Granted, they may been aiming for a certain price point, but they could have just skipped the pantograph drive motors (a needless frill) and probably come out ahead in cost by providing metal pantographs instead. By going plastic, they've also negated one of the main advantages of electric locomotives. Just about every electric in my collection can run off either overhead or track current, meaning that you can run 2 trains independently on the same track circuit in analog mode. Being able to do that definitely makes operating more interesting.

[@mikeking2539]

Re the coupling dropping out, could you 3D print a new part that would be a tighter fit? I know that for any price that we pay for our modles we should not haave to (for thoses of you with a 3D printer) consider having to make a modifacation. The very basics of couplings simply doing their job is not too much to ask! It's a nice model, but like you I am not really into Electric locos, other than the class 91 as used on the East Coast Main Line. And living in a ex NER?LNER area, we don't really get to see any electric locomotives,. The motorised pantographs featuers are mentioned on Accurascale's website!

[@badlyfilmedproductionspres8022]

Have seen a few of these at dagenham dock on the LTSR.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh fantastic - thanks for sharing! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@fatwalletboy2]

Yes seems very good value. Another winner from AC. I wish they had done a new Class 87 to the same standards. Hotnbys is nice but just missing final 20% of detail and features I think.

[@Dazkinnersley]

May seem a daft question but how do you define the No 1 and 2 end on a class 92?

[@Benji_transport_vids]

Great video

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@ChrisGBusby]

So good to see UK locomotives getting close to the detail of European manufacturers 20+ years ago. This puts Hornby back into the "overpriced toy" category it lives in :(

[@SamsTrains]

haha really? They're still 20 years behind Europe? You must be very lucky!!! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@ChrisGBusby]

@@SamsTrains Yes, I have Märklin models with C-Sine motors, full digital control, and sound with full metal bodies from 20 years ago which put these to shame. They cost a LOT of money at the time, but are now close to Hornby on cost. A C-Sine full digital SBB Crocodile or Re460 with digital pantographs etc seemed hugely expensive at the time. but now seems like a bargain compared to current items :(

[@dylanlyall7668]

Hello Sam, I have a video request, could you please show us how to put Kadee Knuckle Couplers on UK Rolling stock. For example, how can I hook my Thomas Coaches to my American Bachmann Rolling stock? I would really appreciate it so much, I just can not figure it out, Thank you so much, I Hope 2023 treats you well!

[@OlivierGabin]

First, we have a German-like price. That is around the equivalent of 218 €. As an electric CC, you have a Roco BR 250 of the DR for 245 €, a Rivarossi FS E 646 for 216 €, or a Piko DB BR 103 for 189 €, all HO scale good to high quality models. Let's see if the quality is on par. So, we have a top notch quality packaging with nice instruction and documentation booklets, nice accessory bag, a superb looking engine, Märklin-like weight, zero cosmetic mishaps, superb details, nice mechanism (save the plastic bogies, metal would have been better), especially the motorized pantograhs, a galore of features, incliding a splendid lighting system and, last but not least, high quality drivetrain and good dynamic qualities. So, mission accomplished. The only serious drawbacks I see is the pantographs first : that would have been better to have metal ones, like the Sommerfeldt ones you can get for German models. Second, is the opening : why clips instead of ol' good screws ? A superb object which is also a good puller, this is what you ought to get for GBP 190/217 €. A lesson for the others, despite some minor downs (clips, pantographs, plastic bogies) Now, I WANT MY CLASS 37 ! Seems I'll get the same level of quality...

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks for sharing Oliver - yes absolutely with you there on the metal bogies/pantographs... but it's a fantastic model in every other sense... can't wait for more from Accura! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@boblatham4601]

The couplings are the same as the early Hornby class 50 they also have a habit of dropping out

[@nigelweir3852]

At the rate that accurascale is bringing out good models at prices that are under mining the big boys they look good for the future

[@PaulAFulcher]

Fantastic review Sam on a great locomotive ! many thanks for this one.

[@adammac.1342]

What was the model pulling?

[@NWRJ_WStudios]

I'm not much of a diesel fan, but the detail is really something. Cheers Jasper & Willow

[@sapphirejunction8993]

It's not a diesel, it's an electric loco.

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah - maybe you like electrics?? It sure is... makes me excited for the Accurascale Steamers :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@michaelallen2063]

Excellent review of a fantastic looking loco! If I could make one recommendation, it would useful if you had a small DCC test bed to demonstrate DCC features in your reviews. I've commented similar in the past, but this loco really underscores (for me) the increasing need for such a segment. I would be interesting to see you develop a structured quality assessment for the likes of speakers, lighting systems and motorised parts, rather than just commenting on the presence of them. Like everything, there will be a range of quality in terms of sound clarity, motorised smoothness/speed, etc, and I would love to see these elements evaluated as well as the aesthetics and locomotion qualities. I appreciate that would involve a significant setup exercise on your side, and require each loco to be chipped, but as you are now removing bodies to demonstrate serviceability and details of the mechanism, there would be opportunity for reviewing the ease of fitting a chip, which could in turn lead to a look at the performance of DCC controlled features.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Michael - yes this is true - it's something I might be able to look into in the future! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@fyfieldjunction]

Excellent review as always Sam. The circles on the side of the loco are symbolic of the channel tunnel of which these were built for as you mentioned. The eagle plaque on the side of the cab refers to which depot the loco is allocated to. There were 38 different depot allocations that locos in the railfreight triple grey livery could have displayed and the eagle one means this loco was based at Crewe

[@davidstrains4910]

All the class 92s had the eagle plaque which is for Crewe international electric depot.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh of course - I can see that now!! Thanks for the info, duly noted! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@thisisjimmy1761]

Well done Sam on another excellent review. Your 4K camera work really helped to reflect the fine details this model has. Your upgrade was well worth it. There is little justification now for other manufacturers for the extortionate pricing for old (and in some cases new) tooling. Accurascale with their second successful model has now set the Benchmark very high for others to follow. My expectations for the 'Manor' class is very very high based on these releases! I have got mine on preorder. Hope you have too! 👍

[@andrewdking]

But I doubt Accurascale's Manor will top the stunning Dapol one

[@thisisjimmy1761]

@@andrewdking we'll see when it drops. I am quietly confident they will do it justice. 🙂

[@andrewdking]

@@thisisjimmy1761 I'm sure they will. Maybe an excuse for GWR modellers to buy one of each.

[@jos4669]

accurascale are proving to be very competitive in terms of quality, certainly showing up the "main-stay" manufacturers! i'd love to get one of these, if only i had a layout haha

[@billykegs8782]

Great review. How about going back to your first 9 score loco. Then compare it to this. Accurascale are superstars. Why don’t you try nterview them?

[@Degsie1975]

I bought Beethoven in BR Railfreight with sound. It is an incredible loco. The servos on the pantographs are excellent. I thought I had broken one, before realising that when you press the function key it lowers the other first before raising the other while playing the correct sounds. The sound is something else. The two quality speakers sound great, far better than others I have. The horns made my wife jump. I suppose the sound may be too loud. You would hear it all the way round a layout room, even if it was big. However I do believe you can turn it down if you know have to configure it. This maybe the best loco I have bought. Certainly top 3.

[@tobyytlai]

The potential model to beat this in the rankings book is... the Accurascale Class 37! Expected March or April

[@astronomenov99]

OMG, I have the same carpet as you!

[@xylicable]

Make sure you read that card with the yellow warning flash completely

[@alfiewenn9440]

awesome loco wishi could stretch the the price at the moment i have couple hornby and lima ones i find the lima far superior to the hornby even the detail is better as well as ability to pull a load

[@NWRJ_WStudios]

Sam when will your first steam loco review come out? Cheers Jasper & Willow

[@SamsTrains]

I'm not sure yet! There's quite a few new modern locos out at the moment! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@marcod1600]

She is a beauty Sam!

[@blackjockofmangertonpele]

'Accurathrush' bass speaker! Some cream should sort that out!

[@SamsTrains]

Hahahaha I did notice that I’d said that but decided to leave it in for the jokes 😂

[@damianinCanadaTT-OO]

Looks like you need to buy a sound chip to test out all those extra features

[@robertlucido3686]

I just got a Hornby Hogwarts Express train set, I got it because my mother got me a shirt with the Hogwarts Express on it, also I think you know the Flying Scotsman turns 100 years old this year, I'm thinking for my birthday this year on getting a model of the Flying Scotsman or the type an A3 Pacific

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot for sharing!! Sounds like it's all happening for you :D All the best, Sam :)

[@noelbullard4676]

Got the 31 on pre order great to see you review it.

[@omkardalvi3790]

Its a truly an amazing loco. I live in India and I bought the DB schenker red version of the loco and was absolutely thrilled at the exquisite details. The Class 92 has a special place in my heart as it almost resembles the Class WAP 7 locos back home ! Both churning out 6300 horses... Great loco overall and an amazing review by you like always:)

[@SamsTrains]

Very much so - very glad you got one too and were pleased... absolutely wonderful! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@saptaksarkar30468]

Where do you live ? I live in Kolkata and I cannot find it. I would love to have it as well because it does resemble the WAP 7 and the WAP 7 is my favourite locomotive !

[@omkardalvi3790]

I live in Pune bro..... i got it from accurascale's website ....i preordered it in September :)

[@andrewdking]

I wasn't aware the model railway hobby was a thing in India. I lived in Bangalore for a few months back in 2010 model shops were non existent and rare toy shops only catered for say up to 5 year old toddlers. I did though persuade my driver (the company provided one) to take me to the outskirts of the city to watch some Indian trains

[@saptaksarkar30468]

@@andrewdking I indeed do train-spotting

[@Fazy_47]

pls do review the horbny new set freightmaster R1272M

[@SamsTrains]

I have thought about that one! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@markphillips5368]

The pronunciation of the name is Berlow Brekt - a German dramatist, that wrote the play, "The Caucasian Chalk Circle"

[@artmatrix9043]

I think Accurascale have hit the right mark with their locos in terms of attention to detail, quality and keeping prices realistic, it shows what can be done. I didn't order this model as the protoyupe is electric but have a 37, 31 and Manor on order and already have a Deltic.

[@BrecknockValley]

This does seem to be a good loco, for £190 it’s certainly good value, similar to both the Deltic and Planet Industrials efforts in terms of the quality of the mechanism. Can’t wait to see the first of the Class 37 coming from Accurascale! Will ask if you’re planning to review the Heljan Class 25/3 as I believe it’s a good quality model released not long ago, and run 2 is due, would be good to see how it compares to this seeing as the price of the 25/3 is now £195 at the Retailers. Another great review, can’t wait for the next one!

[@SamsTrains]

Very much so - they've done a tremendous job indeed! The 37 ought to be something special if it's anything like this! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@509brown]

Quite enjoyable, thanks Sam! Do you have plans to start favoring DCC?

[@muckmoses6521]

Hi Sam Great review of a great loco. On an aside watching the video, even on my old 1920x1200 TV, the difference in your 4k capture is clear to see. Much more crisp and the colour seems to have better contrast too...

[@chrismoseley2191]

Hi Sam, I'm not so sure about the EWS logo, as it was slapped on over the old railfreight livery so could be possible the grey showed through?

[@ScottishNSRailFan]

Loved your presentation. Obtained five direct from Accurascale and the DB special from Rails. All with sound. Still to order the Stobart version from Kernow.