An Express Unboxing of the Hornby Class 25 'Rat'

[@TomPrickVixen]

I still have my old green Hornby class 25 (with directional lights), I was planing to do a "double motor" build of it. What I noticed that the old Hornby Co,Co, -s run better, even that the motor and gears are the same, and that they barely, or not stronger at all. And i would pick the Bachmann anytime do to the all wheel drive, and pickups; that's something that vital for me in any diesel, or electric loco, no matter the age (or at least 4/6 in Co,Co locos)

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh awesome Tom, I've often wondered about trying that too - but I never have thus far! That is true - I must admit the Bachmann version is a much better performer! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@grahampearson5670]

The Class 25 locos were nicknamed Rats by rail enthusiasts though my nickname for them was ignospluts because they frequently broke down and suffered from ignition barrel failures.

[@SamsTrains]

haha oh dear! I didn't know they had reliability issues too! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jakedarling7549]

Looks like your modified version has utilised may of the products and techniques I use. Folded staples for lamp irons, separate screw couplings and glazing from SE Finecast

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh really?? I didn't realise those would be folded staples, but that's so smart! :D Thanks for your comment mate, Sam :)

[@ianstransporthistorystuff8175]

I have one of these Hornby class 25s my one is 25 052 also have been a driver's assistant on the 2 versions BR had this one and the one with out front doors and a full middle cab window ; but I like these version best. A lovely loco and makes a lovely sound when on full power , and had this one night when we banked a failing class 26 loco which was hauling 8 mark 1 coaches one evening and I still rember the sound and sparks from her Sulzer engine from the cab .the hornby model is brilliant.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah you're right about the sound Ian - I've always liked that too! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@ianstransporthistorystuff8175]

@@SamsTrains their lovely locos :) you should do a review on the class 14 ( teddy bears) diesel-hydraulic loco as I spent a very enjoyable summer in 2015 with one we had at the spa valley railway on loan and used it on service trains and during the week on trains that it had original this class had been built for like trip goods and shunting , I found it a very good loco :) and like to see what the 00 model version is like ?

[@culdeefp4817]

First from sam’s trains: the passenger-cooking DMU and now... the driver-cooking class 25. But it’s still I good modification, but the lights just reminded me of the DMU stove

[@SamsTrains]

haha that's very true - all my drivers get a great tan after driving this one ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@kiwitrains]

Great Sam thanks, I thought all Bachmann Class 25 had lights of some sort.

[@SamsTrains]

Hi mate, sadly not - perhaps later versions had lights added though?? Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@deutive9874]

I was gonna say the class 87 was the odd one out because of it being electric but I also realised the 37 could be too because it's the only co-co loco where as all the others have two powered axels on each bogie

[@SamsTrains]

OOh that's very true! I had thought the 87, but you can have the 37 too for your top-notch reasoning ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@NurseNoodles67]

Great review! I like the fast pace quick reviews once in a while. Keep up the great work Sam! - Sean

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate - yeah I really enjoy doing these sometimes too! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@RailwayProductions-nd3tx]

Hey Sam! Really need your help right now. So I've had a Bachmann Class 25 (From Brand New) got it about 3 years ago. How ever I ever to run it today and Only one if the 2 bogies are working, one is just wheel slipping as the other bogies wheel are just not powering? However the not working bogie seems to make like a ticking noise sort of, like something is catching when the motor revs. I've removed the body but Access any further as there is a big weight there and I'm unsure how to remove it? Right, I took the bogie out, I think (pretty sure) one if the things that goes from the driveshaft which makes the wheels turn is turning, but what gives it it's trip has worn off and now it's just spinning, not spinning and making the wheels turn. Any places for spares/new parts I could try?

[@SamsTrains]

Hey there! Hmm yeah it sounds as though there's an issue with the drive shafts, without seeing it, I can't really advise! If you could send some photos to my email address, I'll do my best to let you know what's going on there! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@RailwayProductions-nd3tx]

@@SamsTrains Sure, I'll send a few videos and photos when I take it apart again at the weekend!

[@lionel2035]

Great video as usual. Love the weathering and cab lights. They really add to the feel of a real locomotive rather than atoy!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate, me too - they did such a great job on the weathering, whoever it was! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@warriorstar2517]

Not bad! I may not be a huge fan of Diesel traction, but I'm quite a big fan of a few classes in particular. These classes are the HSTs, Peaks, Metrovicks, and Choppers. I also like a few others, but that's a story for another day.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate - no problem at all, sorry not to be showing a steamer today, but I do my best to keep things balanced! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@rynodynomyte2755]

Very cool! Amazing how many are preserved!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Ryno - haha absolutely, just like rats, they're hard to get rid of ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@rynodynomyte2755]

Your welcome Sam! Yeah XD Ryno :)

[@chrispied4499]

Hi Sam, defo old school. The only train on my layout that is constantly excellent in terms of running and not derailing on some of my tight curves. Cheers Chris :)

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate - ooh that's good to hear, yeah these vintage engines don't let you down! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@GaryNumeroUno]

Another load of Weet Bix and Kit Kats off to market... I'll be set for the next couple of months by the look of it!

[@SamsTrains]

haha!! ;D

[@1701_FyldeFlyer]

Oops Bullman caused a derailment! I love the BR two tone green myself. Do you use close coupling on any carriages, Sam?

[@SamsTrains]

haah yeah he did, lol! ;D Glad you enjoyed that mate - I love the green too! No I don't actually - I just use the standard tri-ang style ones - they're good and simple, which I like! :3 Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Taggart00]

Hi Sam the last class 25 (Tamworth Castle) lasted till 1991 although it was only because it was used for training. You should look it up as it is interesting story.

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh very cool, yeah that does sound interesting actually - will do! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@lukasruediger2910]

A very nice model! It's always nice to have a personalised second hand loco!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate, yeah I was very pleased with this - it was very cheap if I remember correctly! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@welshfurrygaming69]

10 other locos & odd one is the class 87 BR Blue large arrows livery also 6:51 bullman & derailment

[@SamsTrains]

Well spotted mate - that's absolutely right! ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@robmasterman]

The Hornby 25 is very much of its day Sam, but great value if purchased new in the 70's...good to see one running smoothly once again.....Regards...Bob

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Bob, yeah very true - but fantastic at the time I'll bet! Thanks again mate, Sam :)

[@ghostoastnz6412]

good job sam its good to see an express review for a change

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate! Yeah I've enjoyed doing these again :3 Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@ryanworthvalley]

What a spectacular loco that is I also like all the detail on it

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Ryan, really glad you liked it mate! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@miscellaneous.7127]

Great video, I'm guessing the odd one out was the electric class 87. :)

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much mate - yeah that's the one, well spotted! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@PuuberZ]

Nice to see the Class 20 there. My favorite Diesel thanks to your LIMA class 20 review. They're just so smooth and quiet.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate - yeah I love those Lima Class 20s, just superb runners! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@ianstransporthistorystuff8175]

Yes there lovely models but being crew on the real thing there a pain when running engine bonnet first ,as can't see much out front ! Lol

[@DanielsModels]

Great vid me and my grandads layout is dcc fitted. Great in one aspect, engines can cross lines without interfering with others but some of the older engines cannot be fitted with the dcc chip which is a shame because we cannot run the older engines. Daniel

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Daniel - ooh that's cool - I chipped that blue one of mine once upon a time too - it worked very well! Actually, most vintage engines can be DCC fitted, you just have to be clever about it... though admittedly most of them run way better on DC! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@matthewpalmer2049]

Nice loco. The 25 in BR Blue is my favourite. Like the original lighting in the cab.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Matthew, yeah I really like that too - the cab lighting was just a bit of fun, but I really like it actually! :3 Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@sirmugman]

the weather look is awesome the person really did a good job, were as hornby just add the rust/dirt which doesn't look as nice its alright but lacks that used a lot feel,

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate, yeah I agree - they really did a great job, this is probably the most realistic weathering I have in my collection! :3 Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@peterbartlett6820]

Another great review Sam of one of my own personal favourites....apparently their drivers often referred to them as "spluts" due to the engine spluttering prior to breaking down....sadly a common occurrence!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks peter - I never heard that before, that's a very funny story - I can believe it anyway! ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Owencr905]

Good video! Ha, I actually just sold one of these but it was the weathered version and it was bachman! Good work Sam

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate! Ooh very cool - the Bachmann ones are lovely runners! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@rogo23]

Hi Sam, a personal favourite of mine which I would like to see you review is the n-class/ u boat

[@SamsTrains]

That's great to hear mate! I have reviewed the N-class before, in southern green - unless there's a different N class you mean?? Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@SkarloeyBoi]

Awesome! It's actually almost cute how short it is...

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate! haha yeah it is actually - very cool looking things! ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Ethanpick]

Can you show us how to fit the lights into the train and what you wired it up to?

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah sure - it's quite an interesting one actually! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@ChapelEndJunctionUK]

Don't forget Sam that you started with express reviews of no more than 15 min's , lovely loco and looks good in any livery .....Peter

[@SamsTrains]

haha thanks Peter - yeah I enjoy doing the shorter videos from time to time - hopefully it'll interest some new beginners who aren't interested enough to sit through 20+ minutes of video! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@nickforbes-warren6602]

87022 is the odd one out! Would love to see that one running one day - had loads of mileage behind the real things!

[@SamsTrains]

Well spotted mate - yeah absolutely, I'll definitely have to get her running again soon! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@NorbertRoll]

Great review again Sam. Both diesels are nice. I like the green very much.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Norbert! Me too - the green looks really smart doesn't it?? :3 Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@michaelfoerster6916]

if you want to do amother diesel review could you do a class 37? and may you do a steam enigine review soon

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah definitely! I have another 37 that I've never reviewed - but there is one on my channel already! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@j_geau]

Cool video! I think I counted 11 other diesels on the railway

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate! Very well spotted! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@MapTheDragonRailways]

Try and get the hornby class 800 locomotive and don't forget to review that London transport pannier tank map

[@SamsTrains]

You mean the drummond one, or the modern GWR multiple unit? I've seen bad reviews of the GWR one, apparently they have major running issues, so I'm steering clear unfortunately :(

[@MapTheDragonRailways]

Sam'sTrains that's ok sam

[@jameswestwood]

This may be a daft question, but how do you pin your track to the carpet?

[@SamsTrains]

Mostly it isn't James, just for safety reasons! In areas where I don't walk, I just use long pins. In areas where I do walk, I just use a dab of hot glue, to protect my feet! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@jameswestwood]

Sam'sTrains many thanks. Makes sense 😊

[@yourboy1082]

Hi Sam Have you done a review on a B12 if so can I see it because a friend gave it to me for free.

[@SamsTrains]

Hi mate, yeah I've done loads of b12 videos - just do a quick search for the Hornby b12 on KZbin! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@_chp_]

I have the exact same train! My one isn’t weathered though.. :(

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh very cool! If you really wanted to weather it, you could do, with a little practice! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@MrBnsftrain]

That model of the class 25 looks way better when its weathered! 4:23 I might get a capacitor for interior lighting in some of my coaches! You should try adding similar interior lights to your coaches!

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah it really does actually - they did a great job! Yeah it's great fun to do actually - I'm hesitant to try it with coaches, since it's messy to fit pick-ups and make it look neat, but diesels are fine! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@thezucchinis909]

Was there 11 locos on the track ?

[@SamsTrains]

I think it was 11 yeah! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@grootsan]

Nice video Sam and I can't deny this old Hornby 25 looks and runs good, nice job even with the cab lights. However I am not into weathering myself nor into Hornby Railroad but that's of course my very personal taste. So my preference goes out to the Bachmann 25, I do have a Br Blue Bachmann 25286 with lovely Bachmann Factory DCC Sound and I love it ! Cheers, Jan

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Jan - yes I was very pleased with how well this one ran! But yes, the Bachmann one probably just about wins! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@grootsan]

Hi Sam, I don't know if DCC Sound is your thing but I think you might even be able to have DCC Sound installed into that Class 25 of yours ! In this condition it might be worth considering ! I'd recommend Legomanbiffo or just Bachmann's Factory Sound which I think can hardly be improved. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWWpeZ2BjbqKfpI Have a great day ! Jan

[@phil69881]

Love a good Sulzer type 2. Although I wouldn't have either the Hornby or Bachmann version, because nothing compares to the real thing 😊 However I prefer the styling of the 25/3 variant, some of which survive in preservation - including the only mainline registered one on the NYMR, D7628 Sybila, which is my favourite! For the odd one out I'd say the 35 "Hymek" cos all the others are diesel electric locos. Keep up the good work Mr Sam! 👍

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Phil, that is true actually - but I can't think how I'd get the real thing up the loft ;D Oh very nice - I'll have to look those up! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@phil69881]

Sam'sTrains did I get the "odd one out" right?

[@JamesSmithStudios]

Nice express review Sam! I just wanted to let you know that there’s an Open Day at my Model Railway Club at Brambleton in Harpenden (Hertfordshire) next month and it would be great if you could come and visit our outdoor mainline layout, that is if you want to!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks James, ooh that sounds awesome - it's a bit out of my way, but I would love to visit! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@JamesSmithStudios]

For more details visit www.brambleton.org.uk

[@davidstrains4910]

Great video Sam I want to get a class 25 love the lights you have got in this

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks David - I can definitely recommend them! The lights were just for fun - but I'm pretty happy with them! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@questforalex9539]

hi sam could you possibly visit the midhants railway (the watercress line). and make a video on it it is such a nice place and would be a great day out also nice video

[@SamsTrains]

That would be really lovely to do actually - hopefully I'll be able to one day! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@chipbandit0540]

Sam , do the Lima class 117

[@SamsTrains]

Okay Fin - I'll look those up! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@stashyjon]

Nice model Sam, the previous owner has done a great job with the weathering and details, and nice work on the cab lights. Personally I would rather detail and weather a cheap second hand hornby loco, than buy a pricey new one from any company. Also I had a cab ride in a 25 once, 25 235 on an empty coaching stock run from Hollyhead to Crewe, but I only went as far as Bangor. Odd one out - the class 35 Hymek, cos that diesel hydralic transmittion, all the others were diesel electric? Have a great week Jon

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Jon - yeah they did a superb job, this was only cheap, and I was amazed when it arrived! That's a good call - it's amazing what a bit of weathering can do - this was a very basic model initially! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@thezucchinis909]

Oh that’s a nice locomotive!

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you! :D

[@hi-ot8kf]

Great i cant wait for you to get a bachmann percy

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you! :D

[@lesliedickinson198]

A nice loco and review of the hornby 25 but must admit I have a preference for the green livery

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Leslie, yeah actually the green is beautiful - especially on Bachmann's rendition! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@foxythefox5497]

Hey Sam great video and keep up the good work and I love your channel very much and the class 45 Is good

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Daniel - I'll do my best mate! :3 Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@LaZeRJET]

Looking Great Sam

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate! :D

[@petersmith4455]

hi sam.great video as usual.the class 25 is a good Hornby no nonsence loco which you can handle without parts falling off and has the good ringfield motor which can be maintained.unlike todays locos.if they go wrong tough.if its made in margate then its good

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Peter - I agree, definitely a no nonsense one this! Glad you enjoyed it mate, Sam :)

[@jackamus_prime5062]

Can you show class 90 Election train

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh okay, I'll try to get hold of one! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@najibosman6497]

Apparently hornby aren't going to make anymore Thomas products anymore

[@SamsTrains]

That's true - looks like they ditched the licence! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@transparentlemon]

It’d be fantastic if Hornby made more modern locomotives. Yes you could argue that they did a pendolino and a class 395 ‘javelin’ but bachmann do a ton of modern trains like the class 350, the s stock a quite a few more modern locos. Hornby need to step up their game

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks for the comment mate - yeah it would, though they are steadily producing more old locos as time goes by! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@The_BaconGuy]

Nice to see a new express video

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Bacon! :D

[@Chasso770]

Great video as always Sam! Did you hear that Hornby are losing their Thomas & Friends licence? It was a bit of a shock to me. Lovely loco!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate! Yeah I did hear that - but to be honest, they're doing very badly financially, so it makes sense that their expensive licences are being dropped - it's a crying shame, but I guess it couldn't be helped :/ Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Chasso770]

Ahh, right. I didn’t know they were struggling. I guess my Hornby Thomas will soon become retro. :( Anyway, lovely video!

[@al66class59]

Get a macrat next (26 or 27)

[@SamsTrains]

haha, will do! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@oceanstorm9410]

Bullman derailed one of the Class 25's? How dare he! Poor thing. xD Awesome video Sam. :D

[@SamsTrains]

haha I know - he was very naughty today! ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@rexremedy1733]

i like old model trains. they are charming in a way...

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Rex, I agree - you can't beat the vintage locos really! :3 Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@rexremedy1733]

Sam'sTrains you are welcome! nice show!

[@GWRailFan]

ahhh diesel :) still shown to be powerful and strong even in model :), I love diesel haha, I could see 2 class 20s what looked to be a class 31, the tts sound class 37 :), I think its what I think is the warship on the turntable as it was the only one in that maroon type colour, and and its the only one that doesn't carry the br branding or logo

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks for the comment mate - yeah definitely, very good strong models! Well spotted with the others too! Cheers, Sam :)

[@rowandobbelsteen1083]

Why is the slow speed that bad it can go slower right

[@SamsTrains]

Some of them can yeah - it's just this particular one isn't that good - sometimes you get lucky and find one that really can crawl, depends on the condition of the armature! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@natashruwodo7490]

When is your next thomas video

[@SamsTrains]

I've just done a couple of them, so it'll be a little while before I do more - but more are on the way!!! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@jprp999]

No mention of the "APT leaning bogies"? That was one of the worst problems with the Hornby model.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh really? This was just a review of the 25, so no need to mention that here, but I'd love to get an APT and see that for myself! ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@jprp999]

(oh dear) No Sam mate-the Hornby 25 and 21/29 were renowned for having bogies that tilted the body to one side even on a straight.

[@SamsTrains]

Oh really? I can't say that mine have ever had that issue - I'll have to double check! Cheers, Sam :)

[@jprp999]

The ones i personally had were old, made in the uk ones with a light in the letter headcode boxes perhaps they have been re-done since? I still see plenty at train fairs.

[@nigelcarter9503]

A nice model, Sam.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Nigel! :D

[@marcod1600]

Nice loco but why a express unboxing?

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate, well it's only a basic model, so I thought I'd just do an express one! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@a.r.productions]

Yess I love express reviews

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you! I love making them! :3 Cheers, Sam :)

[@jeffdemition7812]

please do an american locomotive this are my recomendation athearn genesis Union pacific Gas turbine and UP U50 Athearn genesis Big Boy 4-8-8-4 And the Union pacific FEF 3 844 and bachmann norfolk and western 611

[@victorywoo]

Railway nicknames are the best lol

[@SamsTrains]

haha I know right ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@ludwigtails]

Hey Sam put those coaches on Gordon that will be great on him plz put that on Gordon plz

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh that would be great! Thanks for the idea! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@justadudeontheinternet8354]

Yes! My favourite diesel! :-D

[@SamsTrains]

That's great to hear mate - hope you liked the video! Cheers, Sam :)

[@williamsoutar8929]

It was the Class 87

[@SamsTrains]

Well spotted mate, yes that's true! :D

[@elltrains]

The class 25 rat? They must be very common. Oh look, I see one running across my floor and onto my layout.

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah they were very common, and they ran all over the network, hehe! ;D Cheers mate, Sam :)

[@SantoshS1279]

0:49 - 0:50 LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SamsTrains]

haha do you like the phrase bo-bo? ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

The only thing I liked was the weathered 25's accident caused by Bullman. How many more accidents will Bullman cause before he learns his lesson? This must be your worst model railway nightmare.

[@SamsTrains]

Haha glad you liked that, always a lot of fun ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@themidlandcompoundarchive9430]

Very nice.

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you! :D

[@Marcel38281]

Great video! I love this model but i prefer Steam trains :-)

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate, yeah I feel the same way - but I do enjoy these from time to time! :3 Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@ianstransporthistorystuff8175]

I like steam too but the real thing is very hard work if you are a cleaner/fireman as a very long and dirty day only the driver and passengers get the romantic side of steam 😂 as have done this on heritage railways and decided to stick with the diesels but I do have a collection of GWR steam locos as my favourite region for steam .

[@matthewross810]

The beginning sounded like something from Caillou.

[@matthewross810]

Also, did one of the diesels have a breakdown?

[@SamsTrains]

haha did it?! In real life they apparently broke down a lot, if that's what you meant?? Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@MayoHosko]

Always love myself a good Ol class 25, THE RAT 🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀. Anyone up for ratatouille 🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀. Is the diesel numbered 87022 the odd one out being the only one that has pantographs ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️. The class 08's were bigger rats with over 900 built however 🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀. Do more express reviews Sam, love myself a good express rat 🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀. Has bullman ever eaten a rat 🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀

[@SamsTrains]

haha thanks mate - you can't beat them - real diesel classics! Yes that's right - the only electric! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@SamsTrains]

Yes, Bullman has eaten many rats ;)

[@petersmith4455]

Hornby class 25 a great loco and easy to maintain. if I want sound I will go and see the real one,people expect too much these days and that's why locos are expensive. remember we are still playing with toy trains ten pounds or 100 pounds

[@SamsTrains]

Absolutely Peter - they are nice and easy to maintain, that's true! These do all they need to do! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@angrysteamroller9911]

Creat review Sam!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate! :D

[@TankEngine75]

Rats Will Like This Diesel

[@SamsTrains]

haha yes indeed ;D

[@belfastbusfan]

There is 8 parked up diesels

[@belfastbusfan]

11 if you include the 25s running

[@SamsTrains]

Well spotted mate!! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@toadsonice]

Hello! I find the class 25 strange, but I do like the weathering on your model. (Btw I was the first viewer!) :D

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate, yeah I guess they are pretty odd looking, but glad you liked her anyway! :3 Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@JustinFrazier_360]

Amazing diesel engine

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Justin! :D

[@maxbro9056]

The class 25 is almost looks like a class 31

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah they look very similar actually! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@miscellaneous.7127]

6:50 Cow

[@SamsTrains]

haha well spotted! :D

[@Jarmy05]

Why Not? Bullman

[@kingorry7223]

BULLMAN!!!!

[@garryandsandytottenham1380]

Hi Sam :)

[@SamsTrains]

Hey! :D

[@asmodeus599]

To bad this video was really short .

[@SamsTrains]

It was short intentionally - feel free to check out my regular reviews if you don't like the express ones! :3 Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@banoffeepieva4861]

Yikes a rat! 🐀

[@SamsTrains]

Gahh there's one in your comment too!! D:

[@banoffeepieva4861]

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[@eiansmemesanddumbstuff9710]

I made a ytp of you plz react to it on KZbin

[@SamsTrains]

haha I saw that - nice work! ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@archxe]

Hoooooi

[@SamsTrains]

Hey hey!

[@diamondsceptile5745]

First like love you’re videos

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate - much appreciated! :3 Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@michaelking2568]

why this horrid thing why m8 why why why

[@SamsTrains]

Most people don't find this horried Michael - please don't feel you have to watch any videos you don't like! Thanks for watching, Sam :)