Bachmann's Fantastic City of Truro Locomotive | Unboxing & Review

My review of the lovely Bachmann City Class locomotive: at last, City of Truro!
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Contents:
0:00 Introduction
3:18 Unboxing
7:48 History
9:04 Details
16:31 Mechanism
19:05 Performance
28:33 Ratings
31:30 Conclusion

[@iceeblueburst03]

I remember watching a classic Thomas & Friends episode where the City of Truro made its appearance while Gordon keeps on saying “domeless engines aren’t useful”. I also remember one part of the episode where Gordon lost his dome, that was a pretty funny part in my opinion! 😂

[@the4tierbridge]

XenonStriker002, the quote was “Never trust domeless engines, they're not respectable!”

[@iceeblueburst03]

Oh, thanks for correcting me on that. It’s been a while since I’ve seen that classic Thomas & Friends episode. I might have to rewatch it soon.

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah I've heard a lot about that - poor domeless engines :( Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@moussacamara909]

"Never trust domeless engines,They're not respectable" -Gordon

[@generalgrievous5615]

Why do you have to mention Thomas and friends. This is why people just refer to everything as thomas or percy

[@SamsTrains]

haha I'm being very careful!! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@SodorEnterprises]

The Noreaster why is it a bad thing I mean this Engine appeared in an episode

[@esahamesdrake3541]

@@SamsTrains Get the super class 47

[@fastoutnotforkids7192]

@@SodorEnterprises its a half joke. Theres nothing bad. Its just that it gots no Dome which goes back to the joke. "Never turst a dome less engine" In the Thomas and freinds (before the CGI crap when it was really beautiful) Gordon says that joke and it ends up kicking him back with Karma In the episode "Gordon and the special visitor"

[@mordomarty]

“He’s too famous to even noticed us!”

[@loganduckthomas1best697]

"But the other engines found out that the visitor was very friendly"

[@NYMR-Pacific-6323]

"He Can Do It,I Can Do It,He Can Do It,I Can Do It"

[@NYMR-Pacific-6323]

I Have A Giant Railways Series Book With All 26 Stories

[@loganduckthomas1best697]

@@NYMR-Pacific-6323 " he'll knock himself to bits! "

[@NYMR-Pacific-6323]

@@loganduckthomas1best697 Your Vids Are Cool. I Subbed. Also Im Making A Trackmaster N15 & The Videos Going Up Tommorow. Will You Watch It & Tell Me If You Like It. A Preview Is Up Already

[@indyfox7108]

What a beautiful locomotive! Love the livery! Keep up the great content!

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you, me too!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@That_Thicc_Cat]

Heck, I was going to say that!

[@yourfriendlyneighbourhoodb2688]

Genuinely thought you’d run it with Flying Scotsman, considering both technically hold the record for beating the 100mph speed record. Would love to see a race between the two

[@paulcaswell2813]

Scotman's much bigger boiler and far greater tractive effort would easily defeat the 'City'. Remember 4472's sister locomotive, No2750 'Papyrus', holds the British speed record for an unstreamlined engine, at 108mph.

[@galaxyorion8725]

I was just waiting for the day that you reviewed the GWR green City Class, and wow it is an impressive rendition! Well done Sam!

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh fantastic - glad you liked it, thank you! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@SodorTrain1225]

I MUST get my hands on that model. Fun Fact: City of Truro made a cameo in a Thomas & Friends episode, "Gordon and the Famous Visitor. When Gordon tried to go faster than Truro, a gust of wind blew his loose dome off his boiler into a creek.

[@NYMR-Pacific-6323]

Gordon's Cousins(He's An A0. not An A1/3) Can Run Up To 107 MPH Proved By Papyrus The Fastest Non Streamlined Locomotive

[@SamsTrains]

I would! And thanks for sharing - I've heard about that a lot today! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@mistermadmachine6311]

I remember that

[@_chp_]

NYMR Pacific I thought gordon was a GNR A1

[@Cubsfan_75]

@@_chp_ pretty sure the scottsmans hi brother so he an a3 pacific

[@BritanniaPacific]

We need the rest of the national railway collection: mallard, duchess of Hamilton, Oliver Cromwell, evening star, etc, present.

[@SamsTrains]

haha I know - I would love that!! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@JOEMAMA_534]

And you could put them around the turntable

[@bentullett6068]

I know the prototype Deltic diesel has been produced and Hornby produces the other locomotives both in the main collection and Railroad range and judging by the catalogue every some of the purchase cost of the model locomotives in the NRM collection gets past back to the museum to look after and restore the locomotives and rolling stock in the collection.

[@sturmtigerking4263]

Cromwell is at GC isn't it?

[@bentullett6068]

@@sturmtigerking4263 it's part of the National Railway Museum collection I think and is loaned out to different railways

[@Damien.D]

27:52, "War is pretty fun" -famous railgun officer Sam'sTrains, 19th of august 2020, minutes before his successful defensive counter-attack against General Bachmann 3-poles-motor army.

[@NYMR-Pacific-6323]

Me When I Think Of War: The Galaxy Railways

[@SamsTrains]

haha!! Bit of a naughty misquote there, lol! But yes, I'd welcome a war on that front!! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@joshuariddensdale2126]

"He did it, I'll do it! He did it, I'll do it!" Gordon attempting to go 100mph after hearing that City Of Truro managed it.

[@SamsTrains]

haha, bless him! ;D

[@NYMR-Pacific-6323]

Cant Gordon Reach 107 Like His Cousin A1 Papyrus

[@datguymiller]

@@SamsTrains someone actually calculated it and while he was saying quote he did it I'll do it he was actually going 100 miles an hour

[@paularowe7651]

Hi Sam, it's Paula again. Glad youlike Truro, my home town, although Inow live in London. I remember when I was young watching from the Malpas side of the river the small Prairie tanks shunting on the quay and bringing in coal from Truro stn. for the power station there. Also travelling down to Falmouth pulled by the same small Prairies. Those were the days!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot for the comment Paula, duly noted!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@daniel14duck33]

AMAZING Review Sam! I own the same City Of Truro you have and I’ve been waiting so long for you to review it! I love this model so much!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much Daniel - I really love this one too!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@pacificcy3182]

I've always loved City Of Truro. It's nice that you finally get to review it! :D

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate - it is nice!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@woodspirit7701]

Even the Triang one was nice Love the outside frame locos -particularly this one.

[@SpiritOfRailways]

Ooh yay! My favorite Loco! I also live in Swindon so that's why I like trains and the GWR.

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh fantastic - and lucky you, I bet you get to see loads of awesome engines! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@andrewdking]

I've got one of these. I got it from the shop in the NRM itself. Upon asking for it they said they had all sold out and would I like the nice red Midland 1000 loco instead. Disappointed I was pondering it, then this other member of staff appeared who must have been earwigging our conversation. He said he thought he had seen a CofT right at the back of a cupboard the other day. Indeed he found it, making me a happy bunny. It may well have been the last one ever sold? It is indeed very attractive and so when my club Chesham Model Railway Club had their annual exhibition that year, I ran it on a little creamery end to end layout we had at the time. Most inappropriate, but I guessed it would be a crowd pleaser. Indeed it was getting many admiring looks. It ran fine at the time, but I haven't run it for years and was not aware of the inferior mechanism.

[@SamsTrains]

Wow!! Lucky you - that's pretty astonishing! Not surprised it was a crowd pleaser -just a stunning model! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Abalint1888]

I’ve been waiting for this all day and am so happy 😁 good job Samtrain. 🤩🤩

[@SamsTrains]

Fantastic!! Thanks so much - glad you liked it! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@barbaravecchio6654]

Try to do a video where you attach Bachmann James’ face to City of Truro like James as a Great Western engine

[@SamsTrains]

haha that would be epic - cool idea! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lukeslocomotives]

"Never trust a domeless engine" said a voice from behind.

[@SamsTrains]

haha I have heard that! ;D

[@Torentino_Ian_no_channel_2006]

"They aren't respectable"

[@Pirate-Scorcher-1998]

When I saw the thumbnail i was absolutely blown away!!! You finally got city of Truro 😄 I think I remember I made a comment regarding about it a while ago on your old videos. Such an beautiful locomotive!! So happy you got one :) Edit: I got one but mine was second hand but with Crew. I found out if you put the detail under the tender it can interfere the wire which can remove it.

[@SamsTrains]

haha I know - it's stunning isn't it?! :D Ooh awesome on the crew - that's even better! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@spring626]

You have flying scotsman, mallard,duchess of Hamilton,q1,and Stephens rocket,and now city of truro. Now you just need to get a stirling single and green arrow to complete the national railway collection!

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah that's true actually - I hadn't thought about that! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@thommobris]

City of Truro a great loco in her own right. First heard of her as a kid when I watched Gordon & The Famous Visitor and both saw her & travelled behind her when visiting the Llangollen Railway's Steel Steam & Stars 2 gala during the 4-4-0 day (went from Llangollen to Carrog behind the Bo'ness Railway's D49 Morayshire, then behind Truro from Carrog to Glyndyfrdwy before returning to Llangollen behind the Bluebell's Earl of Berkeley). Irrespective of whether you believe that 1902 speed record... 😉 (mind Steam Railway magazine did timings on its 100th celebration of that record & suggested it was possible), she is a great loco 👍🏼😊

[@SamsTrains]

I agree with you! Ahh yes - many got introduced that way! Thanks a lot for sharing! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@zorielloperena6398]

Wen I saw the title I remembered something domeless engine, domeless engine......

[@SamsTrains]

haha!! ;D

[@pilotbug6100]

Thomas and friends and it was gprden

[@newsletters5085]

@@pilotbug6100 my favourite character is gprden!

[@FlyingScotsman-vv1jh]

Ahhhh i see you took my advice on the 4-4-0 wonderful! Enjoy Sam shes a beauty. Keep up the good work

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah I did! Thanks mate, I will do!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@davidtwist3659]

I purchased one 10 years ago and was very impressed with it. It went downhill when I fitted dcc sound as the higher voltage means there is arcing between the wheels and body on corners as the body is metal. I had the pleasure of riding on the foot plate of the real thing just before she lost her ticket. Enjoyed the review and hope you enjoy your model.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh that's no good David, thanks a lot for sharing that - very interesting! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@the4tierbridge]

12:52: the Tango will never live down its shame.

[@SamsTrains]

Never! ;D

[@mordomarty]

I laugh everytime Sam makes a reference to that! BAHAHA!

[@mynameisjeff8301]

14:33 the wiring under the tender looks like a secondary water scoop

[@SamsTrains]

haha it does!! xD

[@kazanu23]

You just got to love when Sam reviews famous locos especially engines like City of as Truro.

[@dukethenarrowgaugeengine1685]

City of Truro appeared in Thomas and Friends

[@greenio2011]

Donald and Douglas the twin-engines Indeed he did!

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you!! Ahe certainly did! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@barleyarrish]

certainly looks a marvelous model. I remember waiting with my wife at the level crossing barrier between Penzance and Marazion to take the dog for a walk on longrock beach, instead of the usual 125 on it's way up country, what should come pounding along but the City of Truro, we were only feet from her and what a splendid sight and completely unexpected!

[@SamsTrains]

Oh wow - that must have been a stunning sight, jealous!! D: Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@teddywondwosen890]

You should have put Duck the Great Western Engine as one of the engines running.

[@SamsTrains]

I should - that would have been very cool! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@TheMidlandTerrier]

If I’m correct city of Truro had 1 year left to run but it was taken out of service because it need a re-tube which never happened

[@SamsTrains]

Yes that's what I read too - a shame :(

[@PHsRailwayVideos]

You are correct.

[@fredsrails7501]

Cool vid Sam always love your reviews so accurate 👍

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much Fred! :D

[@Sideways101100]

always wanted a City of Truro loco, and I am not disappointed. As you pointed out the mechanism isn't great, but she looks great, she's a decent runner and while noisey that's never a deal breaker for me, I sometimes like the sounds of noisey engines. And the value, man she's such a beautiful must need loco

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate! Yes overall very pleased - the performance is good too (for now, lol!) Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@JonatanGronoset]

Sam: *bemoans Bachmanns mechanisms* Us: Wow, first time? Also I will have to state that the complete lack of lining on the boiler bands on the TOP of the firebox is atrocious. Literally the first thing I noticed the moment you unboxed her. "Museum Quality" indeed! EDIT: Also considder this; Bachmann Industries is owned by Kader which is based in china, their production facility is in china. Kader buys up model railway companies, close down the works in the countries of origin, shifts production to their china facility where they then "improve" the models. It's all on wikipedia if you want to verify, but expect what you get from cheap china manufacturing... Had Hornby made this it would've been £50 more expensive but top tier stuff with an excellent mechanism that will last for many years.

[@SamsTrains]

haha - I moan every time - I'm trying to raise awareness about it! Yes that's true too - a bit sloppy wasn't that? You might be right there - I would have loved if Hornby had done this instead of Bachmann! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@rwjenkins]

The lack of lining on the top of the firebox is actually correct for GWR practice.

[@UEFsk]

MINE FAVOURITE! What a pity that there is no Bachmann or Hornby here in Slovakia

[@ronclark9724]

Truth is both Bachmann and Hornby products presently are produced in no quality control China... Their corporate bosses have to bow to their stockholders who demand profits over quality... So the average Joe model train modeler is SCREWED big time! Retail prices continue to skyrocket while quality of the product craters... Can Sam imagine during 2020 a locomotive without sprung buffers? Ask Sam how much they cost of that 140 quid locomotive... Ask Amazon their retail price for their cheapest tablet or smart phone?

[@bartoszkrawczyk3946]

I think you can try to get some abroad, even order online. It might (or will) cost more for shipping, but if you want you can! Also, why not getting some of your local trains? I don't know how it is about Slovakia, but in Poland we started receiving "our" trains recently from abroad manufacturers.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah! Some of our retailers ship all over the world, but I suppose it's not dirt cheap! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@the4tierbridge]

Useful Edward Fan, you have Marklin, a.k.a, far superior.

[@cameronmcilroy8261]

Looks amazing with the level of detail. It really is immaculate in that respect. I want that Dapol D Class that you mentioned in the video myself

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Cameron, I agree - stunning! I'd love the D class too - still waiting on a price though! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lewispeake6691]

Such a wonderful and beautiful locomotive, has to be one of my favourite GW locomotives. Shame about its flaws but nevertheless a stunning locomotive. I like all the GWR locomotives whilst it was running too ( I noticed you might have been trying to avoid getting the 1361 in shot by the crane). Great video Sam : )

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Lewis, probably same for me too! haha well spotted, lol! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@MysteryManBob]

maybe some light dialectic grease on the axles of those tender pickups would improve their reliability and performance

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah it does a bit - I tend to use a touch of vaseline, being careful not to get it on the plastic of course! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@owendinostudios1200]

You should do Gordon vs the city of Truro because Gordon hated him in one of the episodes, “Domeless Engines”

[@SamsTrains]

haha great idea Owen!! :D

[@owendinostudios1200]

Sam'sTrains I know right, and it should be bachmann Gordon vs bachmann city of truro

[@Britishbricks]

Can’t believe I got the 600th like! Fantastic model, and review, Sam. Can’t wait to see that upcoming D class too!

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh well done! Yeah me too - the D class should be epic! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Tombola1993]

Ooh! My favourite engine! Just love the overall Victorian-like design of it and the two toned green and terracotta colour. What a cool engine it is. Thanks for reviewing this.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Tomas, me too - a great looking design for sure! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@adriancarter2863]

Was going to buy one despite the high price by Bachmann, but after such a shocking review of Bachmann’s mechanism, think I’ll spend my hard earned cash else where. Shame, it’s a lovely model. Why do Bachmann continually shoot themselves in both feet?

[@matthewandmurdoch3179]

“He did it! I’ll do it! He did it! I’ll do it!” -Gordon, Domeless Engines

[@SamsTrains]

haha!! xD

[@matthewandmurdoch3179]

“He’ll knock himself to bits!”

[@onnomulder9775]

A stunning loco Sam! I love those cab details. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Onno.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Onno - me too mate! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@TopHat78]

@@SamsTrains Sam please tell me where you got one i really want City Of Truro i love that engine

[@DamiensTrainsandTravels]

One of my favourite engines that I hope to see in real life one day and get this model, I also like it as it was featured in the Thomas the Tank Engine TV series and Railway series story Domeless Engines and retitled Gordon and the Famous Visitor in the TV series. I also got the Thomas ERTL Model in a model railway shop in Truro.

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh fantastic - I can recommend it, just a lovely loco indeed! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@MSR_Studios]

Most accrurate model of a thomas character. ( ps, city of truro was in the show, if you didn't know...)

[@SamsTrains]

Yes you're right!! :D

[@bennickss]

Got mine from Erlestoke Manor Fund at Bewdley for £120, as new condition. Absolutely gorgeous little model

[@Chris9017]

I have the exact same engine, the City Of Truro, but with the black frame and Number #3717. However I had the exact same reaction as you when I opened mine. I was completely blown away. Bachmann did such a beautiful job with this engine, and in all honesty, it's one of their finest pieces when it comes to appearance. Under the hood it could be better though. LOL!!!! Loved the review on this one, and I might buy this one whenever one pops up. :)

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh yes I saw the one - it is mindblowing, absolutely so! Awesome -hope you can find one! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@loganduckthomas1best697]

This is the first loco I've looked at and I've been star struck! It looks amazing! The poor gearing isn't really an issue for me with locos but still. I'll have to get this one!

[@SamsTrains]

Fantastic!! Yeah I can recommend it overall! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@streamlinedstudios1670]

I've been waiting for this!!!!

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you!! :D

[@streamlinedstudios1670]

Every time he brings out a castle class I get so excited and then I learn its not COT (City Of Truro) I'm So Glad on this vid! Great Vid Sam!!! :D

[@MP3424official]

So great! I wish I could’ve had that model!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate, I've been after this for ages too! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@LIMowersAndMore]

What beautiful locomotive! I like the opening smokebox door that’s pretty cool.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate - I love that too! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@sam-yo9gd]

I've always wanted one like that, keep up the good content

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Sam! :D

[@lewiscarty5517]

My favourite steam locomotive ever! A very beautiful locomotive and I stood on her footplate at the NRM, and one I love much more than Flying Scotsman and Mallard, but she is so beautiful, and as you say, Sam, she is absolutely exquisite, but to me, she is absolutely beautiful. Apart from the detail being a little inaccurate in model form, and not a brilliant mechanism, but she is absolutely beautiful and for what you pay for it.

[@SamsTrains]

Glad to hear that Lewis - ooh lucky you!! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@motorwayt-s628]

This is my favorite class of steam engine, I remember getting Bachmann City of Kilarney for around 110 pounds from Hatton's a while back. I don't usually like buying duplicates but maybe this one could be an acceptation

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh great choice - £110 was much more like it! haha I'm not keen on duplicates either, but I'm finding myself doing it more and more! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@motorwayt-s628]

@@SamsTrains I feel better when they have a different livery or have better toolings

[@paularowe7651]

Hi Sam, I am not a railway modeller but I do love steam as I come from that era. Also my home town is Truro and remember seeing the loco there on a special for ITV back in 1957 or 58. She was also on exhibition in Truro city centre some 12 or so years ago to celebrate an anniversary.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Paula - and that's fantastic to hear, Truro is lovely! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@finlanddoesnotexist92]

I’ve been waiting for this review ever since I saw it in the background of one of your other videos

[@SamsTrains]

haha awesome! Hope you enjoyed it! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@finlanddoesnotexist92]

I also own a Bachmann City Class, 3439 City of London. It’s the fastest model locomotive I own. It’s a shame that the entire City Class weren’t preserved.

[@thomasandladyfriend]

my absolute favorite engine ever, after such a terrible day this is just what i needed to see on YT. Heres a video idea, maybe you could race a model of flying scotsman and city of truro to find out which is faster, gotta settle that decades old debate of which engine got to 100 first.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh thanks a lot, glad you liked this one! Yeah that's a very cool idea! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@kingorry7223]

Ayyy, its here now. I'm sure many people are expecting this😉

[@SamsTrains]

haha yes - ever since I accidentally revealed her! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@brianmicky7596]

Hi Sam, Loved the review, nice looking engine ,I always feel with bachmann there's always nice , But : All the Best Brian 🤗

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Brian - yes they do always look lovely! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@freebrickproductions]

IMHO, it's always cool to have locomotives that you've either seen in person or are known to still exist. Two of the ones I have in my collection, an Athearn EMD SD40-2 (NS 3500) and a Scaletrains GE C40-9 (NS 8765), are ones I've actually seen in person, though I believe NS 3500 is the only one of the two still extant today (NS 8765 was rebuilt in July of 2018 into NS 4093, a GE AC44C6M). I will admit I picked the number I did because I saw Scaletrains had it when they released their C40-9s earlier this year.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah you're absolutely right - they are more special if you've seen them in real life, without a doubt! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jamesdunloptrains]

Awesome video today Sam beautiful locomotive I really want that one

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot James - I can't blame you! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@andrewclayton4181]

It's my favourite locomotive. Love the lines, and it's GWR. The bull seemed to be enjoying the ride, though a little precarious, at the end. Can't add any comment about the model, I don't know enough. But it's great to see it and hear the review.

[@derronbailey9332]

I love your callouts to other manufacturers especially that handrail 😅 great video as always.

[@SamsTrains]

haha thanks mate! ;D

[@SheffieldNo14Productions]

Oooh this is a great model, my favorite City Class by far, glad they didn’t mess this one up. Nice vid Sam, thanks!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Cole - I'm glad too!! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@communismoclock9958]

My science teacher's father was a fireman for the City of Truro, he was a respectable fellow.

[@SamsTrains]

Wow!! That is pretty epic! :D

[@HankAmericanEngine]

I'm amazed at how well you presented this locomotive, Sam; given I have Truro in my collection (paying significantly less not being in the U.K.), I still find myself amazed at how handsome and gorgeous this locomotive is. The livery in the GWR Monogram with the Indian red frames is just phenomenal; not to discount the other livery, but the GWR Monogram just seems right. One thing I've noticed about Bachmann's models, and their apparent lack of ability to install a 5-pole motor into their engines, is that they tend to run far more smoothly when converted to DCC, which makes me question why Bachmann doesn't offer models as high quality as this with DCC-installed as another option to purchase this engine. Otherwise, I'm delighted you were fair on this; given I have so few coaches, I can advocate that the lack of its pulling strength is a bit of a disappointment. It suffered some severe wheelslip on a slight incline with just three coaches (two Bachmann, one Hornby), but I will attribute that to the 3-pole motor. Having seen video of Truro in preservation and running at speed, the longest rake of coaches I saw him pull was 8 - 9; if the model can manage that while tackling curves and inclines, then I'll say it's a pass for my collection. I hope this has piqued your interest in some of the other Locomotion models; I hope that Evening Star from the NRM is on your list. Having the one manufactured by Bachmann for Locomotion, I always pull it out to be amazed at how handsome that freight locomotive looks in that BR Lined Green; perhaps, one day.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Hank! Yeah me too - they did an amazing job didn't they?! Thanks for the tip on DCC, I'll have to try that on a few more of mine! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@kayserbondor]

I went to see the City on the Cholsey-Wallingford line a while back, living moving history in action.

[@SamsTrains]

That sounds awesome Roker! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@SimplyTakuma]

Even the mechanism is not the greatest, or the typical Bachmann faults, "City Of Truro" looks very amazing and is a absolute fantastic looking model when you drove the track. Silly controversy that even with square bearings, and with a 3-Pol motor, its going better than the latest new tooled Hornby models...(like the tank engine that you reviewd not so long ago, the big Prairie Tank Engine)

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah you're right, still an amazing looking engine! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@HitEntertainmentFan19]

Great video Sam! 😁🚂 City of truro is one of my favourite engines!

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you!! me too - love it!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lapiswake6583]

I was literally running my later GWR liveried City of London yesterday, had her on some 90s liveried engineering wagons. I've had her on 7 coaches before, wouldn't trust her with more. But she runs well on dcc.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh fantastic! Yeah me too - I wouldn't want to run too many with mine either! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@BoaFilmsPlc]

Hi Sam, I just purchased this loco and have managed to remove the NEM box on the spare front bogie. If you put the vacuum pipe & coupling on you really cannot see the small amount of black plastic left on the front of the leading bogie frame. I also had a fiddle around with the wires between loco & tender. I have managed to route them away from the front axle of the tender so they do not inhibit the pickups. I think the reason the wires are so long is because the drawbar between the loco & tender can be shortened or lengthened by releasing a screw under the front of the tender, this would be more for showing the model or on very large radius curves. However, the wires can be moved to lessen the visual impact. Mine is just waiting now for the Zimo sound decoder, keep alive & speaker to arrive. Keep up the great work!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks for sharing mate - I may try that with mine then, no doubt it looks much better! Yes that's a good thought - no doubt that's why they did it! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@BoaFilmsPlc]

@@SamsTrains It certainly does. If you really wanted, you could get a paint match, but it is virtually unnoticeable.

[@RobA500]

It’s a nice looking model for sure, I’m happy with mine. The spare front bogie is so you can cut off the NEM pocket for better aesthetics but still have the option to put a front coupling on again. It’s a shame the spare one didn’t just come without the pocket as it would have been a neater finish but it’s good that Bachmann have included it. Fair point on the mechanism, I’ve not taken mine apart yet. It does seem a cost cutting thing, just a shame the saving isn’t passed on to the consumer.

[@SamsTrains]

Glad to hear you're happy with yours - I'm very happy with mine overall too! Ahh I see - that's pretty interesting! Yeah that's true - I guess they couldn't be bothered to tool a different one, but props to them for including it, definitely! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@king_of_suddery]

I knew you would get one! Fantastic vid!

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah - it had to be done!! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@benprice5251]

Backmann really have really picked themselves up on detail shame about the performance though I was thinking of getting one until I saw the state of the mechanism

[@olliesbranchline]

Looks like an amazing model I might get one if I go there in September loved the video -Ollie

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Ollie - hopefully they have some left! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@CrystalLakeRailway]

This model is just splended and the detail is just breathtaking! Im quite jealous because i dont have one yet.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Thomas - I agree, very breathtaking! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@taxisss]

When I used to have a model shop this was the best locomotive I had

[@iceeblueburst03]

Just by looking at the Bachmann City of Truro, it looks gorgeous with all of that detail from Bachmann along with the livery it has! The City of Truro has got to be one of the most gorgeous old fashioned locomotives ever to be seen! This is why 4-4-0’s are my type of wheel configuration! It’s kinda unfortunate though that in model form, the mechanism lets this locomotive down. If it had a better mechanism, I’d say the locomotive would be decent. But at least everything else is still good about this model! I’m giving this Bachmann City of Truro locomotive a “B-”! Nice review on this beautiful 4-4-0 locomotive Sam! 😃😁👍

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah I agree - such a great model isn't it? If they fixed the mechanism, I'd be in love with this! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@joelightrailway2362]

Excellent review of a fantastic model of City of Truro Sam 👍👍

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Joe! :D

[@trainfan1374]

Wow that’s a really nice locomotive.I really like your videos and I’m a huge fan.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much mate!! :D

[@GaryNumeroUno]

I'm in Perth, Western Australia buddy. I often write to Sam as he needs real world railway guidance at times! Hehehe... keep safe chum.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh fantastic Gary, and always much appreciated! You too mate, Cheers, Sam :)

[@greatwesternducksproductio6487]

I love that great western tender engine it’s a dream come true

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you! I love it too! :D

[@ryanstephenkristoferkearns1319]

I remember seeing it in the episode Gordon and the famous visitor as Gordon was jealous of how the engine reached 100 miles a hour "He did I did I did." A fantastic review again Sam.

[@SamsTrains]

haha I'm not surprised - poor Gordon! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@ryanstephenkristoferkearns1319]

@@SamsTrains You're welcome Sam :)

[@legoisthebest001SCR]

Just got City of Bath today for my birthday! Thinking of buying edged Truro nameplate atm.

[@RoadsterRyan23]

Mine came today , absolutely delighted with it. I think the overall score was a bit low , but still an awesome review. Mine works absolutely perfectly and runs like a dream.

[@SamsTrains]

Oh wow that was good timing then!! That's fair enough - I stand by my score though, the mechanism is very poor, despite the good running out of the box! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@RoadsterRyan23]

@@SamsTrains he I agree the running is brilliant , I do think a 5 pole would be nicer and some bearings. Tbh a 3 is ok with bearings. But it runs well which is the best thing , at least it's no Heljan 1361 🤣 Enjoy the beauty Sam!

[@robinforrest7680]

I wish these had been around 40yrs ago. I spent hours motorising an Airfix kit using a Triang Nellie chassis with Romford wheels with extended axles to take the outside frame coupling rods. I never did get it to run very well unfortunately. I'd have been better off with one of these that's for sure.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh well - having spent hours on a model, it'll always mean more - I bet that looked fantastic - do you still have it, I'd love to see a video?! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@robinforrest7680]

@@SamsTrains it's probably in bits in one of my train boxes. No idea where though. I had a huge layout in my cellar until I moved house. Since then everything's been boxed up until I retire. I've been too busy with kids, house, work and cars since then unfortunately. One day, one day...

[@user_demonz]

Hi Sam I'm back! That city of Truro of yours is so cool!

[@SamsTrains]

Welcome back! Glad you liked it!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jamie1470]

3 weeks left to be ready for the grand finale

[@SamsTrains]

OOh awesome! :D

[@samuelpage5598]

Amazing review as always Sam would love to show you around my oo layout sometime mine is in a loft like yours and is still a wip

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate - I can recommend it overall! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jeffreymcneal1920]

Based on this review, I took a deep breath and took the Bachmann plunge. With international shipping, no bargains here. Have not yet fired it up. Hope it doesn't burn me. Worthy of note, a pre-Sam's Lima roasted me over an open pit. Then served me up on a platter with an apple in my mouth.

[@naven2802]

I’d love to have one of these. I’ve been a fan of 3440 for most of my life (thanks to my Grandad’s involvement with the headboards for the 2004 run and the thought of a 4-4-0 going over 100mph) but I never saw her in steam. Would be lovely to get her running, albeit on a much smaller scale.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate, ahh that's lovely to hear - fingers crossed for that!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@seagraverailwaysandmodels2408]

I'm part way through building a plastic Dapol kit of this model. Your close ups will help me get it completed!

[@SamsTrains]

OOh fantastic - glad to hear that! Good luck! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@christianmorley6203]

For the price the detail is delivered on! The performance leaves a little to be desired. Amazing review as ever Sam!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Christian, I agree completely! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@kunstmichi]

What an awesome model! The price seems incredible... Less than 200 € for a quality like this could be only a sweet dream for us modelrailroaders in Germany... At the moment our most compareable loco could be the Bavarian S 3/6 class by Märklin/Trix. It costs nearly 600 €!

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you! Yeah the price certainly isn't bad - but it's a pity the mechanism doesn't meet the mark - no doubt the likes of Marklin have much better mechanisms! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@gerrard1144]

thats an amazing loco sam! she looks so good, it kinda reminds me of the truro in thomas and friends. i feel like i don't want to say this but... my grandpa died yesterday, and this is true.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate, and so sorry to hear about your Grandpa, that's awful news. Hope you and your family are doing okay my friend, Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@gerrard1144]

@@SamsTrains yeah, i wasn't really affected by it because i wasn't very close to him, but it does make me sad. thanks btw

[@kennethmaney914]

Despite your review, this toy train is probably the most wanted thing in oo gauge, and people will now pay anything for them. The prettiest train any of us have ever seen. My grandson of 11 has three cities. And I was offered £500 for one.

[@joeconnolly1728]

OMG this loco is AMAZING!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Joe! :D

[@lastationproductions]

Looks amazing and yes I agree the war time stuff is pretty fun

[@welshrails]

I've been waiting for this for AGES! and also, I'm the one who said CITY OF TRURO CITY OF so yeah, me and my friend were in the chat together and he was saying "don't you think your going a bit too crazy? 😂 Also (again) I'm thinking of getting killarney wich is part of the same class with Christmas money!

[@SamsTrains]

haha sorry for the wait!! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@harrygrieves6812]

Hi Sam. I noticed that City of Truro was in the “Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends” franchise but it’s a shame that it never had a face on it.

[@SamsTrains]

Yes that's true - it would have been nice to see her as a proper character! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@asherowen5960]

It's a great model. I got myself the Bachmann City of Bath its one of my favourites.

[@SamsTrains]

Great to hear that - yes they are lovely aren't they?! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)