Brand New Hornby J36 'Maude' (+TTS Sound) Unboxing & Review

[@aj50person82]

In the history lesson, the fact that there is no J36's left in preservation is false. The locomotive shown in the video is a past livery of the preserved locomotive "Maude".

[@SamsTrains]

That's true Shawn - I mis-spoke there - must have been all the excitement! Duly noted! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@aj50person82]

Cheers mate. 😃

[@ImNelsonyay]

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[@redprince3158]

True

[@JamesSmithStudios]

FUN FACT: In 1917, 25 of these engines were loaned out to the ROD ( Railway Operating Division) to help haul Supply Trains across France during WW1. When all 25 Engines returned home after the War, the NBR named them all after Important People and Places during there time in France. Maude was one of these Engines that went to France and was named after Lieutenant-General Sir Patrick Fredrick Stanley Maude, Night Commander of the Bath. But... try fitting that on the Splasher...

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much for this James - I think Hornby are even doing an ROD version of this too, which is awesome!! haha!! xD Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@JamesSmith-zv9nw]

@JamesSmith bro

[@NYMR-Pacific]

I Feel Like I Heard That From Somewher(Coughs/Chris Eden Green/)

[@trevorsowerby3060]

Hi! Sam, now that's one beautiful loco. Love the livery. Let's hope Hornby keeps this standard up with future models. Thank you so much for showing us this little beauty!

[@SamsTrains]

Hey Trevor - thanks a lot mate, I agree - it'd be great to see more done to this level! My pleasure - glad you enjoyed it too! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@valleyforge1]

Thanks for the reviews and inviting us to look at your railway. Takes me back to the mid 70s when I had an enormous layout which as all but gone except for two engines. The Golden Fleece and Wrenns Barnstaple. By the way Ive sent you a picture of Maude that you might be interested in that I took when it came through our town in the 80s. Keep up the good work.

[@SamsTrains]

It's a pleasure Keith - that sounds like it was excellent! Thanks for the photo - I'll look out for that! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@adriancarter2863]

The ‘Scottish Railway Preservation Society’ [SRPS], owner’s of ex-NBR J36 0-6-0 “Maude”, used to run ’Santa Specials’ around the Edinburgh Suburban Line from Edinburgh Waverley Station back in the 1980’s. She hauled four Mk1 coaches in BR blue/grey livery, a SO, CK, BSK, SO. 🚂🚞🚞🚞🚞. Incidentally, in 1975 “Maude” also hauled the SRPS’s two preserved Caledonian coaches from Falkirk via the WCML and the S&C to the “Stockton & Darlington 150th Anniversary Cavalcade” at Shildon, County Durham (now renamed “Locomotion”, the northern outhouse of the National Railway Museum York. Don’t know why Hornby haven’t produced a “S&D 150” train pack featuring “Maude” plus the two Caledonian coaches from their previously released ‘Caledonian Single Wheeler Train Pack’. Hornby are missing out on a huge trick there!

[@adriancarter2863]

On the 11th of August 1968, steam traction on BR’s Network officially ceased to exist 🚂😔. But in early 1969, two ex-NBR J36’s (ex-Dunfermline Upper MPD) were still operating from Seafield Colliery (nr Kirkcaldy, Fife) to the Exchange Sidings on the ECML to Aberdeen. This was an entirely BR operation on behalf of NCB Scotland. Apparently the BRB, when they found out about this, went absolutely apoplectic! Orders we’re sent out immediately to cease ALL Steam Operations from Dunfermline Upper MPD. You can’t blame the Shed Superintendent - the Clayton Class 17’s sent north to replace the J36’s were bloody useless! FYI a Snowplough-fitted ex-NBR J36 (attached to an ex-NBR Brake Van) was permanently stabled at Riccarton Shed south of Hawick on the Waverley Route until the line closed on the 6th of January 1969. During the winter months, she was kept in ‘warm storage’ for immediate readiness. I grew up in the Borders, and can remember Snow Drifts over 22’ deep on the A7(T).

[@MrBnsftrain]

5:09 I did not expect a snowplow to come with a loco! I expected that as something you have to purchase separately from a 3rd party! 7:25 actually, Maude does survive in preservation!

[@SamsTrains]

I know!! So many awesome features - very generous with this one! You're right - I mis-spoke there! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@thebritfarmer]

@@SamsTrains and in the 80s she did run passenger for excursions :)

[@PHsRailwayVideos]

does anyone know whether Hattons has dona a train pack with their snowplough?

[@popcorncolonel726]

OOOOH, So pretty! The black and gold livery looks perfect on the engine, along with the cow catcher

[@SamsTrains]

haha thanks mate - yeah it really is a stunner of a model! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@danii_boy6831]

I bought Chris Sawyer's Locomotion a month ago and I was playing and I heard the song that plays in the intro to this video and other ones and I had a big smile on my face when I realized it was the one you use!

[@SamsTrains]

Yes indeed - it is in Locomotion - such a great game, with some great music too!!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Chris9017]

That is most definitely my new favorite engine in your collection along with the amazing N7 and very deserving of the Number #2 spot. By far your most beautiful 0-6-0 locomotive. :)

[@SamsTrains]

haha, it may well be one of mine too - just a superb model, I don't blame you for that at all! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@leroyholm9075]

Hi Sam. I agree this is a great model and the railed tender is terrific. I have only recently found out how big the North British railway was. At the grouping of the railways in 1923, the North British Railway was the largest railway company in Scotland and the fifth!! largest in the United Kingdom. In that year it became a constituent of the LNER. Extraordinary!

[@SamsTrains]

Thank Leroy - ooh that's cool, don't think I knew that!! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@TheTigerlillyxo]

Hi Sam for my 8th or 9th birthday i got a Hornby flying Scotsman it was great fun but after 5 days the remote was not working!. we lost it BUT it will always be a great childhood memory.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh sorry to hear that mate - did you never get it fixed?? :( Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jimipolkerman8266]

Wow! Just wow! This is a fantastic looking locomotive and the tiny little details on it make it so much more pretty, and ofcourse that almost the whole locomotive is made of diecast only adds to the beauty aspect of it!You’ve done an excellent review as always!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much Jimi - I agree, just a stunning model overall! And the diecast makes a huge difference, you're right - in my fussy opinion! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@atshinkansen7439]

Just received mine in the mail a couple of weeks ago. It’s my first HO/OO locomotive with sound. I love the snowplow, it gives it a very steampunk appearance.

[@SamsTrains]

Oh wow - what a great way to start! haha the plow is amazing, for sure! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@pollygardiner5669]

I have the LNER and BR WW1 J36 loco packs for MSTS, from UKTS. Now you have a more prototypical snowplow for your steam locomotives, you could do a snowplow running session ( nudge nudge, wink wink.) You said none survived, go to the Bo'ness and Kinell Railway, and see the paradox in action.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh that's awesome - are they any good in MSTS?? And sure - I could try fitting this to other models too! :D Yeah I mis-spoke there - of course Maude is preserved! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@pollygardiner5669]

@@SamsTrains They are nice to drive, but need separate cabviews and sounds to work to their full potential, they come in the LNER pack (4 locos, two liverys) and the BR pack ( 11 locos, 3 liverys, weathered versions, tender cabs.) I got both packs, and love them to bits. They are also pretty powerful.

[@ghostlygunner43]

Great video as usuall Sam, thanks for showing my photo on livestream last week. 👍

[@SamsTrains]

Hey JJ, my pleasure - glad you were able to see it! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@GaryNumeroUno]

3:45: "I don't think I have ever had a locomotive with yellow lining..." Sobs heard from the back of the room coming from a Bachmann Railway Children Train set box... One brown Pannier Tank feeling abandoned and forgotten! Good work mukka... Hehehe...

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh that's very true - maybe that's the only one then?! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@DC4260Productions]

Maude is actually a preserved engine. As far as I know, she is on display in a museum at the Bo'Ness and Kinniel Railway. Sadly she doesn't carry the NBR black, but rather bog-standard BR black.

[@SamsTrains]

She is indeed - I said the wrong thing for some reason - I must have gotten carried away! It would be lovely to see her in NBR colours again! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@AnonymousTrainspotter]

Lovely loco! I picked one of these up from a hornby sale for £85 tts sound fitted although it had a couple small side railings broken but I can just buy some for £5 and fit them on myself! Overall I have had this loco for just over a year and it has been my best and favourite loco since!

[@Nick-vr2pf]

Glad to see you got to review one of these, no less the most decorated of the class. Ace review and loco :)

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Nick - yeah I was intent on getting this particular version! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@nigelcarter9503]

I agree with your comments on detail and the fact it is diecast. TTS is getting better. Fair review and Hornby seem to be it right, Sam

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Nigel - yes indeed, definitely a very impressive model from Hornby! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@PaulinesPastimes]

This wonderful looking loco fits perfectly with those lovely coaches. This loco, with the plough fitted, looks incredibly similar to the Victorian Railways Y Class 0-6-0 tender loco of 1888. Three are preserved and one is running. Love the tracking shot. Cheers

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you Pauline - I agree, such a lovely combination! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@NorthernSoulExpress]

they look so beautiful, as soon as the North British liveried model is released in DC I'm gonna buy it.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate!! Have they announced that they'll be doing that yet?? I wonder whether they won't?? Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@NorthernSoulExpress]

Sam'sTrains I haven’t heard anything, so I can’t be sure.

[@JonatanGronoset]

5 teaks looks quite alright, Sam. I've adopted the 'museum railway' approach in which everything in my collection is part of a heritage railway and thus any loco can be paired up with anything. It's also a good excuse to pull out your steamers on a modern layout. ;)

[@SamsTrains]

haha absolutely - that's definitely the best way to look at it, lol! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@FlyingScotsmanFan]

Great vid Sam, a beautiful engine too! Her snow plough does look good too, well done

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate! Yeah I agree - the snow plough is really cool! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@upwellonwards7373]

as soon as i saw the hattons video of the model i had a feeling it would not be long till you have one running and wow never seen a loco come with a snow plough before thats a very neat feature

[@SamsTrains]

haha yep it had to be done - couldn't wait to get this one!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@upwellonwards7373]

@@SamsTrains i know the feeling bud i was the exact same once i got my second peckett which was store fresh unlike my original review video

[@trainzville9237]

Good Evening Sam my friend, That is yet an outstanding review of the Hornby J36 Maude in NBR Livery, she's the most beautiful out of the Hornby J36's, wonderful sounds, the detail, the running performance is flawless and impressive strength, especially pulling 5 LNER Teak Coaches up Gordon's Hill. I've pre-ordered mine back in late December 2018, it's due to arrive either Monday or Tuesday, I really love the sounds, but I'll be removing the sound chip and replacing it with the analogue chip, so she can run on DC, as I don't have a DCC Controller. Now back to your layout, I can see 5 0-6-0 Tender Engines in the sidings, the odd one out is the Hattons SECR P Class Tank Engine on the turntable, I especially like seeing the Great Western Dean Goods hauling these very smart coaches. I give your video. 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 100 out of 10. Thank you for your time. Kind Regards Jordan 😉

[@SamsTrains]

Hey Jordan, how are you?? Really glad you liked this one - I agree, she is the most beautiful of the lot! That's awesome mate - hope it's really good when you get it! And great work with the train spotting! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@davidbugler4597]

12.10 The clack-boxes are in the cab -- you can see them at 14.07 -- and I'm pretty sure the devices on the smokebox are lubricators. These feed special high-grade oil into the steam-pipes from the regulator to the valve chests, and thereby lubricate the slide-valves and pistons. They have little handwheels on them so that the driver can precisely adjust the flow rate. It's great to see that Hornby have provided a snow-plough at last on a Scottish loco. These detachable fittings were actually quite common on Scottish railways in winter, for obvious reasons, but it's only with the advent of NEM sockets that providing them on models has become feasible. Good one, Hornby. 15.09 The plate on the back of the tender is apparently a number-plate, I think -- hard to be absolutely sure from the video -- lettered 'North British Railway'. It was quite common in the 19th century for locos to be paired with 'their own' tenders, whereas pooling of tenders became common in the 20th century. Then of course it became usual for tenders to have capacity plates instead of loco number plates. 25.15 Freight locomotives were not at all unknown hauling passenger trains, particularly local and intermediate trains, when a shed was having availability problems. So no problems here. Excellent review of an excellent model. I wish Hornby could maintain tis standard on all their new models, and that other manufacturers could move up to reach it.

[@MachRacer4]

The other manufacturer and similar 0-6-0 tender engine you mention wouldn’t be the Rails of Sheffield/Bachmann Caledonian 812 class would it?

[@SamsTrains]

I will not say which model until after their release - there may be some astonishing feature(s) that justify it! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@GustavoHugh-me4os]

UH, he releases years ago ._.

[@a.r.productions]

When I saw the notification and I saw the thumbnail my jaw dropped and I literally started for nearly 5 mins

[@SamsTrains]

haha I know - it just looks that astonishing!!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@LawrenceTimme]

This is the best model you ha e reviewed for a long time. Well worth the watch 👌

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Lawrence - I agree, definitely the best I've reviewed in a while! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@JonatanGronoset]

Oh yeeeeees, Maude! I've been waiting for this, the NB J36 is such a delicious thing! As for the lining, it happens sometimes that the object to be printed ends up a mil or so off in the machine, fast production probably makes imaculate quality control impossible and as we all know these things slip through. Has happened to me with dodgy motors or decoders but returning it to the seller with the reciept and an explanation of the issue usually clears that up.

[@SamsTrains]

haha thanks a lot Jonatan - yeah it really is, haha! Yeah of course - it is a shame that they couldn't get it right, given the price - but overall still a great model! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Pompeyems]

Hi Sam, I have an intercity 125 hst which was my dad’s train and this year the train is 40 years old ! It still runs perfectly and also has working lights on it still :)

[@SamsTrains]

That's great to hear Jack - amazing how these models just keep going! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@PHsRailwayVideos]

I have an 08 that's that old and still works perfectly

[@adamrushton1740]

What a beauty loco it is a really really lovely model, this has to be one of the best models that Hornby has very made alongside the Peckett, the King class and the others.

[@SamsTrains]

I agree Adam - easily one of their best, without a doubt! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@a.r.productions]

No one can deny that pre grouping liveries are some of the best. For example Caledonian blue, lbscr green and brown, Secr green, lswr green and so many more!

[@SamsTrains]

haha I agree - they really did have some superb liveries back then!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@AnthonyRailwayBVideos]

When I first saw this model on hattons last year I almost pre-ordered it, but didn't because I wasn't sure I'd have the money when it would come out. Looks amazing though so I may get one when I have the chance. Until then I've still got my j15 :) Great review btw!

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh I know the feeling - the price is the downside of the TTS models, but this is definitely worth it as you can tell! Ahh yes - the J15 is equally superb, as you know! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@colinonbike]

Excellent loco, I'm glad to see that there is more focus to some of the smaller locomotives by some of the manufactures. Not everyone lives in a mansion. Would be nice to see hornby do the D30-D34 4-4-0 locos, also from the North British railway.; a class of locos that lasted into BR. Good review Sam

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Colin - yeah I agree, it's definitely nice to see some smaller engines represented for a change! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@kaitheraccoon20]

So I want to buy this Loco but I live in America and it's going to cost me $375 and obviously I don't want to pay that much any advice?

[@valentinoalvarezsosa69]

An amazing review, Sam. Maude the J36 was an beautifull loco, sice it had many features that made it look apart. The TTS sound was very good, the perfomance as well being a smoth rider and powerfull too. The quality was also a thumbs up because of the many diecast on the loco, and especially the detail wich was very nice and eye catchy, due to all the features they presented that just add to the charm of the model. Overall, it is a fantastic tender engine that shows you that Hornby knew what they were doing. Anyways, I hope you have a nice day, and I'll see you next time.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much Valentino - I agree, just a superb model in all areas! You have a great day too mate, CHeers, Sam :)

[@joelightrailway2362]

Excellent review of the J36 aka Maude from Hornby Sam 👍😉 I'm planning to buy one of these in LNER black livery, but I find the North British Railway black livery with beautiful yellow lining is as you said a eye catching and more beautiful to have instead just plain black on both LNER lettering & BR crest version. The real Maude is painting in BR plain black and she hasn't been in steam since the start of the early 2000s for the filming of the 2000 Railway Children film.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Joe - hope you enjoy your LNER version - it is a difficult one to choose between the versions! It's a shame she hasn't run in so long - but let's hope they can restore her soon! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@skyrocket0113]

Absolutely stunning mate! It's gotta be one of the best model locos I've ever seen! Great vid!👍🚂🚃🚃🚃🚄🚅🚉😁👍

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Jin - it's one of the best I've seen too - really fantastic! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@TheSaint491]

Always liked the j36, such a handsome 0-6-0 in that livery, almost mainline certifiable. And now we can get a rtr hornby model of this quality for half the price of a o gauge kit. Might get one as a visual piece, despite not having a layout anymore

[@SamsTrains]

I agree - just a fantastic looking machine! Sometimes it's just lovely to own something like this - I can't blame you for that! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@adriancarter2863]

“Maude” was Mainline Certified from the 1970’s till the early 1990’s. Regularly hauled the “SRPS Santa Specials” around the Edinburgh Suburban Line in the 1980’s & ‘90’s, pulling four Mk1 blue/grey coaches [TSO CK BSK TSO]. She also hauled the SRPS’s two preserved Caledonian coaches to the “Stockton & Darlington 150th Anniversary Festival Cavalcade” at NRM Shildon (now ‘Locomotion’) in 1975 via the WCML and the S&C.

[@mr.theengie9010]

Very good video! I will say, Hornby have really done a good job with their selection of new locos this year. I think I may just have to get one for myself. One nitpick I do have with the sound though is the fact that there are only two chuffs per wheel turn when there should be four. But none the less it is still gorgeous and I might buy one. All the best!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot! I agree - a really brilliant range this time! Sounds great - hope you're able to get one! Yes the TTS is strictly just for fun I'd say - it's good and cheap, but never particularly realistic! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Jamesfan143]

for a moment i thought it was the same exact type Donald Douglas are, but i've noticed the cab isn't the same, the front looks nearly the same though

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah - it definitely does look like them - but those were the Caley 812 class! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@kingofsteam6424]

Hi Sam. What a beautiful J36 locomotive. Sounded beautiful. Can't wait to see you your next unboxing and review in your railway. Sincerely, Paul Abdolvand.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Paul - really looking forward to the next now! Thanks for the kind words, Sam :)

[@NorbertRoll]

Hi Sam, I'm back with a new Dell notebook. A really great review of a beautiful new Hornby loco. Excellent as always.

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh awesome - enjoy your new notebook mate! Really glad you liked this one mate, Sam :)

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Wow what a superb model, I don't really need one of these but I reckon it won't be long before I order one! Great video Sam 😀

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much mate! haha I can't blame you for that - hope you enjoy mate, if you're able to get one! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lachd2261]

Fantastic J36 model. Beautiful, and I love it in the unusual livery (LNER black/red livery looks good too)

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate - yeah I really love this one too! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@AB-fb1gx]

Great choice for the running session theme- 0-6-0 tender engines are my favourite!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Liam - ooh yeah I love the 0-6-0s too! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@robmasterman]

That's an amazing loco Sam, the quality now being produced would be unheard of twenty years ago....Great review....Bob

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Bob - I agree, it really would have been!! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@raymondhatton6877]

mind the axle box plates on the tender falling off,along with the roof and window piece for the front cab windows with the gauges on it,im in the process of gluing mine back together,while your cab might be glued better but i saw no glue or breaking point on the tender piece or "under frame" ,tabs were clean as a whistle,might just be wedged in there,not testing the other side,we will see if it falls off,lol,note,they dont actually hold the wheel set,nor are they in the way as far as servicing,more of a skirt if anything,other than that i haven`t had any other problems yet

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks for this Raymond, I'll look out for those!! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@TheRealEasyA]

No doubt this is one of the best models you have this year. I love all the Scottish and Caledonian engines and how they look. The black and gold paint looks REALLY sharp and I have held toys made of die caste and they feel AMAZING. Very weighty and cold to the touch. And hopefully you end up running into an 812 sometime as well. :)

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Alex - I'd agree with you there! Me too - the Scottish engines always seem to be lovely things! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@harryrobinson2901]

Hornby has been really upped their game recently! This one looks lovely. I’m considering selling my old Hornby Terrier and buying a new one....

[@SamsTrains]

They certainly have - this was very impressive indeed!! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@StaxRail]

Cor, that looks great! The snowplough got me thinking-the Beilhack snowploughs have been made, but why not produce the ex LNER tender snowploughs?

[@SamsTrains]

Cheers mate - yeah it's s very beautiful piece of kit! That would be fantastic - I wonder if anyone will do this?? Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@russellbenton2987]

Great mine is en route from Rails of Sheffield. I don’t run DCC so first job will be to take TTS decoder out and replace with blanking plug. Being from Scotland of course I had to have this model. In fact I’ve already got Haig in BR Black . Because ordered when first announce I’ve got mine for £126 which is not bad at all . And as you say makes you realise just how expensive the forthcoming Bachmann/ Rails 812 is about £70 more expensive in fact . Being Scottish I’ve got one of these on order too. Had the price been lower I might have ordered more than one .

[@SamsTrains]

That's great Rusell, really hope you enjoy yours as much as I did mate - good luck with the conversion, hopefully you'll be able to sell on your decoder! Yes indeed - those are crazily more expensive - I'm wondering if it's even possible for them to be sufficiently better than the J36 to even justify half that increase in price! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Mike-dw8wf]

i love how hornby are selling in the u.s now, but i really do wish their u.s branch could get some u.k models imported in because i'd love to get my hands on a terrier tank along with this beauty.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah that is awesome! Well check Hatton's - they should ship all the UK stuff to the US - and it's much cheaper there too! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

J36 Maude is preserved. I spotted 4 0-6-0 tender engines (one of which is your troublesome GWR Dean Goods engine), and that oh-so cute Terrier Tank Engine, which was on the turntable. Why don't you create a running session with the three Terrier Tank Engines that you own? It would be good to see all three Terriers running together.

[@SamsTrains]

She is indeed - I got that wrong, lol! Very well spotted with those - I only own two terriers right now, but I'm hoping for more soon! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@aryanmangar2001]

Something about this model just makes it pop! I love the north British livery

[@SamsTrains]

haha I agree - it really does pop! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@richardclowes6123]

Hi Sam, lovely looking 0-6-0 Maude. Will this engine run on basic DC track and still produce the sound, or does the sound only work on DCC ??

[@lachd2261]

Just got this one in the L&NER livery. Looks great, runs beautifully and great value for the price. Cant ask for much more than that!

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh fantastic - they truly are wonderful models for the price! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@SuperJ333]

Yes, bought it after your review,, and a great runner initially, but I've had mine about a year and it doesn't run so well any more - I don't know about yours. I've cleaned it and oiled it, but when you ask it to start it hesitates, and it won't run smoothly to a halt. It's like something is binding, especially when it's pulling a modest load, so I'm sad about it and don't know what to do - any suggestions would be most appreciated!

[@SamsTrains]

That's very interesting - if anything mine seems a bit slower now than when it was new, but not seen any hesitation! I wonder if you could get in touch with Hornby? You shouldn't have locos starting to fail after just a year :( Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@SuperJ333]

@@SamsTrains Yes - might do that - thanks Sam - and BTW, mine is a LOT slower than when it was new...

[@Stubwood_on_YT]

Flipping heck, what a nice model! Just loving these review videos, it really helps me decide on which engines i should buy for my own layout

[@SamsTrains]

haha thanks very much mate - yeah absolutely, such a gorgeous one this!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@AlongPreservedLines]

Wow that’s an incredible looking loco luckily I saw it on Instagram too and couldn’t wait for the review

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much mate - haha yeah I've been posting quite a bit of this on Instagram!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@chriswilson2431]

Love it. Love it. Love it. What a little stunner. Thanks mate. Coaches look nice behind that, a sort of preserved railway look. Some early fruit vans would look good behind that loco too I thought? Thanks for another great review.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Chris - glad you enjoyed this one, and good idea - I'll see what I've got! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@chriswilson2431]

Sam'sTrains hey mate. Yh I think fruit vans would look ace behind that. Love the ragtime intro too. I missed that when you changed it. Love your work as always

[@caledoniansignalman8153]

I love seeing model rail companies bring back Scottish locos as I am Scottish myself

[@SamsTrains]

Me too - it's awesome isn't it?? I love Scotland! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@modelsoup925]

If you get another TTS sound train, you can put a mic in the cab so it can be heard better

[@SamsTrains]

Great idea - yeah that would work well!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@iceeblueburst03]

Nice 0-6-0 locomotive with tender! :) I never knew this locomotive came with a snowplow which engines always use to clear snow from the tracks. I know a lot of British trains have buffers on the front while American locomotives have a cowcatcher at the front of them. :P

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate! Yeah I was surprised by the plough too - a very nice touch that! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@volodymyrrhapon5666]

English steam these are very very interesting. But does model first locomotive for H0 scale?

[@SammoKarm]

Is the brake squeal automatic or do you have to select the function when its stopping? I didn't actually hear it but it may have sounded.

[@SamsTrains]

Sadly it isn't automatic - so you do have to remember to activate it sadly! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@donsharpe5786]

A beautiful model. I like the livery and yes it is a snow plough, essential for working in Scotland in winter.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks again Don - fantastic that they included the plough with this! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@7kslair153]

I quite like Maude among the preserved J36s not because of the fact she's still around, but because I've seen her in person. A nice locomotive even if I'm not the biggest fan of most Southern-originating designs.

[@SamsTrains]

Me too! But that's awesome that you saw her in person - how was she?? :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@7kslair153]

She looked to be in good shape, of course I can't see the inner boiler and whatnot but she's doing fine.

[@mitchellhogg4627]

Southern originated?

[@7kslair153]

Designs that came from the Southern Railway..... Like the J36.....

[@mitchellhogg4627]

@@7kslair153 well last I checked "Drummond" was a very Scottish name...so southern 060s were similar to Scottish designs and built by a Scottish sounding engineer..there's also documents of engineers and designers from up north moving down south and west to build for railways such as the southern and great Western

[@kcorcoran1997]

Maude was not scrapped. Shes at the Bo'ness and Kineil railway about 15 min from waverly station

[@SamsTrains]

That's true - my bad - must have been too excited ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@paulypyro]

looks like the snowplough is forcing the front wheels up, look at the angle at the front ?

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh interesting - I'll have to look into that Pauly! Happy New Year - Sam :)

[@paulypyro]

yeah about 19.33 it looks as if the plough had dropped a little ?....weird, but hey, have a great new yr and keep the reviews coming. It is a lovely loco though this one !

[@MisterHampshire]

I wonder if the yellow lining is a throwback or perhaps more accurately a nod to the 70 when all young boys got excited over exactly that packaging? Locos came in a box just like your new loco does there, with the window and a vac-formed plastic container in yellow, roughly shaped to fit the loco. I remember though once the loco was out the tray used to crack and break easily. I'm in two minds really. On one hand Hornby need to shake off those days of inaccuracy and clumsiness and updating packaging is a small part of that, but at the same time it's part of their heritage, as it were. Whatever, though I am no longer a railway modeller (I do 1/48 kits) I am so glad to see Hornby have finally realised they have to produce accurate models to compete against Bachmann and the like.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah I see what you mean - it is very reminiscent of those days! Hornby definitely have changed a lot since those days - not always for the best, but generally in a positive way! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@percy215]

The fact that it had a snow plow then any of british steam locomotive is quite unique.

[@bambostarla6259]

Wow, I'm blown away. I think it deserved full marks! It's just perfect :) I hope the caledonian 812 will be the same when bachmann release that model because I want to convert it to either donald or douglas (probably gonna have the standard 3 pole, which would be a fraud considering its 200£).

[@SamsTrains]

I know - it really is that superb! I might have given it full marks, if not for the paintwork issues, and ugly gaps in the boiler - but otherwise, just a fantastic model! The 812 will have to be even better - I'd say perfect - for the asking price! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@rileyoneil760]

Hey Sam I just Google if the J36 was preserved and Maude is the only one preserved. I thought I would just let you know ;)

[@SamsTrains]

Yes you're absolutely right - I said the wrong thing in the info section - I guess I was overexcited ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@mrdreaded8865]

That is a lovely model Sam. I love the yellow banding and the star on the smoke box !

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much mate - me too - just a superb looking livery overall! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@gwrengine3001]

Awesome video, lovely model too. Just a question, do you own the Bachmann Chattanooga set? I think it is wonderful for the cost, and would like to see what your take is on it before I order it. Thanks!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate! No I don't own that, but it sounds cool - I'll certainly look into it! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@harryunderhill5604]

Cracking sound I her and the snow plough is a welcome accessory which I hope to see more often. Shame about the some of the sloppy paintwork but as you say at that price it’s a small compromise. -All the best

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Harry - yeah overall a fantastic model, especially with the snowplough! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@raymondhatton6877]

Eyyy Sam!,was wondering if you would do or know of a video on applying sprung buffers to your locos?,I know it`s a thing,but am not turning up any videos on it,cheers

[@SamsTrains]

Hmm that's a good idea - I've never tried it, but I think you can buy them separately! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Skarloey1865]

Hi Sam can dcc tts sound run on dc because that my favourite one of the j36 and I don't have a dcc controller

[@SamsTrains]

Hi, unfortunately the sound will only work on DCC - you can remove the decoder though, and fit a blanking plate instead, which will allow you to use the loco on DC! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@warriorstar2517]

I quite like the new tooling and the North British brownish- green paint. I am a BIG fan of pre-grouping engines, moreso ones that didn't make it till 1923. Hornby ought to make a pre-grouping engine that didn't make it to the LNER. What do you think, Sam?

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate - me too, definitely a really lovely livery on this one! Yeah that would be awesome - which one would you pick?? :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@bambostarla6259]

I've been thinking about how beautiful it would be to have this model and considering I'm almost done with exams (finally, just need to hang in there) I was thinking of treating myself. Will it be hard to remove the tts system and convert it to dc? I'm not interested in dcc as for now. Edit: or will it run just fine with a dc controller?

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much mate - great to hear your exams are nearly through - hope all went well for you! No it wouldn't be difficult to convert to DC, all you'd need is a 8-pin blanking plate, or some soldering skills! Yes it will run fine on DC once this is done! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@andybones752]

i love it. it actually reminds me of Donald & Douglas the Scottish twins, as they are caledonian railway 812's. also have u ever considered picking up an Adam's radial tank?

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much Andrew - me too, it does look a lot like them! Yeah I do have a couple of Radial Tanks - I've reviewed one before! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jj8995]

Just got mine sam lovely little loco I've put a very small speaker in the tender under the coal fiddley but it worked thanks

[@SamsTrains]

Fantastic news JJ - how does that sound?!? :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)

[@dethraxvideowing1326]

When I got my Bachmann 37 they supply snow ploughs as part of the Detail Pack, they use the NEM Socket for those too, but decided just as a Joke to fit em to my Bachmann Jubilee, ran pretty well too! But I would like to see some Steam Engine snow ploughs for some of the more modern locos though... Then again I'm trying to think of engines were it'd be suitable.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh very cool - the ploughs are definitely handy to have! I agree - it'd be great to see them more often! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jj8995]

Hi Sam loco sounds a lot better a vast improvement on TTS it's had to make some modifications to get it in but I'm very pleased all the best mate thanks

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot JJ - yeah it is getting better and better actually - glad to hear you're pleased! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)

[@davidstrains4910]

Great video Sam looks like a great loco I like that they have put a snow plot with it as well wish more models came with that option

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much David - me too - the snow plough really was a great touch! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@LancashireAndYorkshire]

Planning on getting a J36, which livery should I get?

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh I'd recommend one with the lining - so LNER black, or NER black if you can find it! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Lamp_2155]

Is there a particular method you use for calculating how many coaches a loco can pull ? ( unless if it’s a Sam Secret) I only have 6 coaches but when my scratchbuilt loco is ready I wanna calculate how strong it is without spending a fortune on rolling stock

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah - I have a formula, determined experimentally! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@josephashford9339]

Nice review Sam im wanting to get the LNER one when i get enough money to buy one from Hattons along with the shunters wagon you got and i think its the Bachmann Caledonian model you hinted at being expensive. Also it sounded like you said none of the class survived when Maude is the only one to survive.

[@SamsTrains]

That's awesome Joseph - hope you enjoy it mate! Yes you're right - I said the wrong thing there, lol! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@bentullett6068]

Great review again Sam. Would love to know how you set your layout to change from DC analogue to DCC digital as I would like to set mine up to change between the two as I run old triang/hornby trains and some newer ones with DCC ready which I could add sound or purchase sound fitted locomotives and run on DCC. I don't fancy spending loads of money converting all of my old pre DCC tech trains and how yours is set up is perfect.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much Ben - it's nothing fancy, I just pull the wires out of one controller, and stuff them into the other! But I agree - it's not worth converting the old ones - they never work quite as well on DCC either, due to the number of pickups! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@bentullett6068]

@@SamsTrains thanks Sam I might have to consider buying a DCC controller and learn how to use it.

[@Poliss95]

I fitted a double pole double throw switch on my layout. You must always remember to remove the DC locos before you switch to DCC.

[@bentullett6068]

@@Poliss95 thanks for the advice, a lot to think about now very tempted to do this as I really like watching the layouts at exhibitions with the sound fitted locomotives.

[@Seanthekid1979]

If a loco is dcc fitted out of the box, can you un-dcc fit it?

[@SamsTrains]

Usually you can, but you'll need a blanking plug to install in it's place - most of the Hornby ones are 8 pin! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@youngbloodhobby2103]

Very beautiful loco! Kinda reminds me of Donald or Douglas

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much mate! Yeah me too - very similar looking! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jakeee114]

This model looks amazing just hope Hornby get some more in stock soon, and how do you get to control dcc on an iPad ? Great review as well :)

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Jake - I hope they do too!! If you look at the railmaster PDF manual, it has instructions on how to get the app! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jakeee114]

@@SamsTrains Excellent thank you :D

[@jakeee114]

@@SamsTrains And as well if you get the app on an iPad would you need to do anything with like a PC ?

[@notesl5576]

Why is the tender the one who powers the whole train? Should it be the engine instead? Cn someone explain...

[@SamsTrains]

No this engine is loco-powered - the tender just assists in picking up power from the track! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@robkleinherenbrink5690]

Good review. I think that if you are “moving one to performance” its Will be good to run in first so that the motor/bearings/pick ups Will wear in

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah that's very true - and it certainly got much better as it ran! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@paullawrence6926]

A great review of a great model Sam. Cannot wait to get my hands on one

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much Paul - hope you like it as much as I did mate! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lewishughes8541]

That is a beautiful model Sam I love the pre grouping locos Would you recommend the transcontinental diesel locomotive

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Lewis - which one mate?? The one I have? Not really - it's a bit rubishy, lol! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)