Dapol Class 22 Unboxing & Review

[@groggers]

The mystery engine is a class 26 not a class 33 as the majority thinks. The class 33 has a full height middle window, unlike the class 26, which has the shorter one due to the double heading door (which was later replaced with a blanking plate because it was rarely if ever used). For reference, there's a class 33 parked in the siding at 27:13!

[@SamsTrains]

Very well spotted Gregory - thanks for playing! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@petertate5741]

What a model that was, exceptional detail and a good all-round performer.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Peter, glad to hear you think that! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@markhill4526]

These were called baby warships because they were a scaled down version of the original class 41 built by north british. The bachman warship class 42/43 was based on german design. Sorry if sounds like that i'm picking faults in you're review

[@robertlucido3686]

I went to the Huckleberry Railroad today, I went on the train, saw lots of layouts, and went on the shop tour, and I got an HO scale Union Pacific Big Boy from a hobby shop that was near by

[@SamsTrains]

Oh wow that's awesome! Hope you had a great time mate! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@TheWGLOVER]

I purchased the blue one from Rails of Sheffield for £79-50. Great value. Had to buy the Dapol DCC Imperium decoder to make the lights work correctly. With this decoder you get realistic light operation. Front cab only, back cab only etc. Rear lights can be turned off when pulling a load. Very clever. Well done Dapol.

[@SamsTrains]

That sounds much better William - if only they were that price all the time!! Sounds good too - I'll look into that! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@leilacentral1883]

I’ve been curious about these locomotives and a model from Dapol so this was a welcomed review. The class 22 is a nice looking model. Might add it to the to buy list. The detail is very nice on this and a great runner. Thanks for reviewing this and uploading, Clint at Leila Central.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much for that Clint - yeah this is certainly one to get, maybe it'll be in the sale again soon!? :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@mervynsands3501]

Can't fault it, Dapol have made a very good realistic looking creation in 00 gauge of the class 22 diesel. I'll certainly be getting one for the layout.

[@lord_scrubington]

when it comes out, it would be nice to see a review of the small hornby 0-4-0 ruston diesel

[@SamsTrains]

Yes indeed! I'd love to pick up one of those! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@bentullett6068]

I think they are priced pretty reasonably as you get a small detailed loco and a fully detailed wagon with it. I have one on order from Hattons, should be soon here.

[@zerosen1972]

As a huge fan of BR (W)'s NBL locos I can't say how happy I am to hear the Baby Warship is not a lemon. Now that Dapol is putting out a second run of these stubby guys I will be happily purchasing one once I get the money. I already have KR Model's Class 41 so it will be nice to complete the set. They are small and reliable locos perfect for my modular layout. Once again your marvelous reviews have influenced my purchasing power Sam! I can't thank you enough! :D

[@TheGarlee]

Dapol make superb models and am glad you got one . I have got exactly the same model as you were showing from Rails of Sheffield for the superb price of £79.99 . Had got one from Kernow Model Rail when the models first came out in the weathered BR blue livery and paid the full price for it . Love this model, solid and well built and such an interesting and unusual locomotive. Could not resist getting another one in different livery at the bargain price. Interesting and informative video from you again Sam and I knew you would be very pleased with your purchase. Another great purchase I got was a North British Class D600 Warship " Active " from Kernow Model Rail another superb model from the North British locomotive family which you may be interested in

[@SamsTrains]

This one certainly was superb - can't beat it for the price! Thanks a lot for the kind words, Cheers, Sam :)

[@joelightrailway2362]

Excellent review of the Dapol Class 22 aka ‘Baby Warship’ Sam 👍 I will be seeing the real Class 42 ‘Warship’ in action tomorrow during the Spa Valley Railway Diesel Gala and look forward to see this fantastic locomotive in action. I know this isn’t the subject of this video, but I watch your video of the Bachmann LMS ‘Ivatt’ Class 2MT No.46521 and I went to see & ride the real version of the locomotive on the Swanage Railway.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Joe, and that's awesome - have a fantastic time!! That's cool too - sounds like you had some great experiences!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@groggers]

Been thinking of getting a class 22 for a while, it's one of those lovely grimy "transition era" locos that saw the end of steam. They're so dinky, and I can't help but agree the spoked wheels bring the loco an air of character, just like old Soviet electric locos and EMUs have! Enjoyed the video Sam well done!

[@SamsTrains]

Great to hear that - overall I can highly recommend these for the right price! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@barryuk676]

Great review Sam at £80 it's a steal at £150 it's just a bit too top heavy, having said that the detail is very good and it looks like it runs very well. Great to see it featuring in the little running session at the end there, keep up the good work.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Barry, yeah I agree they could be cheaper - but at least you get what you pay for! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@PhilipInCoventry]

Thank you for this review. I bought a blue 22 from Rails of Sheffield for £84. After three months, I like it so much I will order another blue one, different No. but now priced at £74.50. Best wishes to you, Sam.

[@SamsTrains]

My pleasure Philip - glad you like yours so much too - you can't go wrong for the money!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@rydermike33]

A really beautiful model Sam. I'm a bit of a diesel fan myself and really enjoyed your review. Nice to see other members of your diesel fleet as well.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Mike - and glad you liked seeing a few more diesels too! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@BattleshipOrion]

At around 6:00: I actually have not seen a class 22 in person, or model form. I do know that Great Northern (US) had one in the 60's or 70's though. Sadly it was either scraped, or deported, shortly before the merger with the Northern Pacific Railway, the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad into Burlington Northern (now BNSF).

[@BattleshipOrion]

I should note this video was the first time I saw this locomotive.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh that’s pretty cool then -hoped you liked seeing this for the first time! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@ModelRailwaysUnlimited]

Hi Sam, I love my 22's got two now :) Prices are around the £80 mark as well. Top quality, makes a nice change.

[@SamsTrains]

haha thanks Mike - I agree, it certainly does make a nice change!! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@TheGarlee]

Model Railways Unlimited Great stuff I got another Class 22 at the same price too

[@westmidlandsrailenthusiast]

Great video Sam! I hope you purchase a dapol class 68 as they are really good and are stunning to see in person and run really well.

[@SamsTrains]

Cheers mate - yes I really would like to try their class 68! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@tedzeiller2711]

Buy an athearn sd40-2 any variation! Please

[@westmidlandsrailenthusiast]

No

[@YTBCONE]

Love it when says he won’t criticise Heljan and immediately does so sarcastically! ; )

[@SamsTrains]

haha - I can help myself, I just choose not to ;) Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Locomattive8572]

Lovely model, would be so nice with all the detail packs added. Never had a Dapol loco, but they make some very smart locos.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Matthew, I'm sure that'd make it even better! This one has impressed me, that's for sure!! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@andrewjditton]

Excellent review as ever Sam, thank you. I have a Dapol Class 29 on pre-order, and I expect it to be very similar to your class 22. Your review has really got me excited for it. All the best!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Andrew - yeah absolutely, I'm really looking forward to the class 29 too! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@mauricemannion1311]

Hi Sam, just been looking over your review of the Dapol class 22 from a year ago, really nice review, these dapol class 22s are excellent little locos, yes a bit pricey for a small loco, but as you said in the review dapol know what there doing when it comes to diesels, Dapol class 52 Western is another excellent loco, and dare I say it, not that bad in the price department either for a large locomotive. Dapol probably make the ultimate ready to run class 52 western at the moment, for some reason dapol locos always seam to be very pleasing to the eye, so they must be getting something right, anyway nice review sam, be it an old one.!

[@gcmet1063]

Hi Sam , nice video . Haven’t had a good experience with Dapol over the last month. The class 73 came last month and opening the box there were no instructions, I contacted Hattons they said that was correct, I then rang Dapol who said that as they had been making the class 73 for the last ten years they didn’t need to include instructions including where to fit all accessories and how to service and remove the body . The person at Dapol was quite unconcerned and couldn’t see what the problem was ! This week the Dapol Class 52 Western arrived , before I fitted the numbers and nameplates on (Yes you have to do that ) I thought it would be best to run it in to make sure it was ok . After running in for an hour I fitted the numbers and nameplates , backed it on to its first train and off it went 90 secs later it came to standstill with the lights still working . So it’s gone back to Hattons . Dapol aren’t at the top of Christmas card list at the moment . David

[@SamsTrains]

That sounds preposterous mate.... what on earth does having produced the model for 10 years have to do with not providing instructions for new buyers - if that's true, then that's very foolish of them! Sorry to hear you've had such a problem - oh dear!! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@petercole5596]

This is one of my favourite diesels. I own the British Railway blue with yellow strip on both ends version Dapol did a very good job of it I got mine from Rails of Sheffield for seventy nine pounds and very happy with it. Sadly none of the Class 22 survived after been withdrawn in 1971 they were not the most lucky of diesels that's for sure. The company who built them went bust so no spare parts were made making it hard to maintain them hence there short working life . One diesel nearly got saved but was accidentally cut up after a mix up but their is plans to rebuild a new Class 22 and an original engine has been found. Fingers crossed we might see a Class 22 running again.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Peter - glad you were able to get one too - they really are excellent! It is such a shame that they had their service lives cut short - but the models serve as a nice reminder until they get a new one built!! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@petercole5596]

The Class 22 had a nickname ' sad eyes ' due to shape of windows.

[@saltylad1187]

If someone says they've found a better youtuber than Sam they haven't watched any KZbinrs Plot. Sam is LOOORD

[@SamsTrains]

haha!! Ooh I don't know about that!! ;D

[@shootingmodelsandmore5458]

Hey Sam my house burnt down the other day I lost all my trains all for one do you recommend any place I can go to get trains

[@SamsTrains]

Hi mate, so sorry to hear that! I replied to your last comment - hopefully you can see it! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@shootingmodelsandmore5458]

I like Transport my phone

[@Iwan_89C]

@@shootingmodelsandmore5458 oh yes of course!

[@PuuberZ]

I have one of these in N gauge from Dapol aswell as a few other Dapol diesels. They're amazing runners.

[@SamsTrains]

That's awesome to hear - glad their N gauge ones are good too!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@trainman07011]

I've got one of these, love it. It's always a big plus when the loco remains in one piece when you take it from the box. I like a bit of trash and scrap around my railway, but not falling from my locomotives. The lights are really great, I do miss lighting when running my UK collection. Got mine on sale, a good bargain from Hatton's at the time. wish Dapol would do some more popular engines like maybe a class 20.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Andrew, definitely - I’m really happy with mine for the same reason! A class 20 would be brill from Dapol! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lawrenceholden4535]

Just received my class 22 , As it was a prezzie I am not sure of the source, suspect my wife's favorite Rails of Sheffield. Mine is in the blue livery , with the full yellow ends , Just inspected it from the box . As usual Dapol have gone to town with the details. I will be Running it in Tomorrow, If it performs like my Dapol class 73 I will be more than happy ! . The details on the class 73 are unbelievable, and I think that this will be the same. Good Models of Diesels at a fair price. I will be purchasing more ! As a professional Model maker in the Aircraft industry i know what i am looking at !!. Forget all the messing about, and use the Grown up vernacular , no swearing obviously, and don't do any reviews on loan models, or even worse with free samples, ( not that I am saying that you have !!) . And your testing channel will do even better ! Yours , the engineer.

[@JonatanGronoset]

Gotta say I do like this diesel romping around on its own, got a solid compact look to it, it does.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate - yeah me too, an instant favourite this one!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@robmasterman]

Another excellent review Sam, expensive, yes, but quality throughout considering it's now eight years old. The mystery loco was a Class 33....Bob

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Bob - yeah definitely - even for its age, it's looking fantastic! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@adrianchesterton7121]

Great unboxing video, I love this loco and managed to get myself the D6331 br green with full yellow end version last month - Rails of Sheffield had it for £79. Looking forward to the dapol class 21 and 29 that has a similar look to its styling. Just need to get a layout to run it on now...

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Adrian - wow that is a bargain! I'm looking forward to the 29 too - they should be awesome!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@toothpasta500]

This video changed my mind about this train! Thanks

[@SamsTrains]

Awesome! Very glad to hear that mate!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@shinyredpaintworkproductio7969]

What smooth runner. My engines are quite smooth.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah I agree - very smooth! Glad yours are too! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Zy_trex]

Diesel engines have never been my main interest but you made yet another awesome video that made me like diesel engines just a bit more! ;) Thanks for yet another awesome review Sam was just as fun as always!

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh that's lovely to hear mate - glad you like Diesels a little more now! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@davidarnold2173]

Hi Sam! Yes, love the detail on this one & would see it as money well spent. Speaking of warships I took my new steamer to a hobby shop for repairs & almost as an afterthought I took my 2 OO diesels-Hornby 37 & Mainline Warship in for servicing as well-they’ve been idle for over a decade! Good news is they managed to reattach the whistle to my Britannia & get my diesels running smoothly as well- for $25 - hooray!! However he said the warship sounds as if it has a broken gear & parts no longer available, oh well will enjoy it while I can! Thanks for a great review, definitely on my Wishlist-David 👍👍

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much David - yeah I agree!! That's pretty good then - but sorry to hear about the Warship - the mechanisms are terrible in those though - and mine failed long ago too! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@matthewgodwin8308]

Sam, the class 22 dapol model you have just reviewed, reminds me of the class 29's that Hornby made in the 1980's. Very impressed with the class 22. If you have a class 29 diesel engine and compare them you will see what I mean. Once again thanks for another great, well informed review and unboxing video of the class 22 dapol model. Thanks Matthew

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah I agree, it looks a lot like those! I'm very impressed with these too!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@roberthill6216]

The class 29 is the diesel electric version of the class 22 which was diesel hydraulic.

[@PuuberZ]

Well, looks like i bought one. Couldn't resist at 80 quid. Damn you Sam!!!

[@SamsTrains]

haha I don't blame you - they are excellent things! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@markdunwell3288]

I love the CLASSIC HORNBY WAGONS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐😍 .Lovely engineered locomotive. Thank you Sam. 👍👍

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah me too Mark!! :D

[@DanielsModels]

Lovely model, got one on a milk train stood in my yard. Also today I bought a collett 3205 the one from the SDR and she runs brilliantly Great vid! Daniel:)

[@SamsTrains]

That’s very awesome Daniel - they both sound lovely! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@nigelsabin1713]

Hi Sam, Just a suggestion to ask you to watch "RAILWAYS OF SCOTLAND (5) posted by KLBR. Just look at the power of a Barclay 0-4-0 st (16 inch cylinders ) at 2:05 INCREDIBLE for such a small loco. Just for your info. Keep up the good work Regards Nige

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks for that Nige, I'll give that a look! Cheers mate, Sam :)

[@StaxRail]

Hi Sam, brilliant loco there! Dapol really seem to be the king of diesels- Bachmann are too expensive, Hornby can lack detail, Heljan locos fall apart, but these do everything as they should and look great! Just to let you know, SYP means Small Yellow Panel, relating to how much of the loco end has yellow. To start with BR only specified a small panel, but later it became Full Yellow Ends. Disc H/Code means that there are 4 discs fitted on each end to use, like lamps on a steam engine, to display what type of train the loco is pulling. In reality these fold out and have white insides with a small light on the bottom half

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate! Yeah I'd agree with you - this beats most other diesels I've seen, except on price! Ooh I see - thanks a lot for letting me know!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@dilwich]

Excellent review.

[@stretchedits]

Hi Sam, a very nice loco with a ton of detail.............Your comment about these locomotives being called "Baby Warships" I hadn't heard of before, you learn something new every day. However they don't look anything like a Class 42 Warship, but they do look like a Class 41, D600 Warship, like the Kernow exclusive model.................Could this be how they got their nicknames? Great video, best regards Dave.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot for the comment mate - yeah I think they got the name having similar ends, but a much shorted design in general! You could be right there though! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@adem9599]

Wow I am speech less, this model is excellent and I need it on my layout. It's the right size, it'sjust stunning thank you Sam for reviewing this model otherwize i would not have known about it.😁

[@SamsTrains]

I can highly recommend these - they're just excellent!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@sosig1341]

I went train spotting at York on Thursday and planning a train spotting day out at doncaster

[@SamsTrains]

That's awesome mate - hope you had a good time! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Iwan_89C]

Hey Sam, excellent review! Next you should review either the class 73 (only £84 at Hattons) or The Class 68. Please could you try getting an N gauge starter set and start doing n gauge videos too. The mystery loco was a 33. Thanks, Iwan

[@SamsTrains]

I agree Iwan, it'd be great to try those! I'd love to start some N gauge too!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@stevenlarabee3439]

More information about the u1s the engine you review no. 6060 was built in 1944 as a coal burner but turned in to a oil burner after the war it would have been more effective to replace with diesel but the railway company's where broke after the war so that was the solution. 6060 ran until 1960 and was given to the province of Alberta in 1980 and than restored. She currently is living at the alberta prire railroad but shes been out for the last few years under going major boiler restoration, there also a u1 in a museum not far from where I live.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much for the extra info Steven, appreciate it!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@gwyneddboom2579]

I think those little hoses to the front of the bogies are indeed sand pipes. I wouldn’t know any other use for them. By the way: on Marktplaats I’ve spotted an NS Mat ‘46, made by Lima, on which you can offer from €135. I’d suggest getting it, they’re quite rare and very iconic.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah I thought that too - I reckon that's it! Ooh cool - I'd love that!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@davidhylands4555]

I have several Dapol Diesel locos. All have needed running in for 30 mins in both directions before you get smooth running then they are okay

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah, I think mine did get a bit smoother after a good run-in! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@colwichjunction3366]

I have one I N & it’s a beauty, runs extremely well. Dapol do exceed at diesels. Great review as usual Sam👍

[@SamsTrains]

That’s great to hear! I agree, they are excellent at diesels! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@aidan_rickard_v8303]

Shame none were preserved. I have one of these from another company that made the class 22 models made by jouef playcraft in the 60s. Thanks for another great video Sam!

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh very interesting - I forgot about the Jouef ones, that's cool!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jeffreymcneal1507]

This got a great mark. Mine split a gear within an hour or two of running. I hate to use it for a paper weight, can you suggest where it might be repaired? Before failing, it was superb.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh sorry to hear that Jeffrey, typical isn't it? If it's still under warranty, you should be able to return it to dapol for repairs. Why not contact them, even if it's out of warranty, they might be able to help? Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@BowmakerFox]

I've never tried 00 dapol engines, but I've certainly tried N gauge dapol steam locos, which were pretty neat. Might have a look at the dapol 00 diesel range if they're not too bad.

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh I can recommend it - this one was very good! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@bentullett6068]

Wow lovely diesel loco, I have some of Dapols wagons and some of them are really good in detail as well. I have one GWR wagon off them, that has weathering and a load of planks of wood as a load. Did I hear you take a dig a Heljan in your wording? There were phrases bits falling off or couplings dropping out.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Ben - yes I've heard their wagons are very good too! Yes indeed - well spotted! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@superspidey901.]

Is there a class 29 baby warship there

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Ryan871]

Looks a nice loco that! would look even better with the head code discs fitted! Nice review...Ryan

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Ryan! Yeah it would - I might consider fitting them! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@ciaranburke3243]

Hi sam just ordered the dapol class 29 hattons are doing them for 109 pounds pretty much the same as the 22 great review 👍

[@SamsTrains]

That sounds great - let me know how you get on with it! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@volvoolympianforever]

The Baby Warship look really like a baby when compared to its larger counterpart. Sam, can you do a diesel-hydraulic locos running session please, such as Hymeks, Westerns, Warships etc.

[@SamsTrains]

haha it certainly does! That'd be awesome - great idea!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jamesdunloptrains]

Awesome video today Sam and beautiful locomotive I got a gauge master controller on Thursday and I love the new controller

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks James! Ahh excellent - your motors should last a lot longer using that controller! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@nesr8786]

great review ,dapol do have there game together.Thanks for the update.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate, yeah they certainly do!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Trainline5000]

Looks a fantastic loco I think :) Dapol did a great job on this one like I believe they do with all their diesels. Wonder how they manage a sound file with these classes of locomotive as none are preserved to record sounds from - maybe they use archive recordings? Great vid as always Sam :)

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much mate - yeah absolutely, very solid this one! Yeah I'm not sure - I wonder if other diesels have the same/similar engines that are still around?? Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@louisbuscarino7330]

Hi Sam great video as usual very informative I like the Dapol Engine you show hear I think I will purchase one thanks again for your videos.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Louis - I can certainly recommend it mate! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@adamsrailway]

Hi Sam. ‘SYP’ on the box refers to the livery, with small yellow panels (SYP) each end.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh I see, thanks a lot for that Adam! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@davidtucker8724]

Hi Sam. Surprised you didn't spot that these locos were on offer from rails and hattons for the very reasonable price of £80. It's when I got mine. Cracking bargain!

[@davidtucker8724]

This was a few weeks ago though lol

[@SamsTrains]

That does sound much more like it David - shame they're not that price all of the time!! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@tenfootvoyager]

Bought an early one brand new but was DOA. Turned out the dcc blanking board/plate was installed one pin out sideways. All ok since.

[@ArthurAndNormandyFan1]

Very nice Sam.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks again mate! :D

[@SimplyTakuma]

Just a excellent model from Dapol! Love it! 👌🏻❤️

[@SamsTrains]

It certainly is - I love it too! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@saltylad1187]

Such a good model, keep up the good work

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate, really glad you enjoyed it! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@Locomattive8572]

The winning answer in your mystery Diesel pole is wrong, it’s not a class 20. Class 20s have a single cab at one end. The Mystery diesel is a class 26 or 27 as they have near identical body’s. Class 33s also have the same body, but different windows and vents, and all 3 types slightly differ on vents and or lights locations. But they are near identical to the untrained eye. Under the skin however they are very different especially the class 33s. I think it’s D5307 from pausing the video. But motion blur make it hard to see, however if I have got the number correct D5307 is a class 26. Great video again Sam.

[@SamsTrains]

Yep you're right - most people did get it wrong, it is indeed a class 26! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Azack-kv4cg]

Sam's trains is the best

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much!! :D

[@Owencr905]

Nice video, always thought these were a bit strange looking.. Is there an advanced passenger train (apt) model? That would be awesome to review! Good work Sam :)

[@cyborgbadger1015]

There's no APT available, though Hornby did one in the 80's

[@SamsTrains]

Haha yeah they are strange looking! Hornby's APT is the only one sadly - DJM promised one, but in his usual style, didn't deliver ;) Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@c2757]

Given that D63xx were notoriously unreliable, is the 2 year warranty a promise that they will send you another one if the model doesn't break down regularly like the prototype? In the 1960s Playcraft made a model of the D6100 class and I see there are several available on e-bay for around a tenner. Playcraft were really children's toys rather than being aimed at modellers but it would be interesting to compare their model with the Dapol version. (D6100 were pretty much identical to D63xx from the outside).

[@SamsTrains]

Yes actually - I'm sure they regretted that 2 year warranty after some of the issues their models have had (at least in my experience!) Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jackclarke1220]

Odd little things, very odd. But are you getting a Hatton's 66? I've pre-ordered the BR Large Logo one and I'm really eager for it!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Jack! I haven't decided on that yet - but I would love one! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@georgetimperley8906]

That is a nice engine, I saw a class. !!42!! Warship yesterday visiting the spa Valley I did a video too! That engine is a nice one, we'll done great video 👍

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much George - and that's awesome, hope you had a great time there! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@bartoszkrawczyk3946]

I also really like the model. Thumb up given. As you may see from name and surname, I'm not from UK/US/any English-speaking country, and I really like to listen you so I can get better at English.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much mate! That's awesome - where are you from? :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@bartoszkrawczyk3946]

@@SamsTrains I'm from Warsaw, Poland

[@nismoninja765]

“I’m touching this and nothings moving witch is very weird after touching HELJAN locos” *tango flashbacks* 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SamsTrains]

haha totally, lol! ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@timboleicester1]

I have bought one... and it's still in box as it's so nice. I haven't opened it nor the Oxford Rail N7 in wartime grey... i don't know what the matter is but I just can't take them out the box. I need help!

[@SamsTrains]

Haha I don’t blame you - it’s very tempting to keep them brand new!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@ianhaynes5898]

Looks pretty decent, nice and compact.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Ian - yeah they did a good job with this one!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@WDG13031]

Do review the latest batch of Class 73s from Dapol. The first batch had a few issues, but the second batch seems to have had some changes made. Maybe if you could review one of these? Dapol Class 73 in South West Trains livery 4D-006-012 Dapol Class 73 in Southern livery 4D-006-013 And I'd also love to see you review the Class 52 from Dapol. They are also stunning models as I've heard. Dapol Class 52 in BR Maroon livery 4D-003-014 I don't know if you like electrics? But if you do...there's a couple of Hornby electric locomotives you should review... Hornby Class 71 in BR Green livery R3373 Hornby Class 87 in Intercity livery R3582

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks for that mate, I'll be sure to look into it! What were the issues?? Appreciate the comment, Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@journeythroughtherails5294]

It’s a Really Spectacular Locomotive, It Like one of those Engines now these days, where they are at the end of a Steam Train to Help it move!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate - I agree, certainly an excellent lovely model this one!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@derekpalethorpe7030]

The Deisel you didn't name, was that a class 25

[@SamsTrains]

Very nearly - it was a 26! :D

[@derekpalethorpe7030]

They look very identical ,I do like the br green deisel locomotives and the maroon the colours just set's them off Am not in to the br blue it's to bland

[@TheNotLetterH]

Sam what is the cheapest 0-6-0

[@SamsTrains]

Probably the Hornby Jinty! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@TheNotLetterH]

Sam'sTrains I found a pug cheaper

[@duncanthenarrowgagueengine7095]

Theres a tv show called tugs (my faviroute is top hat) and that's a train in the show,I remember them

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh really? I didn't know this - that's very cool!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Bittern19]

Woooow i want det. 😮😮😮😁😁😁😁

[@SamsTrains]

Haha! ;D

[@Bittern19]

😜 L o L

[@TheHoplites]

I would love to buy one but am a bit nervous, since my Dapol Class 52 would derail at the drop of a hat. Has any one had any problems of this nature with the class 22 please?

[@thebirminghamtrainspotter8657]

She is very detailed have you heard about rails of shefilds new tts deltic

[@SamsTrains]

Hey Michael - no I haven't heard about a TTS Deltic - how did they manage that?! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@prideoftheline2009]

Hello Sam, heard of Derail Valley and Rolling Line for VR? (you can make liveries on rolling line) Well, I have those game, and should check those out!

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh yeah I've heard of that - I'd love to try those!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@CyanShock]

Really enjoyed this one, I think the class 22 is probably my favorite British diesel. I have a dapol one in n scale and I definitely want to pick up the oo version at some point. I also have an n scale pannier and oo class 121 from them and all three locos are fantastic. I think their wagons are pretty good quality too, but I wouldn't recommend their coaches.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Steven - I can definitely recommend this one - really good solid model!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@reesespuffs1373]

Sam I have a question where did you get you controllers

[@SamsTrains]

I think mine came from Ebay - but I've had them for many years now!! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jpsholland]

Did you know that the Warship class 42 was very strongly based on the German V200? Even in the look there are a lot of similarities.

[@SamsTrains]

Yes I do remember that - interesting stuff! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Im_here170]

Cool diesel locomotive 🚈👍🏽

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you! :D

[@Im_here170]

Sam'sTrains : D

[@newyorkandlakeshore3110]

Do you think you can review a lner j70?

[@SamsTrains]

I'd love to at some point!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@therailwaysgoblin]

This was such a good review! I maybe getting the new (Newish) terrier. Any advice for it?

[@SamsTrains]

Hey Jack, that's awesome! Not really - just check the pickups are all okay before you settle with it - I've seen many of them with damage! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@doncasterrailway3241]

Hey Sam do you repair trains I just bought a Hornby Britannia and it doesn’t sound right or run right I’m desperate for it to work

[@SamsTrains]

Hi mate, currently I don't - but I do have lots of servicing videos that may help! Is yours tender or loco driven?? Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@doncasterrailway3241]

Sam'sTrains it’s tender driven

[@SpottingWithSam]

Hey hey hey! Uhh Sam there is something i need to ask! Do you know where IC82 has gone? i'm doing some Investigating! as he has been gone for almost a year! :D thanks if you know anything! Your Mate.. Sam :D

[@SamsTrains]

I don't know unfortunately - not heard from him :( Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@MayoHosko]

I hope you find some more dapol diesels Sam. We need to find a feature of dapol diesels and identify the stereotype of dapols models. Bachmann and heljan have major stereotypes. I loved your cheap shots at heljan in this video BTW. I don’t think Hornby has a stereotype. That’s the sign of a good model railway company. On a side note I love those chocolate and cream coaches

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Mayo - yeah I agree, I do need to get some more! Oh yeah - I do love that! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@McflyinDSaF]

Isn't diesel 10 based off of that train?

[@SamsTrains]

Not quite! He was a class 42! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@McflyinDSaF]

@@SamsTrains no problem!

[@andrewc3083]

Very nice review of a stumpy diesel. You probably heard this many times but, I would love if you reviewed a American diesel. I recommend one made by Bachman (most likely easier to get for you). I recommend a freight GP, SD, FA, RS, S, or F-unit. Or you could go for a passenger E-unit. Your choice.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Andrew, I’d love that too - I do have a couple that I’m ready to review! Thanks for the suggestions! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jackrattray9393]

There is the 121 bubble car that hattons sell around £100

[@SamsTrains]

That sounds very good actually - might try that! :D Cheers, Sam :)