HM133: Locomotion Models' Stirling 'single' 4-2-2 for 'OO'

[@Planespotter31724]

great to see Emily's basis

[@MrDavil43]

We live in a wondrous time in terms of dazzling quality model trains appearing from the East (and Canada!). Older railway fans with disposable income mean that exquisite locos like this one will put older models in the shade. Appreciate them, guys, this can't continue indefinitely. My collection may provide a real benefit for family upon my demise!

[@crisbreboneria8526]

It's Emily.

[@jovialpictures1997]

If I didn’t read the title, I would’ve thought the engine was the full sized version. Yes, the set is THAT detailed as shown in the thumbnail.

[@lugialover2496]

Take one look at the GNR Stirling engine and you’ll say- “Hey, that’s Emily”.

[@CW56]

Hello Emily.

[@Anthonyvideogame]

Hi Emily!

[@themidlandcompoundarchive9430]

Bought the latest issue, great to see it in action, much looking forward to it!

[@AdiPullen]

Midland Compound 1000 I wish I could mate Not long to go

[@jack_the_lantern7429]

looks fantastic!

[@secondchancejunkyard7946]

One question that comes into my mind. How large is it, compared to Bachmann Emily? I know the Bachmann Gordon, is smaller than the Hornby one.

[@willausterman3104]

It should be larger. Bachmann is HO scale which is 1:87 and this model is OO Gauge which is 1:72.

[@secondchancejunkyard7946]

@@willausterman3104 Hmm, I'll keep that under my hat for now. I remember reading something from the TTTE Wiki that reads like this. Contrary to popular belief and what is often stated, the range is OO scale; this is due to the amount of stock reused from OO toolings. The HO label is only included for the fact they are predominantly sold in HO standard countries. Likewise, the narrow gauge range is in the OO9 gauge.

[@willausterman3104]

@@secondchancejunkyard7946 the Bachmann models were originally tooled and produced by Bachmann USA not Bachmann UK. Bachmann USA does not make OO Gauge or OO scale models. Bachmann UK does not, to my knowledge, make HO scale models. Hornby's models were, for the most part, repainted versions of existing locomotives and were OO. The Wiki has clearly gotten it backwards but that is to be expected from a Wiki.

[@secondchancejunkyard7946]

@@willausterman3104 Very well then. I'll take your word for it.

[@Marco-xz9sc]

We waited how long for this?

[@sambee8982]

I could do with one of these 00 scale Sterling Single Wheel locomotives for my layout; at least I would be able to thinly dress it up as Emily when I run a model version of a Day Out With Thomas event, a unique character since no heritage railway has ever had Emily yet....

[@juxtaposedlime2734]

There's no one quite like Emily. Friendly, Emerald Emily.

[@Anthonyvideogame]

You don’t need to ask her twice When you want some sound advice

[@TheMichaelWilcock2016Railways]

I still have my "Kitmaster" 00 gauge model from the 1960s!

[@michaelgoodliffe4887]

Paid for mine in full ,but still waiting delivery.

[@KeithShizuo]

whats going on with the footplate

[@1earedwolf]

Whoever put it on the track didn't fully put it down

[@wobblinwheel]

Have the front "fenders" over the front guiding wheels been removed for running? I see them clearly in the first picture, but not while running ...am I (not) seeing things?

[@hornbymag]

You are quite right - they had been removed during this video. It will operate with them on, but it take a little time to adjust them for perfect running. HM.

[@dtaylor4552]

@@hornbymag I would like to see Locomotion Models produce the Stanier 3 cylinder 4MT and LTSR Class 79 via Hornby next year because since I am considering doing a layout of Southend On Sea and Southend East in the days of the LMS in the 1930s in 00 Gauge and since I am an admirer of former Love Island contestant Megan Barton-Hanson myself I would have the layout built for her to remember me by, and since Megan Barton-Hanson has been my celebrity crush from the beginning I have faith that the layout of Southend On Sea set in LMS in the 1930s would be enough for me to win Megan Barton Hanson's heart over because she was born in Southend On Sea on the 6th of March 1994.

[@gnosticbrian3980]

The running model appears to be bereft of splashers on the front bogie. Do they have to be removed to take curves?

[@kingorry7223]

Gnostic Brian yes, I believe so.

[@MrDavil43]

They can be fitted in several positions according to the curvature of your layout, I believe.

[@AdiPullen]

Not long now

[@markhassett2628]

what coaches are they using here? not sure what rolling stock goes with the locomotive?

[@MrDavil43]

I read that accompanying carriages are being considered by Locomotion. Damn! I'll have to buy them too. But still crave a Wainwright D (SECR)

[@Rog250]

The coaches here are British Rail post 1948 so not what the Stirling (which were retired from main line duties in the earlly 1900s) would ever have pulled! Great Northern six wheel teak would be most appropriate but none currently available from ready to run manufacturers although NRM has promised coaches in future

[@michaelgoodliffe4887]

Still have not got my Stirling Single,even though we are now almost at the end of June,I have tried to contact them,but only got an answering machine its getting a bit much now Im afraid,especially as I had paid in full over a year ago.

[@stuartfairbairn7560]

Have patience, I ordered and paid for my Dean goods from them 18 months ago and finally received it in the past month. Quality can take a while but is always worth it.

[@michaelgoodliffe4887]

Stuart Fairbairn Got mine yesterday,and it is a beautiful model I must say!

[@CesarTuber]

Oh look! Its Emily!

[@i.c.d.-videos1901]

Looks & sounds fantastic, better start saving for that high price tag.

[@jonathankelly7430]

How much will it cost? And is it a limited edition model?

[@kingorry7223]

jonathan kelly around £200+ and yes I think it is a limited edition.

[@jonathankelly7430]

King Orry of the Peel Godred Branch OK thanks. It's such a beautiful model.

[@MrJoeyWheeler]

Honestly, the DCC sound does not impress. It always sounds so tinny and muffled because of how it's handled, which makes it seem really not worth the (absurd) price hike.

[@1earedwolf]

DCC Sound always sounds far worse on video because it's a recording of a recording.

[@christianevangelista]

Missed out on buying it since they closed the order book in early May. But on the bright side I bought 3 locos instead for around the same price as this.

[@kevincarter6115]

Christian Evangelista I ordered one last week. There are still some available. They are on the boat now, should be here shortly.

[@mirageinthedesert5448]

Emily!!

[@shanealvis3134]

me want

[@michaelgoodliffe4887]

U Tube is damned awkward at times!

[@bennickss]

please, everyone shut up about thomas emily