Order yours here: www.hattons.co.uk/stocklist/S... (Affiliate) My review of the impressive Hornby R3260 SR 2-Hal! Thanks for watching! Email: samstrains@outlook.com Facebook: samstrains Twitter: samstrains
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@trevorsowerby30605 жыл бұрын
Hi! Sam, now that's a gorgeous unit. I'm glad that you got the Southern Green, so much better than the BR blue. A must have for your Railway. Thanks for showing us!
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Trevor -yes it certainly had to be the green for me - I just love it! My pleasure mate, Sam :)
@jamescrab41105 жыл бұрын
I'm so pleased that you did a video on this because I'm getting one myself! Lovely video.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear mate - really hope you enjoy yours! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@petersmith44555 жыл бұрын
hi sam. I remember the hal emus in 1961 as a child, as I lived in east sussex.had great heaters in the winter,the headcode did have a light on the front and back.they made a sort of growling noise when moving which was the traction motors.compare the front of this emu with the front of electric loco 2001 of 1944 and you can see the bullied design.2 bils were also running about the system in sussex. I never remember overcrowding on these like now, the good old days. fond memories of 2 hal and bils and 2001
@rucarnuts135 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous. Reminds me of the powered coaches that ran near my home, on the SF&SR Railroad back in the 1930's and 1940's. Sadly, very very little of the SF&SR made it into preservation.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Ahh fantastic! These do have a bit of an American look to them I think! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@bnttransport5 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! Awesome seeing you at Warley!
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much mate - it was great to see you too! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@agentM19915 жыл бұрын
Hello Sam. Out of all the rolling stock/ locomotives you reviewed this one is my favorite. That looks like something that would run on a rapid transit system here in the Untied States The Atlantic you reviewed earlier was my second favorite. It is amazing how I grew to a liking of British locomotives/rolling stock. Although I still enjoy seeing our American locomotives. I hope your have a Happy Holidays. I moved to Orlando, Florida so greetings from Orlando, Florida.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Ooh blimey, really glad you liked it so much! Really glad you're enjoying the British stuff - Happy Holidays to you too, and enjoy Florida! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@thomasjames76135 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sam, I only have one railcar/ DMU so you have persuaded me into getting a second!!!
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Wow that's awesome! Hope you enjoy it mate! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@shinyredpaintworkproductio79695 жыл бұрын
I just had a lockdown at school today and after watching this I feel better. Cheers :) SMN.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Ooh blimey mate, hope everything was okay - have a better day tomorrow! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@nigelsimeone99664 жыл бұрын
Great review and I'd agree with everything you say. I used to travel on these in the 1960s and yes, they certainly had lights inside, as well as an illuminated head code. It's a pity Hornby didn't do lights in this model, but otherwise it is gorgeous to look at, and I've found that after time it becomes a smoother runner too.
@SamsTrains4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nigel - yes I was disappointed in the lack of lights, given what I paid :( Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@maryginger48772 жыл бұрын
Takes more than half an hour to run in, I got both 2-BIL and 2-HAL. Not great at doing a crawl, but they can start and stop realistically enough. The detail means I forgive them for all faults.
@thetrainguy19yt395 жыл бұрын
Great review as always Sam! I’m playing Train Simulator as I write this!
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Ooh awesome - hope you're having fun! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@onnomulder97755 жыл бұрын
A stunning EMU set!!! Beautiful details!!!
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Onno - appreciate it! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@asmodeus5995 жыл бұрын
Amazing review as always Sam. I never even knew that this existed.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot mate - yeah they are pretty unusual! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@silvadic22075 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to see the next review! Especially about the new Steam Loco you showed. I think it was 4-6-2 and a PRR K4 Class Btw, 20:19 look like diesel. I don’t see lots of pickups for electric(at least in real life) and more exhaust vents. Maybe for Christmas(since it’s finally past Thanksgiving) could you find a way to run Christmas lights around the layout? Then you could run the engines in Christmas lighting! Besides that, I love researching any engine. Sort of a passion I’ve had and will come up a lot as I soon start my model railway. However, that may take a while. Ah well! Patience is a virtue and I live by that!
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Speedy - ooh I can't wait for that either! haha Christmas lights would be awesome - I'll have to try that! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@brianmicky75965 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, good as always nice run , yes would have it on my rails looks smart All The Best Brian
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian - yes they really are lovely and smart, glad you liked it! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@modelrailwaynoob5 жыл бұрын
Wow they are nice. I love the colour. Good review Sam
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate - me too - just lovely! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@rexremedy17335 жыл бұрын
Amazing: Just noticed you are reading and answering 95 percent of all comments! You must spend hours each day doing this! I have not seen a channel to this day besides yours, where this is the case... Respect!!!
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rex -yeah I answer all of them - I think it's the least I can do in return for people taking the time to comment! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@iaingardener92685 жыл бұрын
Nice video Sam as always, I actually like all the extra details but then I rarely handle my stock so there’s that. As for the livery to my eyes it looks like the composite livery first applied to Southern EMUs in 1938-9 with the Maunsell olive green with Bulleid lettering
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Iain - ahh very true, if you don't handle them much, then this is not so bad at all! Thanks for the info on the liveries too! Cheers, Sam :)
@shiningtime45 жыл бұрын
Loved it 🙂 looking forward to next review :)
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate - hope you enjoy the next one! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@SimRacin145 жыл бұрын
Your videos are tempting me to buy a Hornby set... I live in the U.S. and do N scale! I could always have a side project I guess. I have the room for it. Budget, maybe not. But Hornby stuff looks really neat from what I've seen online.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Ooh glad to hear that - I don't think you'd regret having a Hornby set! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@davidbugler45972 жыл бұрын
9.45 I'm pretty sure those 'orange stripes' are actually supposed to represent the handrails running along the corridor in front of the large windows. They don't strike me as doing a very good job of it, given that on the real thing these handrails were chrome-plated tubing. Incidentally, Peco still produces components to add a third rail to the track for Southern modellers, which can be either cosmetic or fully current-carrying depending on the extent of your enthusiasm.
@robmasterman5 жыл бұрын
Another fine model Sam, and a helpful review, as to the colour differences, Southern Railway livery was after more of a Malachite Green, similar to the model, and BR Southern Region Green was more like the other coaches you were running. Having said that, no matter what shade they should be, it should be accurately replicated on the Box, otherwise it could be seen as misleading....Bob
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Bob, glad you enjoyed that - and thanks for the info on the liveries, yeah I thought it odd that the model didn't fit with the box! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@joelightrailway23625 жыл бұрын
Excellent review of the two-car Southern electric unit Sam 👍😉 If I had one, I will like to have it in the Brighton Belle in chocolate & cream livery. Shame the unit doesn't have any lights in it as it would look great and awesome it will be in darkness.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Joe - ooh yes that would be superb! And true - I'd love if this had some lights! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@ArthurAndNormandyFan15 жыл бұрын
amazing review Sam love this video
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Arthur, appreciate it mate! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@DanielsModels5 жыл бұрын
Sam in the last video I commented about the h2 well I made a mistake on the dates. My grandad has just brought one and the detail is astounding! I said it was delayed to January but that was Lord Nelson which i also would like Great video Daniel:)
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Ahh no worries Daniel - glad he likes the H2 anyway!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS5 жыл бұрын
I love these units, very good model! My favorite detail is probably the brass air whistle, although I definitely agree that fragile details are an issue. I have an N gauge loco that I'm afraid to take out of the box because the handrails are so thin! Although I guess you really can't win sometimes, either way it came out looking quite good.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate - me too! Ahh yes I liked that too - not sure I mentioned it in the video? Ahh yes - I bet N gauge is even more fragile than 00! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS5 жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains No problem! I suppose it's a pretty small detail, although it's something that was missing on the old (But still pretty accurate!) Tri-ang 3SUB/4SUB units. That's probably why most of the N gauge locos I buy now are based on Japanese prototypes, most of their diesels have different handrails that are much closer to the sides of the body, so they don't have as great a chance of snapping off.
@valentinoalvarezsosa695 жыл бұрын
Excellent review Sam! The 2-HAL was a very enteresting design (in fact, by side the EMU looks like a coach XD) and i'm surprised I never heard of them before. The models were OK, since the detail was very good and convincing. But in terms of quality, it could of been better. And despite its flaws, it is something I would buy. I enjoyed the review, because I like when you see enteresting locos (and also, in the running session, the odd one out was the hornby class 29). And as always, thanks very much and keep on the good work.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot mate, I agree, very interesting looking things, but not talked about all that often! Glad you enjoyed it anyway!! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited5 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, now you are right in my interest area :) 2BILs came first, HALs were a later development and not as well appointed. BIL by the way means Both Including Lavatory so you had one in each coach. HALs did indeed finally succumb in the 70s but many lived on as de-icing units and I am proud to say I drove one several times :) I have both the BIL and the HAL and love them, really great models
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited5 жыл бұрын
PS if you want to unlock all those EMU codes check out this link en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Railway_multiple_unit_numbering_and_classification
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Ahh that's good to hear Mike! Maybe you could answer some of the questions... would these have had lights, even early on? I feel guilty for criticising the lack of lights, just in case it's prototypical! Thanks for the link, I'll check that out! Cheers, Sam :)
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited5 жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains Hi Sam, sorry for the delay not getting notifications for some reason. They would have had a separate paraffin tail lamp on the back, placed on one of the lamp irons, in the front they had a headcode box with two 40 watt bulbs in, these only showed up at night very slightly. Being fair it was hardly worth modeling them
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited5 жыл бұрын
The headcode boxes used the stencil type number plates that were slotted in over a white background from the outside! you can see that here farm9.staticflickr.com/8020/7159177997_f5800b017f_b.jpg
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited5 жыл бұрын
Good example here www.flickr.com/photos/15038/7388849078/in/photolist-9UkzPp-WwMqNS-dMr5Eu-qREm4L-axnioU-dt987t-axBDEd-az2TYz-adiqrs-peaSee-aE5j4r-adfBpD-dEX7r6-ayoE5D-fAdJ5z-dt9utq-du13Z5-fPRrci-adfBzB-7vkLEw-cfVMpC-f44K7e-cacExG-bGt72Z-dF3w8d-7zZccn-9QcSSq-DKYjuT-dpLzFk-7zZe2M-fSPVtj-2bPBkoK-53q5ZU-f4iZFu-bUsMWm-bT4eea-p7agQw-bT4dYT-8uTVr9-dHCWXE-aEf91V-b9rytK-M9qaLA-fww3GR-bjLFte-nNx6Az-5ywhaT-a7bien-25nwL56-9SYUMD
@thezucchinis9095 жыл бұрын
Lovely loco isn’t it Best train KZbinr EVER
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot - yeah very lovely! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@H_chapman173 жыл бұрын
Due to this review I just brought one and could you please re look at this Many thanks Harry
@andrewackerley998510 ай бұрын
Great video thanks Sam. That livery (for a 1938 train) should really have been more early Malachite Green (with Sunshine Yellow lettering), rather than what I think must surely be on your examples, Southern 'Olive Green'. Guess Hornby did it that way so the two motor units better matches the darker tone of Southern's even older Maunsell coaches? I have a feeling that most of the BIL & HAP EMU's were in fact metallised rebuilds of a whole bunch of surplus ex LSWR corridor Manuell stock that they had accrued with all the mergers that went on in the 1920's.
@1750w995 жыл бұрын
hello Sam! I live in Williamsburg New York and I can't believe you have the model of the old subway!!!
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Ooh very cool! This does look like a subway train, but it's actually from the Southern Railway in England! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@donald_cope245 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, Are to going to do a video on your trip up to see Hattons? I have heard from Everard Junction that you went. Can't wait for the next live stream, Really looking forward to it!
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Hey Donald - yes I did show my footage during the previous live stream! SDJR7F88 put up a good video of it too! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@allentorres20665 жыл бұрын
Maybe the darker green represents how the coaches weathered over time, while the box shows what it would look like right out of the factory. Just a somewhat logical idea? Very unique video Sam :)
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's definitely a possibility - though they do usually label them as weathered if that's the case! Glad you enjoyed it anyway mate, Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@patrickwebb73115 жыл бұрын
Good review as always Sam. Unfortunately I don’t really know electric locomotives too well, but is the odd one out the loco by toytown shed, or the Trolley?
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Patrick! I don't know much about them either actually , but well spotted, it was the trolley! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@redtractor92215 жыл бұрын
hello sam i have a question? do you think there is a hornby union pacific big boy of any kind? and if there is would you review it?
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
There won't be a Hornby one, but Rivarossi made one, who are owned by Hornby! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@piggynice-064 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, nice review! I have a question: how many of these are preserved?
@SamsTrains4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Piggy - I'm not certain of that mate! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@ewaeesmachines6935 жыл бұрын
It's a very nice looking engine, I really think that the green goes with it.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much mate - yeah I love the green too, just fantastic! I will look out for your letter - I really hope it wasn't lost! I'll give you a big shout-out on Friday's stream if it doesn't arrive! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@jamesdunloptrains5 жыл бұрын
Amazing video Sam did you have a great time at the model show
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks James! Yes I really did thanks mate, it was fantastic! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@jamesdunloptrains5 жыл бұрын
Sam'sTrains awesome
@ianhaynes58985 жыл бұрын
Good detail, shame there are no lights. The 'olive drab' makes it look very army, don't think that is the right green at all. Love how it got its name, I saw someone stole my line about the HAL 9000.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian - yeah that's true actually, it does look very army! haha yes indeed - but all credit goes to you for that one! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@wildflame2025 жыл бұрын
You cannot live without Sam's Trains
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Ahh that's very kind of you mate! Cheers, Sam :)
@nnrfanoldaccount5 жыл бұрын
What did they cook the food on in those? A HALegon oven?!
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
haha!! ;D
@petertucker79524 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, could it be that the model is in the original Southern Olive-green livery, but the box is illustrated by the later post-war Malachite green? Always good to watch your videos, especially now that I am self-isolating and can't get out! Lots of videos to catch up on. Thank you.
@SamsTrains4 жыл бұрын
Yes you're probably right Peter, they may have used the same box for all examples - good point! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@petertucker79524 жыл бұрын
It amazes me how many videos you manage to produce - always interesting, and you are always so cheerful! Now I'm stuck indoors for an unknown period, it is great to have such a collection to watch. I am also very impressed by the way you answer all the comments that people send you - and so very quickly. You might like to look at the Bluebell Line website, where they have very good photos of both olive green and malachite preserved coaches side by side. I remember the HAL sets in BR Southern Region green days coming out of Waterloo in the fifties and early sixties. Very best wishes, and you do a great job with fun projects. I'll never forget that poor train doing underwater circuits!! Thank you.
@roger87503 жыл бұрын
Sam, I think the 2HAL is maunsell olive green, you were expecting it to be malachite green which the picture on the box shows, .
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
Duly noted Roger, appreciate the info - it's a strange one! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@RobA5005 жыл бұрын
Very nicely detailed units probably aimed at the more serious modeller who won't handle them as much once on their railway. Yes I'd say they are the correct olive green colour, Southern railway used a few different shades of green in their time and I think its more likely that earlier Hornby models were less accurate.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
This is definitely true Rob - although I have plenty of serious models much more robust than this! Duly noted, thanks for the info! Cheers, Sam :)
@DC4260Productions5 жыл бұрын
16:51 - That's a Class 91, not a 225. They were marketed as 'Intercity 225' - the 225 reflecting their top speed in kilometres per hour. The IC225 trains consist of a Class 91 electric locomotive, at least eight Mk4 coaches and a DVT (driving van trailer). DVT's are just luggage vans with a driver's cab at one end. They allow the train to be driven equally well in both directions without having to uncouple the locomotive and run it around the train. Cab-cars are similar to DVT's, except they are passenger cars with a cab, and not luggage vans. Cab-cars can often be found on commuter trains in the US, one of which being SunRail in Florida.
@DC4260Productions5 жыл бұрын
As for the 2-HAL, I think it's a nice looking unit. For me there has always been something interesting about the Southern 3rd-rail electrics. I would get a 2-HAL, but anything electric would look silly on my layout - as it doesn't have a dummy third rail or overhead wires. Another reason for not getting a 2-HAL is because I recently bought a Heljan Class 15. I think that would be an interesting model for you to look at.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
My apologies for that, yes that's right, I stand corrected! I appreciate the info too, and glad you liked the 2-HAL, they are indeed very interesting things! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@mikefan21745 жыл бұрын
These are my favorite EMU
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Mine too Mike! :D
@mikefan21745 жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains I wish that all of the sr 2 hal were preseverd 😔😔😔
@DENPTrains5 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam! Have you seen the Class 91 number 91119 yet? It got reliviried into InterCity swallow livery as it'll be the last Class 91 in service on the ECML
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Noo I don't think I have - I'll have to look that up! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@_chp_5 жыл бұрын
now, ill never thought i would see this! I actually have a model of this, runs like a dream! :D Harvey
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Harvey - haha yeah, I thought this would make for an interesting review! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@davidstrains49105 жыл бұрын
Great video Sam I want to get the blue one as it is a great price from hattons
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks David! Yeah for sure - incredible price for that blue one!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@izayahvazquez7945 жыл бұрын
Sam if you could visit any heritage railway which one would it be? mainly In you're area to scale it down
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Ooh! The Bluebell I think, always wanted to see that one! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@superspidey901.4 жыл бұрын
Is there a tri-ang version of the emu
@SamsTrains4 жыл бұрын
Tri-ang did do one, not sure which class that was though! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@Pirate-Scorcher-19985 жыл бұрын
Oooo what a nice model 👌 Got my layout ready but just need some improvements for it like grass, buildings and a new controller. I only got 2 controllers but they work but really old though. Probably getting a new controller.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Connor! Sounds fantastic - good luck with finishing everything off! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@Pirate-Scorcher-19985 жыл бұрын
Sam'sTrains your very welcome and cheers
@evanswoodcentral3155 жыл бұрын
Good review of a relatively unknown EMU unless you live down South. Some of the separately fitted detail looks to be quite fragile so i would say this pack is definitely not for children. I look forward to your next video. Be well and keep safe, regards Gary.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Gary - yeah you certainly don't hear very much about these, but they are very lovely! But as you say, certainly not ideal for children! Cheers, Sam :)
@crouchingtigerhiddenadam13525 жыл бұрын
I think the flex in the plastic makes it a bit more robust and less likely to snap. Especially if it hits detail on the layout.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Yeah that might be true actually - as I say though, it's just a little off-putting, seeing so much movement in it! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@Trainfan13Official5 жыл бұрын
You seem to be very talkative with you viewers, that will make more people subscribe to your channel. 🙂
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot mate - yes I do love getting involved with the comments! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@jamesthurston12125 жыл бұрын
Nice video Sam
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Black Bird! :D
@mikesrailwaygrestybrook5 жыл бұрын
love the locos ps is it normal for the hm 2000 to buss when switch it on
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael! Yes that's normal, there's a transformer inside, which will have a 50hz hum! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@roysmodeltrains5 жыл бұрын
Hey Sam, I’m busy with a new track for my model railways. It’s bigger than I first had. If I’m done with my layout or if it’s good enough to film, I’m going to make more videos! I’m now editing with my iPad on iMovie. But yeah I prefer an edit program on my windows 10 laptop. I don’t want to buy it for a huge price. Do you know any edit programs I can use on my laptop? :p Roy
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Ooh sounds great Roy - good luck with it all, I hope you are able to make new videos with it! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@lizardman3805 жыл бұрын
i really like the episode like things where you voice act the engines and also other people
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much mate! Yeah I love doing those too - there's another coming for Christmas! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@esquel19505 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, The detailed parts are made to flex, if they were solid they would break more easily.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
That's a very fair point actually, though as I say, it's just a bit disconcerting seeing them flex so much when you touch them! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@jonswinfield93363 жыл бұрын
The Southern railway experimented with a number of shades of green But the main two are olive green as in the model and malachite green which was brighter and more vivid Which is probably what the box is representing I guess You will find that the main model manufacturers have changed their minds a number of times over what shade of green is right for both main colours This Hornby green is one of the best olive green I have seen it’s also on their recent high detail carriages If like me you like Southern Railway and have a collection from different manufacturers from over the years You’ll have quite a variety of different greens!😊
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info on this Jon - sounds like a nightmare for manufacturers, all those different greens! I bet you're right! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@jonswinfield93363 жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains I’m sure it has been which explains why there are so many shades about It was pointed out to me that the 3 engine sheds Ashford , Brighton and Eastleigh all had different interpretations of these colours as they mixed the paint themselves Also the colours varied according to the sun ( bleaching) Age and wear So in effect in reality there must have been hundreds of different shades and hues So now I don’t care that mine are all different shades ‘ it’s prototypical ‘ 😊😊😊
@RHaenJarr4 жыл бұрын
I really like driving this one as well as the 2EPB on the Chatham Main & Medway Valley in Train Simulator. Shame the route is not set back in their era. Stunning detail on this model. Third rail locos kinda feel like the most matching for rail-powered model trains, don't they?
@SamsTrains4 жыл бұрын
Ooh fantastic!! I'll have to try that!! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@killroyairsoft33975 жыл бұрын
Personally I like the Pullman green over the southern green. Also couldn’t you put a coach light kit in
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks vin - that one does look lovely! You certainly could add lights, but at significant extra cost! It's a shame the model doesn't come with them fitted, given the price! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@victoriantimes45225 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard there was just the same thing like that but the front car was a steam coach and the second car was a passenger coach
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Very cool, thanks for that Thi! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@TheRealDandyes19975 жыл бұрын
I have a idea what about you can make all rail into 3rd rail
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Ooh that'd be good - great idea! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@henrybn14ar5 жыл бұрын
They were different shades of green at different times before 1948 including malachite green with sunshine lettering, then they went into BR green, which is roughly that on the box.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Ahh I see - thanks very much for the info on that, that explains it! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@maryginger48772 жыл бұрын
I rode them all as child and the overall grime or weathering was so strong its hard to be accurate trying to recall their true colour, and I rode them everyday to school.
@duckman56425 жыл бұрын
Great vid cheers,does any company make older type locos,1830s to 1890s?
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Yes Hornby and bachmann do quite a few - look at my video on locos from the 1800s! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@superspidey901.4 жыл бұрын
There's a 2bil electric multiple unit and the Brighton Belle
@SamsTrains4 жыл бұрын
Well spotted!! :D
@johne58545 жыл бұрын
Good review. I'm newly returning to model railways after many years, can you tell me can I run a DCC ready loco on a DC powered track.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot John - yes DCC ready is just a fancy way of saying DC - it will work fine for you! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@johne58545 жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains Hi Sam thanks for your help.
@Cthulhu19703 жыл бұрын
It would be nice to know what the results of the polls were. KZbin have ballsed up getting rid of them I think. By the way, I think the model is close to the correct colour. :)
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
Yeah they have - I miss the in-video polls :( Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@timewithseth61415 жыл бұрын
Sam, I am from America and I have taken a liking to British trains. I don’t know much about Hornby trains, only that OO and HO are the same. I have a few questions. First, can they still be run on US rails, power, and DCC controls. Second, Is there and easy way to change the British hooks to the American/Australian hook. I would love if anyone could help me. Thanks
@thebritfarmer5 жыл бұрын
OO & HO are different, the scale is 4mm & 3.5mm but the gauge is the same. You can use american track & power though. Use Kadee 19 & 20 couplings in the UK NEM pockets. Hope that helps.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that Scott! Yes he's right - you can use them in the US, as long as your using 12dc, or a compatible DCC system (all modern DCC gear should be!) Yes, if the locos have NEM pockets, they're very easy to change! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@timewithseth61415 жыл бұрын
Sam'sTrains and Scott, Thank you! I am new to models and you channel is helping a lot, Sam. I may begin to post videos of my layout on my channel. Cheers
@nigelcarter95035 жыл бұрын
Sam, it is a nice model despite its shortcomings.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nigel - I completely agree! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@festivelad50795 жыл бұрын
How do you keep your track clean? My track gets really dirty over time, even when I put it in a closed box, it always comes out dirty with many dead spots! Could you maybe do a tutorial video on how to keep tracks clean, and eliminate dead spots? Thanks!
@festivelad50795 жыл бұрын
BTW- I use Bachmann’s E-Z snap fit HO track
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben! I use the Peco track rubber, and then vaccum the rails with the Dapol Track cleaner - it really does work the best in my opinion! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@festivelad50795 жыл бұрын
Could I maybe get the links to the products? And also, the peco track cleaner you mentioned, do you wet it at all? Or is it a dry-clean sponge?
@simonbaker69623 жыл бұрын
good review....do you ever sell off your stuff?
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon, no it usually goes into my collection! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@Rocka54385 жыл бұрын
how do you ballast your tracks
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Hey Andrew - look it up on KZbin, there's loads of tutorials on it! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@jeffreymcneal19203 жыл бұрын
I believe the vintage version sells for around $500 US, and sellers are getting it. So at this price...Irrespective, I am quite keen on self propelled coaches, and now having seen your review I expect to put in an order, forwith.
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
Wow - that's crazy isn't it? Almost certainly this will be the better model! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@jeffreymcneal19203 жыл бұрын
Re-reviewed your review, and wow, you are a hard modellor to please! Too much detail, too fragile, no lights (I can never see the lights anyways) and no cab interior to see. It's all good, however, as you point out everything and let the buyer make up his own mind. I veered off buying this marvelous set in favor of the Rapido J70, you had reviewed. My first Rapido piece. Never would have known about it if you had not reviewed it. Previously, I was eyeballing a Toby, at some horrendous price, and wondering if I could pry the stupid face off it. I think the Rapido will be far better, I cannot wait until it comes. After I sell off some more North American rubbish I will undoubtably circle back to this Half Lavoratory set, from everything I saw it is a jewel
@James-lk6iu5 жыл бұрын
Hi sam this was a great vid i also have a question-if you have a burnt out motor can you fix it or do you need to replace it ? As always great vid sam . James mcCreadie
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Hi James! Good question - if it's truly burned out, then yes it will need replacing. But a motor can sometimes look and behave as though it's burned out, when really it's just clogged up with excess carbon. If you're able to, a full strip down and clean of a motor can be enough to salvage, or at least improve, a poorly performing motor! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@James-lk6iu5 жыл бұрын
Hi sam it also smells like its burning and somtimes it keeps smoking
@jackclarke12205 жыл бұрын
I'm certainty curious about the Pullman versions and getting one of the Dummy cars to use as a push pull coach with my rake of Pullman coaches.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Ooh they're doing a Pullman one? That would be brilliant to try! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@jackclarke12205 жыл бұрын
Sam'sTrains Yeah, they're specifically for the Bournemouth Belle but they come in your typical Chocolate and Cream livery and Corporate Blue livery.
@TheRealDandyes19975 жыл бұрын
What’s you think of this model?
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Overall, I really liked it! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@SpottingWithSam5 жыл бұрын
Hmm look like old railcars they once used over here in NZ but they are green and ours are red and white!
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Ahh interesting - I wonder if they used a similar design?? Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@GWR-fd1up5 жыл бұрын
I've always liked Southern multiple units especially this one
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Me too!! Always liked them, but never owned one - really happy to have found this! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@lewiscarty55175 жыл бұрын
Looking at the box compared to the model, the livery on the model looks like it’s in a World War II dark green livery, maybe, and it looks pretty good.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Ahh thanks for that Lewis, you could well be right! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@1897_lmb_5 жыл бұрын
What about a DMU-EMU running session?That would be great.Good job!Keep doing this-The LMB Channel😉
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
I did do that last year actually - check out my DMU running session! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@Aaron.56_4 жыл бұрын
notice how the windows on the picture on the box are different to the windows on the model. on the model, the left side of the coach has small windows whereas the right side has larger windows, and the box has the same windows both sides. (if that makes any sense!) lol XD
@SamsTrains4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I noticed there was some differences too - it's strange! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@moneymike29595 жыл бұрын
u always make the good videos
@AtkataffTheAlpha5 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael! 🧡
@moneymike29595 жыл бұрын
Thomas&FriendsFan783 hi
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Michael! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@ModelTrainOutsider5 жыл бұрын
Have you ever posted a video explaining your scoring rubric?
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
I never have actually! Of course it's all personal opinion, so I think if someone else was scoring them, the ratings might look very different. I do prioritise quality and value for money. Certain categories weigh more than others, so a high mark for value will raise the final score more than a high mark for pulling power would. Again, this is based on what I consider to be most important, and may be different for others! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@ModelTrainOutsider5 жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains Oh, indeed... such things are always subjective. I just enjoy the detail you put into it, even getting down to the 100ths of a point in the final rankings. I just had a curiosity behind the mathematics, certainly would not question evaluations, as it is always subjective, like art or poetry.
@BattleshipOrion5 жыл бұрын
What is a "EMU" we have "RDC's" if that is what that is basically.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, they're units that run on electric! Like an RDC, but electric! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@atrojahn5 жыл бұрын
What's up with SBB's Postcar?
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Which postcar?! :O
@Taggart005 жыл бұрын
My models of Sarah Siddons (1990s version so different to your one as it has the red roof) and an EM2 turned up in the post today which is a little bit fitting with this review as its all electric.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Ooh really? That's very interesting, I wonder why that is?? Glad you liked this one mate, Cheers, Sam :)
@Taggart005 жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains Heljan released two versions of Sarah Siddons I guess to increase the range of different liveries, I only went for that version because it was a bit cheaper.
@superspidey901.4 жыл бұрын
I thought I was going to have that 2bil and 2hil and a 5bel Brighton Belle unit
@SamsTrains4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@pchar995 жыл бұрын
Sorry I'm late anyway great video sam! The train is a bit pricy for £85 but it is worth it (I wonder how much it cost for all of Sam's trains)
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
No problem at all mate! I agree - the lower price of £85 is more than reasonable for this! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@kingorry72235 жыл бұрын
Yay, another emu, the odd one out is the class 22 KOOTPGB
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Yep! Awesome to finally do a proper EMU! And very well spotted on that! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@upbigboy90135 жыл бұрын
Can you review the Bachmann DCC ho scale Alco 2-6-0
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
I can definitely look into that - thanks for the tip! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@alanthorne39214 жыл бұрын
I get what you mean about the fragility but give me separate detail over moulded parts any day.Whats with the oversized bull driving a passenger train.I found a plastic shark in a coal wagon that the kids next door put in there one day but he wasn’t driving the train.
@SamsTrains4 жыл бұрын
Yeah absolutely - but it's all in the design - parts need to be strengthened where necessary or possible, and appropriate materials need to be used - Ie metal rather than plastic to ensure sturdiness! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@AstraGTE19915 жыл бұрын
I love these! I’ve got a BR blue one. £62 on hattons! Very cheap
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Ooh that's awesome - yeah you really can't say fairer than £62!! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@tbds77885 жыл бұрын
Can I suggest a class 395 and get 3 more coaches to review
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Great idea! I'll certainly look into that! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@kellyashfordtrains26425 жыл бұрын
The EMU wasn't too bad, it's just too fragile for my liking. I liked the Swallow HST better. I much prefer to see the 101 DMU running, which is more my cup of tea just below the steam engines.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
I'd agree Kelly - just a bit too fragile for me too! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@Marco-xz9sc5 жыл бұрын
I feel like I have been seeing this item on the Hornby website for along, before the block of ice packaging, which explains the packaging
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Ahh is that so?? I'm not too sure when they first introduced this, but I feel like it can't be all that long ago! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@sirmugman5 жыл бұрын
very nice diesel railcars in that old war time green i think they'd be better in black or a lighter green though
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot mate! Ooh yes - these would look very nice in black actually! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@lnerfan44684 жыл бұрын
The 2-HAL isn't an locomotive it's a multiple unit please say that more when reviewing DMUs and EMUS great video by the way it looks amazing
@SamsTrains4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this - duly noted! Thanks for watching - Sam :)