Hornby's Best Ruston Livery? | North British 88DS | Unboxing & Review

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0:00 Intro
3:12 Unboxing
6:39 Prototype Info
8:03 Detail
16:44 Mechanism
20:29 Performance
24:41 Haulage
32:31 Ratings
37:17 Final Thoughts

[@QTXAdsy]

As a volunteer who works on the Fife Heritage Railway who helped worked on the overhaul of the locomotive get painted into its NB look, it is surreal to see an engine I've worked on becoming a model. She is the prettiest 88DS in preservation if I say so myself and with the nearby Levenmouth railway opening next month, you'll be able to visit Leven easier to see her in person. 😊

[@ianjeffery6744]

Does the prototype have clear glazed panels in the cab doors?

[@QTXAdsy]

​@ianjeffery6744 actually it doesn't, they were covered up because of vandalism issues in the area and the lack of shed space for the locomotive.

[@ianjeffery6744]

@@QTXAdsy Thanks - understood. However, if the loco was in regular service, surely all the cab windows would be clear glass...

[@davidmolin8944]

It’s really funny how the people at hornby were just like “aight the model will look exactly like the real thing no matter what it has on” and unironically made a stored preservation era model

[@CeolDeamhan]

"... a decent looking model with a smattering of the usual Hornby incompetence." BRUTAL!

[@jamfjord]

I mean, it's not an unfair point...

[@thhseeking]

Apart from the rear glazing, WHY did they paint the window on the doors? The BR Blue has clear glazing. I wonder if there's actually glazing under that paint. It's probably impractical to remove the paint if there is.

[@OlivierGabin]

And deserved. Even if they don't look for fancy specs (Black 5 anyone ?), they succeed in botching their model one way or another.

[@madeinyorkshire52]

“Hoover = vacuum cleaner”; “Hornby = incompetence”. As that famous meerkat would say…”simples”…but very sad!

[@thhseeking]

@@madeinyorkshire52 At my last work we had a Scottish girl who sounded just like the one in those voiceovers...I used to tease her horribly :P

[@azuma892]

Sam just couldn't get enough of the Hornby Pecketts and Rustons! I bet in 5 year's time he will have a shelf dedicated to these cute industrial shunters. The 0-6-0s at coach corner will have to move out. 😆

[@SamsTrains]

Yep - I do love tiny shunting locos -always have!! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@CattoRayTube]

@@SamsTrainsIf you want something really, REALLY tiny, check out the Victorian Railways Rail Tractor - they were in yards across the VR network.

[@berkshire4607]

I'm sure that'll cause a war between them

[@1471SirFrederickBanbury]

I really like your step up in terms of attention to the detail section. It’s amazing how far you’ve come in terms of being able to thoroughly criticise detail on models.

[@spajdude]

I like the ventilation grills. The "bad" paint job makes it look like they have openings on the under side, like they do in real life.

[@williamsquires3070]

Yeah, if Hornby had just been a bit more consistent, it would really pick out the louvre detail there on the sides, though a quick pass with a hobby knife could improve this by scraping away a bit more of the yellow paint there. One could even use a fine-tip black marker, or paintbrush, to do the same thing with some dark green paint. 😊

[@NWRJ_WStudios]

This almost looks like the LBSC green Sam, it's a very interesting livery. Cheers Jasper & Wilow

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah that's very true - very reminiscent of that!! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@ModelRailwayFan38]

That’s what I thought as well lol

[@GaryNumeroUno]

Hi mukka, It's the same throughout the whole railway industry all over the world these days... too many over educated idiots who have no idea about trains trying to run and manage the rail industry. Hornby's howler of a balls up demonstrates exactly why we need more railway minded persons running the rail industry and places like Hornby that have let the standards collapse need a good shake up. I have become despondent at the ingrained incompetence and arrogance of modern management across all aspects of railways and their continued self praise. I have had enough and will be retiring from the industry and my driving job in July after pretty much 45 years as a railwayman. It's been a great journey over the decades but with the gradual disintegration of railways at the hands of dickheads it is time to let them get on with it. 😢 Great video chum. Regards from Oz. Gaz 😊 PS... I suppose a simple fix would be to push the panels out and stick some clear windows in the voids. Should not take long to do. Stay safe.

[@Henry_N.W.R_engine_3]

Hey Sam, it my birthday, and seeing you post a video on this day is like a little gift. Cheers

[@doughoback5226]

Happy Birthday

[@Henry_N.W.R_engine_3]

@@doughoback5226 thanks

[@SamsTrains]

That's awesome Happy Birthday, hope you have a great day! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@zepheris_]

Happy Birthday Henry

[@ModelRailwayFan38]

Happy birthday!!!! It’s my best friend’s birthday as well today, so ya share a birthday with someone😂

[@1471SirFrederickBanbury]

Quite the interesting livery, and decent application too. Thanks as always Sam!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks! Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@1471SirFrederickBanbury]

@@SamsTrains having finished the video, at least it’s light and bright instead of dark and desaturated, unlike their LNER colours!

[@Harp-House-Halt]

The wheels are different to those on the box too ! The box wheels have steel or silver rims not yellow and the brown shading around the outer edge of the wheels appears to be absent too. The lack of rear windows is a schoolboy error !

[@jamesdunloptrains]

Awesome video today Sam I might have to get one of these they look really nice

[@SamsTrains]

Awesome James, hope you enjoy! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@kettusnuhveli341]

"Not the highest quality finish" That is very subjective! I personally prefer matte finishes and they make locos look much more quality to me than satin finish ever could.

[@BrewPub]

I've mentioned a few times in the past videos that I prefer matte finish. A matte finish has a weathered look to it and just looks more realistic, while a satin finish tends to look more toy like.

[@briandesens144]

Awesome video Sam's trains 😊

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Brian!

[@briandesens144]

@@SamsTrains you're welcome Sam's trains

[@JustinFrazier_360]

That's so amazing review sam

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Justin!

[@jackstrains4468]

Great review Sam, as always! I think the br blue looks better, but fair dos to Hornby, this livery is beautiful too! I must look at getting one sometime! As I say, nice one Sam!:)

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Jack - ahh interesting that'd you'd prefer the blue - glad we all have different tastes! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@michaelwhite8031]

I'm with you on the BR blue.

[@bluephantom2044]

I have to say a big thank you to Sam for doing the videos you help me and my brother out so much so thank you i do have a idea for a video i not sure if you have already done this but i would love to see a video on all or most motor types and how good they are each

[@kevinpoulton]

as a painter i know how hard it is to get yellow to cover any colour . we alway paint every thing out white before putting yellow on

[@BrewPub]

Just made myself dinner. Was thinking "I hope there is a new Sam's Trains" video. I like watching my favorite YT channels while I am eating.

[@sonarfreq]

Thanks for the review, and like you Sam, I really like these Rustons, although I bought the NO. 84 DEPARTMENTAL BR GREEN model, and I'm really pleased with it.

[@theblackleafninja3858]

I was thinking about this exact Ruston shutter last night before I went to sleep but I didn’t expect you’d make a video on it today

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh that's a bit spooky haha!! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@ianjeffery6744]

The blank rear windows would put me off for a start, but shouldn't the cab side door windows also be clear glass?

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah that's possible - though many photos of this being driven show the doors open - so possibly not! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@ianjeffery6744]

@@SamsTrains There are photos online of prototype 88DSs with clear glass in the cab doors, but it may be that this particular one doesn't.

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

Thank you Sam. Do you know if some modelers swap motors add flywheels lights keep alives redo the paint

[@SamsTrains]

You’re welcome! Yes it’s possible with some models - but with this one it’d involve serious surgery as space is quite tight - it’d almost be worth designing and 3D printing a new chassis if you really wanted thst… probably not really worth it!

[@jamesvalentine2845]

Take a shot each time you hear the number 8! *Passes out from alcohol poisoning before the 8 minute mark*

[@lindaoffenbach]

These are always so cute Sam. Personally, the other one you showed - BR blue example - would more row our boat tbh but this livery is of course very charming. It should have working lights though, and again..., such a shame that H actually hardly has a QA programme... Especially the paint job is of questionable calibre. However, she's a cute little thing from a distance, and at least she runs well for the money. Cheerio.

[@mattzstuff]

Finally. What we all knew anyway. Sam has a screw loose! I have the Rowntree livery of this and it’s perfect, great runner and the livery is of a higher standard than the one on the video. A great little loco.

[@AllensTrains]

Quite a useful model for those small layouts with 1st radius curves. Just don't look too closely! Thanks for yet another review!

[@timbervalleyproductions]

Brilliant review sam, really nice looking loco but honestly those windows 🤣 even heljan know how to get basic stuff like that right

[@plainswell]

The rear windows appear to be clear plastic with an unintended paint job. With a bit of care can the paint be stripped off?

[@SamsTrains]

It was intentional as the real thing does have boards fitted to protect the windows when not in use - but I believe it was a mistake for Hornby to have created a working model with that feature... the boards are not modelled on the other windows either. Yes you could strip the paint but the glazing pieces would have to be removed first, Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Alan-ln3ls]

@@SamsTrains I agree with @plainswell : looking through the side window you can see the light glowing through the back window. While you may be correct, to me it looks more like a dud paint job than intentionally modelling the protective boards.

[@OlivierGabin]

As far as I know, you have plastic-compatible paint removers for sale in some hobby shops.

[@brianartillery]

A quick glance at that livery makes me think of an old half timbered house. Very odd. I'd like to see a version in War Department livery. They must have been utilised as such, during the last war.

[@kclassproductions]

I agree with you Sam, the North British livery is much nicer, certainly the one I would go with.

[@lukejackson8741]

Geeat review, Could you do a video on how your scoring and grades work please?

[@jkirk888]

This would look lovely pulling the Bartellos circus wagons.

[@mikeking2539]

The Y1 Sentinel shunter is the odd one out, as they are steam locos, rather then diesel locos.! Shame about bout them messing the back windows up.

[@johnhenshaw4429]

Do you think the paint on the door windows and rear windows could be removed? One shot on the turntable suggested those windows are transparent.

[@johnhenshaw4429]

After following your sponsor link ... the Rustons shown have clear windows in the cabs ... except the model you reviewed!!!

[@andrewhotston983]

​@@johnhenshaw4429Look at the website of any retailer who takes their own photos - the rear windows are painted over.

[@frostedbutts4340]

@@andrewhotston983 He means the different liveries Hornby offer.

[@rogermew5578]

Hi I did put this elsewhere, however, it seems that nothing has got through. For information theses multiple locos controllers on one track are in fact courting disaster. For example the wall wart power supplies are frequently designed for a 115v Switch mode power supply yet the clearances between the mains side and low voltage supply are not adequate for 24/250 volts. I discovered this when a radio unit for my transmitter made a load of smoke noise and fire. They MAY be CE but do not bet on it. I subsequently tested several and none had sufficient clearance. It gets better, most had no overload protection on the low volt side. Now it even gets better, in the event of running the trains on a 12V battery and charger then again there is no fault protection. There is no fault protection for any loco. Now I built my own PSU, it takes 7A on each leg, in the event of a glitch in the power, my unit has 2 ginormous capacitors that stop any shut downs AND gives me time to shut off the loco power. But better yet, in the event of any short circuit the "chip" folds over and shuts down. Remove the fault and it automatically is back on line. Incidentally, my 1940's Meccano controllers both have a trip system and will only take 1 loco. A very big national Radio retailer was nearly caught out on the above. Perhaps you would like to play with a wall wart, pull it to bits etc and see for yourself. Regards Roger

[@andrewhotston983]

How could the paint be removed from the rear windows?

[@tonypacke6954]

I had to laugh at your comment on University Graduates not knowing anything about trains. Transport for London (TFL) have the same problem, most of theirs have never seen a traffic light and have no idea that placing in the wrong position will cause gridlock.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah - it feels extremely patronising to say but it's just the impression I get! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@OlivierGabin]

And it is not because you are running out of people graduated with a master of geography, for instance, out of good universities, and passionate about anything transportation. I'm not only speaking about me here I hope...

[@NWRJ_WStudios]

I'm not really into diesels Sam, but great review. Cheers Jasper & Willow

[@SamsTrains]

That's fair enough - this one's very steam-esque I think! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@marcod1600]

A Ruston without wagon? Nice video!

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

I don't have one. I can say the deadline date for Dapol Foxcote Manor has come closer, which I'm a bit more excited about. I do have a GWR Grey open wagon with a wood load in it, which is removeable. Next time you make a 3D printed 7-plank wagon, try making a load of wood for it. Planks of wood were also delivered by rail at some point in BR Days, I'm sure. Wood is less messy than coal, I'm sure we'll all agree.

[@SamsTrains]

That's good news - hope you get that lovely Manor soon! Thanks for the great wagon load suggestion too :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@M_ADAX]

Wood would’ve just been thrown in box vans in br days

[@OlivierGabin]

The Dapol Manor is a good engine, good pick for a branchline, or an omnibus passenger train/local freight.

[@Steve_RobbieRaygun]

Sorry to hijack the post Sam, will you be reviewing the R3983SS LNER, P2 Class, 2-8-2, 2007 'Prince of Wales' With Steam Generator?

[@zepheris_]

It's a good model, shame the livery gaffe got through QA. I've not got one yet as I'm waiting for the BR green livery version, or the Class 02 shunter.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah it's a pity - though I think it's due to the way these are painted... the method... rather than a quality control problem! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@railway187]

I have the Ruston green Ds88. It's a marvellous locomotive and I have paid only 70 euros for it 😊 I adore it. Maybe the yellow paint on the windows can be removed?

[@SamsTrains]

Yes they are lovely - and at £70 it's an absolute steal! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@DennisLora2001]

That small diesel has a nice livery

[@SamsTrains]

It's probably the coolest livery for sure! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@DennisLora2001]

@@SamsTrains Yes indeed it is the coolest and you're welcome Sam

[@maltnz]

19:45 - looks like paint on buffers is easily chipped.

[@DavidScholz-bu1ix]

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tradward]

You're on TV in Australia atm Sam 😊

[@csbenzo]

Any chance Hornby will bring back the classic diesel dock shunter? I had a red one I gave away more than 50 years ago and I truly regret doing this. Okay the old dock shunter may not have been the most realistic model going but it did allow a budget entry to the hobby for beginners.

[@Guitar6ty]

Brasso can remove paint from a painted surface and is good for polishing plastic.

[@Arkay315]

That cute little engine looks like a terrior

[@Taggart00]

Did the Hornby designers think the rear windows had a contra vision yellow on them?

[@SamsTrains]

Haha I’m not sure - it looks very strange!

[@CliveTuck]

HORNBY can only be classed as a TOY manufacturer, not a RAILWAY MODEL manufacturer - the sooner they go bust the better and then the real manufacturers can pick up their market.

[@colinking8374]

Hi Sam, you're right it is a great looking loco, but as I feel is typical for Hornby budget for them isn't as good as others. I paid £114 for my J70 from Model Rail ( subscribers price admittedly) which is by for better value even at its full price of £130 I think.

[@aceadman]

I feel like all model locomotives are too geared for speed. I’d always sacrifice an accurate top speed to have very smooth crawl. Like you said, doing switching with a great slow speed crawler is SO enjoyable, and when they jitter and jump, it’s always incredibly frustrating and disappointing. Unfortunately, for me, disappointment is much more usual. This model does pass what a modeler friend calls “the three foot test”. Looks great from three feet which is how you look at models 95% of the time. Another excellent review Thanks as always! 😊👍👍

[@TX200AA]

Why don't very short wheelbase locos like this have a stay alive capacitor?

[@OlivierGabin]

Good question... An heavy-duty capacitor costs at worst around GBP 1 to 5. Even with such an increase of price, this feature would have been a major plus as a sales argument.

[@frostedbutts4340]

That would take $1 out of Hornby's pockets, can't have that!

[@PlatformONE]

@SamsTrains, shouldn't Hornby be using the "B" wheel arrangement, not the 0-4-0 Whyte wheel arrangement? Being a shunter, a coupler should already be inserted on the front, not included as an accessory. As for the "finish", being a shunter, it would be most likely weathered, and look more dirty.

[@SamsTrains]

I think with this one the couplings look quite conspicuous - I think not fitting them makes the model look a bit more realistic out of the box Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@OlivierGabin]

I have bought mine on a budget (90 € instead of 120€, thanks Modellbahn-Union), and it is the BR period 5 in the Civil Engineering Department livery. A nice little engine that runs fine. That's a pity the botched paint work, especially the painted over rear windows. Especially with such an original livery. As mine, it is a fair runner, and a good puller as you showed us. If you fancy mini industrial layouts, especially Inglenooks, with short points (choose Peco ones !) this model is a good choice.

[@modelrailwaynoob]

It’s a nice model

[@davidballoid2118]

Look's good Sam, most small shunters are privately owned by industrial factory complex never on the main-line. You're right, you wouldn't see them in railway livery's and they'd be painted bright safety colors for High-Visibility.

[@macombmagi]

I’d like to see a video of you fitting all the accessories to a new loco. One with a lot of “fiddly” parts!

[@SamsTrains]

That would be interesting!! Check out my assembling one of my 3D printed locos if you like - that's infinitely more fiddly! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@macombmagi]

I have 👍

[@odenviking]

too bad that hornby missed the back windows they should picked that up on the pre productions model by do a doubble check on photo on the prototype and on the model. yet again hornby quality are random . 👍👍👍👍🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@thhseeking]

And the windows on the doors :P

[@odenviking]

sorry about that you are corect thessiking. any hoo hornby should at least check the photos and the pre productions model. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@paulsngaugechannel]

Mmm not sure that the paint shop has been in business long, or maybe it’s a Friday afternoon shift job ( after the pub visit ). Maybe even a poets job. Prefer the BR BLUE. Still nice though. Sorry to say that the Pecketts are still better preferred in my opinion. But each to their own. Great review Sam.

[@damianinCanadaTT-OO]

The thing about the windows is very strange. I thought product review at the design phases would have caught that

[@Lucien86]

A fairly decent model for a reasonable price. I think the danger with these Rustons though is that with the different tooling, once you buy one you will end up with all. 😄 🚂🚂🚂

[@Barbarapape]

Hornby seem to have lost any interest in the production samples quality. Another one to avoid unless you want to spend hours correcting the mistakes. I will wait until i can examine one and then choose a good sample. For the quality on offer, now way would i pay even Rails asking price.

[@Alextrains502]

Cool

[@limehuzki]

Ok ..... Why does this livery look like the choo choo Charles final upgrade.

[@MagnifisentTyson-jc3nc]

Can you please do a bachmann Thomas The tank engine Devious diesel Unboxing review Video please

[@ModelRailwayFan38]

Seems descent enough so I might pick one up. The cab window design is laughable though, and I do wish the slow speed was better. I imagine on DCC that would be better though. Overall, few complaints from me, I wish Hornby made more locos to this general standard!!!

[@stuartparkin-qj3ly]

Love the reviews although disappointed that you want to charge for exr

[@Alextrains502]

Hi Sam

[@azuma892]

Sam, do you film the N gauge reviews in a row? The last three reviews were all models that run on N gauge track. Where do you usually store the N and TT layout?

[@SamsTrains]

No I don't they're done in sequence with the rest of the videos, or at least as much as usual - I keep it downstairs and carry it up when needed... it's quite a challenge on the ladder but I've been carrying huge loads up and down it for years! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@fredburley9512]

I think to paint it up as if it is pre-grouping steam loco is siĺly. Looks more sensible and great in the BR blue. It's a shunter and shunters should avoid glamourous liveries. Daft.

[@bryantan863]

This model looks nice but the quality on your example is noticeable which quite a shame because it could have got higher score in your review Sam. Still, it is a pretty good model because of its reasonable price.

[@bertjesklotepino]

Sam, i dunno if you have ever made a video about this, but i was thinking...... I only got DC stuff, and do not have a brain like Einstein. And so, DC it is. DCC is already way too much hassle. BUT, i do like automation. And so what i was thinking was the following. Reed switches and tiny magnets on the end of the last wagon pulled by some loc. The switch on the tracks, triggered by the magnet. For what? For whatever reason. To stop the train. To make a switch/turnout/point or whatever name switch, turnout, change points, i dunno. I am dutch, sorry. But you get the idea i am sure. I know it requires a lot of wires. And in today's world it basically is stone age way of thinking. But what do you think? Let me give an example: A station or yard, with some split tracks coming in from the main line. The main line has a switch board, easy enough. The split tracks have sensors as in the reed switches. And when the last wagon or cart or whatever the name is has been pulled into the siding, the magnet underneath will trigger the reed switch and the power to that part of the track is turned off. In my tiny mind i can see 2 trains running on the same track, 1 with a magnet and the other without. A switch/point/turnout whatever being switched by this magnet. So they keep switching tracks in a continues loop simply by a reed switch and a magnet. Obviously both locs have the same speed and pull the same length so they will never interfere with eachother. What do you think? Possible or just way too difficult, why bother, back to the stoneage, etc? I kinda like the idea, and i think it would be possible to create something like that.

[@bertjesklotepino]

ps: sorry for the book, and for responding on a video that has nothing to do with what i wrote. Thx in advance for anyone who has more experience than me to reply.

[@blue2sco]

I'm sure I had the Matchbox Hot wheels version of this.

[@samueltran6497]

I think I'm started to like the Ruston diesels after Rusty from Thomas and Friends

[@WTT_321]

Man, if only Hornby was able to release this back a decade ago when they made Dart from Thomas and Friends, because this almost looks like his basis… 🤔

[@peterhopewell9431]

Hi Sam, I find your reviews honest thorough and inciteful, however I feel your subject matter is becoming a bit samey samey. Just by way of a change, please try a Piko hobby range diesel. The quality , performance and value compared to Hornby's generally overpriced and questionable offerings in astounding. Not everyone's cup of tea and no doubt doing Euro stuff regularly would not do your figures any good, but just as a comparison, I think just one review could raise some eyebrows.

[@Tavolalocomotoradelgraneste]

Be careful they are some spamming comments with explicit avatars

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you! I'm removing them as quickly as possible! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Tavolalocomotoradelgraneste]

@@SamsTrains no problem i like your videos

[@azuma892]

I was thinking of getting this one, after seeing the paint problems I'm not so sure. :(

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah the paintjob looks wonderful from a distance, not so good up close - depends on what you value in a model! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@OlivierGabin]

Well, my BR green is not bad on this point. You can choose it if you want.

[@michaelwhite8031]

It looks like a Tudor house on wheels lol.

[@michaelkinsey4649]

Ruston Hornby in the range - that's just the way it is ....

[@williamsquires3070]

Well, Sam. I think Hornby cheated you out of some window glazing on this one. The BR blue one has window glazing on the portion of the door molding, but the new one doesn’t have any. I wonder how many pence they saved there. 😆🤣 Or maybe that’s prototypical. Maybe the BR blue one wasn’t supposed to have window glazing in the door, but they put it in. Hmmm. 🤔

[@TenCJones]

Yellow is always a dodgy colour to use more than any other colour it is susceptible to being translucent and having the base colour show through. They should have known that.

[@DaiElsan]

Not only are the rear windows boarded over and painted, so to are the door windows. Lamentably poor attention to detail. 😮

[@azuma892]

Sam, would you prefer to have a Ruston sandwich or a Peckett sandwich?

[@michaelwhite8031]

He would probably like a Cheese roll with Branston Peckett on it. :)

[@jackstrains4468]

​​@michaelwhite8031 ha ha, that's clever man 😂

[@SamsTrains]

If I could fit both on a slice of bread, which I think I could, then I'd do that Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@OlivierGabin]

@@SamsTrains Well, I know this is not a PKP or FS model, but you can try a Diesel Shunter Pierogi, or a Ruston Ravioli. Fits in if you take enough noodle dough to do the job...

[@Jimyjames73]

A very different Livery Loco 🤔🚂🚂🚂

[@davidgapp1457]

Paint is inexcusable. I suspect the same people who do the design also do the quality assurance because a critical eye would've spotted the problems instantly.

[@hughoconnor9172]

Sorry but I thought it was April 1st and Hornby issued this as a joke! The louvres are a joke, the painted rear windows are a joke, the wheels look like Meccano wheels but the biggest joke is the price!!! I wouldn't pay much more than £10 for one of these.

[@miguelangelgarrido7233]

😃👍👍👍

[@williamsquires3070]

I’d take off a full star for not having functional headlamps; these days, even HO-scale (1:87) locomotives have functioning ditch lights which are way smaller that these cheap, plastic moldings Hornby threw on this shunter! Heck, I’ve even seen ditch lights on N-scale (1:160) which function, and those are absolutely TINY! Hornby has no excuse for making a non-functional front headlamp at least. In combination with the blanked-out rear windows, this is just totally a steaming pile. 💩 No railroad would take possession of a shunter with no rearward visibility and no working headlamps! I’m with Sam on this one. More Hornby incompetence. Call ‘em out Sam, call ‘em out! 😅 Hornby should at least fix the rear window glazing for this price, or charge about 20£ less (or model the boards that were covering the window as Sam pointed out.)

[@cmdrflake]

Hornby obviously used toy designers. That is not what a scale model ought to look like.

[@johnbeck3270]

Yellow paint has a tendency to be a little transparent and should have been applied first on this model, most of us who do model work understand this. As for the door handles they should have been done in a “weathered” brass. The rear windows should never been painted over, anybody should be able to figure out that the driver would have to be able to see what he was doing in reverse.

[@jeffreysmith156]

Perversely, from a distance, the poor painting of the grills helps them stand out but it is still rather poor. I wonder how easy it is to remove the paint from the windows? Probably it is not and one would have to fit new windows. Hornby do need to stop scoring these "own goals". They cannot afford them.

[@azuma892]

Sam, what is Chloe's reason for being vegetarian?

[@SamsTrains]

I think she'd say out of compassion for animals! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@andy2950]

​@@SamsTrains I knew I liked Chloe for a reason..😮😂

[@danshobbies13]

Those vets on the side look terrible. Looks like the paint is all bubbling up and flaking off between the louvers.

[@davidstrains4910]

Not really a loco that I will be after anytime soon, it falls into those small industrial types that I have little interest in, livery does look quite nice though to be fair, decent video overall Sam.

[@AlexStiner-qi1ll]

No ones talking about his hair being white?

[@kevfrombutterley]

Very personal. It happens to adults!

[@maltnz]

Platinum blonde - caused by the shocking prices of modern locos.

[@thhseeking]

@@maltnz And locos like the Black 5 :P