Rails of Sheffield LNER Dynamometer Car Version 1 - Unboxing and Review

Today Jenny is taking a look at the gorgeous Rails of Sheffield LNER Dynamometer Car. It's sold out now so getting one will mean searching for a second-hand listing but this isn't Rails' only exclusive item, so here's a link to help you out finding those: bit.ly/3rFDrSu
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[@mytinplaterailway]

Stunning model. I think - in real life - the windows in the roof would be termed 'etched'.

[@MrVorpalsword]

like old pub windows would often have describing the functions of the different rooms inside, like Smoke Room or Lounge Bar. You now acheive a similar effect using printed sticky film.

[@knifetrain3118]

Gorgeous model! Not a bit surprised in the level of detail coming from Rapido.

[@dennisnorton831]

Fabulous review Jennifer, thank you. ,

[@trapdriver7006]

Excellent review Jenny I enjoyed watching it 👍😁😁😁🚂

[@RaysRailVideos]

Stunning coaches, ive got version 2 of it, the detail is amazing. I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time when rapido were at the nrm looking at the actual coach and managed to get a tour inside with the team doing the scanning of it.

[@stephenpike3147]

Simply unique, agreed a very special one off purchase for most - has to be a treat - hope the missus sees and takes the hint! Nice one Jenny. Stephen

[@richardswiderski4985]

Nice coach missed out couldn't make my mind up other items to buy, really enjoyed the video.

[@EthansTrains]

That’s so cool, I’ve always wanted one of those since I saw the real thing at the NRM

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Very good video .well done.keep it up.

[@mcbenman1793]

Beautiful coach Jennifer. Could you re-enact mallards 126mph run on wear yard please?

[@lifestyleunleashed8046]

A beautiful, detailed model

[@paulofbramleyjunction4270]

Jenny, great review. So much so, I wanted one. I searched everywhere, no one has one 😭

[@roystudds1944]

Great model, well presented. Definitely a one-off. Roy.

[@stretchedits]

Hi Jenny, great review of a most unusual prototype, very well made and exquisitely detailed. I follow American models as well as ours here and Repido are renown for including details even if you can't see it, just because it's there, so why wouldn't you. Great model all the same. Best regards Dave.

[@uttum87]

Hi Jenny, It is quite common for Rapido to have that level of detail, including the toilet seats! But I don't think they can get them to function - yet! My Roco carriages often have detail that you only find once you open them up, including a machine room underneath the floor of the observation car. Rapido used to do the lighting with batteries.

[@martinpattison4018]

A very nice and well-finished coach. I do need to get one for my layout as it would not be complete without one. Thank you for the very good review. I am trying to make my own version of battery coach lighting which will work out a lot cheaper than buying ready-made ones. I just need to find Latching Reed Switches and then they can be fitted. Martin. (Thailand)

[@DadCooks2]

Thank you for showing us this exquisite car. I too would really like to see this reissued. Best wishes and good health from across the pond.

[@donharsh5469]

Awesome Jenny I like the color too enjoying the video 👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎❤️ video

[@anglingsteve]

It is a beautiful model even if a bit expensive.

[@a.wright4]

I got one of the ones they found at rails but have issues with derailing on corners

[@evophantom]

Would be really cool if they had a little Bluetooth unit which recorded the scale speed of the carriage, recorded distance etc.

[@JamesPetts]

I improve of impressive interiors. I'd like to see more detail in carriage interiors.

[@jamessucksinlife170]

Fab model but it’s the worlds most expensive coach, £150 each

[@RaysRailVideos]

Worth every penny though

[@Mariazellerbahn]

A shame that 9th wheel is static. The "spots" could be painted out to give the impression though. A 1940's / 50's Royal Train rake would be a good call for Rapido.

[@rlucestarlight]

Is the roof of Dynamometer Car removable on the latest release? Rapido Trains UK should have installed LED strips with numerous illuminated elements so all the clerestory windows are uniformly lighted. Performance lighting needs to be of greater priority than spending so much effort to detail undercarriage items which no one sees when the car is running on the rails.

[@richardskelton5119]

Not Great Northern but North Eastern Railway!

[@knifetrain3118]

Rapido has the same level of detail with the American outline rolling stock as well.

[@ightenhillsim]

Superb model and a great review - but for the love of god when you show them off a simple light box would be much better than that turntable that jerks around like a lima class 08 with a rusty pancake ;)

[@BeauMinnick]

It's etched glass.

[@kennethjoseph9309]

It reminds me of Old Slow Coach from Thomas.

[@malcolmtaylor518]

I believe they also carried accelerometers to measure vertical accelerations, and sway on the ride. Interesting vehicles. I think the paint finish was known as graining and done with a special varnish and very high quality brushes. House windows used to be done the same.