Model Railway News Feb 2024 | Did Bachmann Abuse YouTube's Copyright System?

[@SamsTrains]

Just posting a quick correction to tonight's news video - while both Bachmann & Accurascale are producing MK1 coaches, Accurascale's MK1s are the Non-gangway TO variety, the newly announced Bachmann ones are in fact different. The ones I showed were the TSOs. Apologies for any confusion I've caused!

[@tobyytlai]

However, Bachmann have announced 57ft Mk1 suburbans in a previous season at £34.95 each RRP. They are available for purchase from retailers now. These would be direct competitors for Accurascale

[@modelrailfan37]

@@tobyytlai technically, but the Bachmann ones are half the price, so they are really just budget models, something we need more of in my opinion!

[@LocomotionMotionNEW]

Thanks for featuring the Bachmann story on your channel @SamsTrains - I really appreciate it and think you did a great job highlighting what happened. All the best! LM

[@Trains-With-Shane]

I just subscribed to your channel in support. In the past I have always been a big supporter of Bachmann. But to hear about them pulling something like this has me questioning whether I should refuse my most recent several hundred dollar purchase of their wares because what they did is, in my opinion, a dick move.

[@SamsTrains]

No problem my friend! Don't get pushed around... but also be careful.... Mother Bachmann is angered ;)

[@LocomotionMotionNEW]

@@Trains-With-Shane Thanks for your support But, don't deprive yourself of what you want because they did something silly. If you want the stuff, go for it and enjoy it

[@YogaMango]

@LocomotionMotion why not remake your video without using any Bachmann "copyright" material?

[@sim00ps]

Subbed mate.

[@gwheregwhizz]

Hattons - Genesis coaches. Hornby - Beatles wagons. Bachmann - Streisand effect.

[@InventorZahran]

The more you try to suppress information, the more people want to find and spread it!

[@CymruRails]

Thank you for standing up for smaller model railway KZbinrs, Sam. This could have been something that went completely under the radar and would have been forgotten a month from now, but you giving this a bigger platform will hopefully make Bachmann realise they cannot get away with abuse of the copyright system like this.

[@Taggart00]

I can't wait till Bachmann takes this down tomorrow

[@SamsTrains]

I hope they try 😂 I’ll appeal it and then make another video talking about it 😂

[@Taggart00]

@@SamsTrains I don't understand why that wasn't an option for Locomotion Motion

[@aberfordwest4003]

@@SamsTrainsroll up roll up! The titan Bachmann vs the biggest model railway KZbinr- Samstrains!

[@And_Zo]

​@@SamsTrainsit's all content for your channel 😁 all the best Sam. Zoe and Andy❤

[@user-eb8ld6kn8t]

Comments about bachmann are generally fair. However they will dispute the mk1 comment as accurascale is not competing with them there (accurascale are doing the suburban versions). Bachmanns rereleased mk1s are welcome)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Sam, for your strong stance regarding the misuse of copyright by Bachmann. Regards Charlie.

[@modelrailfan37]

Are you going to be making a video on the matter as well Charlie?

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

@@modelrailfan37 No, I think that Sam has made an excellent job of highlighting this selfish behaviour.

[@SamsTrains]

Cheers Charlie, appreciate it!

[@modelrailfan37]

@@ChadwickModelRailway well said!

[@ThrowerTimothy]

This is one of the most important videos you've ever produced, Sam - kudos to you

[@JonatanGronoset]

Some of Märklins models have the automatic couplers since the 80s, and nowadays there are universal conversion sets for equipping your own models with them, something I have done to the odd diesel shunter. They do offer hours of delightful hands-free shunting, indeed!

[@georgethomas7814]

Thats interesting do you think it would cross fit to other models

[@JonatanGronoset]

If the model has a NEM pocket and a decoder with free contacts and functions it could They only work with the european type of hoop coupling. @@georgethomas7814

[@schwellen1523]

That's true, over here on the "continent" we have had this feature for many years.

[@muir8009]

Telex came out in '58. And it's a jolly good arrangement, if a trifle confusing sometimes (foward, telex, forward... oh no, backwards, okay... foward... no that's TELEX again... uh where was I?...)

[@harrytodhunter5078]

The Rapido fireless loco looks beautiful too, theres one at Shildon that I always enjoy seeing when I visit, and this model will open up a lot of opportunities for industrial layouts like paper mills and gas works. And I love what Rapido are doing with their liveries and how that are very open to making mkre when people ask. World of Railways have commissioned an NCB blue livery for the Bagnalls, Locomotion models have commissioned an NER Blue H class, its a new approach to special liveries that I dont think weve seen from a manufacturer before.

[@Laticity]

I was waiting for the video to end abruptly with the Bachmann logo appearing with maniacal laughter.

[@daviddorrell8390]

Experience through another interest of mine is that You Tube will not investigate any complaint and take the side of the complainant every time and there is nobody who will hear your objections, they just rip it down.

[@gimbrol]

I am very excited for that fireless engine! such a change for a while!

[@FunAngelo2005]

Yup

[@Agamemnon2]

It's a very cool announcement. Fireless engines are a cool part of industrial railway history, and I believe some are still in use in certain parts of the world

[@enisra_bowman]

@@Agamemnon2 the coal powerplant nearby still has 3 and is the largest user of them here. They tap in what would go otherwise into the district heating so the run quite cheap

[@rodimussupreme2329]

If Bachmann wants to act this way, then they can just go out of business.

[@r.a.monigold9789]

All the rail news - all in the correct "gauge". Thanks Sam

[@michaelnaisbitt7926]

Just a note from Australia thank you for all the information you have supplied over the years GONE ON YAH MATE

[@Oorail]

The Accurascale Mk1 Suburban coaches are completely different coaches from the BR Mk1 coaches that Bachmann have released. Hint: The easiest way to tell the difference is by looking at the windows :)

[@jamesthatcher4190]

In terms of features, the accurascale model includes working fan (on all versions), and all the lighting configuration and is 169 quid with a full margin for your retailer - not forced to 15% discount to achieve any sales

[@andrewthorne6653]

Bachmann ultimatum made me smile thank you Sam

[@AussiePom]

A You Tube channel in South Africa tested the class 31 uncoupling system and found it doesn't always work as the mechanism for lifting the bar doesn't lift it high enough for some other tension lock couplings. So whilst a good idea in theory it doesn't always work in practice. Many people have older tension lock couplings which it may not work on. Also there's no set standard location height for tension lock couplings even within Bachmann's own range and this uncoupling system requires absolute precision in location heights for it to work as designed.

[@NWRJ_WStudios]

Hi Sam, I just wanted to give you a update on my GER P43 project. I've just finished rebuilding the running board and now I'm going to focus on making the cab. I'll still keep you up to date :) Cheers Jasper & Willow

[@thestocktonflyer4059]

Regarding the Bachmann video. I managed to watch the video before it was taken down. It was very funny and well put together. Just a fun take on feedback. I mean feedback good or bad needs to be taken on board and acted on . Not shunned and silenced . I think its rather shameful from a big company like Bachmann. Very poor

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah absolutely - and there was actually some very valid points made in the video too!!

[@joelightrailway2362]

YYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHHH 😃 I’m so, so happy to know & hear that Hatton’s originals are going to Accurascale. Thank goodness really because I had fear for these models will going to be rare.

[@simaesthesia]

Good on you for standing up for other channels! I am really interested to see if you do get a response.

[@Alextrains502]

Hope hornby will make more Lner stuff in the future

[@joshuaW5621]

I’m at least delighted to see Alfred and Judy in OO. Also Accurascale has saved Hattons’s toolings. That’s awesome.

[@elsbridgeproductions]

I'm just hoping someone gets the Genesis Coach tooling and does further liveries as well as reruns of previous liveries, I would definitely buy more GWR coaches!

[@Mr.C_the_Artist]

I know model companies will probably never do this but i find it cool and awesome if people like Rapido or Accurescale did Trains from other countries like america, Germany, France and Japan in OO (idk anything like permission and licencing but I'm just suggesting) cause i would like to have some of these engines on my layout running and either pulling they're own cars or working with pre-existing stock just an idea

[@adriannash2705]

I mean you could get HO Rapido and run it on OO track. If they did some stuff like that in OO though they would also have to make bigger tracks cause other countries have wider gauges than the UK does

[@CRB713]

One thing I was keeping an eye out for that wasn't covered Sam: the Cavalex 56. I hope you're just keeping cards close to your chesg because I'd love love love to see you review one - they seem to be pushing the boat even further than accurascale for what is possible in 00, and yet still less than £200 for a DC model.

[@PORT_OF_PAR_2572]

I love the port of pars my favourite loco I had a fire ing session on Judy back in October

[@joshslater2426]

I like the look of Rapido’s Fireless locomotive. After seeing the real one in Shildon, it’s tempted me to consider buying one when it comes out. There could also be a chance I might get some genesis coaches. I’ve got loads of Hornby ones and I think they’re great, but there are some liveries (GER brown and L&YR brown for example) that only Hattons produce. I have faith in Rails of Sheffield after ordering from them previously so I might have to check the genesis coaches out (provided that they’re in stock).

[@the_autism_express]

13:25 can we all agree that when Sam gets bold, it's always good

[@Alpha-oo8]

A couple of things I noticed this month from Dapol, their second batch of moguls and their top light coaches are coming into stock. I understand that not making the video, but I imagine you’ll be excited to see those coaches Sam!

[@erinjohnson6142]

I do have an idea for Bachmann and Accurascale for both releasing a class 31. I suggest you buy both, and see which is better.

[@dansmodelrailways7886]

I literally spat my tea out when you said ‘bachmann are from another planet’ 😂😂😂

[@ScottShuey-zl7xd]

👍 excellent review!

[@Studio23Media]

This is just further evidence that Bachmann has competely lost the plot. They're embarrassing themselves at this point. 🥴 Good on you Sam, for standing up for the little guys!

[@Northerner_Transport_Hub]

13:38 Sam Mate You've got balls!

[@SprattyHeath]

I'll be honest, I'm mixed about Bachmann's "copyright" takedown notice, on one hand I feel it was justified as I found that Locomotions video was just being too harsh and the direct insults at Proudman and the rest of the team were just not nessecary it seemed more like a blatant attack on Bachmann rather than a critical "roasting" video. On the other hand Bachmann had no reason to have his video traken down as he wasn't really breaking copyright nor was he being monetized for it either. Although after this fiasco it's fair to say I wont be renewing my Collectors Club with Bachmann anymore, I've frankly been utterly disappointed with the 00 gauge collectors range they've announced and I don't feel like I'm getting my money's worth here at all...

[@CymruJedi]

Roasting someone isn’t illegal though 😂

[@SprattyHeath]

@@CymruJedi I never said it was illegal...

[@MrJoeyWheeler]

@@SprattyHeath It's also not morally wrong either. Stop defending the soulless corporation.

[@SprattyHeath]

@@MrJoeyWheeler Read my post properly before claiming I was defending Bachmann... because I am not...

[@lewiscartwright3609]

Well done Sam for letting bachmann know that they can’t bully us modellers my channel is relatively small with only 111 subscribers

[@AndrewMcPherson-z2d]

Why don't you mention the new Cavalex Class 56? Always enjoy your videos Sam. Well done!

[@switchgeer6519]

I got myself the blue bramble O1. Hope it sells well to show that even fictional liveries are worth exploring! I've seen plenty of engines with liveries that never go through, so this is an unprecedented event that could make way for a notable (even if small) change for the hobby. At least with rapido...

[@chrissouthgate4554]

The Bachmann copyright issue also shows something else; KZbin’s policing of their channel. Over time this has gained a reputation for being arbitrary, secretive & heavy-handed.

[@StepneyStudios2011]

I can’t wait to get the saddle tanks by rapido and I can smell the bill and Ben customs from here

[@stephendavies6949]

Nuff respect to standing up to Bachmann, with style and class.

[@greenerell484]

3:27 but it does cover it if it wares out due to 'deficiency in materials or workmanship'

[@odenviking]

yes sam bachmann was way out of the line. bachmann can burn bridges and they can in worst case lose ppls trust in the brand of bachmann. i have a thought can it be that bachmann is to sensative. thanks for a inteesting news show. 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪👍👍👍👍

[@mrbluesky2050]

Bachmann have NEVER liked any critical comments, even went meant to be constructive and helpful.

[@odenviking]

@@mrbluesky2050 and bachmann can lose trust whith costumer and stockist a like.

[@evan123455]

I overheard a Bachmann rep telling my local model railway retailer that they don't sell many locos these days, most of the sales comes from the Woodlands range. It's seems that it that which keeps the company going. They and other companies are reluctant to make different models such as the Midland 2f or the L&Y Aspinall 3f. Such a shame.

[@Simon-Davis]

I'll go on record as saying I'm glad Bachmann has finally announced the class 31. It was no secret Bachmann were going do the 31 either, it was abundantly clear when they did the Farish N Gauge class 31 that they'd eventually do a 00 model although they did play their cards close to their chest on that one. I expect the same with the Stanier 8F eventually. I've not had much joy with the Accura 37, so am apprehensive about the class 31s I have on order from them. Bachmann on the other hand I find that while they are expensive they are also dependably reliable, and have announced some core liveries which Accurascale hasn't, so for me at least I get the liveries I want on a model I trust more.

[@Tombola1993]

My friend from uni worked on the graphics of the firelight steam locomotive. He’s a graphic designer for Rapido.

[@PsiPancake]

Im excited for the "What If" Livery on the O1! Hope this starts a trend in the industry!

[@jayeff3196]

Sam.....love it when you get angry with manufacturers.....😂....can you do a review on Dapols O gauge Class 121 / 122 bubble car due to be released in March 2024 by Rails....I have had 6 of these models and all of them have had slow speed judder....I managed to find an older model which runs super smooth on slow speed settings....I have pre ordered a new 122 to increased my fleet but I have my doubts that they will have resolved this issue....many thanks....😊

[@scottlewis775]

Good on you for shining light on Bachmann’s rotten actions, Sam! Deplorable abuse of the copyright system.

[@racgordon]

I wonder why nobody has picked up on Bachman’s stealth preview of their new Ultra00 scale GNR Ivatt Single model to challenge Rapido’s 3 year old model. I think that they have to check that shade of green, the questionable lining and the proportions of the smokebox door…….

[@CPTRailfan]

We need to have Dickie Dickson to critique Bachmann on their insubordination

[@colinoldham7947]

Oh yes Sam!! F’ing brilliant, go get em!!!!!

[@roberthill6216]

I watched the locomotion motion video, before it was taken down. I thoughtt it was funny and on point.

[@LocomotionMotionNEW]

Thanks for watching, and your comments :)

[@ThrowerTimothy]

​@@LocomotionMotionNEW Keep on going, LocomotionMotion - God speed to you

[@roberthill6216]

@@LocomotionMotionNEW I have subscribed as well.

[@LocomotionMotionNEW]

@@roberthill6216 Thanks for your support!

[@LocomotionMotionNEW]

@@ThrowerTimothy Thank you so much

[@dannyvanstraelen3273]

Here we go again, one company produces a model, the other one is doing the same as if in the hole history of British trains there is no other model to chose from, I just find this a big stupidity and a waste of money. And jet so many question if the hobby is in danger, we never had so many producers as we have now, the only problem they all produce the same stuff. I would say to the producers wake up and start to produce something we haven't seen, than not so many people get bored to look at your catalogs. As for Locomotion Motion, I've looked at a few videos, don't find them appealing, It comes to me as little pretentious, "my choice and likes is the only good one and the rest is BS". He can keep this to him self and nobody is preventing me from not looking at them, on the other hand Sam is right, Bachman got out of line, and by doing, this made them self unpopular. Locomotion Motion did the same thing with Hornby, I don't doubt they weren't happy with it, but they didn't make a fuss a bout it, and this is how it should be. Let the viewer decide if he or she likes it or not…

[@GerardScroogeGoes]

Sam the Crusader, I like it 🚂

[@nameless5413]

Accurascale pushing for that crown of most beloved model making company is it? good, it is always welcome to see warranty like that and that they taken on competitor's production, even if only partly, rather than let someone less costumer friendly take over is better than worst outcome too. No i dont think Bachmann is from another world, they want to be seen as innovators but do NOT want these features on most of their range so they price it accordingly - think of it as carmakers having a limited edition of the back of prototype, before real production goes fully on. oh yes frivilous copywright claims, thats a staple of this entire site for decade, google dosent care, cottage industry it feeds loves this and noone realy dose have legal and financial backing to change things

[@harrytodhunter5078]

Honestly, £99 is still an amazing price for the P class and Andrew Barclays, especially given the high quality of them and that original price. You wouldn’t get that from other manufacturers.

[@modelrailfan37]

It’s a good price, but I still don’t think a price rise was necessary, just saying, Hattons probably would have honoured the original price.

[@warrenlehmkuhleii8472]

Oh, some other news from Hornby. Remember that old and obsolescent 8F? Well, Hornby just re released it for over £200 at the retailers. And just under £250 at RRP. As far as I can tell from the pictures and description, the only upgrade is the DCC interface to 21 pin, and that new loco-tender connection. I think it even has the non standard front coupling.

[@18EStudios]

They've upgraded the DCC system but in return downgraded it's appearance as the smokebox dart and top lamp iron are now molded instead of being separately fitted like it has been for nearly 20 years now. Definitely a Railroad range model in all but name honestly. The loco to tender connection was upgraded several years ago on a previous batch.

[@pugwash1]

given how abusable KZbin's copyright system is it wouldn't surpise me if someone faked being Bachmann and made a false claim on that vid

[@ianstransporthistorystuff8175]

If I go for a class 31 be a Accurscale one , bachmann are way too expensive now, and think most will go for the Accurscale one too? I am definitely going for their mark 1 suburban coaches as got so many great features , ive got a Accurscale siphon G which is fantastic so think their mark 1s are going to be great.

[@modelrailfan37]

The analog Bachmann 31 is the same price, but I understand where your coming from. I believe the normal sound fitted one is the same price as well, and it’s worth noting that Accurascale have been wiring their speakers wrong causing the sound not to work on sound fitted models (Check out Chadwick Model Railway’s Class 37 video for more info).

[@ianstransporthistorystuff8175]

@@modelrailfan37 yes I saw that video , for me personally I am not that bothered about ' super detail ' as long as it looks OK and runs well and is more durable like the older lima / airfix/ mainline ones as they looked the part and have a few of these and run ok , I think now people want less high end and more affordable railway stuff now.

[@modelrailfan37]

@@ianstransporthistorystuff8175 exactly, that’s my point! This hobby is getting expensive, and budget models are now more important than ever!

[@ianstransporthistorystuff8175]

@@modelrailfan37 yes I agree and these are so needed especially if we want to see new and younger people come in to this great hobby.

[@micknotfromleitrim]

Criticism of our dark overlords... ballsy

[@andrewj15]

I see those 735's when I go to a station close to me all I'll say is they're kinda weird looking had to ask one of the railway men about the class to figure out what the class was

[@steamsearcher]

We got our TITFIELD THUNDERBOLT out last night and for the first time sent her off round the track. Superb from the first moment. Later on a slow inspiring one. One of our Younger Members said he would order one. Sad day for my wallet as I came limping home from FEBEX at Alton with a Wisbech and Upwell tram set. WHAT TOTALLY SET THIS OFF WAS BUYING IT FROM A STAND OPPOSITE TO THE Bachmann set up. Loved your review of this. D & L.

[@chrispiasecki8389]

"Lifetime" warranties cover the lifetime of the product, which could be just 1 year or 2 years depending on the manufacturer's stance, so I personally wouldn't read much into that unless they commit to a firm number. Often the term 'lifetime' is entirely redundant, as it's offering a pretty standard few years warranty. Hopefully Accurascale can clarify, rather than ride the vagueness into the sunset.

[@clagfest]

Point of order. The Accurascale Mk1's are suburban Mk1's, and completely different from Bachmann's.

[@andrewhotston983]

Not the first time Sam has shown he can't tell one BR train from another - he recently forgot that Bachmann had manufactured a model of the Standard 4 2-6-0.

[@SamsTrains]

haha yes - not an expert in BR - but you're quite right, the video is being modified and I've posted a correction - thanks for bringing this to my attention, Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@lindaoffenbach]

Well, what to think on this one... Excellent seeing other companies picking up Hattons' pieces. Then automatic couplers... Some loco models of the 80s by Märklin already have them (Telex-kupplung), and models can have the feature added later if so wished. Hefty prices though from OO market perspective. We've never really viewed it as real added value, but it is interesting seeing it finally arriving in OO as well. DCC is needed for it these days which easily shoots up the price over a 100 quid or more... Well then, taking a YT down seems to be the trend today. The content does come across as some cup of tea which has to be liked tbh; a bit very angry teen-aged style shall we say. However, the action by B doesn't exactly pass the maturity test either. Odd overall development from both sides. But YT is flawed in many ways as is too. Cheerio.

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

I expected better from Bachmann, but now I’m scared that they’ll take down my own Bachmann videos!! 😨

[@TheSharkKing45]

Dunno why but those Accurascale Rustons would look nice in the ATSF Zebra Livery , Pennsylvania Brunswick Green , the CBQ Everywhere West livery , both South Omaha Terminal liveries,and Belt Railroad of Chicago

[@adamwilliams192]

I watched the Bachmann video solely for the N gauge section. Big news there is the LMS twins being available in N gauge for the first time. If possible, would be great to see N gauge covered in these videos 😊

[@KTrains]

Is Himmler and Goring now running Bachmann?

[@selwynlawton7939]

Bachmann is a wholly owned Chinese Company associated with the Criminal CCP Party: their manufacturing factory is owned by CCP who demand that CCP members are also appointed to the board of management who dictate business in accordance with the CCP (Chinese Communist Party). Boycott Bachmann Products is the best way give other Model Train manufacturers a level playing field!!!

[@markjarvis7637]

Have Backman got the balls to have a go at you????

[@europacifictradersltd3717]

hi sam. actually i did watch locomotion motion video and found his criticisum to be precise .and only goes to show that bachmann uk when faced with the truth cant face it. all they are interested in is robbing modelers blind and redressing older released models to give a newer marketing boost for them

[@paolomargini7904]

"I dare you to try!" and two hundred thousand voices shouting "Hear!"

[@bartolomeo.07]

It's kind of sad that Bachmann decided to take down Locomotion Motion's video. And it was very unfair choice too. Pity we have to deal with situations like that. Anyway, great material as always. When I first saw Accurascale's Fireless Engines I read actually "Fireflies" so I guess I need to buy one now and order custom etched nameplate for it haha ;D Cheers, Take care!

[@AceNX]

In other news, hornby quietly pushed back their new tooling Black 5 (steam, sound, firebox flicker) got pushed back from this spring to this fall

[@IliaChakarovGaming]

Big respect to Sam, standing up for the little youtubers and standing his ground too 👏

[@ThrowerTimothy]

Totally agreed

[@robinbrowne5419]

Yup. Sam tells it like it is 👍

[@modelrailwaynoob]

The other issue with Accurascale is they want paying in advance. With Hatton's our orders for when they are dispatched which is much later this year or next. I have to pay for 4 locos by May. A note about the Accurascale warranty. My class 37 lights didn't work. I sent mine back and Accurascale said it worked for them. They blamed my controller. A Gaugemaster Prodigy Express that works perfectly with every other manufacturer I have. Not helpful.

[@modelrailfan37]

Yeah, honestly I can’t say I’m the biggest fan of Accurascale… they seem to be taking a stab at retailers since they are trying to get you to buy direct, and they aren’t supplying every retailer, and they seem to have some quality issues…

[@greenerell484]

hmm

[@BoianMitov]

Thank you Sam for standing for the small guy, against Bachmann! You really are not only one of the best and most professional youtubers, but also decent and upstanding man!

[@azuma892]

Why weren't Heljan's horrible Class 47 samples in this video?

[@petersmith4455]

hi Sam. great video, how many class 31s do we want ?am sticking with my Triang version, tried and tested.

[@attuslebeard5133]

I've got a new-fangled Airfix one!

[@tonyslight826]

I would not buy Bachmann because of there greed. I would buy Accurascale though, there a good company and look after there customers. and fair prices in this climate.

[@Jamesb944]

I'm hoping that accurascale come out with the Mk1 corridor stock, until then the bachmann Mk1 is the market leader

[@modelrailfan37]

The Bachmann ones aren’t that bad, and if you get them without passengers, then they are significantly cheaper than the Accurascale ones, and they still look the part, so honestly I think it would be wasteful for Accurascale to make some, not everything needs to be made to the highest possible standard.

[@Jamesb944]

@@modelrailfan37 for their age, and updates they've had it's still a good representation. I bought a new Hornby TSO a few years ago and when I got it out of the box I thought I'd bought the railroad version by mistake, I wasn't happy with it at all, yet the 20 yo tooling of the bachmann was still better.

[@modelrailfan37]

@@Jamesb944 lol, was it something that dated back a long way and is just being sold with a high price?

[@Jamesb944]

@@modelrailfan37 It was the first batch of the newly tooled ones and I had read the Hornby magazine review and thought I'd buy one. Given that I've got a few Hornby Gresley coaches and some LMS coaches with their super detail, sprung buffers, chassis mounted NEM pockets etc, I thought that the new Mk1's would be of similar quality. I was massively disappointed.

[@modelrailfan37]

@@Jamesb944 oh I see, yeah the Hornby ones aren’t the best

[@lonewolf4215]

Bachmann would not be the first company to abuse the you tube copyright system

[@lloydscentralstation1245]

Well said and well done Sam

[@karlyoung3275]

With accurascale with the hattons stuff, they're doing free postage, so it's like a tenner more rather than 15. And I think their warranty is awesome it covers you the same as any standard warranty. You can't blame them if they won't cover abuse and general wear and tear. I wish halfords covered my car tyres. I'm excited about the fireless loco from rapido Bachmann, though they know how to send you to sleep, Jesus wept took me 4 watches to get through that. They don't like any criticism. I'd love the hornby black 5, but hornby being hornby, it's going to end up being released for £1000. It seems to go up every time the price is mentioned :/

[@azuma892]

Mr. Motion's roast videos are quite entertaining to watch not gonna lie, hopefully Bachmann won't censor his content going forward.

[@murdochm4847]

HI Sam. Do you have any news on the KR Models War Dept. 2-10-0?

[@briandesens144]

Awesome video Sam's trains happy valentine's day to you and Chloe

[@thepacerman]

hello, is there any train sim content coming up soon?

[@someguy-ep3rs]

Bachmann is crazy

[@toyotaprius79]

Were they bought out recently?

[@BikesandBants]

Surprised no mention that Accurascale won't supply the Hattons models to retailers, huge shame and I can't help but feel that if Bachmann or Dapol had done something like that people would make so much more of a stink over it

[@SamsTrains]

Nope - it’s because there wouldn’t be enough to sell to retailers - they’re fulfilling the orders from Hattons, plus a small surplus to sell through their website - simple explanation and very reasonable!

[@modelrailfan37]

@@SamsTrains they could extend the run though. Accurascale are out to get rid of retailers I think, and we need to state this. Their practices with retailers, for the most part, are just as bad, if not worse than Hornby’s…

[@SamsTrains]

I think I'd agree if Accurascale hadn't inherited this project and had worked on it from day 1... but it might be that the production numbers have already been finalised!

[@modelrailfan37]

@@SamsTrains I guess so, Hattons were still taking preorders though, weren’t they?

[@modelrailfan37]

@@SamsTrains and I think you can still place orders directly from Accura

[@ethmister]

Please review the flirt

[@countottovanshanoo822]

That bods video was brilliant, and on the money. Bachmann need a sense of humor transplant.

[@j0nn032]

I almost choked on my drink when I saw the price of the "deluxe" Bachmann class 30/31. £305 is outrageous. I'd rather buy a Hornby model at full price from their website than that model. Sam thought Hornby was obsessed with money. This is a new low from Bachmann.

[@1471SirFrederickBanbury]

What about Bachmann and copyright?!? I’ll have to watch later, but thanks as always Sam!

[@jamesdunloptrains]

Awesome video today Sam really looking forward to the black 5