Most Detailed Tank Engine? | Rapido J70 | Unboxing & Review

My review of the incredible Rapido/Model Rail J70 tank engine (yes - it's Toby!)
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[@striderx8255]

"North of the island, there lives a dear old train. A little tram engine, Toby is his name. He's quaint and old fashioned, but careful and wise. His coach is Henrietta and she’s seen better days."

[@northwesternsplendor]

Oldies but Goldies, we still care about Toby. Gotta say I love this design, I hope it serves you well in the future.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah absolutely - I love it too! Fingers crossed! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Veneno2911]

101 like

[@BIG_RED_PRODUCTIONS_official]

I like what you are saying about toby and the train

[@ALLCAPS2317]

Oh hi Thomas

[@lunkrhino4029]

For Toby let's just say he's square

[@CNg12]

Hey Sam, you should know that Rapido is so high in quality that they said themselves that their models look best when derailed and flipped on their side so you can see all the under body detail.

[@acynder1]

Wait waht? that can''t be real!

[@Mike-dw8wf]

ok, i gotta see this.

[@emilioi.valdez6680]

I fancy a train crash.

[@neonthehybrid8047]

"DERAIL OUR TRAINS!! YOU'LL BE IMPRESSED BY WHAT YOU SEE!!"

[@TANGARASandOSCARS]

That should mosty apply to Dapol

[@sourcefive]

I'm so glad you mentioned the humorous instruction manuals, which really are really quite something. I don't know if this is in the J70 manual as well, but the manual for one of my American diesels has the following excerpt under the procedure for removing the body shell: "We have a transporter lock on the molecular pattern of your locomotive. If something pops off while you are removing the shell, our starship's transporters will automatically lock on to the little part and beam it directly into the heart of the sun. Don't bother looking for it. It's gone. You might hear the transporter effect as the part is beamed away. I know it would've been more useful for us to beam the part back back onto your workbench but someone's been fiddling with our transporters and we haven't been able to fix them. Sorry." I promise I'm not making this up.

[@SamsTrains]

haha I definitely thought so! haha that's brilliant - I didn't see that in mine, but it's amazing!! x Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@brianartillery]

These little guys used to work on the dock railway (sadly torn up a few years ago, to make the docks look 'nice'), at the port where I work. I've seen many old photos of the engine that most kids today would know as 'Toby', hard at work. It looks a beautiful model. The detail is simply astonishing. It could be seen pulling rakes of white painted insulated 'Fish' wagons, in it's dock use, if you have any of those. Thanks for sharing.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much for the info Brian - yes indeed! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@altermike3197]

Wow, I LOVE tram engines, they're so unique and very appealing; it's a cozy little engine Besides, Toby, I have to love these for him alone

[@zacharymaierle6913]

Over here in the States, Rapido is well know for hyper detailed models, road name and road number specific details, scans of the prototypes, and the sound equipped models have sounds recorded from the prototypes. The high price tag is definitely worth it. FYI, their employees love what they are doing and are hilarious and it reflects in their videos and operating manuals.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Zachary - I was very impressed with this for sure! I'd love to try more of their stuff! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@bemme2011]

My father used to drive these engines on Ipswich docks.I remember sitting at the fireman’s end whilst they shunted wagons.As a young boy it was a thrill.

[@Ever_2008_ARG]

That is literally my dream

[@ianhartley395]

Sam, I just heard the coolest thing ever about a model train manufacturer. Rápido Trains found out three years ago that all the classic Budd Railcars in Canada were about to be scrapped. They raised the money to buy and restore one. This sounds like a company with a true passion for trains. You can check it Out on KZbin.

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh that is amazing - I didn't know they did that! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@ianhartley395]

@@SamsTrains yes, there are several videos on KZbin about it. They released a model Of it to help raise funds for restoring and operating it. Come on Bachman and Hornby! Step up haha!

[@TheAreotrain]

As someone who has a few pieces of Rapido equipment (North American), I can honestly say that I am highly impressed by what they produce and that it is well worth the price. The manual is well worth a read as there is humor in the writing. Not sure if you have a digital system, but if you do it might be worth getting a decoder and seeing what happens. A Digitrax DZ126IN should fit and from personal experience, it does improve performance. Now back to installing sound on a brass Soo Line 4-6-2.

[@SamsTrains]

Great to hear that mate - yes I'd agree - absolutely amazed by the quality of this one! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@corbinb5410]

That thing looks so satisfying when it’s running

[@SamsTrains]

I agree Corbin, for sure! :D

[@rushilkumarsingh1908]

Can any one let me know where did they put the coal and where they were used to be stored in these type of locomotives????? It is the biggest question in my life for me!!!!

[@corbinb5410]

Rushil Kumar Singh most very small locomotives have small coal coal bins inside the the cab it doesn’t hold much but the engines never leave the yard so they don’t need much

[@TRAMJUNCTION7147HG]

The mesh over the chimney, is a spark arrester Sam, not a filter. Nice loco.

[@sambrown6426]

does that mean it burns wood?!

[@Mizzinno]

@@sambrown6426 coal burners can use them too

[@paulmblythe43]

I'd argue a spark arrestor is a form of filter.

[@Sam-gm1ro]

Spark arresters were fitted to a lot of small locos working in dockside environments, to prevent seeing valuable cargo on fire, and also when such engines were working on small branch lines to prevent setting plants on fire in the summer.

[@RHaenJarr]

It does sorta filter out the sparks after all

[@Bahamas-rd8le]

Just wait for the ‘it looks like Toby’ comments Sam 😉 And the mesh on the chimney is a spark arrester, some pannier tanks had them with a chimney gradually going outwards like American locos. They were put on panniers that did certain jobs (oil maybe? Correct me please 😂)

[@SamsTrains]

haha yep - I've had many hundred already, lol! Ahh yes you're right - I've seen others with it too! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@fortunatonacua647]

It is toby!

[@Bahamas-rd8le]

fortunato nacua sorry mate, it’s not Toby. Toby is a Y6 tram, not a J70.

[@modelsoup925]

That’s because Toby was based on this. I think

[@Bahamas-rd8le]

Toby Scammell the Y6 was built in 1883 and the J70 in 1902. Toby is based on the Y6

[@DoncasterA1Music]

Looks like Toby’s brother forgot to “wear” his skirt to work today! Jokes aside, it looks like a great model!

[@SamsTrains]

haha absolutely, lol! ;D

[@thunderfox53]

Thats funny

[@QJ89]

Speaking of Toby, you could repaint No. 7126, add side-plates and (if you wanted) a face, then you'd get a better model of him than Bachmann's official!

[@joshburton42]

Omg very funnnnny XD

[@MrNoUsername]

Engines going on public roads must have their wheels covered and a cow catcher in front to prevent people and animals from being dragged under the wheels if they stray onto the line. You haven’t, so you are dangerous

[@michaelnaisbitt1639]

I have had one of these for a while now. Couldn’t be happier with its performance smooth runner and stronger than it looks

[@SamsTrains]

Great to hear that Michael - I'm certainly very happy with mine! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@JohnHill-qo3hb]

Sam, welcome to the world of Rapido Trains, Jason routinely puts an insane amount of detail in places that aren't even visible.

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah - I quite love that aspect!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@mercury7590]

Happy to see you looking at Rapido at last. The APT-E looked absolutely stellar, and this is no different. Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate, I really enjoyed this too!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@kyle.sterritt]

Rapido gets a rep for being good so I think it will up to the expectations

[@SamsTrains]

Yep! It certainly didn't disappoint! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@highlandwinterwolf8589]

Can confirm Rapido is well worth the price, I have three different ones from them currently. Well detailed and well weighted, and good sound on the sound/DCC equipped locos

[@colinking8374]

Thanks for the honest as always review. I've just ordered one with full skirts and was a little nervous about the value even with my subscribers discount. It was the detail that convinced me to buy and you've put my mind at ease with what you've said so hopefully with the proper running in it will be a great loco.

[@cadenthecadburyengine8198]

Ah... the world-renowned J70 tram. Good review!

[@SamsTrains]

haha absolutely! Thank you! :D

[@lukeslocomotives]

23:45 it just looks like one long line of runaway box vans XD

[@SamsTrains]

haha I know!! ;D

[@LHoriginal]

This loco is actually kind of cute. I might try to find a spot for it on my layout

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah I agree - I can highly recommend them! :D

[@MichaelChannel1]

It's Toby from ttte

[@Blackwater66]

Rapido is a really great company. Amazing group of guys who are very personable and kind. I do not have any of their product myself but have run some with friends. Cannot say enough good stuff about them!

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah I agree - very impressive models, and great sense of humour too! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@mhkansan]

The Rapido Trains KZbin channel is hilarious. They do some really fun stuff and look like they all love designing and selling model trains. Also, they have a team actually restoring some Canadian long distance railway equipment. What a great company. Sam, I was really looking forward to this fist Rapido review. Hopefully you can gush over some more of their products!

[@SamsTrains]

It really is - I've enjoyed several of their videos! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@cornwall_trainspotter4346]

this locomotive looks amazing like the detail and the movement in the wheels just amazing

[@SamsTrains]

I agree mate - just fantastic! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@srgntsylveon2919]

I've heard a lot about rapido, mostly good things, i guess i shall see if it's true

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah! I'm very impressed with this one! :D

[@jmream2618]

Sam'sTrains looks a like Toby the tram engine from Thomas & Friends

[@bentullett6068]

Rapido have also done the APT prototype and a 00 scale double decker Birmingham transport bus that is actually part of the Wythall transport museum collection down the road from me. I have seen their models and they look fantastic.

[@TKS60163]

@@jmream2618 The J70 Tram was Toby's basis in the Railway Series and Thomas TV show

[@superspidey901.]

Maybe you can put a number seven and a face to make it look like Toby

[@mckinneyc1000]

Rapido are heads above the rest. I bought their Stirling Single and the quality of it convinced me to purchase one of these little beauties

[@SamsTrains]

That does seem to be true Chris - I would love to try a Stirling Single too! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@mckinneyc1000]

@@SamsTrains would be good if you could get a Single. The most expensive model I ever bought and goodness knows what they fetch on the secondhand market but probably the best steam locomotive in 00 to date

[@volvoolympianforever]

Yep, it’s using a coreless motor, I checked it from their official website. But still she looks really nice with all the great details and the J70 deserves to be complimented.

[@SamsTrains]

Yes - definitely a coreless - a good runner though nonetheless! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Pirate-Scorcher-1998]

Brilliant review love it :) Please Try to get the Stirling single soon in the future

[@tomraine9169]

YES the Stirling single is an amazing model expensive but definitely worth it! It is completely made of diecast and has shed loads of detail I am lucky enough to have one and I love it!!!

[@Pirate-Scorcher-1998]

Tom Raine ooo very lucky

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much Connor! I'd love the Stirling, but the price is off-putting to say the least :( Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Pirate-Scorcher-1998]

Sam'sTrains yeah I know but one day soon in the future you might Able to get one

[@pheonix__kit-kat897]

When I saw the thumbnail I thought it was a brake van. 😂

[@SamsTrains]

haha it does look like one! xD

[@jdcompany2019]

Me too

[@lbscthomas70gaming3]

@Dani Rijnsburger I know right

[@pheonix__kit-kat897]

Dani Rijnsburger sorry Toby

[@sharkymcsharknose2979]

I like how Sam put the J70 on the point of a box van train. It almost looked like a solid rake of box vans was mysteriously moving on its own!

[@CarroBelga]

Fun fact - the pipe on the top of the roof is part of the safety valve. As these locomotives worked on/near roads and to prevent scaring nearby livestock, they installed the pipe to act as a silencer for when the safety valve blow off. It also has another purpose, in that when the steam passes through the pipe, it is diverted to the side tank to warm up the water (so that when injecting water, the pressure doesn't drop as quick).

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh very interesting - thank you, I didn't know this! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@TheBigStationOnSodor]

I love how u reply to every comment. You have a real connection with your viewers, something you rarely see now a days.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much mate, I really enjoy answering the comments! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@robbyboy03]

Really love the valve gear. Very impressive.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Robert - me too!! :D

[@jimmyduncan7650]

It's mesmerized indeed. Imagine Dcc with sound, It'd pay you back in spades.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Rapidly made some of the first N Scale Trains with Arnold, back in the 60's. In the American market lately, they're the Cream! Spectacular details and superb performance! 👌 Glad to see they've made prototypes for your market as well. Cute little thing, isn't it?? 😁 I have to say, DCC fitted, these mechanisms are absolute GEMS!! ❤ Seems to live up to its reputation. It appears though, it SHOULD have a Tender coupled to the rear, or at least a Coal/Water Bunker. Regardless, it's a fine Model. Please stay SAFE! 😷 Carmine ✈🚂🚙

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh really?? They've been around that long?! Yeah this was amazing - really glad to see it! I'd love to see one of these with a tender! xD Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@BrakeCoach]

@@SamsTrains its a different company. The Rapido theyre mentioning is a european company from the 60s, and its still used in terminology like "rapido couplers" but they aren't related to the current rapido

[@jpsholland]

The J70 in the running session seems very accurate if i look at old pictures from the Dutch tram era. I always thought they pulled 3 or 4 cars but i was quite amazed what this small 2 and 3 axle tram loco's could pull. In the Netherlands, similar loco's often pulled 2 or 3 coaches on boogies and 2 freight cars.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah it does - I was looking at the pictures too! I didn't know they had similar things in the Netherlands! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@oriontaylor]

Perhaps I haven’t purchased enough new models in recent years, but never have I seen a manufacturer include a bibliography with proper references for further education about the real prototypes. The instruction manual alone is impressive and puts most everyone else to shame!

[@woodenrailwayedward9507]

Fun Fact: Now Sam can do a Toby vs J70 video because they are the same design!

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah great idea!! :D

[@thrilermike]

Wooden Railway Edward yep let’s do it

[@natepresley9972]

What do ya know! I was just looking at this the other day. Great video Sam I've always liked the J70s.

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh awesome - thanks a lot mate, me too! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Hunter_Dawso]

Rapido makes some amazing models. I had one of their General Electric B36-7’s and the detail was outstanding!

[@SamsTrains]

They really do! Wow that one sounds awesome! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lukehughes6094]

Amazing sam. An absolutely astonishing model locomotive. Hope you enjoy your new locomotive. Can not wait to see more videos like this. I really enjoyed hearing the history on the magnificent model. Thank you for telling us about the different locomotives are available from different suppliers. Take care

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Luke - I'll try to mate! It's a pleasure, glad you enjoyed this! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@That_One_Guy_In_A_Band]

Rapido make some truly amazing models, in my humble opinion. I'd love to see a review on the DCC sound Canadian Pacific Railway Royal Hudson 4-6-4, specifically the one with blue lining, but I believe those are quite expensive, unfortunately. If you ever get your hands on an American/Canadian DCC sound loco, I'd be happy to give you a list of whistle codes used here in North America to help make your review all the more realistic. Amazing review as always, Sam, and thanks for giving me yet another loco to drool over! ~Mike P.S. have you considered making a Discord server for your fans? It could be quite popular, I think.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Mike - they certainly do seem to! Yes those Hudsons do seem very pricey - I do wish I could try one! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@c4m3r0n]

Welcome Toby

[@SamsTrains]

Yes!! :D

[@c-note676]

What a nice looking model! if I owned one I'd be terrified to pick it up in case I'd damage it! Brilliant review Sam Keep it up!

[@SamsTrains]

haha I was a bit too - but actually it's very robust! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@ModelRailMagazine]

Thanks for the review Sam and it was good to chat with you at Warley. We have seen a 'J70' fitted with a stay alive which would help with any dead frog points at slow speed. I'm sure we have a DCC 'J70' somewhere but it might be in the office which we can't get to at the moment but I'll certainly do some investigating on the crawl issue to see if it is made any better with a decoder. Keep safe and build model railways everyone! (CG)

[@SamsTrains]

Many thanks for the comment! I'd say the performance on the insulated points was more than adequate - I was running it unreasonably slowly over mine, and it managed to keep going. I would be interested to know if mine runs any differently on DCC though - I may get a decoder for it at some point! Thanks again for checking this out (and for posting on Facebook) Stay safe, Sam :)

[@ModelRailMagazine]

@@SamsTrains I have been told by Mr Leigh that his DCC fitted J70 with stay alive performs well at a crawl so if I can get footage of it I can, it just involves showing him how to record video on his camera!

[@lukeslocomotives]

Is it electric? r/wooooosh went toby Shh. I think you've offended him

[@SamsTrains]

haha! xD

[@titmouse-distribution]

XD

[@kiteskingdom6137]

Lol

[@titmouse-distribution]

XD

[@ayeshafenner7180]

Toby: *IT'S ELECTRIC (ELECTRIC SLIDE EARRAPE)*

[@Marco-xz9sc]

Love the model, bought a single, i love it!

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh nice - those do look amazing!! :D

[@rynodynomyte2755]

Very beautiful and well detailed model Sam! Sad all were scrapped and I hope a newbuild project will be formed someday!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Ryno - yeah it is sad, but fingers crossed for that! :D

[@jamestalbot4900]

Sam, I’m so glad you’ve got one. Rapido are an absolute joy of a company, their sense of humour is evident in all of their writing as well. The booklet with the Single is hugely entertaining as well as informative. They also produced the APT-E, which was their first UK model. I recommend signing up for their email newsletter. I need to fit mine with a decoder and see how it performs on DCC, but it’s such a good model. What loon gave it 1 star?!

[@jamestalbot4900]

Oh, Wisbech is pronounced like ‘wiz-beach’. 🤷‍♂️ Aren’t English place names fun?

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much Jim - yes they really seem to be - very impressed with this thing! haha I don't know - I guess they really don't like the J70s! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@raymondo162]

19:40 that funny noise sounds like a dry bearing to me. just one tiny drop of three in one oil will not only kill th noise but will also improve slow running. you're very welcome

[@SamsTrains]

Yes it could well be - I haven't investigated that yet! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@TheBrickGuy7939]

It might be old, but it is reliable.

[@SamsTrains]

Absolutely! :D

[@MrBnsftrain]

This model really captures the beauty of the J70, and why Rev. W Awdry made Toby The Tram Engine. they're quite a neat and unusual loco, just like the Sentinels.

[@SamsTrains]

Yes I really agree - a stunning model! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@joshgoldup8307]

I love the j70s best of there kind. I remember looking up about them and I was amazed by them.

[@SamsTrains]

Me too Joshua - they are fascinating machines! :D

[@cuza1989]

if you think this is amazing you need to get your hands on the APT-E they did

[@SamsTrains]

I would love that - but the price is just ridiculous for them unfortunately :( Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lukeslocomotives]

Didnt James Holden also design the 101 tank engine for the gwr or am I thinking of someone else?

[@SamsTrains]

Duly noted Steve, thanks for the info! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@TrainBoi227]

Ah yes, the Holden 101. I've heard about that when looking up Hornby engines

[@jeannedarcalterberserker8620]

Love how it looks. I always wanted "Toby" on my railway. A very nice video to entertain me on my birthday during quarantine. Nice review as always Sam👍

[@SamsTrains]

Me too mate - yeah they are lovely - I can highly recommend it! Happy birthday to you! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@drosera88]

Very nice. Especially nice to see it comes un-numbered with multiple number plates. It's very frustrating when you want to buy duplicates for your layout but the manufacturer only makes one or two numbers, forcing you to find a way to remove the factory numbers without ruining the finish on the rest of the loco.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much - yes the opportunity for customisation is excellent - very well thought out! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@superspidey901.]

Toby's carriages Henrietta but where is Henrietta where is she

[@SamsTrains]

She's there!! ;D

[@charliedelaney9435]

Not necessarily my first choice of tank engine, however the spark arrestor on the chimney and the interior detail makes me just love this loco. Thanks Sam, of course another great video.

[@SamsTrains]

That's fair enough Charlie - yes the detail is just amazing! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jack_the_lantern7429]

Such a unique loco, Rapido outdone themselves with this model. Great video, Sam!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate - yeah they really did! :D

[@pannierprairie7884]

Hi Sam, great review. I can imagine it getting very hot in the cab! Although no J70's are preserved, a number of similar looking 0-4-0 vertical boiler tanks are preserved built by John Cockerill (Belgium), with at least 2 in operation on the UK. Would love to see one of these made as a model! Take care Sam👍

[@SamsTrains]

Cheers mate, yes I bet it was horrible to work on in real life! That's awesome - I'd love to see those too! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@melchestermodelrailway]

I was thrilled with my J70 when I got one, the detail is excellent, as was the running capability. Maybe it responds better to DCC. My only quibble is the unpainted bell.

[@SamsTrains]

Great to hear that - they are exquisite! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@mycluck2353]

I quite like it. It seems to glide along nicely at a normal speed. I'm considering getting one

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Heath - yes it does actually, at least at the higher speeds! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@madlyunsocial5414]

Wow, i absolutely love this design of locomotive and it looks amazing! a great review as always!

[@SamsTrains]

Me too mate - it really did impress me! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@LHoriginal]

I might try to build a Tramway on my layout but I can't find a GER Wisbech Coach other than henrietta so I might get the 4 wheel teak coaches instead (hornby r4674)

[@Electra_1203]

There are some 3D printed versions available. I myself have Scratchbuilt one. There are options if you look.

[@LHoriginal]

@@Electra_1203 ok

[@SamsTrains]

Sounds awesome - I can highly recommend it, let me know if you decide to do it! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@joelightrailway2362]

Wow Sam, excellent review of the J70 team engine 👍👍 I’m maybe thinking of getting one with side plates as I like to make a scene with J15 on my layout and I’m thinking of getting the BR early logo version. The one thing you can do on this model is put the number 7 on the loco to make a detailed Toby.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Joe - that sounds awesome, hope you enjoy it if you do! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@sandrajeknavorian1431]

I could literally scroll down the comments pick a comment and see your reply to it nice and fast service good job

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you!! I do my best!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@hufrplen1177]

Haha very nice your photos in black and white of your model! Love it

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much! Glad you liked those :3 Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Harrisonidk]

That’s a stunning model you got Sam,good job!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much mate!! :D

[@patrickwebb7311]

11:35 I'm going to predict right now that this model's going into the Top 5 at the end of this video. Edit: Glad to see I was right. That does look like an excellent model. Regarding the DCC chip, have you heard of train-o-matic? Jenny E. Kirk uses them a lot for her models, apparently they're made for several manufactuers. Perhaps that could work for the J70? Sorry, one last quick thing, just want to say thanks for taking the time to reply to everyone's comments. I'm sure you get a lot, and while we sometimes forget to say it, it's really nice and we appreciate it. Cheers.

[@SamsTrains]

haha, that was a safe prediction! Yes I've heard of them, I might give them a try some day - they did get in touch once to ask if I wanted to try some of their stuff! No problem at all mate - it's the least I can do! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jonny_vdv]

I've got a couple of Rapido's HO scale locomotives, and they're really good at slow speed on DCC. The level of detail from them is astonishing.

[@SamsTrains]

Great to hear that Jon - if they're anything like this, then I'm not surprised to hear that! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@DeathInTheSnow]

With that much detail on such a small model, I'm curious to see Rapido work on something bigger, like a Class 92. That would make for a brilliant showdown comparison review someday, should it happen...

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah absolutely - that'd be really interesting wouldn't it?! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@upwellonwards7373]

Hey Sam been waiting for this review for a long time as theres quite a number of videos on it amazing work as always

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate - yeah I've been desperate for one of these for ages! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@upwellonwards7373]

@@SamsTrains dont blame you for wanting one for a small model it truly sets the bar for steam detailing but in my case it is my channel icon

[@howardwakerley3060]

OMG that is so detailed Sam I love it, I might get one my self.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Howard - I really love it too! :D

[@Locomattive8572]

Hi Sam, couple of bits for you. It’s pronounced Wisbeach not Wisbech. The J70s worked with Wisbech - Upwell tramway that supplied the farmers in the Fens with a railway to get the products to market. The Summer fruit trains were called the ‘grower special’. Passenger services stopped in 1920s however freight lasted into the 1960s. The J70s were also used on the Great Yarmouth tramway and few other Tram ways in East Anglia. There were replaced by 03 and 04 shunters. The village of Outwell on the Wisbech - Upwell line has a picture of J70 on the road sign. Reverend Awdry lived very close to line when we was the vicar of Emneth. It was at that church, where he wrote his railway story’s, that became Thomas the tank. Luckily one of Great Eastern coaches from the Wisbech line does survive is at the North Norfolk Railway. Would you please stick all the detail on the model, because it looks stunning, but also incomplete with our the doors. Lovely model, great review. Will have to buy one.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much for this Matt, duly noted! Appreciate all the info! Cheers, Sam :)

[@bbitte7606]

Long have I waited for this day to come... Great video!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate, so have I!! :D

[@StaxRail]

Great video as always Sam, worth noting that the APT-E was Rapido's first British model- if you can, perhaps could you review that?

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh I didn't know about that one - sure, I'll take a look! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@nighthawk9097]

Good to see a Rapido model make one of your reviews, I admit I was surprised to see a J70 locomotive as I thought the only British trains Rapido makes are the Stirling Single and the APT-E

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate, I really enjoyed this one - yes you're right, I forgot about the APT-E! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@slowmosounds8947]

He opens it like it's made of the thinnest glass in the world, all of us bless it's holy plastic that survived the heat from sam's hands and didn't melt.

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah - they are fragile though, got to be careful! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@slowmosounds8947]

@@SamsTrains lol hahaha ... l liked the model toby was my favourite character in thomas and friends. DARK WOLF :)

[@nethminiloma3126]

Hi Sam, I'm your's Sri Lankan subscriber and a railway modeller. Before placing the order I always check your comments regarding the product.per the your comments I had cancelled the Hornby Royal Air Force 100 Years DMU. Further to that I have 25 British locomotives. The fleet has 3 hattons class 66 locomotives here in Sri Lanka.

[@SamsTrains]

Hey! That's great to hear - thanks so much for the kind words, glad to hear my videos have been some help to you! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@dannyvanstraelen3273]

Sam, you make my pockets go lighter ;-), I somehow I overseen this model. But luckily they are still available, and one sits in the post now. Rapido is a high quality brand, and the CEO is super train mad, that makes that their products are made with love and indeed their manuals are always super funny. Mary Christmas and hopefully a better and healthier 2021…

[@SamsTrains]

haha sorry about that Danny - really hope you enjoy it! Yes indeed - a great company! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)

[@mikehaufe6635]

Hi Sam, My layout is entirely DCC operated so I have fitted a DCC decoder right after running in and I agree that control is much better at slow speed.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh glad to hear that Mike - I may try that myself! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@srinathnarayanan7343]

Quality of Rapido are second to none.. I have their RDC BUDD as well as some other models and they are very very highly detailed and flawlessly made.

[@SamsTrains]

It certainly is from what I've seen too - amazing!! :O Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@bombituico]

Toby is one of my favorite characters from the TV show. Its really good to see that the model for its really counter part is high quality (in detail) Have a good one Sam!

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah I love Toby too - he's lovely!! :D

[@Jade2781]

Thomas fans on their way to comment on every video with a Thomas engine’s basis with “OMG IRL (Insert Engine Name Here)!!!!!” For real, nice review. I gotta get myself one of these!

[@jamesambrose136]

Hi Sam. Great review. It's nice to see a local engine. Sorry to be a pain but I live in Wisbech. And you weren't to know but its pronounced (wis-beach). Don't ask how or why the name dropped the A but my suspicion is someone misspelled the name and no one had the heart to correct them. Thank you for all your videos. It is a great escape in these crazy times :)

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot James, glad you liked that! Yes you're right - others have pulled me up on that before - duly noted! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@trainfan25stewart16]

Hey Sam Great vid as always. I must say that I have a Backman Toby that is only 6 months old and already has motor troubles. I would give J70 a 9

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much Stewart - sorry to hear that mate, yes the motors are rubbish in Bachmann's thomas locos :( Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@EssDee40]

So this is what Toby would look like without side panel? Cool! I always thought Toby had an internal piston and was an 0-4-0. Probably due to the take and play Toby model I owned.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah absolutely - I quite like the look of the valve gear actually! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@riderstrano783]

Finally a Rapido review! They’re my fav manufacturer. You NEED to pick up some more of their models. I recommend that you pre-order one of their New Haven county class parlor cars

[@SamsTrains]

haha finally - great to hear that, I would be interested in trying more! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@riderstrano783]

Sam'sTrains I wouldn’t mind loaning you an 8600 series coach, especially since they’re doing another run of them

[@sigandor1687]

In my experience - if you can call it that because I just own two Rail Diesel Cars - Rapido is a pretty good manufacturer because the detail is amazing. Even small differences on different versions are taken into account. I think that is the point where you have to make the decision whether or not you want to pay a higher price. I do not remember what type of diesel engine it was but some time ago they had one engine that was considerably cheaper than the rest but that also meant small differences like e.g. different horn types were not taken into account.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah they truly seem to be - I've been amazed by this model for sure! You're right about the price - but in this case, it was worth it! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@visitorstoourbirdbath2272]

Another entertaining review. What a beautiful model. Thank you for taking the time to do these. I have n gauge not OO. Any chance you might do some n gauge reviews at some point?

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much - I agree, it's a beauty! It's a pleasure, glad you liked it! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@70053morayfirth]

Twelve of these were built to run alongside public roads. There are interesting pictures around of these engines 'unfrocked' when they look just like a normal steam engine. I love this model - maybe a bit of weathering to the sides would be the final touch?

[@SamsTrains]

Duly noted John, thanks a lot for the info! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@chrome_fox6732]

Iv'e always loved model trains, when quarantine is over I'm getting a Hornby bagnall and the highland rambler, without you I probably wouldn't be convinced to get one. That's probably why I'm subscribed! Edit: (they will be my first model trains)

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate - I really hope you enjoy those engines when you get them!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@thurstablelane7567]

The chains on the buffer beam are a GER Standard fitting, called Safety chains, the chains on the side of the loco would hold the skirting during maintenance. I have owned one of these for quite some time, and it's amazing what the locomotive can do, I have had this pulling an accurate 20+ Fruit van train on a layout (with some steep inclines) and it's performed faultlessly.

[@SamsTrains]

Duly noted - yes I read about that on the instructions! Yes I was very impressed too - nice and powerful! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@thurstablelane7567]

@@SamsTrains All about learning and enjoying yourself Sam, happy to give you that little bit more information.

[@rydermike33]

What a little beauty. I think you'll have to build a tramway extension to the layout Sam. Great review, thank you.

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh there's a good idea - I'd love that! :D

[@hulksterish]

Sam you knew that if you did a review on a steam tram people would talk about Toby you even included your Toby model

[@SamsTrains]

haha absolutely - I had an inkling ;) Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@SuperJacob2006]

Great Video Sam And That Engine Looks Like Toby The Tram Engine From Thomas And Friends

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate! Yes it does actually!! ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@robmasterman]

Such an excellent looking model Sam, and a shame she didn't run very well...Great review as always...Bob

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Bob - yes it's a shame about the crawling :( Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@henrygreenengine3183]

Probably the best unboxing ever great job

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much Henry, really appreciate that! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@henrygreenengine3183]

Your welcome

[@henrygreenengine3183]

P.S you are the BEST KZbinr

[@BlaxlandRidge3]

Ah, I was waiting for this one! Great review! So full of detail, it's great to see 'toby' !

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate - yeah this one's very impressive! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@BlaxlandRidge3]

@@SamsTrains yep, Rapido makes great stuff!

[@atruebluefriend]

Oldie but goldie, we still care about Toby...and it's awesome to see his class finally getting recognition in another awesome review!

[@SamsTrains]

Yes indeed - got to love Toby! :D