My Best Budget DCC Sound Loco! | Hornby A1 Tornado | Unboxing & Review

[@miguelfigueroa4855]

Sam, you're the main reason that I want to become a train collector. Also the Class A1 Tornado is a beautiful train in real life and in a Hornby form.

[@SamsTrains]

Very glad to hear that mate - yeah I agree, a really lovely loco! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Wolfric_Rogers]

There are several different types of LNER A1 pacifics! Gresely, Thompson, Peppercorn...

[@miguelfigueroa4855]

@@Wolfric_Rogers Ya I know but this one is the coolest looking.

[@Wolfric_Rogers]

I think that the cylinders on the Thompson pacifics are too far back, but I like Gresley's and Peppercorn's more.

[@miguelfigueroa4855]

@@Wolfric_Rogers cool

[@TheeSethCageVOD]

I love this engine. I saw it flying through my home of Dundee a few times and it's one of the most incredible sights I've ever witnessed.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Ross - that does sound amazing!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@random0clock]

That one seems like a lot of fun to run! It's a shame, though, that the chuffs aren't properly synchronized.

[@bentullett6068]

A few of the other sound fitted steam locomotives also suffer the same issues according to other reviewers.

[@TheWGLOVER]

drew22 no, it can’t. Doesn’t bother me though.

[@HoundOfBaskerville]

Thankfully they can easily be changed with either a cv change or slight adjustment to the location of censors

[@HoundOfBaskerville]

Also because of video you don’t really get a proper sound to visual representation

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah definitely - a lot of fun, but not very realistic - it's just the way these are sadly :( Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lewishughes8541]

I love the a1s they look so smart The sounds seem to be better one this then some others great value for money i would say better then the standard railroad range

[@SamsTrains]

Me too Lewis - yes this is the best one I've had so far! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@hugh_rafferty_]

Wow that’s one beautiful loco if I’ve ever seen one. I also have that one at home

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate - yeah I agree they're lovely!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Artomotive]

I got the tornado set but i broke the loco after about 2-3 weeks 😥

[@jackplaysgamez7231]

@@Artomotive I have the Hornby Tornado with the Pullman coaches

[@jackplaysgamez7231]

@@Artomotive but when I got it for Christmas one of the smoke deflecters broke However it's ok now I fixed it

[@traintastictrains3632]

I literally looked for a review of this this morning and now it’s here! Excellent video, seriously thinking about getting this! Thanks!

[@SamsTrains]

haha awesome - hope you do mate, they're awesome! Just a few left on Amazon now!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@irishtrains1396]

I need to know is that an Irish railways loco on your profile pic?

[@traintastictrains3632]

It is indeed, the Hyundai Rotem ICR Class 22000 DMU

[@samstrainsrecap527]

Hi Sam. Love the video as always. I think that TTS sound locomotives are some of the best. They always seem to bring the locos to life 😀😀

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much mate - yes they are amazing!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@StaxRail]

As always, a great review Sam! I have the same model without sound, and it is a flawless runner, probably one of the best railroad tender engines. With regards to the livery, it is correct for the introduction of the class, but by 1950 they began repainting them into either BR blue or green

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate - yeah they're amazing runners aren't they?! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jimmy685]

"Some of you are a bit sadistic I suppose" 😂 Sam's Trains looking deep into our souls in a very special episode! Beautiful train. I may have to finally take the plunge and get a digital set.

[@SamsTrains]

haha sorry Jimmy, lol! ;D I can recommend it - it's a lot of fun! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@WarmBreezeStudios]

I love how you reviewed this model, Sam, I first saw and fell in deep love with Tornado when I first watched Paddington 2, the movie with my most favourite train chase! Yay!

[@the4tierbridge]

Wow! A railroad locomotive higher then the most expensive one of the year! Great work Hornby, and great video Sam!

[@SamsTrains]

haha absolutely - really impressed with this! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@rebekkahwatson4347]

Great video Sam. I have been on the footplate of the Tornado. It was amazing to see all that goes into moving such machinery. Keep safe Sam.

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh lucky you - that's pretty awesome!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Alerrecks]

Everyone needs at least one sound locomotive. Mine is the New tooling bachmann Jupiter. My favorite locomotive. The tornado is a nice looking engine! Only gripe with it is the boiler handrail. All locos ought to have that one handrail seperate, budget or not.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah I agree, they are great fun! Ooh nice - Jupiter must be awesome!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@rodm5968]

Many new models and Hornby have programmed their DCC chips well with what you would think be a cheaper motor. and true, And from what I could tell on a few others geared them just right with the driving wheels. So lucky they have a real example to record and do the sounds

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah you're right - I was quite amazed to see a 3 pole motor run that well!! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Apollo26500]

14:50 it can run slower than that. Mine is run by a Hornby elite controller and I have coded it to accelerate slowly (100 steps) and it runs perfectly slow even over points. It runs so slow that the noise can’t go that slow so the noise jumps a bit. But I would never run it THAT slow on my layout!

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh interesting - I'll have to try that on a different controller then! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Tombola1993]

Ah, Tornado is such a grand sight. Tornado came to Cardiff last year on December 10th, but never knew about it until it was too late. I was in uni, so all I saw from the window was a line of express coaches and a class 47 in West Coast colours.

[@SamsTrains]

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

[@agriben7591]

Hi Sam I remember I was on holiday in the lake display and we cought the train to Carlile and we saw 2 black 5 locomotives and then we were heading back to our caravan and on the motorway there was a railway line next to the motorway and we saw a load of steam and we thought it was a house on fire bu it turns out it was tornado steaming up and making a lot of steam and that was a coincidence Thx Ben :)

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh nice Ben - that must have been a real treat - fantastic!! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@agriben7591]

Sam'sTrains it was

[@jackplaysgamez7231]

@@SamsTrains I was at the NRM and saw the flying Scotsman

[@liamcalder5063]

Such a beautiful loco and the sound just makes it better. what a deal. great video looking forward to the next live stream

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Liam - yeah I agree!! Hope you like the next stream! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lukegreen5341]

This Famous Locomotive Tornado Is Also Started In The 2017 Warner Bros Movie Paddington 2 The Squall To Paddington The Movie In 2014. X

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Luke - I'd forgotten about that! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@ProfessorMaple2]

You're right about the lining, Sam; the white lining against the green just pops so well

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah absolutely!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@2595220]

ive literally just bought this loco yesterday lol

[@SamsTrains]

Awesome Mike! Good choice! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@irenesmarra1745]

Sam'sTrains higkbkk

[@marcusjunction4464]

One of my favourite oo gauge A1 peppercorn lovely loco. I mainly like it in BR green but still a lovely loco

[@SamsTrains]

Glad to hear that Marco - yeah the BR liveries are lovely too! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Caytomadeit]

soon sam you will be unboxing and hopefully reviewing your very own silver play button:). callum

[@SamsTrains]

haha don't speak too soon mate, lol! Still a loong way to go! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@forggebros658]

I want the train 🚂 I like the train 🚊 Best train 🚞.

[@triskellian]

A vast difference over the last loco reviewed for sure! This model has a much better value for the money,especially the performance.Even with basic detailing,I would buy this engine for my railroad! Cheers!

[@SamsTrains]

haha that's very true actually - fantastic value for money! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@deel399]

Wow,that loco looks amazing! (But I prefer the BR blue one, it’s one of my favourite liveries!) Great review as usual! -Dj P.S:my Bachmann Gordon’s tender keeps on derailing )-: Can you help me😢 P.s p.s almost at 80k subs! Congrats!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot DJ - yes the blue one is lovely! Ahh sorry to hear that - my Bachmann Gordon tender was exactly the same - try putting some weight inside it!! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@robmasterman]

That's a very impressive loco Sam, for many people the level of detail and performance is perfectly adequate....Great review as always...Bob

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Bob - yeah I'd agree with that! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@fastoutnotforkids7192]

Sam: "going to try and not cut my thumb. Don't think ya want to see that. Tho most of you might" Me: noooo don't get hurt! We don't want that scary caterpillar train showing up!

[@SamsTrains]

haha!! Glad you're on my side, lol! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@patrickwebb7311]

That does look quite amazing, I'd like one of the Railroad Tornado's in BR Blue with the sound, though I don't know if Hornby makes that. In any case, it certainly seems worth the money.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Patrick - ooh yeah the blue ones would be awesome with sound! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lukeslocomotives]

Sam when he has another a1 with no tender pickups: my day is ruined Sam when he has this one: xmas has came early

[@SamsTrains]

haha absolutely right!! ;D

[@leilacentral1883]

Tender pickups should be a minimum on all locomotives in my opinion so was pleasant to see this had them. It’s a lovely looking model and sounds mighty good as well. Great video and informative as usual. All the best, Clint

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah I agree - no good reason not to have tender pickups these days! Cheers Clint!

[@trainsandstuff1021]

you gave me some major anxiety for dangling that tender like that haha!

[@SamsTrains]

haha sorry about that! ;D

[@markrogerson5878]

this 'tender' anxiety is a common feeling i think! :D

[@JakeThys]

The railroad range have been really good lately and a relatively cheap way to expand the collection. This one looks awesome.

[@Caytomadeit]

lining on the tender!!!!!!!!! while showing the boiler

[@SamsTrains]

haha I know - I mis-spoke! ;D

[@lapiswake6583]

I bought the original railways range Tornado, limited edition R3070 in BR Apple Green. She runs well despite the lack of tender pickups, but twice I've tried to fit TTS to her and twice the chip has blown, so she's plain DCC now. The tender pin isn't quite long enough so sometimes comes loose. The detail is fantastic, but the buffers are plastic on mine, and it was involved in a few derailments on my old layout so 2 of the 4 are cracked. Cost me £70ish plus the chip. Gotta love the colour of that BR Express Passenger Blue one though.

[@SamsTrains]

Sounds good mate - blimey it's been blowing chips? That's not good! Mind you, £70 is just fine! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lukeslocomotives]

8:30 *boiler

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah - total fail there! ;D

[@AllensTrains]

I have got the TTS Flying Scotsman. My only criticism of the sound is that it that the volume does not change as the train pulls away. It just goes chuff chuff chuff in a rather toy-like way. It probably needs to have an option for 'close' and 'distant'. Thanks for uploading.

[@SamsTrains]

Yes that's true actually Allen - still pretty good for the money though! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@vaberdyn2764]

omg your so close to 80k subs! great work! 0-80k wow. and not that long ago you hit 75k! your blowing up mate! great work! and keep up the good work!!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much Davis - yeah getting crazy close to it now!! Thanks so much for all your support! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@cameronmcilroy8261]

I've got a Hornby Tornado myself. They really do look smart with the crimson and cream coaches you coupled it up to

[@SamsTrains]

Great to hear that - thanks Cameron! :D

[@russellguyver7746]

I discovered your channel a few days ago and this has transported me back to being a kid again with my train set ! Inter City 125 was my favourite that I owned and the holy grail was the Duchess of Sutherland ...that I never got! How come you are setting up tracks and putting your locos on the carpet - that was always a big 'no no'. ? Great videos, very detailed keep up the good work!

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh that's lovely Russell - ahh yeah, I hear those were coveted engines back in the day! I guess that's just the way I like it - I keep everything clean, and have never had a problem! Happy New Year - Sam :)

[@lukehughes6094]

Great video sam. Really like the history of locomotive. Really like the wide variety of sounds that the locomotive used. Enjoy your new locomotive. Take care of yourself

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much Luke - yeah me too, great sound on this one! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lukeslocomotives]

60163 Built: 2008 Numbers: 163, E163, 60163 Names: Tornado Class: Peppercorn A1 Configuration: 4-6-2 Withdrawn: N/A Status: Preserved

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks for this Luke! :D

[@jaredt1356]

I would definitely buy this if I had dcc but I don’t, great review Sam!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Jared! The DC versions are still decent! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@karlthomson3053]

I have a Hornby tornado. unfortunately it was faulty and broke down after a few days, love the vids

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh dear - sorry to hear that mate - hope you managed to get a refund or replacement on that! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jimross623]

Thanks for that Sam. It’s definitely going on my long list of locos to buy when funds permit. I prefer the blue liveried version for the colour, but the TTS sound was much better quality than we have seen before with Hornby. Perhaps they will now provide higher quality TTS sound on all new models. I particularly liked the “chime” horn, sounded great. Regards, Jim

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Jim - yeah this one is well worth it actually!! Great sound too! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@gableesrailway1310]

Hi Sam. Great video, it was this review that accually made me spend my money on one of these and I will tell you this, it is by far the best loco I have ever owned!! I managed to find mine at rails of sheffield for 114 pounds!! ( this was before they stopped selling Hornby products)

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much mate - really glad you got one too, and that you're happy - great price as well! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@SouthWalesTrainSpotter]

I have a Edward Thompson a1 in 00 gauge and the only thing she beats tornado in is the sprung buffers as she has them and tornado doesn’t but both the locos are still lovely

[@Marco-xz9sc]

TODAY MY Bday, I got the new Hornby Princess Coronation. I love the improvement, your review made me want it!!!

[@SamsTrains]

That's amazing Marco, hope you had an amazing day! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@sallykirwan1845]

Tornado is one of my favourite steam trains, But nice video sam!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Oliver - I can certainly see why! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@andrewsea4252]

I bought mine about a year ago and i was amazed how good it was, specially about performance. So nice to see that you think the same about it. I think it is the best railroad loco of Hornby. What do you think? Or do you know an even better one. And it keeps funny how much you like soms Heljan loco's.

[@SamsTrains]

Great to hear that mate - yes the performance blew me away really! Easily one of the best, agreed! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jonathanscott01]

Many thanks, I’ve ordered one via your link, can’t wait to see and hear it running.

[@SamsTrains]

No problem Jonathan, thanks a lot for the support - hope you enjoy it! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@vrsmartin2981]

Do any of these create smoke from the funnels? I have a fre of my dad's old ones and a few of them have an element you put a liquid in and it puffs smoke. As a kid I going 3 in 1 oil worked really well.

[@kyle5674]

Not really relevant to the video, but I'd like to say this: In the past - you've commented on whistles and safety valves perhaps being hard to make out of metal at smaller sizes. I can confirm there is no reason for ANY whistles or safety valves being made out of plastic. I recently acquired a JNR C11 in N gauge (!) and all the piping and separately fitted parts are nearly all metal. The whistle is TINY but it is 100% metal, it is perfectly shaped and looks absolutely gorgeous. Best model I own. It has a line of pipes along the boiler that are all metal (a gorgeous bronze colour, which using a magnifying glass you can really see just how tiny you can make metal parts. Larger scale models have no reason not to add such detail. It's about the size of a LNER class L1, and cost marginally over £100. Kato's quality and detail are unrivalled. Makes all these models look like toys, what with its cab detail and many separately fitted parts and a great detail pack of various detailed etched number plates that fit snugly into the sockets. I thought I'd bring this up for future reference when you comment on plastic whistles and other fittings. If N gauge parts can be metal, why can't all larger scale parts! Loved the video! -Mikhail

[@SamsTrains]

Hey! Many thanks for this - I had the feeling that was the case, but wasn't sure! Yes I think metal whistles/small parts look much better than plastic! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@daniel14duck33]

When I went to the UK, I bought a TTS Mallard there. But I almost got Tornado because he’s such a beautiful locomotives. Great Review

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh the Mallards are awesome too though - for sure! :O Thanks for watching :)

[@Damocles178]

She certainly is splendid. It's easy to see why this model is so phenomenal. Unlike most models in the Railroad range this one had relatively new tooling and would for the most part share much with those in the main range with just enough toning down to lower the cost. With a bit of work from a seasoned modeller; she'd probably top the main range any-day. In terms of raw power few would ever need more than this. I've got to admit though; I can't even remember if Hornby actually did one in this livery for the main range. If so I certainly can't find any images.

[@SamsTrains]

I agree mate - very impressive for the money! Yes quite a new tooling too - if only they'd make a few more brand new Railroad-level-locos! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@yoville73]

Fun fact! The chime whistle on 60163 “Tornado” was originally on an A4 Pacific! More specifically 4482 “Golden Eagle”

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh that is interesting Connor - thanks for this! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@TATICMOOR]

For those that would like one of these locos, but only have a DC layout, and you are not worried about having the sound functions. All you need to do is unplug the decoder and add a blanking pin. It does defeat the purpose of having a TTS loco, but if you wish to have a cheap Tornado for a DC layout then that is all you need to do. As for the loco with it lacking the detail of the main range it is still an impressive runner with the extra picks ups and motor (3x pole) for a bargain budget model.

[@SamsTrains]

Yes you're absolutely right - and they work better than the regular railroad ones too, thanks to the tender pickups!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@noughtpoint1gaming247]

Hi Sam, great review as always. This was my first loco actually (Although mine has weathering). I love the Peppercorn A1's ... Could you please do a review on the Hornby LNER War Time Black A3 Flying Scotsman?. I would really love to see that.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate, that's awesome! I'd love that, sure!! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@OlivierGabin]

I think the railroad range is one of the best idea Hornby had. they managed it brilliantly : decent price, good quality, nice looking models. On this one, the only real drawback I can see is the 3 poles motor. Enven the couplings are NEM ones, far from the ugly and painfull to replace car-bumper style. Well, the TTS sound is a plus if you like it, I recognize it. And GBP 115 for a Pacific, it's a bargain. On the continental side, for a SNCF model in HO, minus the nice looking 030 from Jouef, you have to spend from the equivalent of GBP 225 up to GBP 500 to have a DC model, and no one cares to make an equivalent of the Railroad range for continental models, except some isolated Roco or Piko models... Well, there is some can-buy in the railroad range for the modeller. I think this A1 is one of them. No possibility to program the CV29 to allow it to run on DC ? That would be surprising...

[@SamsTrains]

I agree Oliver - it is a wonderful range (mostly, when the prices are reasonable!). Yes the 3 pole motor is a shame, but no complains on performance with this one! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

I chose the "Railroad" Loco! That could actually be a 3 pole, SKEW Wound Motor!! (They do exist) The low speed control is phenomenal. Could do even better, adjusting CV 2, 3 and 4.... Yeah Mate, the paint is a bit basic, and the Cab a bit sparse... BUT at that price, I'd BUY it, and add Details. (I'm the Railroad Modeler NERD!!) 😜 It's a fantastic starting point, at the RIGHT Price! Carmine ✈🚂🚙

[@Poliss95]

I looked at the TTS manual. The decoders do not support VC2, but they do have other CVs for motor control. Do you mean CVs 2, 6 and 5? Low, Mid and Max.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

@@Poliss95 I did initially mean CV 2 - Start Voltage. I realize that some of the low line Sound Decoders don't support a lot of fine tuning.... Bachmann's "Sound Value" Decoders are the same. Although some of the earlier SV Decoders were Soundtraxx, and supported many more CVs.

[@Poliss95]

@@CarminesRCTipsandTricks Think CV150 is the CV TTS decoders use for speed control. Not sure, even though I just posted it. lol

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

@@Poliss95 CV150-159 are Speed Control Mapping - but that's more like "Cruise Control". It maintains a preset speed - regardless of incline, curves or load. Some basic Decoders only have one setting, CV150. lol.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot for the info mate - I did do a lot of experimenting with the TTS chips a few years back - newer ones might have more functionality though - I will investigate! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@rynodynomyte2755]

Beautiful model! I may be American but I sure wish I had a model of Tornado!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Ryno - yeah they are awesome videos - I can recommend it if you ever find one! :D

[@benhines2895]

Hornby Railroad Tornado with detail level 3.5/5, which adequate, and decent almost as Railways Tornado, but cheaper option.

[@arbiterofmtringo2345]

Ooh tornado! I’ve always wanted a one! Maybe I’ll start saving up! Great review!

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you! I can highly recommend this! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@TheSteamdriver]

I have 2 one in green like this and the other one in blue

[@bagnalldave7365]

as to which model the choice is fairly simple if you run dcc then the tts loco doesn't require any thinking about, but if you run dc then the one with out the chip is the one for you. For those who run both I would go for the tts loco and turn the sound off when some peace and quiet is required. Thanks for another brill review

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah I'd agree with that Dave - good point! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@three_strike175]

I find Sam's unboxing satisfying

[@sandyiitmip]

i bought this for 85 quid from hatton's almost 7 months back when this model was released. but yes a good model

[@SamsTrains]

Wow! Was that a TTS one? Amazing value! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jamieevans4475]

Be a good test to see if any of your other 3 pole motors run better on dcc. The tornado is from my home town of Darlington we have models of it on our roundabouts and also a huge brick A4 mallard for people to see.

[@SamsTrains]

Yes it would be interesting to know whether the decoder was responsible for the awesome running!! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@TheSteamdriver]

It is a proper livery. Locomotives built in Jan 48 and maybe beyond Mar 48 Carried there respective companies liverys with British Railways on the written on the side. So if it's a ex LNER loco they where turned out like Tornado

[@SamsTrains]

Duly noted mate, thanks for this! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@louisbuscarino7330]

Sam great video as usual that is one great looking engine the Tornado has always been my favorite. I have three of them .One is tender driven but I still like. This is why I love British trains . I have quite a collection know of them. Keep them videos coming your friend in the USA.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Louis - yeah me too, just love these! I didn't know there was a tender driven one?! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@alexanderstuff5100]

Going onto the potential birthday present list but without the dcc. It looks beautiful to me!

[@SamsTrains]

Awesome! You can pick these up way cheaper without the DCC! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Olivers-trains]

I have multiple videos of Tornado with really amazing whistle which were loud and long

[@rafaricho]

Geniunely love ur videos, You upload so frequently and you really inspire me to grow my model railway collections

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much, that's really lovely to hear!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@TrainMaster04]

Again, a very nice clean and professional video! I love the sounds in that locomotive even though it is limited in size. (Note: I run Lionel O gauge trains.) Me being in the U.S. I am a bigger fan of our type of steam locomotives but I have always admired y'all's three-cylindered 4-6-2's. The only thing I wish our country will do is to start building locomotives that were lost to the cutting torch. Oh well, I can only dream. Thanks again Sam and have a nice day!

[@SamsTrains]

Cheers for that mate - haha yeah that would be awesome to see in the US - fingers crossed! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@rydermike33]

Lovely model and great value for money. (Oher manufacturers should take note.) Super review, thank you Sam.

[@SamsTrains]

Cheers Mike - glad you thought so! Agreed! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@marcdempsey5850]

Well after that view, it’s now on my wish list. Great video again

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh fantastic - really hope you're able to get one some day! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Poliss95]

@Sam. If you do accidentally cut yourself make sure you only do it when you're opening the box of an LMS loco. That way it won't spoil the red livery on the loco. :-)

[@SamsTrains]

haha that sounds wise mate! ;D

[@PhilPage227]

A beautiful loco, they both are really.I saw Tornado at Llangollen a few years ago with Britannia.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Philip - ooh fantastic, lucky you! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@LukeAlfordUKsteam]

That history is very similar to the wikipedia page on A1s... I've looked into A1s before and been to that same page😂😂

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah!! I guess it is!! :D

[@colwichjunction3366]

Great value for money Sam. I have a Bachmann Tornado it doesn’t have tender pickups either, like the non railroad Hornby. I’ve added some myself & now she runs over points, pretty poor considering it’s supposed to be a “better” model🤔 Great vid 👍 Cheers John B

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate - yeah I have a Bachmann A1 too - the mechanism is pretty rough for sure!! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@mikecartlidge5355]

Hi Sam, an off topic question for you. Its not very often I can run to buying a brand new locomotive but I paid a pre order deposit to a well known model railway shop. The locomotive had not yet been released. How long would you expect to wait in this case. I have been in touch with the shop and they say the loco is due to reach the UK soon, that was three months ago. I paid the deposit to secure a locomotive 1 year and 3 months ago, is this the kind of wait you can expect ? Many thanks......Mike.

[@skalemodelkorner289]

Great video Sam once again! You have a Tornado collection! I have this one aswell but without TTS sound! It's a superb loco :) Cheers, Luca

[@SamsTrains]

haha thanks Luca - yeah they are really good actually, overall really happy with my Hornby ones! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@willrussell2134]

I managed to pick up a Hornby Merchant Navy (Holland-Afrika) with TTS sound for about £95. As it is not a railroad loco and has sound I consider it the best bargain loco in my collection!

[@SamsTrains]

Blimey! That is insane - a crazy bargain there!! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@GothicSteamEngine96]

Lovely model is the railroad Tornado. I've still got my model, minus DCC fittings but I'd still not give it up for the world. If only you could still get them for £79 like you could back in 2011.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate, I agree! Yes they are lovely - I got some of my early ones that cheap too! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@TweetsieRailroader]

Good Lord.. this model of "Tornado" is impressive! I have 2 DCC-equiped ON30 Locomotives, which run incredibly good as well! (To be fair, I don't run them on DCC, as I don't have a DCC Controller.)

[@SamsTrains]

I agree - for the money, it was awesome!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@harrithemechanic]

I would love to own this locomotive but sadly I don't have the room for hornby. If I had the space, this would be the first locomotive I would save up for

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh sorry to hear that mate - hopefully some day!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@bentullett6068]

You can get sound for smaller N gauge scale locomotives on dcc

[@eclipseplayzph4152]

Keep it up sam 80k subs is almost there

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much mate - oh wow you're right!! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Vyn_Solina]

If you had the special limited edition of the Flying Scotsman with gold accents that would be awesome.

[@SamsTrains]

That would be pretty amazing! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@patton3673]

Thank you for doing a review on this, i got one for myself just a few days ago and am very happy although this quarantine has stopped me from being able to go to my local train club and i dont have a dcc controller lol

[@SamsTrains]

No problem mate - great to hear that, they are awesome models! Sorry to hear you've not been able to go to your local :( Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@rowanschannel1414]

I love the tornedo so much. Such a amazing locomotive

[@SamsTrains]

Me too Rowan! :D

[@paulhorn2665]

Well who needs 'tender pickups' at the points? You need momentum, like the Tram drivers in Frankfurt/Germany did until few years ago. Just excellaration and then momentum and you are "over the point".

[@SamsTrains]

haha yes I suppose so - but you can't beat the reliability of tender pickups, particularly on DCC! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@hotshotrooster415]

You need to play around with a CVs which stands for control variables because you're not getting six chuffs per wheel turn

[@hanspotterman3668]

I really love the a1 class, the tornado and belmond pullman are my to fav engines...

[@hanspotterman3668]

Altho I prefer the tornado in the blue livery

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh good choice - I love those too!! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@davidarnold2173]

Hi Sam, a fine looking model that sounds good on my phone & even better on blu-tooth speaker, can only imagine how good it sounds live _ sorely tempted to go digital after this_ Dave

[@SamsTrains]

Glad to hear that David - yes the sound was amazing from this - probably the best TTS one I've heard! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@joelightrailway2362]

Excellent review of this amazing Hornby Railroad TTS Sound Tornado Sam 👍👍 I have to say I'm impressed that the model does have fantastic basic details as well fantastic sounds from the real Tornado. I'm also glad that this model have cab windows unlike your other Hornby Railroad non-TTS Sound Tornado (BR Blue version) which doesn't have any windows on it cab.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Joe - yeah I agree - the detail was pretty great for a Railroad model! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Olivers-trains]

The numbering and BR lettering are accurate to when Tornado wore that livery and the boiler white bands do seem to be accurate from the pictures I have seen

[@zanefraser714]

DID YOU KNOW!?: A1 Tornado holds the record for being the fastest preserved steam locomotive in the world, at 101.6 mph. The record was originally held by bittern at 91mph, she broke her own record the year after that I think. It's amazing how 50 years steam has ended, but they still are going at high speed. I wonder what would happen if every preservation group started competing to have the fastest preserved steam locomotive in the world!

[@SamsTrains]

I didn't know that actually Zane - that's super cool!! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@blisseyran-dom6822]

Wow that's brilliant, I've been looking at getting that loco

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks!! I can recommend it for sure! :D

[@krustykrabpizzzza]

This is a fantastic looking model, one thing I noticed though as I was watching is that the rear wheels don't seem to touch the track very well. I noticed it in particular when you were backing up to the coaches, around 19:09 in the video. There is a visible gap between the track and the rear wheels. Also, during some of the crawls, the rear wheels would randomly stop moving or never move at all (most noticeable around 15:50-16:17). It isn't too noticeable once you get up to speed though. Either way, great video as always, and a very nice model! *Edited to fix timestamps

[@SamsTrains]

Yes that's right - the wheels are like that by design, in order to handle tight curves! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@krustykrabpizzzza]

@@SamsTrains ah that makes sense, thanks for the reply!

[@brianmicky7596]

Hi Sam, Nice review , wouldn't mind it myself, when you had enough of it could go well on my layout, All the Best Brian 🤗

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Brian, haha I'll see about that!! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@haydenthompson4190]

Mine has so far derailed on smooth corners and dropped its front bogie entirely (I had to scan my track for the nut!!) Classic Hornby build quality!!!!

[@SamsTrains]

Uh oh that's not good at all - how long have you had it? You should be entitled to a refund if you bought it in the last 6 months - just send the bugger back - it's the only way they'll learn! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@haydenthompson4190]

@@SamsTrains I've repaired it now and got it working, they're very picky locomotives

[@smallbrickstudios6843]

I have this model it’s absolutely brilliant and reliant but it’s so loud.

[@SamsTrains]

Great to hear that! Yeah the sound is loud - can be turned down though!! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)