New Hornby Ruston Shunter | Unboxing & Review

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Today, I review the smallest shunter I've ever seen; the brand new Hornby Ruston 48DS!
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[@arandomsteve2251]

Someone tell Lawrie's mechanical marvels. Very cute little loco.

[@chrisbruce5711]

So guess what I bought... it will fit in the garage

[@SteamingThroughYorkshire]

Already have.

[@bluefoxy6478]

I wonder if we will get lawries Ruston 48 as a model from Hornby with the nameplate that his Ruston has.

[@SteamingThroughYorkshire]

@@bluefoxy6478 ah! Probably not. But! Can get one repainted ;)

[@bluefoxy6478]

@@SteamingThroughYorkshire true there.

[@scottishrailwaymaniac9996]

I bought this because it worked at the Longmorn Distillery in Elgin where I was born 😁 I've also helped in the restoration of the real one in Aviemore

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh that's awesome - what a great excuse to get one!! :D I'd love to go and see the real thing at Aviemore!! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@32Benjy32]

Awesome review as always Sam. Just wanted too mention that I've driven a real Ruston 48 on many occasions down where I volunteer at my local preserved railway.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much mate! Oh that's awesome - what are they like to drive? Is there much inside the cab?? Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@michaelnaisbitt1639]

How much room is there inside the real loco??

[@jonathansharman2872]

Sam'sTrains I own a narrow gauge one and the controls are as basic as They come, 4 leavers and an oil pressure gauge

[@32Benjy32]

You could hold a small party in the cab but getting in the doors are a bit of a squeeze 😂😊

[@crazypickles8235]

@@32Benjy32 That is really cool, mate! I would love to drive a locomotive at some point in my life

[@billylauwda9178]

6:10 Me : *Laughs in N scale 4-4-0 ddc sound steam engine*

[@SamsTrains]

haha you're absolutely right!! ;D

[@jimmydotcom6078]

You, Sir, are an excellent addition to the "rail modelling world", the voice of reason, the voice of observation. Really good review. Cheers

[@SamsTrains]

That's very kind of you Jimmy, thanks a lot for that! Cheers mate, Sam :)

[@SimplyTakuma]

You know what i loved on this Ruston diesel? Its fits right in the time period of "we have steam but also we can need diesel".

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah absolutely!! :D

[@CymruJedi]

Last year I bought the standard green Ruston and it was the first Hornby model I bought in well over a decade and has reintroduced me into the hobby. Glad you liked it Sam

[@SamsTrains]

That's great to hear mate - they are lovely aren't they?! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@LaZeRJET]

Hey Sam I love the Intro and nice to see you once again Let's make this Year a Good One

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Oliver, hope you have a fantastic year too mate! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@JonatanGronoset]

A friend got one of these and told me yes, you can remove the wagon.

[@TheTrainMaster15]

I want to say rip the two ends apart like a Christmas cracker but I think some kid might take it seriously 😂

[@SamsTrains]

Yes indeed - they can be removed! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@o.m.b.demolitionenterprise5398]

@@TheTrainMaster15 Ok so I did this with my one and now it’s broken and I blame you

[@flyingyorkshireman4783]

Hi Sam, great review. Love this little loco. Had my eye on one of these for some time, hoping to get one at the York exhibition Easter weekend for my birthday. Would look great on my whisky distillery layout I am hopi g to start building soon My friend has one of these already in a different livery and we tested the loco to see how it would run on the tightest radius. We had a double straight piece of flexi track and ran the loco at different radius. In the end we managed to pull the track to 360 degrees, each end touching each other and the loco worked fine. We didn’t try it with the wagon that came with the loco attached but tried with a coal wagon and the only thing causing it problems was the narrow coupling. If it was a normal size coupling, I think it would have run perfectly

[@SamsTrains]

Cheers for that mate - sounds great, hope you can find one! Wow - impressive that it can manage such a tight curve!! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@olliesbranchline]

Thank god your back! Since you’ve gone I’ve been watching a lot of top gear and James mays top toys (recommend them) looks like you’ve started off the decade with a brilliant model

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah I've been watching those too this week actually - glad you liked this one anyway mate! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@korky7775]

I sold EVERYTHING i had built up over the years because i thought at the time it was taking me away from all the other jobs i was supposed to be doing at home...but here i am watching your vids and just itching to pop to my local model shop ...This hobby never leaves you and it appears you can never leave it...love the vids sigh...

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh capital mistake there mate - hopefully you can get back into this some time! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@alicyjinx8923]

Oh my god it's so tiny I love it

[@SamsTrains]

haha me too!! :D

[@TheTrainMaster15]

Someone tell Laurie from Laurie Goes Loco, he might be very pleased. Also watch Laurie Goes Loco, it’s a great little series.

[@SamsTrains]

haha so I've heard - I'll have to check it out! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Louisianacentral8]

I could waffle on for an hour about how much I love the new intro:)

[@SamsTrains]

haha you're very kind mate, glad you liked that! :D

[@Louisianacentral8]

I love the new intro features. I like the spinning wheel, the new stile of the coaches in the background, and I really love the steam effects. I just love the new intro all together. I love the changes and added features. Love your vids and keep doing more. Cheers Sam. Love your channel. Keep up the good work Sam. See you in the next video. Cheers Sam and take care:)

[@SamsTrains]

That's really kind of you mate, glad you enjoyed those!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@doogadooga2067]

Very helpful! I’ve had my eyes on this for a short while now and I think it would be a great engine to start of a new layout

[@SamsTrains]

Glad to hear that - I think I can recommend these overall! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@ian_b]

"What if we turned the cuteness up to 11?"

[@SamsTrains]

haha!! ;D

[@bussesandtrains1218]

You would get a terrier Sorry i am just an overly enthusiastic terrier fan (OETF)

[@MiddletownBranchProd.]

Busses and trains 121 I’m an OETF too

[@Bahamas-rd8le]

Glad your back Sam! Nice new intro love it! And as always a good review! :)

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much mate, really glad you enjoyed it! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@rydermike33]

Happy New year Sam. What a lovely little loco to start the year with, despite those 'iffy' wire connections. Very nice. Love the changes to your presentation as well. Many thanks.

[@SamsTrains]

Happy new year Mike - yes lovely overall, I'd agree - dodgy wiring though, for sure! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@JonatanGronoset]

Sam: "ThE sOlDeRiNg iS a StAtE." _proceeds to cover up MADE IN CHINA sign with finger_

[@oopsmybad769]

JonatanGronoset XD

[@ILikeTransport]

lol

[@Crimsonedge1]

Have you seen the micro soldering that goes into making an iPhone? Amazing work... Also, MADE IN CHINA... By hand... Start to finish, an iPhone takes 5 days and goes through 125 pairs of hands that cover 141 different tasks. Open up the phone though and its so precise, it looks like it has been assembled by machine. This tells us one thing... You get what you pay for in China and thus Hornby obviously use the cheapest bidder. Nothing to do with China though... Pay the correct money and you literally get perfection... Crap soldering? Blame Hornby for cheaping out. I mean, that train must have cost them £2-3 per unit... IF that... So not only are they happy to cheap out on workmanship, they also over price it during sale. £2 to make, £70 to buy.

[@SamsTrains]

This is true Buck - these aren't indicative of Chinese labour specifically, but rather cheap unskilled labour, regardless of the location!

[@Poliss95]

The Rapido factory in China are so skilled they even paint the silverware on the tables in their HO dining coach. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn_Xk3yIq7CgfZo

[@enderplant]

I can imagine the loco on 0.001 radius curves...

[@SamsTrains]

haha - it'd probably still be fine, lol! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@callumk5]

This is good consumer advice. You answered a lot of questions I had about the model.

[@SamsTrains]

Great to hear that Callum, thanks for the positive feedback! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@JohnWilliamson_]

Wow keep up the good work! Will always watch your videos every step along the way!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Steven - really appreciate your kind support! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@deel399]

Me:what a nice loco Sam:I got this for £72 Also me:not so nice now😂 P.S are you going to get the yellow submarine Eurostar set? I personally think it is a bit strange but cool at the same time

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah it's not cheap!! I might do - it does look very cool! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@rianhurford3679]

100th like my man!

[@SamsTrains]

haha well done Rian! :D

[@bigmonkey999888]

Hi Sam the changes are spot on always look forward to your reviews Steve

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much for that Steve, glad you liked the updates mate! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jaydanjm9589]

I love when you do the black and white in the hill, it is so cool. You should do a full video with black and white only

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Jaydan - check out some of my trainspotting videos for more black and white! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@formulafish1536]

Nice start to the new year with a good little (literally) loco!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate - I thought this would be a fun one to start with! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@louisbuscarino7330]

As usual great video I am glad you are keeping up with your quality videos cannot wait to see what is next .

[@SamsTrains]

Bless you Louis, thanks very much - I can't wait to crack on either! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@michaelkessler3813]

When you mentioned the stiff connection to the car, it reminded me of an old HO scale loco i have from the late 50s to around early-mid 60s. It has a stiff attachment like that, to the tender, where its made of leather and has the wire connecting the engine to it underneath.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh really? Leather? That sounds crazy! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@whaleudder8453]

Great to have you back. I hope you had a nice break

[@SamsTrains]

Cheers mate, yes thanks it was lovely!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@UP-gv9bn]

Loved the conjunction reference to the toy train set video at 20:47, and the loco seems very reminiscent of the old Bachmann Gandy Dancer.

[@SamsTrains]

haha glad you spotted the reference, lol! Yes it is similar to the Gandy, true! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@joelightrailway2362]

Excellent first review of 2020 Sam of the new Hornby Ruston diesel shunter plus flat wagon 👍 This is a fantastic model from Hornby and they gone small with new releases alone the likes of the new tool Rocket as well the Peckett & Terrier tanks.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Joe, really glad you enjoyed the video! I do love these small releases :3 Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Nova_Blaze]

Diggin the new look! Here's to a great 2020 and as few stinkers of a model as possible!

[@SamsTrains]

haha thanks a lot Nova - let's hope so!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@peters1127]

Excellent locomotive for it's size and wow 9 coaches. I like the idea of your new category, it is self-explanatory plain and simple .

[@SamsTrains]

I agree Peter - they're amazing aren't they? Glad you think so! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@srgntsylveon2919]

Glad to see you're back. Looks great by the way

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Sergent - glad you liked it! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@srgntsylveon2919]

@@SamsTrains you can just call me krys. And you just make great content

[@srgntsylveon2919]

@@SamsTrains don't worry krys isn't my real name. It's what most people know me as

[@Pirate-Scorcher-1998]

Awesome intro love it 😄. A 30 minute video on a small locomotive seems legit

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much Connor - you know it! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Pirate-Scorcher-1998]

Sam'sTrains you’re welcome

[@TheGWRailfan]

What a great little loco! How it can pull 9 coaches baffles me. I think the inclusion of the wagon with pickups is quite smart actually! I'm going to get the yellow one I think! Thanks mate!

[@SamsTrains]

I know - incredible stuff really!! It was a very smart idea, shame it couldn't have been engineered slightly more competently ;) Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@oliknow]

Oh cool an actually new video. just watched through the channel over the last days.

[@SamsTrains]

haha awesome!! Sorry for the delay - business as usual now!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@tommogriff]

Fantastic review Sam!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Tom! :D

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Amazing little guy!! I think the pickups on the Wagon is a brilliant idea for what is an impossibly short Loco!! It's geared beautifully too. I would simply Glue the offensive wires to the drawbar...

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

I would want a Boxcar (Wagon), for the reason that I could fit DCC/Sound in the box, with a decent sized Speaker!!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate - yeah I agree, it would be fantastic! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@chrishines6048]

I like the look of the Ruston Shunter and I like the signage on the side and also happy new year year to you

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Chris - yeah the signage was particularly impressive on this one! Happy new year! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@chrishines6048]

@@SamsTrains Well alright there not much detail on the loco but the signage makes up for it :D

[@deauvilledad07]

Nice little engine, well put together. The review was fair and comprehensive. Well done 🤓

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Anthony - really appreciate it! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@patrickwebb7311]

Glad to see you're back, and what a lovely model to start with. I'm quite impressed with the Ruston, though the wiring does leave a little to be desired (I think other companies like Hatton's might improve upon the technology in a few years). Also, for the spotting, the odd one out is the P class, which is the only 0-6-0 on the layout today.

[@SamsTrains]

Cheers Patrick - yeah not perfect, but overall a lovely little engine! And very well spotted - it was indeed! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@timothykissinger4883]

Always loved those little Shunter locomotives.

[@SamsTrains]

Me too Timothy - loved them at first sight! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Louisianacentral8]

I’m glad your back

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much mate!! :D

[@kkobayashi1]

I just received my own! I love it. I think I'm going to preorder the blue one too. A couple of things I noticed: 1) The rigid coupling rod is a bad design; it needs to be articulated at both ends so the wagon + loco can follow a tight curve. 2) But if I replace the rod with the included couplers, I can still connect the wires, so that should solve the issue. 3) The connector polarity isn't a big problem - the right side wire connects to the right side, and left to left. The wires are short enough that it's pretty obvious. 4) Mine didn't have exposed copper on the wires.

[@SamsTrains]

Fantastic! Those blue ones look amazing! Yes the coupling drawbar is a bad design - agreed, lol! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@ffarquharprojects6347]

First review of 2020!! (Nice intro)

[@SamsTrains]

Yes indeed! And thanks very much mate! :3 Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@SueBobChicVid]

Starting small in the new year. Looking forward to the crescendo.

[@SamsTrains]

haha thanks, no pressure there then! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@timsytanker]

With that ‘solid’ coupling from loco to wagon, it helps to have a little weight on the wagon to keep all four wheels in contact on the track.

[@SamsTrains]

Yes I'm sure that's true - seems to work well anyway! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@enoi660]

Happy new year mate like the new intro Nice vidéo

[@SamsTrains]

Happy New year, thanks a lot mate! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Zebrails]

The beginning of January my missus and I went to Chapter's Bookstore, I sought my favourite quarterly railroad mags'... and didn't find any. I decided not to grumble and picked up, instead, the 2019 Hornby magazine. It came with a catalog and 2020 calendar. Today, I am paging through it in its entirety while watching your review of the Ruston. Wanna guess what I discovered on pages 76-79 and 94-96? Coincidentally this very locomotive! Slightly different road name or "livery" as you call it. The Howitzer/R.O.D. locomotive you reviewed is also in this issue. Three or four other pieces in this magazine have been reviewed by yours and other pages I am subscribed to. Your page is one of three in the UK I am subscribed to. I'm absolutely impressed with the reviews. I'm impressed with what is acceptable by the "U.K. standards". I never feel bored when watching real or model trains from/in the UK. "The Men of The Footplate" is fascinating as are other history documentaries. I'm across the pond and land-mass, BC, Canada. John in Kamloops

[@SamsTrains]

Sounds great John - yes it looks like Hornby are producing quite a few different versions of these now!! Thanks very much for your kind words on my reviews - really appreciate that! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@davidcook380]

Great review as always Sam

[@SamsTrains]

Cheers David, glad you liked it! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@peterkinsey6407]

@@SamsTrains dear Sam some reviews of yours are good and entertaining .Some are childish and pathetic ime sorry but that's the truth in my book yours Peter Kinsey

[@astridvallati4762]

A lot of shunting in Industrial Spurs or Sidings are usually on one or two 4-wheel Waggons, both in Britain and In Europe. The Flat car " shunter's" platform is increased Braking power, and a safe place for the Shunter to mount and dismount whilst in operation; a flat car also increases the Vision field for the Driver.

[@mikeandtriciajohnson7241]

I was given one as a Christmas present and I'm very satisfied with it

[@SamsTrains]

Great to hear that Mike - what a Christmas present! :D

[@williamhurley2427]

Another fantastic review, and I'll be honest I was routing for this loco a little bit. Rustons and Hornsby were actually based in Lincoln not London, and the factory still exists today and is in use as a factory. It is now a siemens factory. They were best known for their diesel locos (a lot of them narrow gauge), but one of their next most popular products (other than the stationary diesels) was their traction engines. The Factory is also within sight of two other traction engine manufacturers (Robeys, and Clayton and Shuttleworths). Rustons also had a bash at creating the tanks in WW1, however their designs were not protective enough, and it was a design from another Lincoln based traction engine manufacturer, Fosters of Lincoln (which is why there are a lot of tank related memorials in the Lincolnshire area).

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much William! Oh that's very cool, I didn't know that about the factory!! Thanks for the info mate! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@trmn311]

Well Sam between this review and seeing the Rustin dairy version in your Hornby new for 2020 video I ordered the dairy version from Hornby USA. Your well done review left me no choice! 😁

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh fantastic - hope you really enjoy it mate! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@davidbugler4597]

14;24 The 'little metal rings' are lifting rings for attaching crane slings or re-railing jacks, so the loco can be lifted off its wheels for maintenance -- or indeed, so it can be re-railed after going 'on the floor' on dodgy industrial track. A really neat touch from Hornby. Pity about the Stone Age wagon. I reckon this model alone will see a boom in 00 minimum-space industrial layouts. Thanks for the review, excellent as always.

[@SamsTrains]

Duly noted David, that makes sense!! Happy New Year - Sam :)

[@lakotathierauf3882]

Been waiting a while for this.

[@SamsTrains]

Me too mate, for sure! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@mckav2358]

Hi Sam Youre investigative model research is 'brilliant' as it immensely assists the potential buyer to decide whether or not a certain model is worth purchasing. Your research could also be instrumental in encouraging model makers to give fair value for money & to improve quality. Most things you point out, infact probably everything, should be demanded by the purchaser & provided for by the maker - such as attatching bodies by screws instead if highly fragile plastic clips & the absolutely disgusting way a boggie is alowed to run in a plastc block??? Rather than, even a simple nylon or brass bearing Keep up youre excellent work young man !!!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Kav, that's really great to hear! Yes those plastic clips are a pet hate of mine too - the sooner they stop making models like that the better! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lesbird2074]

On my layout with live frogs, the Ruston runs perfectly without the wagon. Definitely a winner for me.

[@SamsTrains]

Glad to hear that Les - you're laughing if you have live frogs! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@c4m3r0n]

Welcome back Sam!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much mate!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@ThatModelRailwayGuy]

Great video Sam! I did a review of the Works Green one on my channel a while back. The wiring on your wagon does look particularly dodgy, can't say mine looked like that at all. That said, I ended up removing the wagon as the loco has no trouble getting over my old insulfrog points. It's interesting to note the different cab styles too. On the closed door version you can barely see inside the cab at all so perhaps that's why Hornby weren't generous with the detail there. Looking forward to more great videos from you in 2020!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much mate - great to hear that yours was much better!! That's very interesting - I hadn't thought of that! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@caledonianrailwayman1312]

The real ‘Queen Anne’ Locomotive is currently at Aviemore Railway Sheds. She is ready to run she just needs painted into her brown and cream livery. Great review as usual.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh fantastic - what a lovely home that is too! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@dannyminxe5807]

Hey Sam, love the review! Just wanted to say that I got Queen Anne as well and my wiring isn't so bad at all, they are fully covered and the soldering is decent. But I agree with the glazing, hard to see it in the tiny thing though. I personally believe that the rings were there for if the locomotive was to be lifted with a crane since such a small shunter would be perfect to ship to wherever it was needed. Mine runs perfectly on points and dirty track without her wagon even

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Danny - glad to hear your wiring was better too! Yes you're absolutely right - looks like my guess was wrong ;) Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@max_archer]

Exactly what I was thinking as well. These little Rustons were narrow gauge as often as not, and even the standard gauge models probably couldn't handle being hauled at mainline speeds, so they'd have to be transported on a flatcar or a truck and lowered onto whatever industrial line they were going to work on. I'd guess that some were also contractor's locomotives that would be moved regularly but I've heard of such things more often with small tank engines and I'm not sure if that was still common in postwar Britain or not.

[@brintheboxer4020]

I was waiting for a 2020 review!

[@SamsTrains]

Hope you liked it mate! :D

[@kenneththomas5232]

Brilliant i love listening to your recordings

[@SamsTrains]

Great to hear that Kenneth, thanks very much! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@GwionRhysDavies]

Did a review of the Ruston in Factory Green livery a while back and it's an amazing little loco! I have since fitted it will DCC and a stay alive which allows it to crawl soothly at incredibly low speeds.

[@SamsTrains]

Sounds great Gwion - the stay alive must do wonders for this! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Ryan871]

Great review Sam! Was thinking on getting myself one soon! But want other things first lol cheers Ryan

[@SamsTrains]

Sounds good Ryan - hope you enjoy whatever you go for! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Louisianacentral8]

Can’t wait for the next review:D

[@SamsTrains]

Me neither!! :3

[@traindudesink1804]

When you showed the little engine pulling nine coaches I went "hm!" Lol

[@SamsTrains]

haha I know - quite impressive wasn't it?! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@sharkymcsharknose2979]

On one of my N scale steam locos (Model Power 2-6-0 Mogul) the drawbar has a metal clip to keep a pickup wire from loco to tender tidy and away from the track so it won't snag. It looks overscale in N but would be a nice addition to future runs of this Ruston loco. Neat engine, BTW. I think every rail enthusiast has a soft spot for little industrial shunters.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah! I've seen Bachmann use similar clips on their drawbars - that would have been great on this! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Louisianacentral8]

Happy new year 🎆🎊 Sam

[@SamsTrains]

Happy new year Grant! :D

[@GW-jw9vs]

Ive got one and have to say i agree with your review. I have the red one as it was 10 pound cheaper but i really wanted the green war dept version.

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you! Ahh fantastic - glad you got one too! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@piccadillymodelrailways]

Hi Sam I’ve got the exact same one as yourself so I was very interested to hear what you had to say. I love it, and certainly seems to perform fairly well. I had to adjust the pickups on the wagon to ensure conductivity, not a massive thing, albeit on a ‘new’ loco. I personally are more happy with the wiring, although still flimsy, I’m used to Dapol’s N gauge wires, which you just look at and they break. This in comparison is quite sturdy. On the whole great model.

[@SamsTrains]

That sounds awesome mate - and yes the performance is really excellent! Oh blimey - I can only imagine what that must be like in N gauge! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@joelwatkins]

The real Ruston shunter in this livery is actually on the local heritage railway here! Last I heard, it was up and running after an overhaul from it's abandonment in a siding by the old station, but think it just needs it's signature paint job. That said, I don't know how much practical use it'll have on the Strathspey Railway, as they do have a number of other shunters (including the obligatory Class 08 that you find just about everywhere on the British Rail network) but it's nice to see them finally getting on top of locos and rolling stock that have been neglected :)

[@MRMIOUK]

Love the video Sam ur one of the best KZbin's in the world u and intercity 82 are the best

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much, that's very kind of you! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@TATICMOOR]

Sam a great first review of the year and I got one of these "Queen Anne" (my wife is call Ann without and E) diesels. I'd say the body side eye (loop rings) are for maintenance purposes. So it can be hooked up by the engine shed crane's chains etc, to lift the body of the chassis or the whole loco off the tracks. I think the printing is marvellous, clean, crisp and clear. The details on the outer body maybe a bit basic, but they are functional and pleasing to the eye for such a small loco. As for the inner cab well you said it, it is very bare, plus the window glazing is very poor. Maybe I'll print out an interior on card for both front and rear inner walls to highlight it better. The included Conflat wagon is the bog standard detailed and livered Hornby wagon, but with the added picks. To me it isn't a bad job at trying to extend the power gathering from a short wheel base. In fact I have added copper strip pick ups from an old loco like this to a wagon with super glue, with two thin power wires glued underneath an old loco tender draw bar arm. Each end then being screwed to each item, but left loose to articulate them. The wires were then attached straight onto the soldered locos motor pick up points. The downside of this is that it means a permanent link between the two items, but its okay for me to live with as its great for the running benefits over points. Best to also add some under body weight (5-10mgs) to the 48DS Conflat wagon or hidden within the carried load to help add a little adhesion between the wheels and track. Though by your new coach pulling POWER rating for this 0-4-0 it is an amazing little puller and better than some of the largest loco's that I have seen in your other reviews. The added POWER (wagon or coaches) rating that you have introduced will be good to know about and how they perform on a flat straight or a raising incline. Sorry for the comment being long, but they are my thoughts on the subjects you touch on. As for the old one out, it was the black tank 0-6-0 #754 at 28:06 minute's. By the way I've meant to ask you before, but is Gordons Hill an actual slight incline on your floor layout or a groovy little scenic area name you have given it?.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much John, ooh sounds like a good excuse to get one! The printing is amazing for sure! Sounds like those mods are well worth it - might give those a try!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jaydenholloway6710]

A brilliant little shunter! It’s mad to think that they used to be in wide usage. They’d also be great for my minimum space O gauge layout, but I’d gladly have them in OO too 😆👍

[@SamsTrains]

Cheers mate - yeah I know!! :D Ooh these would be so cool in O gauge! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jaydenholloway6710]

Sam'sTrains I’ve found a few examples of 7mm of these little diesels so they sure do exist. I’m hoping that if I scout around Guildex or other O gauge events then I might find one. It’s that or I settle for the L&YR pug!

[@hxlliwell.]

Good job Sam!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much mate!! :D

[@MasterOfTheLemons]

I like the idea you gave at the start about a universal electrical connection system to utilize coach pickups; reminds me of brake pipes! Maybe they could disguise them as such, that would be pretty cool! And great idea measuring strength in coaches; it's much easier to wrap my head around than newtons! Great review overall, an in depth look at a very unusual and charming engine!

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah - just like brake pipes!! Yes I had quite a few comments saying that Newtons meant nothing to post people (including me) so hopefully this works better! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@mikehaufe6635]

Just as a point of interest, I live only a few miles from the distillery where the locomotive operated until it was sold on to the Strathspey Railway for preservation..

[@SamsTrains]

That's very cool - what are they like in real life?! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@DalekBuilder]

Superb little model loco & nice review.

[@SamsTrains]

Cheers Paul, really glad you liked it! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@JackMitchell404]

I have two, the Works green one and the red one. I think they're great and if you have two, you can even put a wagon on each end (or wire together two locomotives as the wire is long enough to span the length of two tension lock couplings)

[@SamsTrains]

Sounds fantastic Jack - I love the idea of multiple wagons fitted - great suggestion! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@JackMitchell404]

@@SamsTrains I must say, I did modify mine by super-gluing the sockets to the chassis (set back far enough so it could still be dismantled), I didn't fancy their chances of survival with the wires taking the strain when pulled to unplug the wagon connection.

[@TheSergioTurbo]

That's a neat little loco I'm sinceremy amazed at! The idea of adding a removable pick-up car is clever, and with some improvement in the actual electric connection it could become even better. For example, using small JST-type connectors and plugs would make for both a safer and easier to handle connection, I'm surprised they didn't think of it especially since the type used on RC car ESC cooling fans is absolutely tiny and would be hidden much better, while being impossible to plug in the wrong way as well.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate, yeah they're lovely and clever aren't they?! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@cheevlubs4540]

Can't wait to buy this

[@SamsTrains]

Can't blame you there Ethan! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Mr_Dia-Tribe]

Great review Sam as always I got my ruston last week and it's still in the box as i have not built my layout yet but i just had to get it out to check for poor soldering and messy wires and i might have got lucky with mine or you was unlucky with yours but mine looks ok yes the wires are there but they don't hang down like they do on your one and no frayed or bare wires which I'm happy about

[@SamsTrains]

That's brilliant Darren, really hope you enjoy it when the time comes! Glad to hear yours doesn't have the same issue!! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@logicalbrick5311]

Not sure if it is just me but I always love the tiny locos

[@SamsTrains]

Me too - they're awesome aren't they?! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@alancarpenter2070]

Hi Sam. Happy New Year. My Ruston 48DS "Queen Anne" arrived just before Christmas as did yours. The original "Queen Anne" is on the Strathspey Railway at Aviemore, which is approximately 65 miles from where I live, also the Longmorn Distillery is in my local vicinity. I agree with most o your assessment of the loco and am very impressed with it's pulling power. I see it had no problems with Bullman. I am in the process of building a shunting layout or it on a 4 feet x 2 feet board, plus a small fiddle yard, using all electro-frog points, so I don't envisage any connectivity problems. Good video and review. Regards, Alan.

[@alancarpenter2070]

Ps. The one place my "Queen Anne" differs from yours is that the wiring into the wagon socket has the heat shrink tubes fitted properly, no bare wires. maybe yours is a one off. Alan.

[@SamsTrains]

Happy new year Alan - great to hear you got yours too! I've heard of that railway in Aviemore - such a beautiful part of the country! Oh yes, you'll be laughing with electrofrogs - all the best with it mate! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@richardclowes6123]

Just such a lovely little loco and a good mover too. Tempted to buy one !!!!

[@Running-with-skizers]

Like the new intro. Also the interior is about as good as it gets I'm a novice when it comes to British locos but the ruston shunters I have seen have a small control panel, hydraulic reverser, transfer case lever like a bulldozer has, and a manual parking brake

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much! Yeah I guess that's true - though I've seen much better interiors with different models! That sounds very cool! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@iceeblueburst03]

Nice new intro Sam! :D

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate! :D

[@fangliu2763]

I just found out you are actually on a Hornsby vid! Omg It was the Ruston shunted vid where it pulled 32 wagons, man it’s strong

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah you're right - such strong locos!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@iceeblueburst03]

It's cool that you added "power" on the ranking system to show how much the locomotive can pull when it comes to coaches. Overall, the ranking system is pretty much the same as last year with the stars.

[@SamsTrains]

Glad you liked that mate - hopefully it should be better that way! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@petertate5741]

Also love the Wickham trolley 😎

[@SamsTrains]

Me too - it's fantastic! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Louisianacentral8]

Can’t wait for the next review

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Grant! :D

[@E350tb]

I got the John Dewer and Sons version over Christmas. It’s pretty okay, I’d prefer the War Department one but it was a gift and I’m grateful. Wiring does give me pause though.

[@SamsTrains]

Oh nice - at least you're happy with it! Yes the wiring isn't the best is it?! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@bentullett6068]

I got that one. I am waiting for hornby to bring out the Ruston that is modelled on the Ruston 48 Lawrie off Lawries Mechanical Marvels KZbin channel owns.

[@kyle.sterritt]

New intro! The ruston shunter is like the bachman wickham trolley

[@SamsTrains]

Cheers mate - yes it's very similar to the Wickham actually! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@BoaFilmsPlc]

Hi Sam, yes, you can detach the match wagon. The loco chassis has a small plug at each end. The wagon's pick ups might need to be checked as they do tend not make a good connection. For a DCC decoder, none of Hornby's will fit! You will need a "Nano" decoder. I fitted a Gaugemaster Ruby 6 pin.

[@SamsTrains]

You certainly can - I demonstrated it in the video in the end! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)