Opening the Blue Rapier Train Set by Hornby

[@32Benjy32]

My blue rapier was wrapped under the Christmas tree, it was first train set getting back into the hobby

[@Adam-uo9gm]

on argos there is the new version called intercity express

[@itsarthur1900]

Trainz Geek yea I have it

[@initialbreez]

@@itsarthur1900 Is it any good?

[@itsarthur1900]

CompleteGamingTV yea it does the job and has nice lights on the front. : )

[@aurora3731]

It’s Arthur does it all the cars have metal wheels

[@LiamsShadow]

I wholeheartedly agree that the premium is far superior, I myself got the 2012 games edition and it is stunning (must remember to buy a non special edition one at some point). Runs like a dream and the detail is just insane! Liam.

[@cowboycatfs]

the London Olympic 2012 model is just this but re-painted, it comes with the exact same instructions, they even say blue rapier on the instructions

[@Liverpoolfcfever]

If you get the better one will you like a kinda race off with the pendolino

[@blackstone1a]

reminds me of the 36 year old tyco trains, that I got from my dad, plastic wheels, 1 powered bogey, and one can barely pull 3 cars....... made of plastic. I love those trains some much

[@MadMarty93]

Bought this model just before Christmas to allow my cousins to play with some of my other models and to protect my current layout (under construction). The plastic wheels on the dummy unit and coach where disappointing but having only paid £50 for the set it was well worth the investment to get someone going in the hobby. The model runs beautifully as well

[@trainboy7]

is it possible to swap out the AC adaptor on that train set if I were to buy it? cause I live in america.

[@imissbritishleyland]

I may be wrong but I understood that to use the DC power track with DCC the capacitor needs to be removed first. I read that it interferes with DCC operation.

[@DS_UKD]

Omg. You have to get the east coast 225 flying Scotsman! It look amazing!

[@TrentValleyRailway]

Interesting review , I have dcc mine reinserted lights at both ends and all works very nicely pulling the full 6 coach rake!

[@hozongxi]

the model in the james may toy stories is the prototype mode of the premium model

[@paultoghill7492]

Will, check that the power car front bogie does not have a wire to the motor adrift. All my Blue Rapiers have power to the motor from the front bogie xx

[@thatoneguy9808]

I can I've never seen it before but I go to cover priory and there is 3 sidings so it dose have the potential to happen

[@MalzbierManLP]

Yes, you just need one delivering 16 V AC and use the low voltage plug uf the Hornby wall transformer. You could alternatively use a converter with a british socket and hook it up as usual. I personally use a simple adapter for using british plugs in european sockets , but you can use any standart low voltage DC controller aswell.

[@wurlitzer895]

This is a few years old now, but I have to say that I think it runs really well and the lights are a nice touch in a budget model.

[@MalzbierManLP]

They are excelent value for money unlike most large Greman companies. Like basic tankers for less than 15 pound per three pack or a DCC Sound fitted Maunsell Schools class for 130 pound (that was a crazy Hattons deal).

[@avengesevengang]

I got the 2012 special edition version and the deatail is amazing but it looks like for the set they really went budget

[@GraemeRWatson]

If anything else, you can easy wire up the front lighting pickup to the rear one to prevent dying

[@franbob1000]

When are you doing the new version again my son asked me to write this

[@brandondavis-white3352]

My Olympic Class 395 has all metal wheels and on the middle coach too.So why didn't hornby

[@thechallenged2648]

the wheels with grips are good. because if someone buys this set and there layout has a ascending grade, the grips will help. or for the little kids might want it to grip to the rails better so it can go faster.

[@uggooga1437]

I have the Premium Sir Cris Hoy class 395 and it looks beautiful.

[@bebook2012]

They do use that power adapter in isla

[@WDG13031]

I would love to get a premium one... Sir Chris Hoy looks tempting!

[@jimniiskskq]

this to me is the best hornby train set because all the packaging is recycable

[@Artomotive]

I think most of the hornby sets on argos are recyclable

[@EDog2k11]

Is the blue rapier Dcc ready I have one and I am double checking

[@jaywoodfield2867]

Where can you get the premium edition

[@OwainsTrains]

7:01 I can think of places where it will go at the buffers

[@micoyc]

What happens if you take the "b" out of "Hornby"?

[@morganpascoe6431]

Yeah I was searching hornby when I didnt push down the b hard enough, LoL

[@micoyc]

Did you accidently press Google images as well? lol

[@morganpascoe6431]

No, would have been like lolololol

[@naabaahii_anderson]

and the i out of rapier

[@micoyc]

dalek 654 Lol, that's brilliant

[@raysteam1]

Was that 71000 "Duke of Gloucester" I saw in the first few minutes on the cover of the 2013 catalog? A review is needed here.

[@foxcell]

I’ve been on these trains too Ashford from London St Pancras & to Folkestone for a model railway show Very fast.

[@EastCoastHST1]

Could you start putting the price in at the end of the video?

[@nutfield0013]

Is it possible to replace the plastic wheels with metal wheels

[@ylwpyro9549]

The short answer is yes. The long answer is that it's easy to do it with rolling stock, but it's very different for locomotives and powered units.

[@MrDangerhere]

yes we use that adaptor in Eire!

[@epoaxi]

wish to have this train set how many costs

[@BobSmith-hd4th]

Did you sort out the points power problem?

[@Arrivatrainswalesfan]

Are the fan grills detailed

[@SprattyHeath]

they have an additonal blue rapier coach from Ebay for £10.00

[@CentralWestRail]

There is a point to cleaning plastic wheels, I found that out after not cleaning my coach wheels, the stuff comes off the wheels back onto the track, wheels just carry it around your layout.

[@seanbenson4163]

when are you doing the premeram vershen

[@WDG13031]

Hornby do the 395 for both their ranges right?

[@Iwan_89C]

Please do a project. Fabulous video!

[@jimniiskskq]

I like it, more realistic than the premium version

[@purusothathambiayah6705]

hey there, do you know any sites that still sell this train set also, when the dummy car comes towards you does the dummy car have directional lights?

[@jacoblowe6475]

Purusoth Thambiayah argos still sell it

[@PayasYouListen]

This would probably make a good detailing project. Bit of paint and weathering. Maybe some scratchbuilding? You could probably make something to be proud of out of it.

[@alexhitchcock7691]

What other prizes will there be in the competition? I will be entering!

[@railmodler8572]

You buy the trainset in a shop in Australia

[@JBtrainman]

Is this train DCC ready

[@Xantec]

should not be too difficult to adapt the powerloom inside. I actually suspect she is on one axle pick up only

[@Theworrierofages]

Yeah, looking at the purple one, it is the railroad model, but with metal wheels and a cooler paint job.

[@TheMysticDave]

Those couplings remind me of the die-cast Thomas the Tank trains. You can hear how cheap it is when you handle it.

[@conorfahey4531]

Yes we use those plugs in Ireland.

[@TheBanjoMann]

23:27 For kids, I am a kid (sort of) and a serious modeller!

[@TheBanjoMann]

:(

[@Handdryersroblox]

Same, I have quite an extensive layout but only a 43 and a 390.

[@Dizzeesniipez]

when is the building a model railway video part 2 coming i was looking forward to that :(

[@thetrainguy1]

How about looking into a Amtrak Acela

[@LNER2265]

are you geting the tornado train or set

[@SwindellSteamWorks]

I can understand why you don't really like the fact that this particular Blue Rapier set is a "cheapo". But hey a train set is a train set. We can still enjoy it. Also, I'm trying to get my hands on a British train. My first choices were the A4 Pacific "Mallard" and the predecessor A1 Pacific "Flying Scotsman. Do you think this a good start or do you think I should start a bit smaller?

[@mirageinthedesert5448]

Adam Swindell this is a good start , you can do something smaller and the biggest I’d probably go is a pendolino or flying Scotsman to start off

[@PeakeyFortySix]

What do the symbols mean at the beginning please?

[@cherrymi1640]

But Is the wheels standard or non-standard

[@LNER84GY]

Are you going to get the new hornby e-link???

[@silverfox2521]

I watch all of your clips I have an N gauge layout so the N gauge project was really helpful thanks

[@networkmodel67]

Are u going to add to it

[@sophiehempsall6833]

Why didn't you get the premium?

[@tr-8r750]

Can you do a class 55 by hornby or a DB class 92 please.

[@Ryan871]

Will you be buying the Duke of Gloucester when she comes out?

[@Happybanna]

It's a starter set, not a budget train! It's called the blue rapier because it's a less detailed model of a class 395

[@trainspotter110re4]

I have that and it runs well on old points

[@Andrew.byrnesIE]

We do use the same ac adapter in Ireland for your information :(

[@InterCity82]

I recommend checking out D335Media for a review of the Class 70. I don't like the Freightliner livery and so will not be getting one whilst that is the only livery it is in.

[@RH_TransportPhotography]

I have got the opposite train and I sometimes ride on those

[@PayasYouListen]

Selling trains? You monster! A train is for life, not just for Christmas! ;)

[@SuttonJunction90]

Another great review, I imagine its called the Blue Rapier to make it appeal to kids although to be fair including Javelin in the name sounds much more exiting!!!

[@hobbieboyrjmobile]

How do you get transformers for Australia

[@britishrailvideos2427]

are going to get the blue rapier premium set?

[@InterCity82]

You can get a replacement piece for about £2 or £3 so I would just recommend that really.

[@thepressure2708]

So when is the premium edition review coming out?

[@frazer_Aero_uk]

the one in james may was a proto type and it the good one

[@alexcatchpole2149]

I am getting this set for my birthday

[@zenqi4749]

Did you get the train set

[@teejay6342]

Legend has it his parents still have it hidden in their room.

[@highfivebuddys3692]

Can u do the euro star

[@Theworrierofages]

If I ever see anyone call ic82 a unfair reviewer, I'll link them to this video. It has plastic wheels and traction tires, yet he gave it a 6, which is a fair score. He understands this is for beginners and younger people wanting to get into the hobby. He gave the single wheel a bad score because it was aiming at the serious market, yet had traction tires and plastic wheels.

[@liammellaerts7540]

wat denk je ervan is een keer eurostar trein als je het model vind met de vier rijtgen

[@matthewpeter]

I've read nothing good about this model anywhere so guessed what your summation would be!

[@mendcg]

Ye they use those adapters in Ireland otherwise if anyone drove to Northern Ireland you'd need an adapter which'd be a bit stupid

[@jackmulligan2011]

do you go to model zone in birmingham

[@CUSTOMCB80]

Are you Able to put metal wheels on?

[@rossmallwood7523]

My trains are always getting stuck on clean track whether on points or not!

[@Pantbera]

Ros Smallwood Sometimes the fault lies in the dcc decoder chip which responds to the commands. Put them on clean tracks with an analogue controller to see whether it's a power failure that causes the motor to stop. If it keeps running smoothly, then you'll know it's the control chip which is not responding. You'll have to take it to repairers then so that the chip can be replaced with a new one.

[@Ryuki3173]

speaking of fast trains I've been on the intercity125 first great western HST from Swansea to Cardiff ya know the train that dos the Swansea-London line

[@PayasYouListen]

Oh and a bit of re-wiring and metal wheels all round of course.

[@ryansrailway]

Hi IC82. Good review. Many are missing them. Including me.

[@alfietheg4m3r-robloxmore14]

I think the siding is supposingly supposed to be an extra if you've bought another StArTeR pack

[@mikeyalonga]

Amazing thanks now i know what train set to get

[@rOfLnAtOr3000]

I have a model review that I know you won't be able to resist....not sure if you've seen it before but ehattons has released an LMS beyer garrat 2-6-0 0-6-2!! Very rare in real life and very unique to british railways, I strongly suggest getting one for the benefit of yourself and your viewers :p

[@georgiaharman4485]

intercity82 where do you get the Hornby catalogs from

[@InterCity82]

I have no plans to at the moment - but then if I were to buy every loco people suggest I would need about £1.2million lol

[@jamesjrovira]

Is this a budget set by any chance? Still an entertaining and informative review as always.

[@alexhitchcock7691]

I have this set but it was the London 2012 olympic one instead!

[@LEVELCROSSING225]

you said you wanted Hornby to re make the class 91. Well hornby have in fact made a new class 91 and it was in the 2013 catalouge above the premium Javelin

[@iman2341]

Damn, I bought the Olympic train pack thinking it would be the premium 395. I feel a little duped. :(

[@mendcg]

Can't wait for the premium review