Opening the Mixed Goods Train Set by Hornby

Yes, I KNOW 9 is not a prime number - I blame the sun (too much of) Now called the 'Mixed Freight' set, this train set is Hornby's defacto DCC beginner's set - featuring 2x DCC factory fitted locomotives, a small rake of rolling stock, some track and of course - a DCC controller. Whilst the overall quality of the set is far from premium, for someone wanting to enter the world of DCC, this set makes for a great stepping stone.

[@jntrains4526]

i have weatherd my bp wagon and class 08 and the set got me into the hobby witch is amazing and i have 5 trains on my layout :)

[@InterCity82]

thanks for the comment! And it sure is a great stepping stone into DCC - fact.

[@Trainsbigandsmall]

Great video Will as usual. Great that you get two locomotives in the same pack, track, cars, and DCC!! great value for customers

[@foxhoundleeds]

I totally enjoy watching your videos dude. In fact, its been enough to get me back into the hobby! After losing my job in the recession I was forced to sell a lot of my loco's (heartbreaking), but now (and with the help of a new job) i'm slowly buying them back from modelshops. Thanks again.

[@elliothall9956]

Well done will! You have sold me with this set - right after Christmas I am running down to my model shop and buying the 'Mixed Frieght' (the current version) set from Hornby! I have never been sure about DCC. But I have decided to dip my toe in!

[@datboi650]

Thank you so much for doing a tutorial for the DCC

[@philfolkestone]

I'm new to model railways and I'm trying to build a layout with a number of different types of train. I found this set perfect as a beginner because it introduced me to DCC . As is said in this video the shunter and loco are fine for us beginners. It didn't take long for me to want more so I bought a Virgin Pendolino and more recently the Flying Scotsman. With a few more pieces of track I soon had 2 oval circuits and watching the Pendolino and the Scotsman going round the track and reversing them into sidings is fantastic. Everything came into life. So for what it's worth I thorougly recommend this set for beginners but you will soon want newer DCC locos.

[@Whizzer1]

Will amazing as per usual cant wait to see what you come up with next

[@ReyoNeutra]

Thanks for reviewing this set Will. Was thinking of something like this when I dive into DCC.

[@adrianflay1281]

great video as always i would also like to congratulate you on 4000 subscribers!!

[@cinderhella]

You have a great sense of humor!

[@chrisseed4643]

Great info as I'm about to buy this set. Cheers.

[@TheDrumvader]

the chip in my jinty broke but ive fixed it now. 6 years in the running. nice video. can't wait for more

[@theautolad9507]

This is a great video for 8 years old 😁👌

[@LegoArtsProduction]

Amazing set!

[@InterCity82]

It's a great little workhorse, you're right. Thanks for the comment!

[@richardvanraay2627]

Thank you very much for your excellent video.

[@InterCity82]

Thank YOU for the comment!

[@almostkentish3042]

+InterCity82 wow. I'm not the only one! I thought everyone who had this set had the 08 and the J86 and I was the only one who had the 08 and the 3F.

[@jackgillmore3182]

Keep up the great videos

[@FarlandHowe]

Excellent review as usual.

[@keikuru1]

Love your videos. I'm thinking of getting into this as a hobby, but it seems like one that can easily get out of control! :D

[@InterCity82]

I'll take a look at scenery and buildings when vids on the new layout are well underway.

[@clurtzy]

Time flies

[@InterCity82]

More on that to come. I get asked it a LOT. All I can say is keep watching if that is what you'r interested in.

[@BritishRailways60163]

Brilliant set! :D Look great double heading those locos :)

[@theanimatorization]

good work mate!!

[@InterCity82]

thanks for the comment!

[@InterCity82]

yup!

[@jacobporrett]

Great video well done.

[@InterCity82]

I have a diesel ending in 24 and a steam loco ending in 24 - what would you do then?

[@PauloHeaven]

I love this locomotive's engine sound... 8)

[@InterCity82]

thank you for the comment!

[@InterCity82]

ahhh! A very nice set indeed - good choice! :)

[@InterCity82]

thanks for the comment! :)

[@modelrailwayCORP]

Oh wow love it i want this soo much...just to get started with dcc

[@nikopoliceful]

thanks on this review I may get this set for my Bday

[@rolopolo7975]

this was my first ever train set, i got for it my Christmas when I was seven, I really wish I got it when I was at least a bit older because I wrecked the hell out off it

[@eLeeKey]

i wish you the best in building your layout!

[@InterCity82]

that's excellent! I work these two quite hard too - and the Class 08 is tasked with the job of moving the Dapol track cleaner around the track.

[@FiveElms]

I had this as my first DCC set. I use the steam train as my test train as i am laying track, its been a real workhorse for me.

[@InterCity82]

well yeah, I hoped it would be a useful video for people you see. It really is a great way to get into DCC - on a budget too.

[@InterCity82]

thank you for the feedback!

[@InterCity82]

A good idea for a video! I'll plan an entire DCC series.

[@InterCity82]

very good point!

[@InterCity82]

DCC fitted means they have put a DCC chip in at the factory, DCC ready means there is a socket in the loco, ready and waiting for a chip of your choice.

[@jarratt51]

I have a premium 08, it's amazing, nice vid

[@InterCity82]

Yes and yes.

[@mirajali2777]

have I just seen what looks like thomas(jinty0-6-0) and diesel (class 08) I know thomas is an e02

[@terrier_productions]

Miraj Ali why do people think that diesel was a 08? He was not. He was a prototype build somewhere in the 1930s

[@olympus__]

Arry and bert were class 08s

[@TankEngine75]

Miraj Ali Im pretty sure thats a J83,Could be wrong tho

[@rolanschneider5182]

I love classic coaches! )))

[@howdoiputthecheeseintheove8437]

I saw a diesel like that in this second hand train set from the 80s made by hornby and it was this coal dumper kinda thing

[@InterCity82]

cheers buddy!

[@theLEGOcommander1]

awesome mate :)

[@gamingchannel8927]

How would I get the dcc controller to power two ovals of track Thanks from Australia

[@BrickishRail]

20:11 "He says" Thats what my Technology teacher at school says :D Great video :)

[@InterCity82]

haha thanks!

[@puffinx64]

thanks!!!

[@RedRustyCoupling]

I wish I had the money you had to get one of these awesome sets

[@InterCity82]

thanks David! :)

[@christerrier55]

Great review will. Im jealous that you live in england im american and shipping is pretty high to get a parcel here from the uk. Sweet set too. Great DCC simplification

[@stormvega9546]

awesone wish i had it

[@InterCity82]

I shall look into it but you're right, it won't be for a while as I have so much to do!

[@InterCity82]

I already have a system that works very well for me. I write them down in a book and as I learn them... I need the book less and less.

[@roystapleton1049]

I love jinty he's my favorite steam engine

[@nicesantu3662]

i liked youer tarin and nice video

[@InterCity82]

I think the wind blew a blind which knocked a wagon off the window sill - it looked so cool tho, I thought I'd leave it for a bit lol

[@InterCity82]

thanks Jaike!

[@InterCity82]

I have already done several on the Class 153.

[@InterCity82]

haha! You're quite right! I needed to go up to 11! lol I shall annotate the vid accordingly. (The locos are now renumbered back in accordance with my system anyway - under 20 being steam, under 40 being diesel and under 60 being electric)

[@Cruithne3753]

That Hornby Railroad design of Class 08 must be over 30 years old... I had one, it was the same, even as a kid I was a bit peeved by the open wheel frames not looking right compared with the real thing. N gauge version is on my future shopping list.

[@MrBrit4l]

I'll post it before anyone else does: 9 isn't a prime number as it can be divided by 3. Aside from this, nice video as per usual!

[@cinderhella]

"Doesn't look like a class 40 or I doesn't look like an apple!"

[@ryanandersen991]

iv got this set, love it, Will does hornby do a dcc sound 3f jinty???

[@tripwire3992]

Ryan Andersen yah

[@planes-trains-and-games3240]

Thanks +InterCity82 I now undersatnd what DCC is

[@66NEETS]

PLEASE DO THE HORNBY TORNADO PULLMAN SET

[@errmansaif2256]

Anita B I agree

[@MISSBISSCHEESE]

Anita B p

[@campeanurobert6598]

you are the best

[@turbojermyhamondALT2]

Yes,it is "The Majestic" I believe it contains a class 47 (I think its a Rail Road version im not sure) and a BR Pepper Corn.

[@ThatClassyCombine]

I recently got the dcc ready flying Scotsman, and no matter what number I set it, it just sits there making a grinding noise

[@JBofBrisbane]

Set it to "00". That's the address for running non-DCC trains on DCC equipped layouts. "DCC Ready" means it's not fitted for DCC, but can be adapted easily. "DCC On Board" means it's fitted for DCC.

[@errmansaif2256]

I wish this is available in Asia😢

[@tripwire3992]

Errman Saif theres always ebay :)

[@BlockedUser1]

think it might be

[@lorenzogonzalezsalas4129]

I live in a country that buying the things from internet is not a good idea people are careless or steal them in airports and you have to pay half the price of to get it in my country so it’s cheaper to go to the UK (My country is Argentina)

[@michaelsullivan8668]

hi have you worked out how to get their sound effects working if you have let me know how to do it because ive recently went over to dcc but im trying to figure out how to use the sounds of the locomotives thanks Michael

[@sammcbride2976]

I do not think there is sound effects I have try ed to get them to work.

[@InterCity82]

That set might be reviewed soon!

[@sonarfreq]

I've just bought this set as new, but there is no documentation at all in the box. Should there be, and if so what should I be looking for, could you tell me please?

[@bigallan7181]

Hello, I am a long time viewer and considering to switch from N scale to OO Scale. I have been looking at the Mixed Freight DCC Set for a while now. But I have seen 2 versions, the one you have with a Class Jinty and another set with a J83, is it by random chance of getting once of these? Thank you! Good day, BigAllan

[@LithiumChar]

No mate if you order the one from hattons or hornby it's a jinty

[@InterCity82]

yes! I think the set is called 'The Majestic'

[@NL-lm2qu]

Looks like a nice set, but I never liked how the old Hornby and Triang 08's had the siderods directly on the wheels rather than on the outside of the brakes

[@trey2663]

I remember this until now

[@InterCity82]

i think it fell off the window sill above - but it looked so cool I left it for a bit haha!

[@InterCity82]

thanks! how come you got out can I ask?

[@PayasYouListen]

Looks great! I'm very tempted by the newer version of the set as a cost effective way of upgrading to DCC. I prefer the newer one as I prefer the Ex-LNER J83 to the Ex-LMS Jinty. It being a cheapo engine I would have no problems backdating it to the 1930s LNER black. With a small application of modelling technique the 08 could become something half-decent too.

[@impy1980]

Gr8 to see a rreview of something I own & that got me into the hobby, gr8 intro to DDC as well & if you're just starting out the ability to run 2 locos keeps things interesting. I had the same prob with the 08, she's a bit tempermental (or she was, need to fit a new chip). I think she's a bit more powerful, despite the same motor, Jinty, who I've a soft spot for (still run her even tho my class 37 & 40 'own' the track now), doesnt seem to be able to pull a stopped 08 as well as the 08 can Jinty.

[@toffie702]

just realised wheres the blue tack. and if i have an oval like mine and keep all of my loco's in there small sidings with the points switch on the oval, so no power is going in to the sidings will it change there number or keep it the same. do i have to take all of them off the track?

[@edatki]

I got this set, both locos broke very quickly! The class 08's gearing was worn out completely, The Jinty's wheels got so dirty it wouldn't come off without a lot of cleaning and still they just kept getting dirty again

[@SeaToby11]

***** Modelers clean their track and wheels almost everyday. Kids playing with toys don't. It is what separates men from boys.

[@toffie702]

if two loco's have the same number but there are point's separating the two for example one of them is in a siding would both of them still run ? ( i dont think it will i was just wondering )

[@MalzbierManLP]

In general: Yes Specific: It is a matter of the decoder and its settings (CV 29 to be precise). Modern decoders have no problems with DC operation and CV 29 is already set to allow DC operation. Just try, DC is almost like DCC without the signals.

[@InterCity82]

yes! All DCC works with all DCC

[@zoethebrownmenance]

9 isn't a prime number

[@InterCity82]

It was bought off a friend of a friend. Details for it on the IC82 website.

[@roka3611]

Where did you buy this and how much did this cost and what is the track size as I will put other train on this I hope it is 1:87 please tell me

[@brandonfletcher1948]

hi i am new and i want you to know you are fantastic with your rivews

[@GYRUSS]

Could you do a video about points that you should use with DCC. Electrofrog or insulfrog? Thanks GYRUSSE

[@thing2liv]

I use the locomotives number. So if i forget a number i just look on the cab side. always the last digits as the first are often info like company and class, For example the LBSCR added 6 to the front of the number when a locomotive got old so they would have lower numbers on new locomtives.And later the SR used prefixs (2 for brighton). Then BR did the same (3 for south)! Leaving a loco built as 55 with 32655. and it's classmate 32672! Only the last two digits are unique!

[@pikachuthebananasplit9061]

this was the first video i saw by you