Opening the Toy Story 3 Train Set by Hornby (Part 2)

[@TheWanderingEmu]

i am buying this set on tusday 22nd this mounth so this is a good way to see how good it is

[@toffie702]

you cant say no that's got to be the most detailed and best running loco you have com on love it best toy story is is 2 !!

[@mrbridger99]

Thanks for showing us the set. To be honest it is a pretty dire set, but may get young people onto the hobby.

[@SeaToby11]

Cabooses were used in either direction. When the cupola was offset, senior conductors chose their preference whether forward or aft. It didn't matter with those railroads which had centered cupolas. Usually senior conductors chose forward as a sign of rank.

[@InterCity82]

@FienStudios - the overall score is not based on an average of the previous scores. The overall score reflects how well the set performs it's duty as well - in this case, as a child's entry level train set. The overall score also accounts for originality, design and ease of use.

[@Ryan871]

Good to see the old layout out in the background again! :)

[@blackstone1a]

how come you dont put trains from all the trainsets you get onto the larger track loop instead of setting up the set? just wondering

[@SeaToby11]

Actually cabooses were used in both directions. Senior conductors chose which direction depending upon their preference. Some railroads were offset and others centered.

[@Reefy1952mereman]

Nice to see a non serious train set reviewed. I brought a cheap Hornby set to play, with my grandson who is 6. Trouble is I've already upgraded it with all the track kits and other "better" engines and a better controller, now I'm toying with the idea of a N gauge set up for my self. Damn you model trains :) You've caught another.

[@urltrayoshimario5000]

cant you change the front wheels with metal ones?

[@InterCity82]

@ThomastheE2engine - thanks!

[@InterCity82]

@drs66412 - right now they can be bought for about £35 so the set is worth it just for the railer, track and controller really.

[@adam11111]

Think im going to buy a starter set after watching your videos. Great stuff but i can see myself buying more and more lol. Dont think i will go as far making scenery etc bet it can be time consuming. Id have to keep it on floor like in the video you uploaded

[@Galaxyh-df4ih]

I tried doing that wit my won and its not working

[@columnedfox5508]

most 0-4-0 trainsets don't handle slow performance tests all and some of them the motors are pretty much R.I.P...

[@baxter22071990]

seeing that Hornby has the old lima toolings for an American 4-4-0 like this one it seems odd they didn't reuse it for this set,(as they seemed fond of doing to create the Thomas models) especially when the film version actually had a tender, as for the couplings, I suppose they could be converted to regular ones, if one wanted, but the caboose could/would make an ideal "transfer wagon" with a regular coupling at the back, overall you hit the nail on the head, its aimed at young kids who loved the film and like trains, lovely review, great video.

[@HARRYMALLARD]

One thing you could do to make the track look more like the picture on the mat is paint the sleepers brown. P.S welcome back!

[@jacobporrett]

very nice. can you change the plastic wheels for metal ones?

[@InterCity82]

@intercity112255 - you mean the railer? It helps you to load rolling stock onto the track.

[@freak55beat]

dear ic82. remember, the second you stop being a child you grow old. im 60 love all train sets . if its serious then forget it, if this world had the brains that train set owners have god would be happy. i have me favs triang , im a muzo for 40 years a hobby turned into a income it lost the thrill. a piece of triang series 3 track is more to me than a fender 62 strat i have one of 40 guitars there just tools of the trade.enjoy opening them boxes it will last a lifetime. the hornby sweet and sour made in china its nice great detail got a load of it, but a 40 year old triang say off ebay in its box is magical!! like the old hornby doublo. and digital keep it no fan of it. back to mono !!.like your vids mate, jon

[@InterCity82]

Haha! Wow - thanks for the comment! I'll be sure to keep it going until I'm 92 and beyond.

[@kennedibodally8486]

+InterCity82 i'd love to see the basic bugger cope with your main set

[@almostkentish3042]

+InterCity82 OK, the locomotives not moving, let's give it a push. maybe it was tender drive.....

[@InterCity82]

@kamz556 - I wanted to run it on the track it came with as it had a special Toy Story 3 track mat.

[@InterCity82]

What size track? The track is the standard Hornby OO track.

[@scottcl5]

How is the new layout going?

[@srenchin]

It's interesting that Hornby is marketing this product to three year olds. In the US the youngest age I have seen for electric HO/OO gauge trains is seven. Having said that it's a shame that this set isn't marketed to an older audience, those little 4-4-0's didn't have much in the way of appliances anyway. With the addition of a tender, handrails and main roads that little loco would be a fine model.

[@FiveElms]

Theres something about setting a new trainset up isnt there!

[@Hilltrack]

Every Toy Story fan should get this!

[@SeaToby11]

This is a toy set for kids, just barely a starter set. Hornby isn't even attempting to sell their Thomas and Friends Track Mat expansion packs with this set. But it may lead to some kids into more serious starter sets later. Not that a cheap 0-4-0 pocket pocket rocket preforms much better. There are two kinds of cabooses, either a center cupola or a off set cupola. Senior conductors had a choice choosing whether a off set cupola was forward or aft. A forward cupola usually signified a senior conductor.

[@thing2liv]

5/10 for performance and detail?! what's a 1, a cardboard box with a motor that shorts every meter?

[@Bengladdish]

haha love it, toy story is amazing just wondering what radius curves come with it??

[@paulhowes1396]

I bought two of these set`s a couple of year`s ago now,and yes the figures do come off quite easy.I yanked mine off with intent and with little effort,because I want to build a cheap Western style themed layout!However time has chuffed along very quick indeed upon my three rail layout, and I`ve not started with this wonderful idea yet.After paying a great fat licence fee to Disney I doubt if Horny are making a proffit on these toy set`s aimed at 5 yearold kiddies.EBAY has broken ones a plenty!

[@CaptHinds1ght]

is this it? i cant ever imagine thinking that it was money well spent

[@jaannetts16]

great video i will try nd get one of these sets because i am also a big toy story fan and i just want it now.

[@RoboNinja300]

would you say that this Train is worth buying or was it a disappointment?

[@InterCity82]

@techkid1998 - it's made in Adobe After Effects

[@tpe18509]

Happy Birthday!

[@Matthewmodeller229]

I first thought that the rain was trains running!

[@InterCity82]

@CaptHinds1ght - it's a kid's toy, and not all purchases have to be considered.

[@thomassweeney4395]

InterCity82 does this hornby toy Story locomotive need a tender that carries wood?

[@SeaToby11]

I agree there should have been a tender. An American 4-4-0 isn't a Thomas yard goat, it was a main line locomotive.

[@kierantait3373]

I love your video`s do more of them.

[@arcticfurnace]

I'm thinking of getting this set for my nephew for his Christmas present this year. How well does the train handle points?

[@SuperElmo707]

like the little review at the end. like all ur videos, a very good video. P.S i might by those shoes.

[@ejcmoorhouse]

when I first saw this in the Hornby catalogue i thought 2 things. 1. were is the tender it was in the film but not here the loco looks incomplete 2. are those coupling compatible with other Hornby stock if not why!!?! for a starter set its on to maybe thomas or smokey joe and then the railroad range.

[@avardy23578]

and now you just takin the southern star out for a spin

[@J0hnstrains]

I wonder if I can still buy one??

[@Dekinjein]

Looks as though you can convert those couplings to standard Hornby couplings

[@stephanieredstar1844]

Dekinjein

[@michaelramsey82]

Does it seriously not come with a tender?

[@InterCity82]

@toffie702 - the video also mentioned that there would be a break for a week as it's my birthday. I did also tweet about this.

[@jameslagare2779]

Try Kato Train Sets for a new start on N scale and HO scale

[@blackstone1a]

the engine reminds me of a game known as Sid Meiers Railroads, as the steamers have no tenders

[@InterCity82]

@avardy23578 - I will check it out :) but I will not be looking at my one in more detail as it's very hard to get hold of now and I would simply be innundated with questions from people about where to get hold of one.

[@InterCity82]

@Starwarslegobuilder - nope! one giant plastic sheet basically

[@BritishRailways60163]

Looks good running. :)

[@ThomastheE2engine]

like the new score board :)

[@TheTankTacticianofEngland]

when can we see a railway update?

[@InterCity82]

@ABBAandB12Fan - the shoes?

[@matthewpeter]

wow thats actually pretty good. I was wondering whether or not I could use the chassis on my On30 layout in something, good review :)

[@edtheriper5522]

you are awsome and i need some tips. do all types of track (makes not scales ) work together

[@MColeProductions]

What models are ur nikes? (air max, jordan, etc)

[@Alerrecks]

Even though hornby specializes in British engines and not American ones, how hard could it be too add the extra connecting rod to the cylinders and a tender?? I'm not sure why that would be a problem to do, because the engine looks silly without that rod and tender.

[@MrFaulconbridge]

How come you haven't put your proper layout on a table and started to build it properly yet?

[@InterCity82]

@intercity112255 - it was brand new, so probably just a bit stiff or dirty.

[@fairrideaddict007123]

@intercity82 where is tonights video I can't seem to find it ;)

[@SeaToby11]

I haven't seen the movie, but a 4-4-0 American locomotive should have a tender. Up until the 1960s, American freight trains had to have cabooses at the end of the train.

[@tpe18509]

Nice video, i must say its quite tempting to get this! :D

[@pmerbay]

when will you website be ready??

[@MisterAki43]

nice stuff!

[@MrJezza31]

@InterCity82 suppose so eh thats why its sometimes worth buying a cheap set for the hell of it like the 'caledonian belle' wich looks rarther good value for money i might get it :)

[@blackstone1a]

oh and ITS ABOUT TIME HORNBY MADE AN AMERICAN STYLED TRAIN, seriously, the 1960s-70s were when hornby made canadian and american engines

[@conallkavanagh1397]

i like it! a bit of fun

[@mrbridger99]

@roflzlfor try steam and diesel by modelling a presevred railway line. However, have a good look around first, there are some great second hand bargains/shops where you can pickup more rolling stock and track at bargain prices, compared with an expensive new set. But make sure you try before you buy to ensure everything works.

[@michaelaldred6529]

Where"s the tender for loco?? (toy story set) part from that seems ok . Like your videos keep the good work up .

[@123legodude]

Hey IC, you should do a reviewcof the american union pacific 'big boy'. It's the biggest steam loco ever made. Its a 4-8-8-4 locomotive used durring our civil war

[@BurritoSenor]

I thought the rain sound was a train goin round the layout lol

[@InterCity82]

@malcolmrae1 - I wanted to show people what it's like as you get it out of the box.

[@cameronlewis8517]

What is the cheapest shop to get train sets / extra parts?

[@freak55beat]

ebay

[@freak55beat]

freak55beat and look out for your local toy fairs and swop meets, and car boots even rumage sales and gumtree has a load of stuff. its all out there.

[@carmeng352]

freak55beat

[@mi16t]

Is it raining? ( was it)

[@welshrails]

Just saying I don't hate the set but I dislike it because, WE'RE THE HELL IS THE TENDER!?

[@colestrains1]

Buzz took it

[@jackiechan3898]

Thumbs up for the great British weather perfect for annoying you if you have a conservatory

[@bradleythethomasfan1]

we are all big kids inside :D

[@MisterAki43]

happy birthday!

[@InterCity82]

lol thanks for the comment!

[@ejcmoorhouse]

Just my thoughts it looks cheap without a tender, Lego maybe able to get away with it but not hornby.

[@InterCity82]

@Class66Rocks - haha thanks

[@theLEGOcommander1]

Great review mate :D

[@moebeautyful]

What's the white stuff track

[@bubbachub211]

i love the videos

[@fireglo450music]

The whole time I was thinking "Pull up your pants, Will!"

[@InterCity82]

@97badwolf - it's for fun - nothing serious :)

[@KieranMcGovern7530]

great review cant be better :)

[@PSAboi_1719]

I don’t want to be rude but you put the caboose backwards.

[@zacharycchen]

it might be time for a layout update.............or it may be just me

[@srenchin]

The mat should be lammenated in plastic to protect it and keep it flat.

[@ricanboy83]

Im 28 and im a big kid! Lol. My fave trains are Thomas.

[@JtagSheep]

@MrFaulconbridge it doesnt go on a table and if you follow the videos you will sea a video explaining a layout go take a look thru the vids its pretty recent

[@InterCity82]

@ABBAandB12Fan - oh in the video? lol my nike trainers?

[@cas4484]

Great vid mate

[@InterCity82]

@Evsta101 - haha! do I?

[@andrialouise]

I don't use the railer because part of the fun is getting it right

[@nnrfanoldaccount]

I disagree. All serious modellers use railers

[@toffie702]

i thort there was going to be a new upload every friday

[@TheOlol13]

nice vid :D