REVIEW - TRIX 22886 HO A3 Flying Scotsman in Australia

REVIEW - TRIX 22886 HO A3 Flying Scotsman in Australia. Enjoy our review of the limited edition 100th anniversary HO A3 Flying Scotsman by Trix. This loco by Trix is HO, unlike most other Flying Scotsman models, as it's 1:87 scale. A superb model, and will fit well on our Kingsview Model Railway.
I purchased it here: joes-modellbahnlaedle.net/
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[@TobiasL1000]

A german manufacturer produces a British locomotive that is now in Australia. Fantastic.

[@user-yp5lq5us2y]

Wuw Wow Wow....What a fantastic model of what is one of the most famous locomotives in the world. Cheers Greg

[@DallasSDogger]

Shes a beauty!

[@johnd8892]

I would be waiting for the LNER Apple Green livery that Flying Scotsman ran in while visiting Australia. I would also hope that Trix correct the over height double chimney fitted. Compare that to photos from that era or how PSM got it correct. Maybe they will also fit RP25 wheels instead if the near LIMA style NEM flanged ones the use. Interesting that you see the HO scale outweighing the wrong livery.

[@KingsviewModelRailway]

I don't think Trix will release an apple green version, as this was a one-off 100th-anniversary edition as preserved. I know the PSM one is better, but this is the next best option for us Aussie modellera. The scale of this loco (1:87) is the reason for purchase as it's the correct size for the rest of my Australian profile railway and is a far better option than any other FS than the PSM one. At least it's the correct scale, and I could repaint it if I was keen, but that won't happen!

[@kimballthurlow577]

While I run my Märklin version on a layout I think the majority of sales of this model were made in Europe and possibly US where the interest is purely fascination and admiration or as a collectible item. I have not yet seen definitive evidence that the chimney is the wrong height.

[@dennismeijer1783]

Hi there. Thank you for the review. The wheels are burnished. That looks much better than shiny new ones. You didn’t scrape them of did you? About 800 Australian Dollars seems like a fair price. I paid arround 862 Australian dollars in today’s money at my retailshop. That was back in October 2023. The reason we do not fix the smaller parts is that continental modellers tend to use tight curves. The engine would derail when the parts at the front side are fitted. Can you say something on the traction of this H0 model? What is your general view after having the model run on your layout for a while? Cheers from the Netherlands.

[@KingsviewModelRailway]

Thanks for watching! The model is working well after a few months, I like details on my models and one day someone will do a FS with the actual detail!

[@kimballthurlow577]

Thanks for the review. I own one of these and really like it. I don’t see the point of sprung buffers - they offer no running benefits and only add to the cost. Both tender and loco body are cast in metal as are most of the Märklin and Trix productions. An interesting construction detail is the boiler bands are not moulded in the zinc casting. They are very fine metal individually painted and applied.

[@KingsviewModelRailway]

True but a lot of locos have sprung buffers at this price point. My 1964 C38 from Model dockyard has them!

[@garylamb3688]

Very nice model, I do have a brass one in the same livery as i like the German smoke defectors and the BR green. I fitted it with sound many years ago long before the electronics of today. Like you I like to run models I like regardless of what others think so it does see service with a 38 on my layout. Nice reviews.

[@DallasSDogger]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Gaz3801]

Excellent review of this great looking model. 👌 I do know that some of the British modellers are not happy with the curvature of the cab roof. Now whether they are comparing that to the Hornby model, I don't know. From what you have said in the video, I'm impressed with the model. Cheers, Gary.

[@KingsviewModelRailway]

British modellers won't buy it as it's HO, the proper scale!

[@ianmckernan1944]

Cheeky! ;) (from a Brit)@@KingsviewModelRailway

[@helmutsandner6964]

Thanks for your excellent and informative review. I have many European locomotives and rolling stock. I found that the Kadee No. 18 European couplers work well on rolling stock with buffers. If very tight curves are used. Then the No. 19 or 20 Kadee is advised.. I enjoy watching videos of your layout.

[@KingsviewModelRailway]

Thanks for sharing!

[@KingsviewModelRailway]

Enjoy our review, purchased here! joes-modellbahnlaedle.net/

[@Stanb662000]

the detached piece looked like a vacuum pipe - off one of the bufferbeams

[@DallasSDogger]

It was.

[@Stanb662000]

@@DallasSDogger I hadnt got to the part where he worked it out :)

[@XtremeTrainz]

I think i know the retailer - the 1.4K meant it was not for me, but might have thought about it for 850

[@KingsviewModelRailway]

correct!

[@xenonozhid3383]

Great review thanks. Can you share a link to the supplier please?

[@KingsviewModelRailway]

Sure can! joes-modellbahnlaedle.net/