Sam's Favourite Train | Bachmann H1 Atlantic | Unboxing & Review

[@bow-tiedengineer4453]

How has nobody gotten the odd one out yet? I'm so late to the party, and it's obvious enough even I can guess it. It's clearly that city class in the khaki livery, the rest of the locos are LBSC.

[@SamsTrains]

haha well done it was indeed!

[@bow-tiedengineer4453]

Woo! Usually I'm not good enough at knowing class names to get it right, even when I do figure out which one is the odd one out, but even I can recognize a city.@@SamsTrains

[@switchgeer6519]

So i was right! A shame my comment got buried but it's nice to know i'm not going crazy with that city of birmingham 😅

[@C.A.A93]

It is always a genuine pleasure to sit down and listen to a person who is so wholeheartedly into a subject, that your enthusiasm and happiness is contagious.

[@SamsTrains]

That's so lovely to hear, thanks so much! Merry Christmas - Sam :)

[@keanes8608]

25:12 Your Gladstone, must be the odd one out

[@DerekWalsh-l4i]

Having studied British steam locomotives for more than 65 years I have never before heard of a tender interior being painted orange. If that is authentic - and we must believe that Bachmann did their research - the question must be: why? What was its purpose? I hope someone can provide the answer. Another good review, Sam. Thank you.

[@chrisrules8403]

Great job big D 😢

[@SamsTrains]

I've always wondered why too - it's very strange indeed and doesn't seem intuitive to the rest of the paint scheme! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@zacsteamlocomotive1800]

sam where were you i try to talk to you but you were not there are you okay ?

[@modelrailwaynoob]

Bachmann don't always do their research well. The ambulance train pack is an example. Far, far from reality.

[@lindsaypalmer5161]

I think it’s possibly meant to represent bare red oxide primer or topcoat

[@1471SirFrederickBanbury]

Whenever I look at that model, it warms my heart to see that Bachmann did such a good job of catching the glamour and depth of LBSCR umber. It almost redeems them for making a drab GNR/LNER green and then using the proper LNER shade for NER models (which is wrong as NER green had more blue). It’s a shame that none of these majestic locos are preserved. At least we have books like “the liveries of pre-grouping railways” and the late Malcom Crawley to help us distinguish the right colours from the off ones. I highly recommend reading about liveries such as apple green, garter blue, Caledonian blue, and GER blue. It’s a fun, captivating topic that never gets old. Thanks as always Sam!

[@SamsTrains]

I agree - it's what Bachmann do best really... liveries! I do think it's such a shame none of these were preserved! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@fletchergb7436]

I've seen the H2 they're building at the Bluebell, really beautiful locomotive and would love to see in miniature one day.

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh fantastic - that'll be awesome to see! No doubt Bachmann will do that some time?? Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Madonsteamrailways]

An absolutely stunning locomotive, the H1!! Not only does it look great, it’s made well and a fine model of a great engine.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah absolutely - such a lovely thing! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)

[@bartolomeo.07]

Wonderful model. Aesthetic, well-detailed, pure beauty. Umber livery - just marvellous. All of Atlantics are so classy 🙌. I remember when you first recorded this video Sam. It's nice to re-watch one of my favorites and your personal favorite too!

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah absolutely - classy really is the word! Merry Christmas - Sam :)

[@David_Mattox]

Fantastic model, and excellent review, Sam! Bachmann really seemed to have cornered the market on Atlantics, between the H1, H2, and C1. If I were to have Bachmann make any model at all, I’d have them make a GCR Atlantic, a Robinson 8B/C4, 8D-E/C5 specifically. Lord knows I would buy at least two of them. Happy Christmas, everyone! Hope to see you all before the new year.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot David - they sure have! A GCR Atlantic would be awesome to see - fingers crossed for that! Merry Christmas - Sam :)

[@richardmendham5278]

That train is absolutely marvellous! I haven't seen a truly brown engine, either in real life or in model form (yes, there are quite a few orangy/brown), but extremely few true chocolate brown ones like this! And don't they look absolutely AWSOME as a full train with those carriages.

[@OlivierGabin]

You're right, it's a jewel, especially towing the birdcages. On the down side, the mechanism, typical of Bachmann five years ago and the shoddy details (whistle, buffers, lamp brackets...) made this beauty a good candidate for a revamp : five pole motors with flywheel, sprung buffers, polished brass whistle and separated pats for the buffers, that's all needed. On my usual pedantic side, this engine was named "La France" for the visit of the Président de la République Raymond Poincaré in 1913, official voyage in Britain from the 23rd to the 29th of June, 1913. And back in November 1919 for a second official voyage in Britain, maybe with this engine again for the official train...

[@JRS06]

I was perfectly happy with the original review so you didn't need to take it down, but it is a beautiful model so it's nice to see it again. Next time I see a H1 or H2 for a reasonable price I'm buying it.

[@EsotericArctos]

The capacitor is a standard capacitor used for a Stay Alive most likely. Stay Alive is more about keeping the decoder and motor running for a few seconds if power is lost, rather than lighting. Sure, lighting can be a little distracting if it flickers slightly, but the stay alive would allow it to get over insulfrog points without stalling if pickups lose connection to the track for a second or two. Additionally, a capacitor can also help make running a bit smoother and quieter. :)

[@stuartaaron613]

Nice review, Sam. I have the Bachmann H2 "Beachy Head" in BR lined black. Overall wonderful models. Now, if you want to add an American Atlantic to your collection, I'd recommend the Broadway Limited Pennsylvania Railroad E6s. Almost entirely diecast, five-pole motor, sound, smoke, and lights. And it is a brute among Atlantics. One of the largest ever built, and there were 83 of them in service. When introduced they could outperform many contemporary Pacifics of its day. One still exists in preservation, number 460, the last built, famous for pulling the Lindberg train in 1927, beating airplanes bringing movies of Lindbergs parade from Washington, D.C. to New York City.

[@TrainsAreReallyCool]

You're not the who loves this engine! I absolutely adore these. The paint scheme is absolutely gorgeous, and I love Atlantics. I really want one of these some day! Merry Christmas by the way!

[@zacsteamlocomotive1800]

are you okay ?

[@DennisLora2001]

Merry Christmas everyone and happy new year to Sam’s trains.

[@jeffreysmith156]

Like you I bought one of these in late 2018. In fact, it was one of the last models I bought from my local model shop before it shut in early 2019. The livery really is rather special.

[@lukeslocomotives]

The last time Bachmann did a run of H1s, the RRP was £229 I have H1 2038 Portland Bill in Malachite Green with sound, its definitely one of my favourites and the livery rivals that of the LBSC umber in my opinion

[@heiderichvladimir7341]

The odd one out is the derailed 7 plank wagon at 25:49 =))))))) You should do another video and take some shots of these birdcage coaches paired up with some LBSC brake van and some LBSC milk/ventilated vans if you have any. That would look like an incredible rake.

[@josiahdrake2632]

I too love this steam engine, because of its passenger service!

[@limehuzki]

Merry Christmas P.S. thanks for getting me into the hobby

[@NormalJungle272]

Excellent review, as always. I love the early pre grouping British Atlantic locomotives. My personal favorite is the C1, a model which I wish I had! But anyways, have a very merry christmas, and a happy new year Sam!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Andrew - yeah I love the C1 too - one to look out for for sure! Merry Christmas - Sam :)

[@joshslater2426]

I’ve seen this model twice in my life: once at a model shop in Bridlington and another time at the NYMR’s Grosmont she’s shop. I didn’t buy it because of the price and regret it deeply.

[@thetrainmaster968]

The Unlucky Tug would be proud of you reviewing this beautiful, extraordinary model, Sam!

[@adeerdoes]

I bought a " La France" from Rails for I think £159 when they did a special sale. I have the H2 "beachy Head" in BR black as well (can't wait to see the full size buebell Beachy when she's finished!). They're wonderful locos! I've had mine for around the same time Sam, very reliable, very heavy, great runners, sturdy builds an can pull pretty much anything! Was tempted by the H2 in LBSC Umber but they're even more ridiculous price wise.. Honestly, though good, I'd say 150 to 170 is a good price for them! Great review!

[@SamsTrains]

That's a great deal - wish I'd paid that! Yeah I remember the H2s being similarly good too - wonderful indeed! Merry Christmas - Sam :)

[@Trainsaregreat365]

The Atlantic wheel configuration is beautiful

[@SamsTrains]

It really is isn't it?? :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)

[@CymruRails]

Merry Christmas to you Sam! Thank you for all the content this year

[@malminstral]

Love the loco and the train, I would like one, but not on my pension. Thank you for showing this.

[@OhTheIndignity]

The H1 Is One Of My Favorite Locos As Well, My Favorite In Your Collection Is Probably Lord Of The Isles

[@mikehaufe6635]

The tender interior could be representative of anti corrosive 'red lead' paint. Wet coal and water overfill could be possibly responsible for corrosion. Keep up the good work!!

[@NWRJ_WStudios]

I absolutely love this class of locomotive Sam, hopefully I'll still get one for a good price. Merry Christmas from Jasper & Willow

[@wideyxyz2271]

If I remember correctly the GWR had a French Compound Atlantic called La France which they bought for evaluation (Churchward). The name jogged my memory!

[@forrestrobin2712]

Me too. The GWR atlantic No 102 « La France » was one of four French built De Glehn compounds which they purchased for comparison with a simple expansion locomotives. No 171 Albion, Churchward's prototype 4-6-0, was converted to a 4-4-2 specifically for comparison with the French locomotives, as they had no atlantics of their own, and put into traffic alongside them. The GWR’s conclusion was that although the compounds were lighter on coal consumption, the cost savings were offset by the higher maintenance costs of the more complex mechanism and the fact that they needed much more careful handling by their crews in order to get the best out of them.

[@williamsquires3070]

If Bachmann were to re-release this and increase the price to 250£, they should at least add a 5-pole, skew-wound motor with a flywheel, and firebox lighting. Adding pickups for the center tender axle would be nice, too. Either that, or add sprung pogo-pins for the base keeper plate, instead of hard-wiring it. 😊 As a separate item Sam, have you considered listing the scale of the model(s) in your logbook (at least for non-OO scale?) And maybe have a logbook for British/European models in OO (or TT) scale, and another solely for American models (in HO/N scale)? Not sure where to put your O scale stuff, then; probably with the OO/TT scale models. Have a safe and Merry Christmas Sam! 😀

[@philkeller4170]

The LBSCR (and subsequently the Southern Railway) used ALL SIX POSITIONS for Discs (or lamps at night) on the locos - most other railways only used 4. This is because although 4 discs / lamps allows they type of train (express passenger, local passenger, royal train, express goods, etc) to be displayed there aren’t enough variations to give routing information. Steam headcodes on the LBSCR / SR / BR(s) were in fact based on routing - an equivalent to the stencils and roller blinds seen on EMUs with each disc / lamp configuration referring to a specific service pattern (including service type)

[@Jetthehawk1994]

I found a GWR City class. All the rest in the sidings are LBSCR locos.

[@paolomargini7904]

What a wonderful train to be seen slowly passing from a high position

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you! :D

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

Remember that one Ghost Trains in the Dark episode? You explained how you'd become a ghost. I've written a new fantasy railway story in which you are a ghost in a weird dream. Near the end, you wake up having slept on my sofa and nearly freak out at the sight of my ghost engine wearing the ghost train headboard. I've yet to write the second story about you in distress.

[@raymondwarren8053]

I feel that I must point out that you reviewed an LBSCR Loco with SECR Coaches and whereas the Loco was Brown, the Coaches were Dark Lake, i.e. Dark Maroon, but I really like your reviews and this one was very good otherwise. You asked about my Atlantics and I have all three Bachmann 4-4-2s plus one more H2, La France, South Foreland, the Southern Malachite one (can't remember the name) and the GNR one. Merry Christmas and Happy 2024!🎄

[@Alextrains502]

Hi Sam in my opinion this is the 3rd best livery the 1st is the Lner green 2nd is the br blue

[@markolysynchuk5264]

Personally, I prefer the SECR green and Caledonian blue over the post-grouping liveries.

[@joshslater2426]

For me, Marsh Umber might as well be the #1 livery, rivalled only by GER blue.

[@madbad69]

'Warning: it looks rather arousing.' Lol! Beautiful locomotive and stunning train. Fantastic video Sam, Merry Christmas!

[@Tinhat47]

I have one in inner as well - it was my dream locomotive as soon as I saw it. Fantastic runner and puller as well - handles my dodgy track work with no issues at all.

[@SamsTrains]

Very much so - for an odd wheel configuration they're reliable as anything! Merry Christmas - Sam :)

[@levidarling5107]

I think you should’ve done an honorable mentions video with some of the other great locomotives like this one on your best model trains of 2023 video, this engine is pretty gorgeous!

[@SamsTrains]

I should do that some time - nice idea! Merry Christmas - Sam :)

[@lukemendel8197]

Fun fact: Due to La France having 19 inch cylinders compared to the 18 1/4 inch ones the rest of the H1s, she was the best of all the LBSCR's Atlantics. It was a shame how she was mutilated into a testbed for the Leader class. My source is the book, LBSCR Atlantics, by Jeremy English.

[@lukemendel8197]

The H1s, bar La France, did not recieve names until the grouping because of Marsh's idea that naming locomotives would confuse passengers. For some reason.

[@danielholden-storey5107]

The Bachmann H2 I purchased new for £135 in BR black - lovely loco.. Guess that must have been a bargain.

[@jamesgilbart2672]

Great review and it's interesting to revisit this loco. I have an H2 in BR black and that doesn't have as much Edwardian style and charm as your H1 in LBSCR livery.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot James - yeah that's right - yet it's a very similar loco physically... amazing what a different livery can do! Merry Christmas - Sam :)

[@IrishModelRailway]

Merry Christmas, Sam. Thanks for another great year in video. Best, M.

[@tomscameras]

What an utter beauty. Also the prototype of this model is so beautiful !! 😍

[@SamsTrains]

It really is isn't it? Wish we had one preserved! Merry Christmas - Sam :)

[@tomscameras]

@@SamsTrains "Beachy Head" which is almost finished by now (I think) is a very similar design, right? But it doesn't have that dramatically sweeped footplate of the H1. But still it is so great that they were / are able to recreate an Atlantic!

[@Kromaatikse]

I think the hinged plate over the firebox is actually a heat shield between the driver and the fireman's work area. The actual firebox door is behind it, and it does have the GNR "cat flap" made more famous on Gresley's Pacifics, which originated on the GNR. Locomotives of the time would have had few gauges, but I think some indications of boiler pressure and the state of the brake system would be mandatory, as well as the gauge glasses for boiler water level which are indeed modelled. Looking just inboard of the cab windows, there is an embossed disc on the cab wall on each side, and this is probably where the mandatory gauges would have been fitted. The boiler pressure would be of most relevance to the fireman, and the brake gauge to the driver.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah I think you're right - you can indeed see the smokebox door behind it in the footage! Ahh yes bet you're right on the gauges - that must be what they intended... wonder why they didn't follow through and paint them! Merry Christmas - Sam :)

[@mcollier4566]

The odd one out is the GWR City as it is neither an LBSC nor a GNR loco. Happy Christmas! I do love the Atlantics.

[@terrycharleslewis7565]

I had one of those locos and a rake of 7 Genesis coaches too, looked just superb! Now I model in N so no more Atlantis for me! Happy New Year Sam, regards Terry.

[@theblackleafninja3858]

Ahh La France a beautiful loco that one is the H1s and C1s are some of my favorite engines

[@wakefieldtrainlad340]

Here I was thinking they were built at Brighton, I was today years old when I found out they were constructed at Leeds. An impressive locomotive and an equililly impressive video. Side note I think more LBSC Umber locos should be introduced or reintroduced. Such as the E2, as utterly useless (without using the S word) gave us the most famous tank engine known to mankind, I’d also like to see the very final LBSC loco number 333 Remembrance here too

[@johnspencer2914]

I do believe that LBSCR locos - generally fitted with Westinghouse air brakes - could not pull SECR birdcage stock generally fitted with vacuum brakes. So I doubt the H1 in LBSCR days and Birdcages in SECR days would have happened. For the moment I run with Hattons and Hornby generics.

[@PORT_OF_PAR_2572]

Lovley loco Sam just moved house and this is the first video I have watched in my new house 😊

[@pendremacherald6758]

The Needles is my favorite member of this class.

[@tenfootvoyager]

Living on Portland love my H1 'Portland Bill'. Running was a bit iffy to start with but after adjusting all the tender pick ups it's fine with rake of Hatton's Genisis Southern coaches.

[@temy4895]

Merry Christmas Sam (& Chloe). Brown isn't one of my favourite colours, but this does look rather good, perhaps because it makes me think more of bronze than mud?

[@kennethmcintyre2847]

Loved watching your new presentation of the Hi. Decided I should add to my collection and got it from a retailer for £159.95. Great price.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Kenneth - that's fantastic, what a great deal! Merry Christmas - Sam :)

[@datguymiller]

26:14 it's the war department loco right there, it's a get design while the rest were southern

[@BoaFilmsPlc]

Your odd one out is the GWR City Class @ 26.16. Merry Christmas to Chloe & yourself Sam!

[@platformten5958]

Hi Sam. Good review of a terrific loco. I spotted an LBSC tank loco at around 24mins 49secs whereas the other stationary locos were tender attached locos. Merry Xmas, Paul. 👍❤

[@nameless5413]

good, glad to see mr. Sam's trains loving brown train in spite of not liking brown trains... sometimes. Altho i personally can not tell Atlantic apart from A3 or BoBo i appreciate the unique and odd, i infact admire random ideas like steam turbine trains and those 1930s electrics / hybrids. People, realy SMART people were thinking very hard on many things in the past and even tho ideas such as rotary engine has never become mainstay i consider it major positive that it happened at all (even tho mazda gave up on it very disenchantingly). Right point was not my gripes about engine tho it was merely a shorthand - more unique the better, especially if it runs good.

[@brianmicky7596]

Hi Sam, As you say nice engine, has Santa come, Thanks for all the reviews over the year, keep it up 😁, and a Happy Christmas and New year, All the best Brian 😂

[@jeannedarcalterberserker8620]

I think it's beautiful, the price before 2020 seems really reasonable now. The only letdown for me is the lack of trailing wheel and third tender pick up. Otherwise I'd say it's adequate for 200£ or thereabout. Anything higher than 220 starts to get questionable, especially without and painted valve gear inside. In my opinion, having the Midland Class 1000 Compound 4-4-0 in MR Crimson, I think this one may even rival that. The Compound is beautiful, but sadly unlike the H1 none were preserved which is a big shame. However, besides the C1 from the GNR the Bluebell Railway is building a H2 Atlantic in BR black and it's apparently close to completion. So soon we can experience a similar locomotive to this beautiful H1. Great review, Sam

[@kiwitrainguy]

I thought LMS 1000 was at NRM ?🤔

[@jeannedarcalterberserker8620]

@@kiwitrainguy Currently I think it's at the Barrow Hill engine shed, but it's also going to the NRM occasionally. I would love to see it in person especially in that Midland Crimson.

[@kiwitrainguy]

Thanks, I have the Hornby model of that one.@@jeannedarcalterberserker8620

[@brucebigglesworth9532]

Shame there aren't any matching commercially-available LBSCR bogie carriages in the short-lived umber and white livery, that would have really set off the locomotive. The SECR 'Birdcage' set however do add to the Edwardian elegance, though Douglas Earle Marsh and the LBSCR may not have approved 'La France' heading a rake of coaches belonging to their bitterest commercial rival!

[@fredburley9512]

A real beauty. That's a reddish brown I would say. Shame how the manufacturers sometimes fall short of being perfect: like all that effort and then they shove an inadequate motor in it. You ought to build yourself a period layout for these La Belle Epoque trains Sam.

[@nancyeliz1126]

I am not sure but I think it’s a city class and it’s a Great Western Engine that is the odd one out. Not sure about the class being right though 😅😃

[@sethbricked]

It really is a stunning train running along the tracks! might look at picking up one of these for myself. Great review as always. As for the odd engine out, I'd like to say the GWR County holds that title, but I could be wrong. Looking forward to the next review

[@ThomasOfSodor_1]

YES YES YES MY FAVOURITE ENGINE!!!!!!! (Although in my least favourite colour 🥲)

[@davidstrains4910]

A good review here Sam, I am looking for some of the bachmann atlantics myself as I do really like the look of the, funnily enough I managed to go and see the LNER C1 Atlantic only a couple of weeks ago now, have a good Christmas Sam.

[@am2546]

The ambulance train is the one odd out!

[@jamesdunloptrains]

Awesome video today Sam such a beautiful locomotive

[@TritonBrickRailway]

All the locos in the sidings are umber/brown, except for the yellow gladstone

[@allanmorton6022]

Excellent model Sam, great decoration on the body and lovely colour, although not sure about the orange in the tender! Great review as always. Merry Christmas to you and Chloe.

[@gravemind452]

the orange in the tender is probably an homage to the red lead paint that was common for the time

[@roberthocking9138]

One of the nicest most detailed locos I have ever seen, and to think it’s 5 years old. It makes some of the offerings from Hornby and others look pretty second rate by comparison

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah absolutely - it's a real beauty isn't it? :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)

[@mrbigbadtrev]

.......... however a loco running light engine on the running lines is then classified as a train. But yes people who refer to a loco as a train is really annoying. Good vid Sam - as usual. I have the H2 in the same gorgeous livery but I don't run my locos - sorry everybody!

[@davidmolin8944]

Atlantic’s are such a goofy engine design to me, like let’s take a 4-4-0 and lengthen it with a pony truck lol, the livery looks stunning and they honestly look so cool

[@BrokenIET]

many locos here could be the odd one out. Gladstone is the only “home made” one, the GNR Atlantic is the only GNR one, but I’d have to go with City of Birmingham due to it being neither an Atlantic nor LBSC

[@joshuaW5621]

Merry Christmas Sam.

[@zacsteamlocomotive1800]

you should give awards to the best engines in the future

[@kenmorris100]

Hi Sam a great year of Videos so I am using this review to wish and your young lady a great Christmas and carry on the good work in 2024.👍

[@nigelcole1936]

I have the GNR C1 Atlantic, love the shape. Was tempted by the LBSC but don't like brown locomotives, although this is one of the best for any brown ones

[@MrPal1966]

Great review, lovely looking loco

[@lazyterrier]

Great review! Just a little info tho, the white roof was a standard for Brighton Engines! Edit: Odd one is the City Class, considering the Theme seems to be LBSCR Locomotives

[@danieljarvis3125]

Keep finding, (new too me) new aspects of a Train; through Sam's Trains.😉

[@Enzo_The_Magnificent]

I have one of these. I also have an H2 class in the Southern Maunsell livery. They are among my favourite locos as they just look so retro and yet so spectacular. One day I hope to own a GNR version. I have to agree with everthing you say about this loco, Sam. It is quite wonderful. Now... where can I get my hands on some of those birdcage coaches? 🙂

[@RichardKuivila1947]

4 1/2 stars for performance with a 3 pole motor ? ? ? Com On SAM !

[@roberthuron9160]

Sam,Ian Allan had several books on locomotives,and railroads! There were two books that are pertinent-1) British Atlantic Locomotives,and 2)British Pacific Locomotives,and there is much data,that is highly useful! There were photo albums of the LB&SC,LSWR,SECR,and the Southern,which would give you,a good background on the scenery and changes,in the last 150+ years! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and may Boxing Day,be glorious! Thank you! Thank you 😇 😊!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much for sharing - I'll have to look out for those! Merry Christmas to you and yours! Cheers, Sam :)

[@roberthuron9160]

@@SamsTrains Addendum;In the US,there were Atlantics,[Named after the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad,a prominent South Eastern operation],on several Railroads! The PRR,NYC,B&O,C&NW,ATSF,SP,all ran Atlantics,in high speed services in their day! The PRR,had the E-6's,the NYC,had their Gibson Girl's(I-10's,classes),and the Santa Fe,had compound Atlantics! That should give you some background on the US,side of the equation! The turn of the last century,early 1900's,was a wild and wooly time,as changes were happening at a rapid pace! From steam operated subways,to electrification literally overnight,consider the Metropolitan and District railways in London!! Anyway,sorry for the history notes,but the technology history is taken for granted,and too few people aren't even cognizant of it! You are aware,but most are not! Thank you,and Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄! Thank you 😇 😊!!

[@AverageGarfieldEnjoyer]

Ah hell nah RWS Henry Moment!!

[@switchgeer6519]

Would the odd out be City of Birmingham? All the engines except that one originate in the LBSC. A Great Western engine seems to be by itself...

[@OragamiTobichi-bi6lh]

I have 3 new trains I have to make a video on them but that will be soon if my Hornby controller stops being finicky. But yeah that engine looks really nice. Keep being awesome and merry Christmas my friend.

[@SamBarr-cx5er]

Its not even a skew wound motor. The cab roof also matches the tops of the coaches.

[@UsedBubblehead]

Odd one out at 26:12 (I think?) GWR 4-4-0, not an LBSCR locomotive like the other engines in the sidings. Great video as always!

[@peterharmsworth7893]

Sam you need some Hattons Genesis lbscr umber coaches instead of the ( gorgeous) secr coaches!

[@Taggart00]

Yes

[@Tinhat47]

The Genesis LBSCR coaches, despite Hatton’s calling them “umber” are actually the mahogany livery used by the LBSCR pre-1902 (these models have coach numbers inside the side crests which makes them pre-1900). The LBSCR switched to the darker lined umber and white in 1902 and then just lined umber in 1911.

[@peterharmsworth7893]

@@Tinhat47 I thought they looked a bit reddish in the images !

[@georgethomas7814]

As always a fair review with an honest rating that can be compared to other locomotives and trains.. Sorry but 200 pound still sounds expensive to me. It seems to be missing a few key features and those who are accepting this are talking about replacing the motor and even retro-fitting a fly wheel. Red Oxide is red/brown colour and that coal load is shocking for any locomotive built in the 2000's. For a true modeller with exceptional skills (Sam) this swapping motor, replacing coal load and weathering the tender to reflect a more appropriate colour is not a problem.. I accept that the locomotive is fine now and should give you years of pleasure. Weathering the engine should hide a lot of the problems with appearance for me. I agree the coaches make this a wonderful train. Pretty sure its appropriate to run a Pullman (Custard and Brown) in the trains as that was the first class carriage used on most regional services. Modelling a slightly larger train would be more expensive but its a good thing to wish for perfection.... FINALLY: MERRY CHRITMAS SAM AND CHLOE.... I hope you both have a wonderful Christmas Day and enjoy the Christmas/New Year celebrations. Christmas present or New Year resolution Chloe must buy one new locomotive a month for all of 2024. Sam can only buy a locomotive every two months but he can buy coaches and wagons for Chloe and his Locomotives to make wonderful new trains. Best wishes for the Christmas/New Year season.

[@Jimyjames73]

A 'not so boring brown' then Sam!!! 😉🚂🚂🚂

[@lindaoffenbach]

Lovely loco and consist Sam. Brown doesn't work for us either, however the entire set of this one does stand out really well actually. A capacitor usually is a replacement for a flywheel. That one in your loco is to feed the decoder at power blips. In our experience, such capacitor needs to be at least 200uF as a bare minimum and rated for 25V or higher. 100uF is much too little. However, we try to fit 2000uF if possible. Depends on what the decoder and or loco can take. Despite all her shortcomings, with the coaches she just looks lovely. Happy Holidays Sam 🎅🎁🎄

[@SamsTrains]

haha I usually hate brown too... this just does it for me somehow! Yeah I was thinking that - that capacitor is too small to make any real difference besides maybe supporting a DCC decoder over the smallest of power blips? Merry Christmas - Sam :)

[@Madonsteamrailways]

In 1915, there were no gluts of any colour. I think the tender was resprayed in 1928 because there was a glut of orange paint.

[@Geographyfan123]

Merry Christmas!

[@cameronmcilroy8261]

The Great Western loco you had is the odd one out