Sam'sTrains Christmas 2024 Range Launch | Wagons, Mystery Boxes & More

[@RobertBlack-m8u]

Well, Sam, you have left me speechless. You have done some amazing Models and I like your screw box design. Hats off to your hard work 👍🤗

[@andrewhotston983]

Order placed - glad to support an entrepreneur. The biggest gap in the market is for pre-grouping goods brake vans - more complicated, I know, but I'd certainly be willing to pay a premium price because, well, you only need one for each train! Just pick ones that already have RTR locos, such as North British Railway, Caledonian Railway, North Eastern, LNWR, etc.

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you so much Andrew, bless you for that! Yes a brake van would be fascinating - I'll definitely look into that... it'd certainly be more costly to make, but I don't think impossible! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@more5347]

so. I read this as pre-grouping baked goods vans....

[@aberfordwest4003]

It would be really awesome if you would sell some of these wagons unpainted and unassembled in slightly larger quantities! I’d really enjoy building and painting some of those

[@SamsTrains]

That's a nice idea - thanks a lot for the suggestion! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@zedlewis_hobbies]

Second that. These would make a great kit :)

[@Mighty_Square]

Sam, the big companies should take note, these are incredible models, especially the physical weathering! You're leading the industry now, iust incredible👍 Zach

[@SomchaiSpeaks]

Sam you should patent that screw box design because it is applicable in general usage. No doubt some plastic box manufacturers would like to steal your ideas and would make money from your expertise.

[@StanDoesTrains]

Amazing Job Sam. These look amazing. Very great work.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much Stan! :D

[@vespasian606]

That weathering is awesome. Reminds me of the little sidings I would look down on as we crossed the foot bridge to the shops.

[@Justamandoinghisthing]

That screw box is genius, im sure people who repair things would be interested.

[@doggerproductions]

Patent pending on that screw box I hope Sam..... clever design......💰👍

[@chugwaterjack4458]

Yes, sell the design to DCC Connection so they can charge 35 quid for each.

[@redoktopus3047]

I just came back to your channel after a bit and I'm so happy you got a resin printer! I remember some of your first models and these are so fantastic!

[@SamsTrains]

haha thank you so much - yeah these are definitely a step up from my early ones! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@goarmysleepinthemud.]

Very well done. They look brilliant. The screw box is very clever.

[@SirThanxalott]

Santa'sTrains.... Christmas came early this year! :D Bless You, -Dave.

[@PaulSmith-pl7fo]

Hi Sam. You now have "layouts" in the following gauges/scales: O, OO, TT:120, and N. You couldn't possibly make every piece of rolling stock in every gauge/scale (you would never make another video!). However, might you consider every once in a while doing a run of rolling stock in one of the other gauges/scales?

[@martinhonor3483]

These look great Sam. Have you tried scaling down any of them to n gauge? I only model in n and would happily buy bodies to fit on a proprietary chassis.

[@chugwaterjack4458]

If that guy "Sam" ever does a review of your wagons, he's gonna give you heck about the lack of sprung buffers! (That's humor, son.) Chassis number matching the wagon body number? Outstanding! I can't seem to find THAT on my Dapol wagons. Do you make the wheel sets, too, or source them outside? One more thing: How about producing some pre-grouping coaches, even turn-of-the-century?

[@lindaoffenbach]

Stellar job Sam, wow. Yeah, resin printing does come very close to manufacturing standards actually. There are quite some enthusiasts these days offering loads of accessories and rolling stock in the form of 3D files one can print oneself, ready to go. From catenary prototypical per country to all kinds of stuff such as station trolleys, bicycles, crates, fences, lamp posts, houses..., the lot. Surely, at one point someone offering bobo locos or even steamers isn't far away, if not already happening. Well, you've been venturing yourself in that particular area of course. Quite the addition to the hobby ! Cheerio.

[@Inlandcub2]

Hey Sam, are they sold out? And if not when are they going to be back? Cheers.

[@kclassproductions]

Awesome work Sam! Everything looks spectacular, well done

[@nickrails]

Nice to see you producing in resin - the print quality looks very good. Excellent choice of subjects. Would be interested in some L&Y stuff if anything ever caught your imagination.

[@tankmicr00man]

Me too please!

[@zippy5131]

Humble.... Bloody hell, they are amazing. I tip my cap to you my good man. Only one quibble, how about some in 'N' gauge. Other than that, stuck for words.

[@LKBRICKS1993]

Great vdeo. The sorting box is a very clever design.

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you so much!

[@JohnCouldwell]

Great wagons Sam, ordered some, thanks. Would love to see a pre-grouping brake van with physical weathering. If a manufacturer doesn't start doing physical weathering soon you'll need a bigger attic.

[@azuma892]

Sam, the advent shorts are being uploaded at 3 a.m. my time... I'll be watching them in the morning I guess. Looks like you and Chloe had a fun time filming the first one. Does that mean Chloe will be visiting the loft every single day or do you film them in advance and open several days in a row? Where did you buy the Brio advent calendar? I would choose the cute little Christmas briefcase over chocolates any time. Not really a big fan of eating snacks to be honest. :)

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh sorry for the odd time for you then - feel free to save them up for the next day haha! I got the Brio calendar from Rails :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@peterhealy9044]

Wahaaaaaaaay thanks Sam. Finally managed to get 2 FR wagons as a present to me off the wife 😂 cheers

[@SamsTrains]

hahaha I'm sure she'll be very pleased - glad you could finally get some! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@nycscot600]

These look absolutely superb. If you were to offer the heavily weathered open wagon in 7mm, I could definitely be interested!

[@michaelhodgson3908]

All you need to do now, is add sprung buffer's.

[@michaelwolak3098]

Sam the screw box was marvellous and have ordered one ,will get my friend to get one

[@mintyicecream44]

I think they're already all sold out because they don't show up on the website. Oh well. Good job on making this range. You've gone so far with making your own models and it looks like it could potentially become a major part if your channel in the future. You might be able to open your own store and have people constantly assembling new models and still selling them online for people like me in Australia. Keep achieving greatness!

[@Paul-ey1ct]

Nice stuff Sam well done 👍.

[@JimmyProductions]

Really neat! Would you ever consider trying to make wagons in n gauge?

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you so much! Yes I would - I'm thinking about it! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@briancooper562]

Well done. Just a suggestion on weathered open wagons, the floors will suffer damage and repair. Damage due to poor cargo handling, the load hitting the timbers making impression in the timbers. Repair where timbers have rotted through or crumbled and been replaced by new unpainted or differing paint colours on the timber(s).

[@moonshinerunner01]

Hi Sam, I hope you realise how great these are. They have sold out already. Miss out again. Anyway, thanks for the great year of shows. Please keep up the great effort and content. All the best to you and yours.

[@fredburley9512]

Very impressive, Sam. Your wheels look good quality. Solid 👍

[@peterwebster3076]

Just ordered a screw organiser just what I need for my scale modelling hobby great idea sam

[@NWRJ_WStudios]

You did a amazing job on making these Sam, especially on the physical weathering one. Cheers Jasper & Willow

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much - yeah I love the physically weathered ones! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@maltnz]

Screw organiser - brilliant idea. Could I suggest numbering the holes on the lid (and perhaps the sides of the base) so the user could note on a bit of paper what screws are in which hole? Have a great Xmas season.

[@modelrailfan37]

These new models are so neat! I really like the Barry van! Out of curiosity are you still using SketchUp for your prints now that your designs are more complex?

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you! Yep all done in sketchup haha!

[@modelrailfan37]

@ oh wow that’s impressive!

[@jameshodgson1609]

Sam you can be rightly proud of these wagons, a real achievement. As for a future project I’ve commented before regarding a broad gauge locomotive and track. This would maybe too challenging. More down to earth maybe but what one of these open wagons in O gauge ?

[@aveedub7403]

Hi Sam, just bought the van, as the previous 2 plank wagon I have was so brilliant! Keep up the excellent job mate! Can't wait to see.and run it. Hope you and Chloe have a good week! 👍👍👍

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you so, so much - that's lovely to hear! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@pikablob]

These look phenomenal! As a pre-grouping N gauge modeller, I'm jealous of the OO folks at the moment; any chance of these or similar in N someday? No worries if not, I'm genuinely just incredibly impressed with how far you've come with your 3D printed models :))

[@tripwire3992]

Im gonna buy a 3d printer for myself for christmas so i can make my own wagons too. You inspired me. Im also gonna work on making plastic wheels that arent a pain with em

[@SamsTrains]

That's awesome! It's a learning curve but WELL worth it - good luck :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@williamsquires3070]

Hi Sam. You should do a brake van with the distressed (weathered) plank sides, with a slightly leaky roof! Maybe in TT-scale!

[@vadmscheer]

Sam, you need to look into patening that screw holder. Its absolutely brilliant! I almost bought 2 outright (sorry, you'll still have to ship one to California...)

[@blueskys5435]

29:30 The GWR 10 ton ballast wagon “starfish” wagon is a good wagon to model there are no RTR examples. I am quite fond with these wagons

[@Citalopram40]

Hi Sam, have you considered making shunters wagons from some of the northern railways, more interesting than the GWR ones. 😊

[@georgedownes8395]

I’ve just ordered one of the models and I can’t wait to get it. Would you ever think about selling locos?

[@yankee62521]

Just brought the Furness wagon, looking forward to get it. Hearing you on about building and painting them just wondering if you ever thought about doing them as unbuilt kits? Myself personally who does pergrouping would love to have a short wheel base wagon kit which I could customise and doesn't full apart. Even if you do them with out wheel and hooks I think people would by them and most people who know who you are probably wouldn't mind waiting on orders

[@The_Flying_kipper]

Wow Sam, those are nothing short of immense !

[@EsbeeDJ]

These look lovely, what Resin are you using out of curiosity? (Standard or ABS like) and what software are you playing with? are the wheels also 3D printed or purchased separately? So many questions lol, BUT when these sell out would you consider a limited number of STL sales? Love this channel, especially the little history bits on your model reviews 😁

[@GBR481]

Oh missed this one again! Oh well but it looks amazing!

[@sanjapetrevska4994]

Not tryn to be picky but what if you make some American 3d printed stuff?

[@ianhartley5057]

Brilliant Sam! I fully expect to hear you get a design gig at either Accurascale or IKEA hahah!

[@anthonylulham3473]

Just ordered, very unusual and nice models!

[@sevensprings460]

I’ve been using an artist’s paint palette tray for screws when taking loco’s apart, however a lid would be useful.

[@True_Patrick]

Amazing work as always! Im glad to hear that the resin held up to that wheel of torture! Ive been wanting to make custom models for a long time and seeing your videos was the kick I needed. What kind of resin are you using? I've been using ABS-like resin, but I haven't experemented with other kinds.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much - yeah I was very pleased by how hard the resin turned out to be! I use plant based resin because it's less fumey! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@DangerAngelous]

NOOOO I missed the physically weathered ones again 😫😫😫 please do more again, I need(ok, want) one so badly!

[@logstudios8372]

I’ve just bought a Santa and Co box van! Can’t wait to couple this up with my Christmas train!

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you so much - really hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@lukejackson8741]

Could you do a short in you painting the weathering as you’ve done in your weathered wagon? Comes out really nice

[@SamsTrains]

That would be a cool video actually - I might spill the secret one day ;) Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@thomasfrancis5747]

Very impressed with your CAD skills, especially the weathering. I think you need to include a Sam's Trains logo in the "mouldings" and get some form of design registration or production licence on the screw box. Those box vans in TT120 would really go well. Any chance of couplings 3D printed in clear resin?

[@lukejackson8741]

I’d love to see your templates, I enjoy doing wagon and coach kits but really struggle with the decals, on a side note, I’d love to see you have a go at the GCR bogie fish vans, only option is a brass kit which is beyond my basic model making skills, gives you a chance to try some Bogies before tackling a coach…

[@glennb1679]

Wow Sam - they look fantastic.

[@julianharris5311]

Hi Sam do you make N gauge wagons ?

[@GrahamHounslow]

Be interested to see how you've done the lettering. It looks very clean and crisp.

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you!! It's a process I'm trying to refine - it's all stencilled, but the stencils are crazy complex... the most difficult part of the design process in fact! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@anthonylulham3473]

I'd love a painting tutorial! You've got them so clean it's incredible! Keep up the good work!

[@rogerking7258]

Just ordered the screw box - looks like it solves all the problems with tiny parts. You seem to have sold out of the wagons already unfortunately. As for future models, how about the Union Pacific Big Boy in OO (rather than HO) - - only kidding!

[@jacksnavely559]

Very industrious, ❤ just so far from Kansas 😊

[@GaryNumeroUno]

Oh dear mukka... Australia misses out yet again. All sold by the time we woke up! 😢

[@AndrewK492]

Wagons already sold out 😢. I guess it is the classic you snooze you loose thingy! Keep up the great work, Sam

[@RG-Models86]

They look amazing, Sam 👍

[@Deuce_and_a_half]

Hey Sam will you ever be releasing the L3 tankette again? I have a military train of warwells with Sherman tanks (and soon to be a Girls Und Panzer Panzer 4) and I’d love to perch it on top of one as they’re running along. But I don’t fancy my chances of getting it in a mystery box. Cheers

[@sweetroll1723]

Dang. Missed out on this. For some reason the notification didnt pop on my phone. Oh well.

[@dakshanbalaramesh]

Sam, would you ever consider releasing your 3D mockups for a small fee so that other modelers can take it, edit and make their own wagons?

[@trainman86trainstramsandmore]

Great news, as I'm having a really crappy day. Models do look very good Sam

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh so sorry to hear that - I hope you're feeling much better soon my friend! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@modelrailwaynoob]

I have managed to order some this time :)

[@SamsTrains]

Awesome! Thanks so much for your support! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@kenjimaurerfromdisneyland2001]

Can you upload another review of the bluebell p class from accurascale on Wednesday?

[@SamsTrains]

I'd love to Kenji - yes hopefully soon! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@kenjimaurerfromdisneyland2001]

@@SamsTrains Or Can you Do the Review of the Hattons Bluebell P Class?

[@bill53uk]

well done young lad

[@peterwebster3076]

Thanks

[@Gatherleymodeller.]

I’ll be getting some of these 😊

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you so much - hope you enjoy them! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@tivednagol9127]

Go into business, Sam. You’ve got the talent and the sense for it. Either that or make a resin-printed Bullman!

[@mario_master1]

ive got an idear for 3D printing broad gauge but to custem broad gauge track to scale with 00 so you chould have narow gauge standard gauge and brord guge all next to eachother at about the right size

[@SamsTrains]

That's a super exciting idea - thanks for sharing!! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@mario_master1]

@@SamsTrains im glad you liked it

[@yesterlife]

How about a 2 person see saw maintainence cart ? Even stationary in a siding would look great. 🤓

[@kc5402]

Lol, and maybe a Charlie Chaplin figure or Laurel & Hardy figures to stand next to it! 😄

[@97SEMTEX]

Just brought some, out of interest what printer are you using and could you do a video of you going through the desing and printing process. I've done a touch of resin printing, but you are getting very reliable results it appears and I could do with that. Cheers, Jim

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you so much Jim - these are done on Saturn 3 machines - and sure, I can look at doing a video on that some time! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@alexoliveira8566]

Could you maybe restock the LMS 3 planks and GWR 5 planks,I’m really interested but they’re not available on Etsy

[@rimizoem]

Do you need to change the logo for X on your titles sequence? Loving your work.

[@scmorton2370]

Good to see u taking on Hornby go get em There really look good

[@williamweller7428]

William 0:26

[@Razer_-fe9mo]

Nice selection! Will we get any 3d printed stuff in N Scale?

[@SamsTrains]

Yes one day I hope so! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@PetertheBeeandFriends]

Hi Sam, the wagons look great. As for suggestions, how about some M&GN rolling stock or even one of their yellow ochre livery tank engines?

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much - I'll definitely look into that, cheers!

[@ShukakuTheCrazy1]

Those screw boxes are neat! Imma look at them

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much! :D

[@roberthannigan8118]

Did you check out the new bachmann n scale Gordon

[@BobbyNomad]

11 out of 10 Sam 👏

[@phillipnapper-b6y]

Sam it seems to me that your furness range especially the van could be marketed as a HO model as the van looks very much like an early Australian van

[@OfficiallyOliverWalker]

A great video as always Sam!! Will you ever sell a 3D printed loco like Gladstone or the Problem Class?

[@SamsTrains]

No I doubt I'll ever sell those - I just couldn't produce something like that in any sort of quantity unfortunately :( Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@BoxtankEngine]

Could you maybe release the 3d-files for these so everyone can buy these and make it themselves? I can’t order any because I already have Christmas sorted out but I would love to get some files next year maybe to build them myself.

[@JerseyBill-x9r]

Well Sam, I had to read the comments below to find out I'll have to wait till 4:30 on the 2nd so I'll do that then, lol. I love the weathered 4 plank cars and maybe mystery box so wish me luck. Jersey Bill

[@lukasg_]

Any way to buy the files for the screw box instead? Shipping internationally is expensive but a download and a bit of resin / filament isn't.

[@muckmoses6521]

How about a reprint of your era 1 rolling stock? I missed out last time because I was on holiday.

[@SamsTrains]

I'm turning my head to that next - the era 1 wagons will be back next year plus new additions! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@muckmoses6521]

@SamsTrains Ace

[@michaelwolak3098]

What Sam no sprung loaded buffers 😂

[@Unmasking_Viandalisme]

A committed 'amateur' tends to output better quality than profit-motivated 'professionals' . Resin means choklit.. right? Physical distress is perfect!

[@SamsTrains]

haha thank you so much - it's been a real passion project but I just love the process! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@barrydevonshire9749]

Thanks Sam for naming the wagon after me😊

[@SamsTrains]

hahaha it's a pleasure - yes I did have you in mind, haha! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@donantonio7335]

Oliver Raeburn to the Hornby engineers: "Sam Strains was able to build these... IN A LOFT... WITH HIS HANDS!"