Oxford's New Amazing Value Pilchard Wagon | Unboxing & Review

[@RobA500]

A good looking wagon at a good price that’s not going to fall apart when you handle it. Exactly what the hobby needs.👍

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Rob - agreed 100% Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@mgr_video_productions]

Nice review. I love getting budget rolling stock. Interesting that there are brake wheels on each end. North American rolling stock usually has just one for the whole rail car.

[@davidstrains4910]

Decent review there Sam and quite a good wagon from Oxford this time, they do seem to be good at rolling stock but have had a few issues In the past regarding colours but their rolling stock is far better than their attempts at locomotives.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot David - yeah I've heard that too! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@louisbuscarino7330]

Sam you are the only one that can make a simple wagon sound so interesting. You keep us listening. The new wagon is pretty good I think I will purchase one . Thanks for the good review .

[@SamsTrains]

haha that's very kind Louis - really glad you liked the video! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@jermaineyarde8455]

Literally just bought this from local my retailer 1 hour ago not realising it was a new tooling. Just saw it thought wow thats goon value. Watching Sam's videos have obviously given me keen eye to spot a deal.

[@SamsTrains]

Oh wow awesome - even better value given it's brand new! Definitely - you must have a good eye :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@ranjitcherian7292]

Whenever I feel down I watch Sams trains videos and cherish the feeling of imagining of being a child again playing with these miniature models.

[@trevorchatwood2630]

Thank you for clearing up my misunderstanding of what a pilchard wagon is. Being a naive Aussie, I was envisioning salt hardened pilchard trawlermen busily shovelling the days catch into one of these wagons ready to be transported to market! O.K. in winter i suppose.

[@oesypum]

Thank you for this review. I am now reassured about my order, and look forward to receiving it in due course.

[@paulstallard4376]

I preordered 2 of these back in January from derails models and I got them for only £12.20 each ( they even honoured the original price after hornby had increased the RRP price! And with free postage! So 2 bogie wagons for under £25.00! That’s got to be a bargain!

[@robinbrowne5419]

A cool wagon. Thanks for the review and keeping us informed :-) But I would like to go back to your 360 VR video. At first, I was completely lost, just scrolling around in all directions. But then I saw Sam in a blue shirt talking away at the beginning of the video, and scrolled to the right, only to see another Sam in a blue shirt pointing back in the opposite direction. Lol. So, by then I had it figured out. And took a panoramic train ride around Sam's track. Including looking backwards over the cars as they went behind the bookcase. Lol. Cheers, Sam. Keep up the great work 👍

[@DJ_K666]

Looks like someone at Oxford has sat down and really put some thought into the design of this one. I might go and get a couple myself soon.

[@pettra1]

A very nice new wagon indeed from Oxford Rail Sam. The BR Black is amusing, seeing as the outside is grey with the black interior. Reminds me of the black mamba snake which also has a silvery grey body but has a black interior in its mouth! Have been watching too many wildlife documentaries! Lol. The wagon is neat, sleek and tidy in appearance and is nicely free rolling too. Very good. Well worth it. Now then, where is my wallet............?

[@rmarsh9387]

Oxford doing the modeling scene well. Looking forward to see what they do next

[@edwardvincentbriones5062]

@Sam’sTrains I forgot to put this on the livestream last time, because you rarely read mine, but most O gauge model locomotives (mainly American brands) have smoke fitted onto them. I watched many Eric’s Trains videos on YT so, I wasn’t surprised when you showed the loco’s smoke effect. It was weaker than the O gauge, but at least its way cheaper.

[@mrseagull_1]

That wagon looks really cool Sam! Might consider buying one in the near future!

[@SamsTrains]

It sure is Kai - I can recommend it! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@oscarosullivan4513]

@@SamsTrains How much does it cost

[@DC4260Productions]

No, you're right. That Standard 4 is definitely blue. Accurate interpretations of colour aside, it's good to see Oxford proving that it's still possible to get new models for a good price these days.

[@Mike__B]

I'm guessing the box size is due to a standard size they use and it's easier/cheaper to stick with the same box for everything rather than worrying about shipping extra units.

[@CyberFoxUK]

Thank you for the video Sam, I've also got myself three Pilchard wagons a month ago very happy with them

[@SamsTrains]

It's a pleasure - and that's very good to hear! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@peters1127]

Thanks for the review, it gives me reason to keep on purchasing Oxford products.

[@ferreomodelismo]

Great review, as always! Please, Sam, review some Frateschi model! Your audience from South America, New Zealand and Australia would appreciate a lot! Thanks!

[@davew2452]

The couplings in the parts bag are Instanter, not chain link

[@SamsTrains]

Duly noted Dave, thanks for the tip! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Alpha-oo8]

I miss Oxford. I know they are still around, but they have been worryingly silent lately

[@tico360]

I do love the BR blue standard 4. Can’t wait until they release the BR crimson.

[@kanehood3478]

Lovely review Sam. I just bought a r374 spitfire for £28 it’s running but it in need of a service, I know you have the model could you please do a service video on yours please so I can follow along, i dont want to break something, I have many many tender driven locos but this is the only loco drive I have many thanks Kane

[@lewishughes8541]

Hi sam I hope you're ok I like oxford rail as of yet the hornby quality issues haven't crept in yet

[@EJ3Baller]

Very nice wagon review Sam. It would be cool to see a load in it.

[@astridvallati4762]

Excellent simplicity for 3D replicating..chassis and body, maybe even bogie frames.

[@sambrown6426]

Perhaps the livery was called BR black because it's the livery they wore during that period.

[@lapiswake6583]

They're instanter couplings, not chain links. The middle links are specially shaped so they can be rotated to reduce the distance between the wagons, originally introduced by the GWR then BR's design was adopted widely from the late 50s. I haven't got the patience to use instanters correctly in 0 gauge, and of course in 00 they're basically just decorative. This wagon looks fantastic, and I'll certainly be investing in one for my fish-named wagon rake (to go with the seacow, sealion, shark, limpet, clam, rudd, turbot, and tope. Which reminds me, I need to look for bachmann seacow/sealions (because they're a different variant to the hornby ones) and a hornby trout. Flangeways' salmons and mermaids as well as heljan's dogfish will come later) as well as one of the GER vans when I next visit a shop that stocks them (my local shop would have to order them in specially, and I have other stuff to buy from my local shop). As for the colour, I can't find a colour photo where the planks aren't plain wood or heavily weathered, so I can't confirm if the grey is correct. And I think you'll find that standard 4 is in BR Ultramarine...

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks for sharing Lapis, appreciate the info! haha fantastic - and they sure are great for what they cost!! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@bennickss]

I HEAVILY recommend Dapol’s class 68, they are incredibly detailed and run great!

[@SamsTrains]

Sounds fantastic Ben - I'll have to look into that! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@PaulSmith-pl7fo]

Hi Sam. Very nice wagon for the money - well done Oxford. Since no one else has taken the bait... why the quip about the Standard 4 in BR blue when it's clearly green? Is it simply a joke on the fact that Oxford said the wagon was BR black?

[@andrewdking]

I've ordered both the varients of this wagon, with one available now and the other some time in the future. I've no idea why the delay just because of a printed number. Like everyone else says, a great looking wagon at a great price and useful. Silly box though, taking up my storage space. However, those white brake wheels at each corner are vulnerable. Upon first getting mine out of its packaging, one came loose (not broke), so will need a dab of superglue to restore. I think your constant moaning about glue marks has resulted in the manufacturers now not putting enough on, so to avoid your wrath 🙂

[@lesliedickinson198]

A good looking model that I will buy and the value for money is great, with a bit of careful weathering it will look just as good as items with twice the cost and I know where my £'s are going to be spent in future as some things are now getting out of hand as regards price. I would rather have lesser detail that I can improve on myself 👍

[@allie-873]

in the case of shipping costs: isn't the cost determined by the size and the weight, not just the size? I believe that's the case, and that explains why these can be shipped cheaply still as they're lightweight

[@SamsTrains]

I thought the cost was on a per-shipping-container basis? But maybe it goes on weight too? Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@OlivierGabin]

@@SamsTrains It's by a per-shipping-container basis, with a 20ft container as a calculation basis, and a maximum weight allowed per container. Prices are around the USD 1000 to 1500 for a 20ft container from China to Europe this day. Add a zero for air freight.

[@robertlucido3686]

I went to a train show last weekend, and I got some more engines to make my Junction Valley Railroad heritage units, you should look up some videos on KZbin about Junction Valley Railroad, you'll be interested by it

[@SamsTrains]

That's awesome awesome!! Which engines did you get? And sure, will do :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@robertlucido3686]

I got a 2-6-0 steam engine to do a fictional steam locomotive (because the real Junction Valley Railroad never had a steam locomotive) that I was going to number #8216 ( the years Junction Valley was open to the public), an Alco FA-B diesel units to use as the common engines that pulled the trains when I visited Junction Valley and an SW1500 diesel switcher to do #555

[@The.Conqueeftador]

I was going to ask about the size of the box so I'm glad you mentioned it Sam, do all of Oxfords products come in the same size box? Not nit picking or anything but I just thought in this day and age companies would be more conscious about wasting material

[@paulc9588]

My guess is Oxford are using coach boxes for the Pilchard as it is too long to fit inside a standard wagon box. Maybe cheaper to do this than produce a special box just for the Pilchard. It looks wasteful but probably helps to keep the cost down.

[@pierslindley]

Mine arrived on Monday. Very nice and a very reasonable price. I just need to decide what to transport in them.

[@SamsTrains]

Glad to hear that Piers - yes they're great aren't they? Maybe a big load of dead fish?! ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@OlivierGabin]

Well, some ideas apart from ballast : metallic beams for a bridge or a building with a metallic structure, barrels like oil barrels, machinery parts, small marine diesel engines, podded jet engines for civilian aircrafts ready to be installed on the plane, heavy valves for oil or chemical plants, small middle/low tension transformers for housing use, small to midsize public works machinery, small road vehicles, big wooden crates with what you want inside, heavy aluminium bars (seen by me in the railway station in Pau, France, 30 years ago, with an SNCF flat wagon), ship anchor, and many more ! You just have to find a justification to move it by train.

[@bencerino8445]

Very nice looking wagon, especially for the price. Unrelated, but did you see Hattons has some pretty good bargains on various Hornby coaches?

[@leightonhunt4827]

Excellent review Sam , I have a question would you ever review some 009 narrow gauge stuff ?

[@pettra1]

Hi again Sam. Have just ordered two of these for £15.25 each from Rails of Sheffield. I think Hatton's has run out.

[@SamsTrains]

Fantastic Pete - really hope you enjoy them - just the job for £30! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@timsully8958]

I saw this and wondered about buying one. This review has confirmed I shall. In fact, I think I might as well get a few. They’ll come in very handy 😎 Amazing value and I think they look terrific, even if the price had been higher! 🤷🏻‍♂️ I shall be at Ally Pally in a couple of weeks so it might end up being my little treat to myself 😜🍻🍀

[@davidhinks8384]

Good review Sam, and seems like great value. Certainly looks better quality/value when compared with Hornby Railroad stock.

[@glynlewis1664]

Great review again Sam, thank you! Like so many, i too believe this shows what can be achieved for a decent price and what the majority of modellers want. If Oxford can do it, why can't the "big" boys??? Is it just greed?...

[@iceeblueburst03]

You can fill that wagon up with either pipes or logs! That’d make a nice freight train!

[@brianartillery]

I recall seeing one of these wagons at my local docks, full of large pieces of a rusty old crane that had been demolished.

[@SamsTrains]

It sure would!! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@roberthocking9138]

Good review, the box makes me laugh, it’s twice as big as it needs to be 😁, greetings from AUS

[@michaelfeldman-budarick9295]

Getting quite a collection of oxford wagons there

[@lindaoffenbach]

From a price point of view (18 - 20 Euros converted) it does not look too bad, but it does show quite a tad too cheapish construction we thought for the price. The main issue would be the fixed couplers (usually a stern no-no). Those typically are a recipe for derailments, specially combined with being very light weight. It seems to behave okay on your r2 curves sandwiched between high quality wagons with swivelling couplings but would a budget with little space for a lay-out not also have r1 incorporated? Will a rake of these fixed couplings not cause issues on r2 and r1? (they usually do). Not sure if the balancing act of ‘low price - performance’ is that spot on tbh on that regard. We’d be sceptical, but it does indeed look quite good, that must be said.

[@SamsTrains]

That's fair - it's definitely built on the cheap, no doubt about that! I was very concerned about the coupling design (again) but it didn't prove to be a problem - this wouldn't derail no matter what I threw at it... but I think R1 would probably do it! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@OlivierGabin]

This design for the couplings works apparently with the standard UK OO couplers, but I won't bet on it with my Roco Universals. But you can only know it if you try it, what I might do someday.

[@alanthorne3921]

They could use the same packaging for the O scale version

[@michaelwhiles5282]

Heard about the 4000 high cost / spec sports cars that sunk when the container ship went down this week ?

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah - its such a huge waste :( Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@kenjimaurerfromdisneyland2001]

0:14 - The music reminds me of shapes.

[@SamsTrains]

That's great Kenji - thanks for sharing! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@kenjimaurerfromdisneyland2001]

@@SamsTrains you should try the music from “Blues Clues Shape Searchers” next time

[@kenjimaurerfromdisneyland2001]

@@SamsTrains 6:56 I think I see circles and rectangles.

[@michaelwhiles5282]

Hello Sam, awaiting YOUR 3 D printed version thanks...

[@SamsTrains]

haha I'd be crazy to - can't do better than this for £15! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@harryprince5472]

Another amazing value product from Oxford, it’s such a nice change from all the othersc

[@SamsTrains]

I agree - it sure is! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@garymoore2674]

Have you checked out Katos N Scale 800/0 mode bi mode Intercity Express.I know you don't do n-scale

[@brianmicky7596]

Hi Sam, Yes nice wagon, (I can feel a birthday coming on ) All the Best Brian 🤗😎

[@SamsTrains]

Fantastic Brian - you haven't had one for a while - hope you have a happy Pilchard birthday! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@leifvejby8023]

Must be the prettiest BR blue I've ever seen, thank you! Somebody has to mention it! ^_^

[@SamsTrains]

Glad you liked it, haha!! ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@And_Zo]

Nice looking wagon, I need to curb my spending but it's so hard with all these nice models 🤣

[@SamsTrains]

haha I agree - very hard to resist indeed!! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@lordluffington2351]

SAM PLEASE READ I’ve just read boundless motoring magazine and inside was a 20% off hornby voucher which I thought was quite funny considering all those price rises

[@SamsTrains]

haha it is very funny! So their big offer is to go back to the old price... which was overpriced as opposed to ludicrously overpriced! xD Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@AlongPreservedLines]

the wagon looks great, shame other manufacturers can't sell wagons for such low prices, it astounds me, hopefully oxford can offer more models like this! -TIDS

[@SamsTrains]

I agree - we totally need much more of this!! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@OlivierGabin]

When you see four wheelers by Hornby in their Railroad range at the same price, if not higher, with crude details and not even NEM couplings, because their moulds dates back from the time I was in elementary school (I'm 54 yo now...), you really feel screwed; sorry for the word...

[@jamesdunloptrains]

Awesome video today Sam really nice wagon I will have to get a rake of them

[@NWRJ_WStudios]

Great Video Sam. I'm going to get one of these Cheers Jasper & Willow

[@SamsTrains]

Awesome! They are starting to sell out, but you may still find some! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@c5173]

If you want to spit out your coffee have a look what hornby want for the w4 pecketts now!

[@Section....7-k5f]

Great review. Rails of Sheffield have for £12.71. !!!!!!!!! Wow.

[@SamsTrains]

Wow - that is awesome!! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@jaywatchtravel6146]

nice video sam

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you! :D

[@Noblelox]

It is their standard box, cheaper than having a while new box made.

[@lewisgoestrainspotting]

hello sam, how has your day been

[@JohnBoyAdvance]

That box is huge

[@zippingcruises7712]

Looks great, love the rolling stock from Oxford. Quick question, when you rub the Bachmann Edward, what rolling stock do you run it with.

[@SamsTrains]

I do too - they did great! I tend to run a couple of Hornby railroad LNER coaches :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@NWRJ_WStudios]

1 more questions Sam why do some Bachman & Hornby's loco's rods click Cheers Felix & Laura

[@SamsTrains]

Some of them do click unfortunately - they're not always great quality! You just have to be very careful not to ever touch them while handling a model! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@JustinFrazier_360]

Great review sam

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Justin! :D

[@Poliss95]

Pop the Pilchard. Sounds like the name of a 1950s skiffle song. 😁

[@dcb_trains]

I love my one. Can’t go wrong with the price

[@formidable38]

I find it absolutely staggering that ive just been looking at Bachmann 12 ton vent vans commanding £29.95. Daylight robbery!!😮

[@joginns778]

Old stock re priced just lick a lot of bachmann and Hornby they say the price rises are because shipping from China has gone sky high,

[@robinleach2251]

You say sprung buffers serve no purpose; don't they allow closer coupling so they behave like on the real wagons?

[@davidmolin8944]

Pretty cool small wagon. Would like to see you 3D print some load for it

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh now there's a great idea! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@johnoneill5661]

Very nice and at a realistic price as well 👍👍👍

[@miguelangelgarrido7233]

Vos podrias hacer un vagon en 3d printer con tu marca estaria muy bueno vagones unicos

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@tmdrm9817]

I checked you Heljan 1361 review and you did call it a waste of your money.

[@SamsTrains]

haha good - I mean... it's accurate! ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@naomithatcher519]

that is a box l could probly fit my schools class in side lol on getting the train colure wrong

[@SamsTrains]

haha exactly, lol! ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Chezmaen]

Now that's a wagon.

[@markcousins9337]

Pilchard? Turbot? Are you running a fishing channel now, Sam? I always liked the Walrus myself; what's with that naming convention anyway?

[@SamsTrains]

haha there's an idea... if I take a rod down to the lake, could I catch some more affordable rolling stock? Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@TATICMOOR]

It's the new improved BR black Sam, LOL.

[@joginns778]

What year did these enter service as I model sixty and early seventys,

[@Poliss95]

Fishkind: Pilchard Description: YCO Bogie Ballast/Sleeper Wagon First used: 1949

[@joginns778]

@@Poliss95 thank you for the information just one thing if you can help me did any of these wagons find there way onto the Western region as this is what I model,

[@ThatVoxelBlock]

the closesed waggon i have is the Hornby R6716 4-wheel wagon "Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch" in BR green from the shop there

[@CounterCraftYT]

No Sam I think the loco is in a BR red …

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh my bad - I'm still learning! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Poliss95]

Looked like experimental purple to me.

[@whateverwithme6296]

Wow! Such good value!

[@SamsTrains]

Absolutely! :D

[@matbeech7518]

That box is massive haha why so large?

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

nice wagons thanks sam for a good vid

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you!! :D

[@TheWoodlandhoBo]

How big is that box 🙈

[@datguymiller]

Hey Sam cool video, also are you aware of 3D printers that can print in metal?

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you!! Yes they can indeed - I'm not too interested though, as it increases wear on the nozzle! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@datguymiller]

@@SamsTrains no there's printers made to print in metal

[@JustTomYTreckless]

So when are you gonna review hattons or oxford engines

[@peterkitts8815]

I think shipping is more about weight than size

[@Poliss95]

It's about both these days.

[@bluemoonedits8874]

Hello Sam do you remember me from the live stream :D

[@alfie9981]

What gauge is this? Sorry for the dumb question I’m thinking about starting my own model railroad

[@SamsTrains]

It's not dumb! This is OO scale, but works on HO track :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@alfie9981]

@@SamsTrains thank you

[@Poliss95]

You should turn the wagon round before making a final judgement on performance. I have a few models that are perfectly happy going one way, bur derail when going in the opposite direction.

[@marcpurkiss3233]

Couldnt aggree more with this review, infact frankly buying just the wheels and couplers i dont think i could 3d print it for less ( which is how a mass produced injection moulded product should be!)

[@fatwalletboy2]

I think thats good enough for a wagon. Why we need super super detail stock for £30+ pricesxis beyond me.....at least at £15 you stand a chance of buying a good rake

[@SamsTrains]

I agree entirely - basic rolling stock at this price is absolutely fine by me... can't understand 30+ for a wagon... it doesn't need to be that flashy! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@OlivierGabin]

Agreed too. Just have to look nice. I can accept some compromises on details if it's not blatantly badly made, and if it's something that keeps the price down.

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

Awesome 🚂😎👍

[@Jimyjames73]

Very good & basic!!! 🙂🚂🚂🚂

[@BattleshipOrion]

You should have a week each half the year in which you only review rolling stock. Also, I appreciate the change in scenery. A gloomy world out there for sure...not that I mind too much.

[@neilclarkson3548]

Box seems bigger than necessary