The wheels are Bulleid-Firth-Brown made of a single casting. American Boxpok are a built up design not connected to Bulleids made by Firth Brown Ltd.
@ChrisJNeale7 ай бұрын
Rather ironically they were nicknamed 'Hornbys' by the Southern railwaymen, Hornby O gauge and Hornby Dublo being probably the best known electric model railways in the UK when they were built.
@azuma8927 ай бұрын
Sam, will you be putting cows onto the field where the crane used to be? The removal of it does make for some nice shooting angles, still it will be missed, it was an iconic part of your layout for many years... What did you do with it? Is it in the bin?
@SamsTrains7 ай бұрын
Yes there will be cows! I think so too, the crane hasn't worked for a while, and I replaced some of the track round that area so thought I'd do a bit more! Yeah it's in the bin sadly xD Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@williamsquires30707 ай бұрын
My guess is the evil Scrap Man ate it. 🤔
@Whizzy-jx3qe2 ай бұрын
@@SamsTrainsRails have this loco grey livery @ £99.
@brianartillery7 ай бұрын
The lights would be dim, due to when it was in operation - 1941 onwards - most lights at that time would have been dim, or off completely. The, er, 'minor disagreement' we had with Germany at the time, made it expedient to not be seen at night. Necessary lights in public areas, had to be no more than 15 Watts, and cowled, to preclude any light pollution that could aid enemy aircraft.
@eurovnik7 ай бұрын
You mean the war? In which many of our relatives died. Their name liveth for evermore.
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited7 ай бұрын
Hi Sam, good stuff and the short lived grey livery looks nice. Did you watch my review and history videos? Those would have provided a number of answers to your questions. Let me deal with some. Buffers, using some tweezers at the back of the beam to compress the rear of the buffer clip will result in easy removal. Overhead wires, these were 660v DC overhead and third rail the wires were very informal and tram-like just in yards. The Booster did actually boost as well as keep running, the third rail supply voltage could be added to the output of the motor generators resulting in up to 1600 volts available to the traction motor sets. Bogie clips are a pain but making a simple curved tool out of a screw driver will allow the easy unclipping. Lights, the headcodes were illuminated by 1 or 2 40 watt old style bulbs, also due to WW2 lighting was greatly reduced hence the very small driving cab window. Please check out my history video for the full story. Cheers Mike
@adzib18237 ай бұрын
Regarding poorer quality wire on the motors, one thing becoming increasingly common is to substitute pure copper wires for copper-coated-aluminium (CCA) wire. Aluminium has approx. half the conductivity of copper. Can be tested for in a couple of ways IIRC, one is to scrape the wire lengthways with a scalpel blade (carefully, obviously) and see if there's a silvery colour underneath the outer layer. The other way is to expose a stripped-back section of wire to a flame (again, carefully), CCA will splay/curl/shrink back very noticeably whereas ProperCopper™ will not.
@brucebigglesworth95327 ай бұрын
Notwithstanding its faults, for nostalgic reasons, I am going to order one in British Railways green. I am old enough to have seen and heard CC1 rumbling into Chichester with a mixed goods train,albeit as a small boy. I won't be bothering with DCC sound as I don't think it would be possible to reproduce the very loud thrumming it produced. Also, thank you for at least mentioning Alfred Raworth - in my opinion his contributions to British railway development and in particular the electrification of the Southern Railway were far mor significant and enduring than those of Oliver Bulleid. Fun fact, Bulleid and Raworth detested each other but still managed to collaborate and produce the highly effective CC1.
@hoagy_ytfc7 ай бұрын
Great review as always, but I think a fairer comparison at 26:37 would've been with another Co-Co, rather than a Bo-Bo - it's the long wheelbase on the bogies that are causing problems there, I think?
@thedemolitionmuniciple7 ай бұрын
That's a very good catch, but even though this particular wheelbase seems much longer than other Co-Cos, I still have to agree with Sam on this one. Many other videos have shown all manner of locomotives (specifically those with poor motors) slow down on those curves. All manner of wheel arrangements have previously been able to negotiate them without slowing down. And it's no secret more and more manufacturers are trying to slip in these less than quality motors in modern models.
@m10cachilles437 ай бұрын
That was my thought too. While I am not denying Sam's test, another Co-Co, like a class 37 would be a fairer representation.
@32678knowle7 ай бұрын
I got the one in Southern green, delighted that they have been made. CC1 was built in my hometown (Ashford).
@williamsquires30707 ай бұрын
One possible explanation for the “motor” problem is that the manufacturers are making more models with die-cast chassis, but not taking that into account when selecting a proper motor to equip the model with (or maybe they’re just trying to get rid of a stock of older motors, who knows?) Or maybe they expect modelers to put DCC decoders in them, thus overcoming the problem. Anyone else got a theory? 😊
@EsotericArctos7 ай бұрын
To be honest, older motors actually work a lot better. Go right back to Triang days. Those motors would out perform a lot of modern motors with the right gearing. Even the Rignfield motors of the late 70's early 80's work well when maintained, and they do work well on DCC as well as DC. The issue is more that they motors are made cheaper now. The quality of the windings, even from the same supplier, is now not as good. This is what causes issues. It is actually a fine art to get a motor that can crawl the way Sam likes and also perform at high speed. This means slightly more cost, and that is not the way of the world. Things have to be made for as high a profit as possible now.
@lapiswake65837 ай бұрын
I've wanted these for a while, and I'm glad they've appeared with decent detailing at a reasonable price. I'm gonna try to get this grey one, and wait for a 2nd batch to get CC2 in southern green. I also hope they do 20003 with its different cabs in the future too.
@tenfootvoyager7 ай бұрын
Glad I pre ordered BR green version last year as they seem sold out. Only problem was some pick ups not in contact with wheels at times. Axles have a lot of sideways movement for curves but base keepers off and pickups adjusted job done. Also lights are almost full brightness before it pulls away on analogue. They also seem very steady so maybe a capacitor lurking somewhere. My PCB sat down nicely but one of the screws was sticking up only half in. After a bit of persuasion went down nicely. Having said all that a really nice smooth/quiet interesting loco. It's a must have as I spotted the real 20002 at Norwood Junction many years ago when I was a kid.
@Steamstudios12547 ай бұрын
This has to be the weirdest looking engine i have ever seen! I love it!!
@adammellor81347 ай бұрын
Think you were quite generous with your scores with this one Sam!
@oldmuppet1917 ай бұрын
They were called booster locos because the big motor generators inside bucked and boosted the voltage applied to the motors, so the motor pairs ran from 0 up to twice 3rd rail voltage, and were continous in all notches, unlike a resistor loco like the LUL batt locos. Raworths clever idea was that the motor generator only has to be half the rating of the motors and keeps everything going through the gaps When the 70, 71 and 74 were scrapped the motor generator sets ended up at Strawberry Hill depot and GEC Preston and got used to test equipment for new trains.
@goldie447 ай бұрын
@Sam'sTrains I believe the length of the bogeys was causing the locomotive to slow down dramatically for that tight curve as I have seen a locomotive do something somewhat similar in the train club im a part of, but that was a steam 2-10-2 with no blind (wheel without flange) driving axles.
@stephendavies69497 ай бұрын
Another forensic review. Great stuff! Is the price difference between Accurascale models and this one really that significant? £170 for a highly detailed 37 (Bachmann are now offering theirs at this price too) or 55 doesn't seem to be huge, and all these locos seem to be in a different to CC1 league IMO. Still, it's great to see such locos available to enthusiasts.
@astridvallati47627 ай бұрын
This E-loco of the SR, has the Third Outside Rail Power feed, ( Unique to SR) but also has a Pantograph for Catenary Feed. In Italy, this 3rd Rail system was initially used on the Ferrovia Nord Milano, a regional Local Network from Milan to Lake Como etc.
@alfiewenn94407 ай бұрын
pantograpoh on these were yard use only
@Hiawatha_Productions7 ай бұрын
Great video Sam! Keep up the good work! Also, is the odd one out the Heljan Class 15?
@user-nw6qq3ns2i7 ай бұрын
Watched this review earlier. Surprised and went back to give my black and silver early BR version the once over. It's like a different loco. No issues with power and it has not yet been run in.. Turning wheels and pushing hard against my finger at well below 50% on a very basic Hornby analogue controller. Unaffected by curves. The paintwork is immaculate, including on the bogies. No sign of any flash on any of moulded parts. Handles that are plastic on yours are all metal as are the whistles and wipers and all much finer than on your review version. Directional multiple light array is also bright and impressive. All round excellent. You need another!
@1471SirFrederickBanbury7 ай бұрын
Great review Sam! I found the sound that the loco made was most realistic, as good as dcc! XD it’s funny how manufacturers can’t bother to use decent metallic paint. All my paints are Humbrol from the 1970s before I was born, yet whenever I use them, I can still see my face in every part I paint it with. You would think Hornby with their ownership of Humbrol, would have figured it out, but at least it makes it easier to see what parts are metal, and which are to be replaced!
@guyclark29756 ай бұрын
I've bought the British Rail Black and Silver version from Rails of Sheffield. What a stunner from EFE Rail.
@Madonsteamrailways7 ай бұрын
It’s a good looking locomotive, I must say!! I have two EFE locomotives, both steam and both Southern tank locomotives.
@1987TimeLord7 ай бұрын
Not a fan of the grey liveries if I'm honest, but I am very pleased with my EFE Booster, which is in the Southern livery. I'm glad that EFE are starting to bring out better quality locos for more sensible prices.
@user-ig6dm7cq1g7 ай бұрын
Hi Sam. I am a huge fan of yours. I have seen every video you have made. One of my favorite videos to watch is thomas and friends shunting videos. Will there be any more videos them?
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited7 ай бұрын
Just to answer your question about modern motors being under powered. Skew wound is the answer. This robs some of the magnetic field by placing it in the next section of the rotation to prevent coging and enhance smooth running. But I seem to recall up to 30% power might be lost.
@TenCJones7 ай бұрын
I just watched a video by "model trains unlimited" on KZbin where he found the pcb plate was pressing down on the flywheel shaft and was causing noise, high current draw and compromised performance. He fixed it using spacers.
@jeannedarcalterberserker86207 ай бұрын
Looks lovely. I really like it. Especially in the SR green. Its an obscure prototype, but a good example that obscure models don't have to cost a fortune. Mechanically it's about passable for me, but the clips are very annoying. Performance is also about passable to decent. For the price, you can't complain too much in my opinion. Great review, Sam 👍
@clivesmith52407 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@JeffBinin.6 ай бұрын
Sam - love your reviews, keep 'em coming. I saw you showed the issue with the wheels not all sitting on the rails (which can cause derailment) but did not comment on this. I mention this because other reviewers discuss it in some detail and even quote others' possible solutions. I would certainly find it helpful if you addressed these issues more directly - after all I don't think you'll offend the mfrs as they must be well aware of the problem. Cheers
@timbo120217 ай бұрын
This is why I love the scale modelling community, been watching another youtuber, those bubbles you got on the front of the booster maybe from where the varnish has had bubbled and left dimples in your loco. Varnish like gloss and satin are meant to be stirred, not shaken
@DennisLora20017 ай бұрын
That’s a good looking electric model train Sam.
@SamsTrains7 ай бұрын
It sure is!! :D
@DennisLora20017 ай бұрын
@@SamsTrains I guess so
@davidstaves6669Күн бұрын
Bought one today from Rails of Sheffield for £99.50. Special offer. Unfortunately, it'll cost me more than that. I'm picking it up from the shop tomorrow - I'm bound to buy something else while I'm there.
@valentinewilson95555 ай бұрын
Regarding your comments on the headcode lighting; you should note that these were stencils on all early electric multiple units such as the 4-sub, 5-belle, 6-pul etc. It wasn't necessary to have bright illumination in daytime. Check out KZbin video on the brighton belle to see what I mean. Regarding your review, I bought all versions of this model except the grey one and there were major issues with the SR green version which will only run one way round and derailed on 4th radius curves.
@azuma8927 ай бұрын
Hopefully someone will make a LNER EE1 soon, these early British electrics are fascinating. It's nice we now have this loco and the ES1 in RTR.
@AdiPullen7 ай бұрын
As a lner fan I agree
@SamsTrains7 ай бұрын
That would be awesome to see, fingers crossed!! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@vectorbrony34737 ай бұрын
Hey Sam. I got one of these also in the Southern Green. It's a great model like Model railways Unlimited said. The wheels are known as Firth Brown wheels. Designed to be lighter and stronger then the normal spoked variety.
@goldie447 ай бұрын
I think the odd locomotive out on the sidings was the hood unit (I think something along the lines of class 15 or 16)
@gregmacdonald9277 ай бұрын
Hi Sam. Happy New Year. Can you explain your ratings please? By which I mean the grading, A, B, C etc. It is directly related to your other ratings or is it more subjective and your own overall impression?
@davidawalkerjr29057 ай бұрын
Hi Sam, The General Steel Casting “Boxspok” (pronounced Box Spoke” is a relative of the Bulleid Firth Brown cast Wheels. Along with Scullin Disk Wheels, they were all designed so that during casting they could be weighted to balance both vertical and transverse Forces.
@OliversRailwayModelling7 ай бұрын
I might get one of these in southern green, also those wheels are called Bullied-Firth Brown wheels as they were co-designed by Bullied and a company called Firth Brown. Regards Oliver
@guyclark29757 ай бұрын
The Hobby is served well by the likes of Heljan and EFE Rail in that they produce interesting models that other manufacturers don't. I managed to recently New/Old Stock of Heljan Baby Deltic and DP2. Both Excellent models and not released by any other manufacturer.
@StarWarsJay7 ай бұрын
Having looked at their site, they do seem to make some bizarre trains. The double decker British passenger train was mad. I didn’t know we had such a thing.
@ianjeffery67447 ай бұрын
Glad to hear you pronounce Mr Raworth's name correctly! 😜😜 A nice model - I like the BR black version, which looks good with blood-and-custard coaches.
@PMiller-m1o7 күн бұрын
Just bought one of the grey versions from Rails as they are now £99.50. Watched your review before buying Sam and I was in two minds. Wish I hadn't bought it. Really bad at picking up power, stops on curves and lousy over some points. My other 20 plus locos run perfectly over the same track. My first and last EFE loco. I will try to return it to Rails.
@MrSlartybartfast427 ай бұрын
@16:17 I'd say that the PCB is too long which could have been corrected by redrilling the screw holes to make them oval rather than round. Let's face it where you have large distances between design and production problems like this WILL occur
@Alpha-oo87 ай бұрын
Still not sold on the grading system… I think the threshold to be graded as “e” should be a bit lower, because you gave this loco a thumbs up whilst still having… e is the lowest grade you can give, isn’t it? So maybe consider re-evaluating the score thresholds for each grade? Or add another, lower grade. Or add a S grade, which would made this a d grade?
@mcollier45667 ай бұрын
The Class 15 is a prototype diesel with no electric capacity so I think that might be your odd one out?
@petersmith44557 ай бұрын
hi sam, great video. i remember 20002 and 20003 as a child living in sussex, have the black one, its a great performer. well done to kernow models, hopefuly 20003 will be next
@JB-ud6vm7 ай бұрын
Would be really interested to see a weathered model of this loco, I think that would help the looks of it given how basic it looks, despite that I still do like it. Great review as always.
@Madonsteamrailways7 ай бұрын
My two locomotives developed by Kernow Model Centre are good at crawling as required in a yard type layout. I believe that most EFE locomotives are pretty much the same.
@peterkneissl33587 ай бұрын
In respect it's along wheelbase 6 axle truck. How much truck movement is there
@davidstrains49107 ай бұрын
I did think you would get the grey one Sam, to be honest it’s fairly good, I went with 20002 in the black with silver livery and I’m very happy with mine, I have already fitted the third rail shoes to mine and some of the bufferbeam parts, at a later date I’m hoping they bachmann/EFE will do 20001 in the black with silver trim as it would be good to have both, my overall experience of EFE has been quite good, I already have one of their 58s and the 144 pacer and they are both nice models
@briancooper5627 ай бұрын
CL20 v Booster is not equal. The number of axles in a bogie and there axial shift clearances can be the issue of power loss. US models have used a wand for 20+ years mainly to reset DCC chips to works basic. PECO has a third rail kit for 'reality'.
@chrissouthgate45547 ай бұрын
Hi Sam, time to make myself unpopular. As someone who tends to think that modern image logos look a bit ho-hum boxes on wheels, this was never going to strike much of a cord. However, even so, I feel that your comments on the price may well be over-generous. The high prices of recent years could be getting us numbed to overpaying for more pedestrian efforts. Still gave you a thumbs-up for the review, because now prospective purchasers know what they are getting for their money. Thanks.
@EsotericArctos7 ай бұрын
These motors do perform considerably better on DCC over DC, and manufacturers do aim more at the DCC market these days. Even cheap motors tend to perform reasonably well on DCC. The issues with the motors - Manufacturers will go with the cheapest motors they can find as they feel they don't need to do a lot in a model train. Also, when using DC, trying to have a motor that can "crawl" and also can keep up high speed is actually quite difficult. The motors in general are not really able to give a lot of power at low voltage, which is required for a "crawl" and the ones that can crawl well generally will not be great at high speed. Yes, some specific motor manufacturers can get it a good balance, but they are definitely not as cheap as manufacturers of model trains like to use these days. DCC does obviously work quite differently and does tend to behave better, which is the opposite to what some people use to say.
@levidarling51077 ай бұрын
Cool vid Sam! I am making a 1:32 scale Skarloey from Thomas! Would you take a look at any HOn30 Thomas engines like Skarloey sometime for n gauge?
@peterhopewell94317 ай бұрын
I know it's a bit niche, but have you ever considered reviewing a large diesel from German firm PIKO. I have s fair few, and the quality and performance are faultless. If you are a canny buyer and get them from specific suppliers in Germany, they can come in a bit much more than a hundred quid. Just a thought....
@lindaoffenbach7 ай бұрын
Absolutely agree. From a German point of view, the model tested by Sam here would be considered straight forward (pardon the word) tosh. For just over 100 Euro, PIKO delivers top faultless quality. Their attention to quality and price is their rather unique position. They do have very expensive expert stuff as well but also deliver for budgets. But that's PIKO; something for everyone (as they say themselves). So yeah, Sam should have a look at them, and also follow the owner Dr. René F. Wilfer who is fun and highly committed since the day he bought the company many years ago.
@Cape_Cod_Steve7 ай бұрын
@@lindaoffenbachWould very much like to see some PIKO here as well👍Some stunning models...
@DJ_K6667 ай бұрын
I've got one of these and it's excellent. One point. The pantograph is a dummy, just a pretty reasonable dummy. The Southern wasn't known for overhead electrification however there were goods yards where there was a 750v DC overhead right up to the 70s in some cases as a third rail there would have been lethal. It does look pretty good with the pan raised doesn't it.
@jimkeenan72117 ай бұрын
The Class71 used by SR had the same dual feed arrangement. Hornby's model has a working pantograph, controlled by a switch underneath to change the power supply between track and overhead. I would be interested to know if anyone has successfully used this facility on the Class 71?
@DJ_K6667 ай бұрын
@@jimkeenan7211 not sure yet however a 71 is on my list. I might have to make a Yard with some overhead and give it a try.
@davidhall58687 ай бұрын
I don’t know which is the odd one out and it’s a shame the crane is no longer there, but what if, is the question, what if there is a siding with a small goods platform next to it on the third loop just beyond the black bookcase that connects with the existing sidings instead on the second loop where the field is with the cows grazing the grass
@leelishman71377 ай бұрын
Think its worthy of a 7 ,or just over,more affordable locos are definitely the way forward,interested in the BR Blue full yellows,as they don't have the green full yellows, example, on sale
@sgkingly83927 ай бұрын
These lack of torque issues really are a thing at the moment. Look at your reviews from just a few years ago and nothing like this and the r2 slowdowns were never an issue but now the majority have this issue
@SamsTrains7 ай бұрын
Yeah absolutely - I swear it's something to do with modern motors from the past couple of years... only some mind you! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@sgkingly83927 ай бұрын
@@SamsTrains none of my models on DCC do it particularly noticeably but there is definitely something going on. Have you had a look at current draw on affected models Vs ones that run with plenty of power?
@sullivanrachael7 ай бұрын
@@SamsTrains- could you add a multimeter measuring current drawn and work out relative motor efficiency? My guess is modern motors either have cheaper magnets (shortage of rare earth elements) or the build quality is poor. I know a Japanese motor maker ceased production a few years ago as he couldn’t get the magnets. Either its motors or poor transmission design that can’t cope with corners. I know from experience a motor with weak magnets tends to draw excess current, more so under load. They get hot and eventually burn out.
@corinheathcote98687 ай бұрын
I just can't see what they are going to surprise us with next, I think the manufacturers have covered almost every diesel/electric loco going🤔.
@OragamiTobichi-bi6lh7 ай бұрын
Looks very nice. It looks nice and smooth. Keep being awesome my friend. Ur trains are the best. And ur number 1.
@robbiegrant57297 ай бұрын
It’s definitely a looker
@lukeslocomotives7 ай бұрын
Odd one out: Class 15
@JCNUMBERand7 ай бұрын
The beginning seems new.. And it's my Birthday today!!!🎉
@johnarmstrong37827 ай бұрын
I have one. Good review. Fair and accurate.
@nameless54137 ай бұрын
"Grey eminence" i'd call it as it dose have this regal quality in this livery. I am quite interested in even earlier electrical locomotives and this dose seem to be visually closer to earlier rather than later ones (admittedly largely thanks for livery). As for the anticipated long term vitality yeah that dose bare investigations, maybe if Mr. Sam's trains audience field this every livestream for year of few intense use can be simulated.But since that is unescessarily complicated ask i guess proof will come with time only. I rather relible runner with ease of maintenence than something that looks pristine i would be unsatisfied with this particular one but i do respect that it dose seem to have decent amount of audience that would probably purchase it.
@Teesbrough7 ай бұрын
Now you’ve completed your review and are able to correct any teething problems, you might want to check out the series of short videos on this loco by ‘Model Railways Unlimited’. Had your model been as troublesome as his, your rating might have been slightly lower!
@david1038577 ай бұрын
I'm going to have to say the BR Black one I bought has a slightly better livery production. It doesn't seem to slow down too much on curves to me which suggests more of a quality control issue. Ive got several Bachmann Class 90s and some are faster than others. Not sure why that's the case beyond the quality on that loco of it's motor and drive train. Anyway good review though I personally think E is quite harsh as overall the loco seems good, perhaps more of a C.
@TheNightmareRider7 ай бұрын
D6242 at 28:22 is the odd one out. I think it's a class 20, or at least something similar, which is a diesel.
@gelwaregeorge26857 ай бұрын
Kernow did indeed do the development, I know the guy who contributed heavily to the design of the model
@timbervalleyproductions7 ай бұрын
Great vid! Decent EFE is unheard of! It's certainly very interesting, especially the prototype. I accidentally slipped and bought tsw4 the other day 😂 Bit of an upgrade from tsw 2! Did you buy anything on the Hattons sale?
@williamsquires30707 ай бұрын
I kind of wish British Rail had imported a GG1 from the States, then painted it up in a nice livery to run on their electrified lines. 😅
@Barbarapape7 ай бұрын
I know that these days £157 is considered to be a lower priced locomotive but there is no excuse for bent handrails and damaged lining. If this is typical of them, then for me they are not acceptable, a clasic case of seeing the sample you are happy to buy, this is why i try to buy from my local shop, the larger mail order firms will send anything out.
@Alpha-oo87 ай бұрын
Hmmm, not sure how I feel on these… I guess the prototype isn’t quite my cup of tea. It clearly has some issues… the fragility especially. But they at least haven’t charged a ludicrous amount. Could perhaps be cheaper, but still, not too bad. One thing you never mentioned Sam, how one side has more detail than the other. Lots more… are those grills?
@Mariazellerbahn2 ай бұрын
One thing not mentioned is the metal chassis interfering with the motor magnets. Bring back plastic chassis I say.
@kiwitrainguyАй бұрын
Metal chassis are usually die-cast zinc which is not as magnetic as steel or iron and so would have less influence on the motor.
@mehmeh62807 ай бұрын
I find it interesting they were developing prototype electric locos during the 2nd world war. I'd have thought industry would have been focussed elsewhere at the time
@lindaoffenbach7 ай бұрын
Oh dear, parts cracking immediately at removal for servicing and clipped keeper plates..., adding the quite roughly executed handrails, production sloppiness, a pcb bent under stress by poor fitting by design, a rather bland/cheap looking execution of the body, a motor not fit for purpose..., this one wouldn't pass our acceptance at even that price Sam. Not a chance. Perhaps they should have put the money into trivial quality, instead of a speaker and trying to get as much in as possible... In the end, quality has lost on trivial and major aspects. Enough to return this pronto. Performance 2.5, mechanism 2 star, and quality 1 for the effort from us Sam. You've been way too generous we thought. Interesting model though, but a no go.
@leelishman71377 ай бұрын
I notice you don't ever fit accessories,Sam, why not have a follow up video ,after your review, showing you fit these and see how easy it is?
@theblackleafninja38587 ай бұрын
That’s the strangest electric engine I’ve ever seen it has unique design though nice review Sam 👍🏿😃hope you have an amazing day
@hayesc19757 ай бұрын
Lovely video as always Sam. They do look nice but I think I'll spend my money elsewhere. Thanks for the review.
@hellstrains93937 ай бұрын
i know that this may be off topic. but have you heard of the video magazine rail scale (or was it rail scene,) either one should work. i found it on the internet archive. it could be on youtube but i don’t know if it is. i’ll link it if you want.
@Madonsteamrailways7 ай бұрын
Believe it or not, the model of the Bulleid Booster is also made by Bachmann!!
@ItsTrainFun7 ай бұрын
Is it your layout, yes and no. If you didn't have that R2 S bend it you'd probably run much better. But I think R2 and R3 are standard now days so it's good you have that R2 S bend in your review layout
@tbrooke30167 ай бұрын
Given the middling scores giving a grade of E feels a little harsh. Maybe a D from my perspective
@AnimalsVehiclesAndMore7 ай бұрын
You know what that locomotive reminds me of: The Thomas 7 Friends character Etienne.
@jamesdunloptrains7 ай бұрын
Awesome video today Sam lovely model today am after getting the southern green
@jamtart6067 ай бұрын
I believe Kernow only distribute the EFE Models on behalf of Bachmann, they did not take any part in the tooling process of the Booster as far as I know
@melchestermodelrailway7 ай бұрын
Not sure that's correct, Graham Muzprat - who works for Kernow - described this project as "pretty much his baby" as he lead the project development, so Kernow seem to have an input.
@SamsTrains7 ай бұрын
Yep - it's the other way around - EFE products are distributed by Bachmann but are produced by a handful of other parties... in this case Kernow, according to the box. Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@azuma8927 ай бұрын
Chloe said her favourite was the Southern green one, why didn't you get that one?!
@zacsteamlocomotive18007 ай бұрын
thanks for helping me azuma like your marklin scotsman
@Mariazellerbahn2 ай бұрын
Now available from Rails for £99.50p as from 16th June 2024.
@NWRJ_WStudios7 ай бұрын
I'm not really into electric locomotive Sam, but great review :) Cheers Jasper & Willow
@leewhite44832 ай бұрын
Just paid £99.50 at Rails. Got to be worth that!
@SamsTrains2 ай бұрын
Oh easily!
@ItsTrainFun7 ай бұрын
I always run my locomotives with cab lights on if that is possible hahaha, but most of them turn of :(
@briandesens1447 ай бұрын
Awesome video Sam's trains
@davidnewby60957 ай бұрын
as your loco represents a wartime loco the lights are purposely dim, as all light where dimmed or shrouded in war time
@zacsteamlocomotive18007 ай бұрын
thank you again
@zacsteamlocomotive18007 ай бұрын
see you all in 2 or 3 days 🤠
@ronjohnston86937 ай бұрын
hi Sam another enjoyable review not a loco I will be adding to my collection, you ran the Hornby class 71 what speed setting do you run that at? I have the same model which runs slow, need to get the setting minimum on 70 have I just got a below par motor?