Stunning Bachmann GCR Class D11 | Unboxing & Review

[@a.r.productions]

I do find it amazing that these actually locomotives succeeded various classes of atlantics! Arguably Robinsons greatest design. Great review Sam :D

[@garrymartin6474]

Surely the O4 2-8-0's, even the GWR loved them !

[@a.r.productions]

@@garrymartin6474 ooh very true, I'll rephrase to greatest passenger design. The O4s were his best of freight designs :D

[@joshslater2426]

Suppose so, but ultimately I think the 9N’s have a slightly more attractive design.

[@paulsngaugechannel]

Hi Sam, well done you for looking at a loco you have had for a couple of years and now you have a great eye for reviewing. I think it’s a wonderful loco and deserved a re - review. Some of the features are good and it’s not expensive as other recent ones, but still a lot of money. I remember buying a steam loco about 12 years ago and it was £107 , that was classed as a super fine model, and others were priced at around £85 - £90 , which was affordable about 3 times a year, now it’s not justifiable at £185 ( two weeks shopping, or 1 month electric, gas and water bill ). My apologies for not being super rich, as a council employee, my wages are not very good, low pay and no above average wage increase, puts an enjoyable hobby out of reach , will have to rely on 4th hand locomotives. But they are still expensive as everyone thinks it’s worth more than it really is. Even rolling stock and wagons are getting to the price that a locomotive was a few years ago. £60 a wagon, £74 a carriage. I have to vote with an empty wallet. Oh well, at least I can build houses etc from card kits. Downloadable kits got good results and multiple for a small price, ink, paper and glue. Yippee.

[@OlivierGabin]

Welcome to the life of public officers gentleman... I'm a secretary for a french state administration, and certainly not better paid than you are. What makes me rant is that UK models tends to have the price of german ones, but not the quality... I have seen too much issues with UK engines from the year I started UK OO, 2019, and I would certainly not buy anything from the UK now due to those issues. I'm too deep in UK trains to go back now, and it is a fascinating world for me, but for someone new to the hobby on the continental side, I would not recommend go UK now.

[@iceeblueburst03]

The D11 looks amazing! It's another one of my favorite 4-4-0 locomotives, the green on it looks amazing too!

[@garrymartin6474]

Gresley loved them , hence the post grouping batch for Scotland, which also gave us the best loco name ever in Luckie Mucklebackit ! They also ran the express services between Sheffield Victoria and London Marylebone.

[@AdyHewitt]

So pleased that the GCR is not forgotten.

[@Locochris1956]

My father served at Gorton in the Loco running Department before he became a Premium apprentice, as such he worked on these locos and his time on the footplate included runs such as, the LMR took them off the Manchester Liverpool trains and substituted Compounds but they had to be removed pronto, father said going fast across Throstle Nest Junction was exciting but they were tough, any GCR loco was tough and lasted well whilst others such as the B17 simply fell apart, the secret was a good ratio between fire grate and boiler heating surface, a 26 sq ft firebox grate was good but too small for the big 4-6-0's like Sir Sam Fay class which is why they were never as good. Also there were the D10's or 11E in GCR terminology so that deserves a mention, Butler Henderson was fathers favourite and I wanted one of those but had to settle for Mons but then as you would expect a Butler Henderson came my way so I have both - last comment as father said - her saw thousands of locos but NEVER one that had a cream cab interior.

[@davidleathart7480]

I managed a ride in 1992 on Butler Henderson's last weekend at Loughborough. It had been repainted BR Black with lining one side and plain black the other! Unfortunately it was leaking a lot of water from the firebox area and just about managed the round trip. Delighted that Sam has finally found a Bachmann loco he likes. Another balanced review, keep it up Sam.

[@donsharpe5786]

A beautiful model. When I started modelling in 00, 60 years ago, I wanted to model the Great Central but there were no models and barely any kits. I particularly liked Robinson's locomotives.

[@leroyholm9075]

The Great Central was the original line designed to link up with a Southern Railway company to provide a super mainline to France and we trashed it!

[@LordEverythingtrains]

Bachmann has been doing well this year. Another nice one to consider

[@briandunning2974]

I have 3 of these, Mons, Zebrugge and Butler Henderson. They are brilliant for checking track, doing a crawl over points, etc. as well as looking great with a rake of coaches behind them. I find them extremely reliable. Oh I should mention I’m modelling GCR.

[@erikjaneskes5575]

Great review you have here, Sam! As you gave the D11 a favourable score, I ordered one in LNER livery, and I've just taken delivery of mine. It's a fantastic locomotive, and the 3-pole motor is not an issue, it runs wonderfully Cheers! Erik Jan

[@TATICMOOR]

A beautifully decorated loco with fine detailing and accessory pack included. The weight is impressive with the diecast chassis and having the opening smoke box door is a nice touch, though the upper handrail above could have been curved better than it is on your model. Maybe it is a one off, but it takes away from the look of the nice front-end esthetics. A great model by Bachmann and I've the BR Black Lined #62690 The Lady of the Lake in my own collection.

[@thepoltroon992]

i just love the d11s, the first thing i think of when i hear great central is the d11s. superb video sam keep the content coming. and i wish we could have some GCR coaches.

[@AntonyWatkinson-il5pm]

Good review as usual - on your recommendation have picked one up from Kernow for £114 in BR Black. Also watched your V2 review and picked one up from TMC for £137. The hobby is becoming expensive, but there are bargains around if you search! Thanks for the great series of reviews - keep up the good work.

[@paulweston8755]

Another fab review Sam👍 Thanks

[@Robert_the47]

Managed to pick up one of these 109 quid today from tmc Quite pleased, especially bc it’s a rtr gcr design, something which is sadly rare nowadays

[@robincatweed]

Great review - loved seeing the D11 again. I find it fascinating that the ratings are pretty much identical to last time! The only one that isn't is mechanism (5 stars in 2018, 3 now). Why do you think it has scored differently now vs then? Was this a great mechanism compared to 2018 locos? Or is today's rating just reflecting the current market in 2022? :)

[@Shauniboy1984]

Damn you Sam, this was meant to be my present to myself in a couple of months, now they"ll all be sold out! Haha btw I cant find the latest version of this anywhere for less than 200 in this livery. Great review!

[@mikeking2539]

Nice to see that the NEM couplings are better than the ones on the wagon you reviewed the other day!

[@SamsTrains]

haha definitely - Bachmann don't tend to get basics like that wrong! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@OlivierGabin]

@@SamsTrains By the way, do you plan to have a replacement for your wagon ? It looks like a manufacturing defect for me.

[@pjs_trains_n_things]

Bachmann has been churning out british loco's and improving on thier models, its so cool when they make good loco's

[@SamsTrains]

It really is - and this one is very decent! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@robinpcavery]

Loving the pre grouping theme recently. The GCR livery is always impressive and I think the D11 is one of few things that actually looks good in lined black. Shame you'll never get anything in GER prussian blue (albeit the locos weren't as elegant)

[@joshslater2426]

I’d say the GER has the second best pre-grouping livery and some of the most beautiful locomotive designs. Sam has now got his own Great Eastern loco in the form of his homemade 552, and he may review the S56 when it comes out.

[@bonzomcdrumcat4989]

Hey sam, what a stunning loco! The level of detail is outstanding! However, I may ask for some advice; one of my drive rods (I think that's the name of the one that connects the drive wheels to the piston motion) has bent so it is now curved upwards. Do you reckon it will be able to be fixed or do I need to go shopping for a new part? It was caused by a screw on the connection rods being loose and it caught the drive rod, so I may send that one back to hornby as I had only run it once before :/

[@mikehaufe6635]

GCR D11's were named after WW1 related battles and some personalities and royalty. Butler-Henderson (currently in the national collection) was a director of the GCR and was a relative of Vicki Butler-Henderson the motor sport presenter. LNER versions were often called after characters from Sir Walter Scott's 'Waverley' novels characters, hence names like Luckie Mucklebackit, Eddie Ochlitree, Laird of Balmawhapple, Baillie Macwheeble and more! Keep up the good work

[@benjaminhack47]

I like the D11, I think the GC is a very rare company model wise, the O4 and the D11, but given the fact there was 124 railway companies at some point prior 1923 than having 2 models in a variety of liveries is a miracle! One I must add to my collection

[@SamsTrains]

I do too Benjamin - absolutely, an unusual choice to see in model form! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Locochris1956]

Do not forget the J11 either they built 174 of those and were even chosen as a standard design when modified with piston valves this being in Thompsons time late 1940's

[@benjaminhack47]

@@Locochris1956 I’d forgotten about the J11…

[@phil36310]

Great honest review Sam. I totally agree with your ratings and observations in the context that this is an older engineering design with the flaws that come with it. But it does the job on the model railway in a beautiful livery. It seems to me that Bachmann has a lot of opportunities to mechanically upgrade - to today's standards - some interesting locos and offer them for a reasonable price. Thanks for sharing !

[@TheLordFinwe]

Love the Schools Class. 2nd favorite British locomotive other then Bullied Pacific's. The schools class has the 3nd largest Main Driving wheels only beaten by the New York Central Niagara class 4-8-4 locos and Union Pacifies FEF Northern loco's. as Always another Great Review. just wonder when Bachmann will ever get out of 3 Pole Motor syndrome. kind of like LMS with 0-6-0 locomotives.

[@attuslebeard5133]

One of my favourite classes - I have the BR black 'Haystoun of Bucklaw' and the British Railways apple green 'Hobbie Elliott'. The latter is a collectors club edition. I believe there is also an LNER green version produced for Model Rail magazine

[@seankorol]

What a lovely Locomotive, I like the livery.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Sean - me too - lovely livery! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@paulsngaugechannel]

Hey Sam, if you can re - review any locomotives which is a great idea, can you put in a southern steam locomotives, I love the schools and also the Q1 , I think Dapol did a decent Q1 a few years ago. Brilliant channel, something I strive to achieve. Superb reviews.

[@leroyholm9075]

Great Review! as ever Many Thanks

[@robertwilloughby8050]

They often did the Sheffield-York commuter trains, which in summer would be extended to Scarborough, so Gorton for the Manchester-Liverpool trains and Darnall for the Sheffield-York ones.

[@70053morayfirth]

Such a beautiful locomotive with its intense livery. I think the price is not expensive for that amount of detail and the lavish paintwork. Robinson also designed a 4-6-0 and a beautiful Atlantic.

[@davidstrains4910]

Decent looking locomotive there Sam bachmann have done a great job with this one. What is it about 4-4-0s that make them your personal favourite?

[@SamsTrains]

They sure did! I'm not sure really... I like that they tend to be smaller locos, and 4-4-0 just has a really balanced look... I'm also a big fan of many locos that just happen to be 4-4-0s! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@SuperLillymay]

@@SamsTrains HI Sam

[@thisisaduck]

I am so tempted to buy this despite not having a single piece of track for it. I’ve always liked the look of this loco and the model definitely does it justice

[@pennysteam]

There is one preserved, ran at GCR Loughborough, I think it is located at Barrow Hill round house.

[@odenviking]

Nice build quality and very beautiful livery and the loco is just a beauty on rails. Again bachmann shows how a loco should be build. I like this D11 loco very mutch. 👍👍👍👍🇸🇪

[@SamsTrains]

Very much so - the quality here goes a long way! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Johnthecardboardsmileyface]

I've always loved 4-4-0 locos because as a kid, I always wanted a Tomy Edward and Oliver as their wheels and coupling rods stood out against all other Thomas toys.

[@europacifictradersltd3717]

hi sam. obviously your happy with this model. i must admit there is hardly nothing wrong with this model apart from the 3 pole motor which seems to cope well. but would it last with regular use? but a pretty good model.

[@Locochris1956]

Yeah despite having two that I have always on the layout they get a lot of running and after 3 years they are both excellent with no motor troubles (or anything else)

[@europacifictradersltd3717]

@@Locochris1956 glad to hear that.

[@louisbuscarino7330]

I really like 4-4-0 the ones built here in America are nice but they were to few and all looked about the same . But the ones built in the UK are all different and most are awesome to watch run and look at. Great video thanks Sam. Keep them coming.

[@mytinplaterailway]

What a beauty. Thank goodness we still have a real one to go and see too.

[@IanCawthorne]

Sam. Not sure this is the best place, but I'd like to make a request for a video. You mention the back-to-back in your reviews. I have a Bachmann Fairburn where the centre driving wheels back to back is too wide and so it lifts up when negotiating the check rails on points. I'd love to see a tutorial on how to correct this, particularly when it comes to driving wheels with motion. Sorry not really relevant to this video but I couldn't think where else to put it!

[@ALouisae]

28:07 Sam, I believe i've found your oddball! Is it the 4-4-2 C1 Atlantic on the turn table?

[@SamsTrains]

Very well spotted - yes that's the one! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@robertlucido3686]

You should look for a Bachmann HO scale Pennsylvania K4 4-6-2 steam locomotive

[@danielannett1019]

Nice review as always sam love the D11 class really want one myself Have you thought of doing a review of the newer Bachmann peppercorn A1 I bought one last week and I think its really good but I would like to get your opinion on it

[@rob60]

Good video Sam and great detail. I'm building a gauge 1 live steam Atlantic and was looking for Great Central colours for paint and lining etc and your video will be very helpful 🚂🚂🚂

[@diningsock3316]

The detail on this loco is very nice indeed.

[@SamsTrains]

It really is - they did a grand job! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@matthewpalmer2049]

I believe this is an older Bachmann model because of the tender coupling. I think Bachmann now use a far better secure one like Hornby now which is good. Yes these locomotives are superb.

[@stormgemios1343]

Yeah, Sam reviewed a model with it, its an absolute pain to couple/uncouple

[@SamsTrains]

Most of Bachmann's range have this coupling - only Bachmann's V2 has a more modern coupling, and it's pretty different to Hornby's! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@matthewpalmer2049]

@@SamsTrains mmmm idk. My most recent 4f doesn't. That's permanently coupled with a screw.

[@OlivierGabin]

@@stormgemios1343 The tender/engine coupling of their V2 is good if you don't uncouple it. Else...

[@harryprince5472]

Hi Sam , have you done anymore thinking into getting a big boy locomotive ?

[@SamsTrains]

I haven't really - but it's definitely one I'll get some day! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@martinpattison1567]

Sam, when at the end of the year you choose the top 5/10 and the 5/10 worst locos of 2022. Why does a 3-year-old loco go into this year's book? Do not get me wrong this was a lovely review and I would like to get the LNER version at some time in the future when I will be paying about the same price as I would now, but by then I hope that I can afford it. Martin. (Thailand)

[@JustinFrazier_360]

Amazing review sam, cheers!

[@bjmorley]

Uploaded 44 seconds ago, already watched it 10 seconds later...

[@SamsTrains]

haha - that was lightning fast Justin!! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Clonezack]

I like how no one notice. Hey Sam! Your V2 is missing from your log book!.

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Wow excellent video. You done a lovely job on this great hobby. Thanks for sharing.

[@neilclarkson3548]

Atlantic on the turntable. Excellent video as always 👍🏻

[@mervynsands3501]

Great loco, got plenty going for it, very impressive overall, 👏 won't fail to please, thanks Sam.👍

[@pettra1]

Hattons have been advertising Accurascale (on pre-order), Dapol and Heljan recently. Maybe look at some of those? This is a nice loco though the mechanism should have been better. The affiliate link only shows the BR Black model. Best, Pete.

[@roberttatlow5535]

Used to be a guide on GCR Loughborough during school's week. Yes a big loco with a large footplate enabling teacher and 12 children and me to be on there and show them how steam loco worked. It was in 1970s.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh fantastic - I know the place well - never seen this loco though - that's so lucky of you!! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Wilhelm-Von-Hohenzollern]

I'd like to see a video reviewing another American diesel, like GP 40-2 or one of the SD line or something, or maybe a GP 38 or one of those.

[@leroyholm9075]

Butler Henderson Rocks!

[@leroyholm9075]

Dear Sam: My architect friend has analysed both your and my attraction and addiction to the 4-4-0 format and concluded that this is due to a phenomena known as ‘on the human scale.’ Apparently this extends to buildings and why we are attracted to certain proportions and sizes of architecture. We do not feel threatened by the scale of these constructions and get a cuddly warm sensation from their pleasing dimensions. There is no cure for this condition; extremes are that eventually you will be ‘held in awe’ by the sight of an LMS Stanier pacific. You may also tend to have a motherly attitude in the presence of ‘Jintys’ GWR pannier tanks and SR Terriers. Hence the appeal of Thomas The Tank Engine to children.

[@Barrow_Home_Media]

When I first saw the model I was like where's the side rods XD. Also my starter model train is working but has a jult. U have any tips sam

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah - very subtle rods on this one! Hmmm - have you tried cleaning the tracks/wheels? :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@tobyyoder8350]

Great review Sam, Hattons Model Trains has their Class 66 in the bargains for £119 , Keep up the good work😃

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Toby! Wow that does sound very good! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Tristanstuff6988]

Hey Sam I had the 0-6-0 blown out diagram and it had an old late 80s early 90s coupling intsad of a nuckel coupling and lots of box art are like this like the fighter 8 with risers f7 has their old coupling

[@EsotericArctos]

I am wondering if you know any midrange locos that are decent? I see a lot of higher end locos reviewed, and occasionally "El Cheapo" but I have not seen a lot of midrange locos. Some of us love the "toy train" hobby, but don't always need super realistic looking :) Thanks for a great review of this one. It's nice to see Bachmann really upping their game with the mechanisms, even if they do still have a couple of issues.

[@Jimyjames73]

Hiya - I like the 4-4-0's aswell - specially the 'Midland Compound' (Only b/c it is in Red & that is my Fav colour!!!) I also have the same Loco but only in static form - it is from the 'Great British Locomotive Collection' Magazine which came out a few yrs ago now!!!😉🚂🚂🚂

[@gabrielcalangi1316]

Very nice locomotive Sam...I hope Edward is not jealous about her since they almost look identical haha

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Gabriel - haha he might be... maybe this is even slightly nicer looking than Edward?! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@srgntsylveon2919]

Ah, the GCR Directors, a brilliant looking locomotive, I also really like 4-4-0s too, but I prefer 4-4-2s, they just look more elegant I think

[@lindaoffenbach]

That’s a great loco Sam. Several fittings and paint details seem to be a tad concerning but surely a close-up can be cruel at times. The crawl isn’t bad at all actually for a 3 pole. She seems to be able to creep along without stalling at least. Apart from the Caledonian 812 all other loco reviews so far this year have been very concerning to say the least. Except for the 812 and this one they are all considered fails in our book caused by sheer unacceptable issues. Hopefully this one new from a box will be as good as yours. She’s stunning to look at Sam and at least runs well.

[@lapiswake6583]

3 loco reviews, 3 bachmann locos. How about a Dapol 68 next? I'm not too keen on these, the boiler just seems to be mounted too high with that huge smokebox mount. 4-4-0s I just have a D16/3, two Schools, a T9, and a City. One of these is on my list, but I never see them cropping up cheaply so I am unlikely to get one anytime soon.

[@star86703]

I agree with the title of the video the engine look stunning 😊

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Sam - there's no better word for it! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@tobyyoder8350]

Yeah you did review the hornby horse box wagon, however did you see that Hattons has the Helijan BOC tank wagon in their bargains , it’s looks unusual and very interesting

[@brianmicky7596]

Hi Sam, Nice review, Yes I wouldn't mind one myself , every thing has it,s fault's still a nice engine, All the Best Brian 🤗😎

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Brian - yeah that's true, but the faults are very few and far between this time! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@naomithatcher519]

l really like gcr railway green and how do you make space for your new modles

[@SamsTrains]

I do too - stunning liveries! I usually order new shelves and find places to put them up! ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@sirrliv]

Interesting addition to the D11's history: Prior to their design, Robinson had been tasked with designing a larger express loco to replace the capable but long in the tooth Class 2 4-4-0's. The results were the Class 8B 4-4-2 Atlantics and the Class 8F 4-6-0's. In both cases though, the results were disappointing; far from exceeding the performance of the locos they were meant to replace, but the 8B and 8F struggled just to match their target, with the Atlantics in particular suffering from poor steaming due to their undersized, narrow firebox. In the end, Robinson had to go back to the drawing board and came up with the 11F, a new 4-4-0 that could run rings around the bigger engines. Enter the Reverend Wilbert Awdry. When coming up with characters for his new series of train-based children's stories, Awdry delved deep into his collected knowledge as a trainspotter and rail enthusiast. When forming his vision for the loco fleet of the North Western Railway, he settled on one of the engines being a green 4-4-2 who was notorious for being sickly and weak because he couldn't steam properly due to a small firebox. Sound familiar? It's unclear if Henry was initially meant to be a Robinson 8B specifically or simply a similar loco based on them, but either way the characteristics line up. "But wait a minute," I hear you type, "Henry was never an Atlantic. None of the books depicted him as that. He was always shown as either a 4-6-0 or a 4-6-2, depending on the illustrator." Well, yes, you're right. But note, that was how the *illustrators* depicted Henry, not the Rev. Awdry; in his earliest notes and sketches, Henry is shown to be an Atlantic. But when the stories were first published for public release in 1945, the illustrator the publisher hired, William Middleton, made a mistake and drew Henry as a 4-6-2 Pacific. Unhappy with this error, Awdry declined to ask Middleton to return for subsequent books and the illustrator job was taken up by Reginald Payne. However, Payne made the same mistake, having used Middleton's illustrations as a basis. Things really heated up with the next illustrator, C. Reginald Dalby, who Awdry already disliked for taking a more cartoonish and less realistic approach than Payne, but Henry was a particular sticking point as Dalby's depiction looked almost identical to Gordon, the only real distinguishing feature being Henry having square buffers and a GWR-style brass chimney cap. Awdry was reportedly furious with Dalby's work, especially with Henry not being depicted as an Atlantic for a third time, instead becoming a visual copy of Gordon. It was supposedly around this time that Awdry devised the backstory that many Thomas fans are familiar with; that Henry was a failed prototype design by Sir Nigel Gresley who had tried to stretch a GNR C2 Atlantic design into a Pacific, with some shady businessmen stealing the blueprints from Doncaster Works and selling them to Sir Topham Hatt who was desperate for locomotives at the time. Awdry was also dissatisfied with Henry's character at the time, initially having never intended to let him out of the tunnel he was bricked up in in his very first story, with only the pleas of his publisher and his son Christopher letting Henry out. So Awdry then planned to kill off Henry in the Flying Kipper wreck, only to again be begged not to. Relenting again, Awdry did make one change: Since he was stuck with Dalby for the time being, he took the opportunity to redesign Henry along the lines of an actual well-known prototype, an LMS Black 5, thus giving Dalby no excuses for drawing him wrong. And that is more or less how Henry has remained. So that's the connection between the D11 and Henry the Green Engine: A 4-4-0 built to replace the 4-4-2 and 4-6-0 that failed to live up to expectations, and the 4-4-2 serving as inspiration for the most famous green Black 5 in Britain, who became a Black 5 because nobody would draw him as an Atlantic. P.S. As for the GCR Class 2 4-4-0 that all of these locos were meant to replace, a project is underway at the Great Central (Heritage) Railway to build a new member of the class, No. 567. Though broadly the original design is being maintained and some vintage parts being utilized, including an existing boiler, cylinder block, and tender chassis, modifications are being made to suit current engineering standards, such as widespread application of water jet fabrication, the lead bogie wheels being identical to that of the Bluebell Railway's "Brighton Atlantic" project, and modifications to the front end frames to better withstand rough shunts.

[@pannierfan6412]

What a lovely loco! I have one of these, and its the same one here which is Mons.

[@samgarnett9174]

Such a beautiful train! Got a question, and if you’ve said before I’m sorry I’ve missed it. But why do you put a cow on some of the trucks on some reviews? Is there a reason or to make us smile (which it does 😀)?

[@malcolmtaylor518]

Absolute stunning livery on the Great Central Railway.

[@SamsTrains]

Very much so Malcolm - one of the best! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@ciaranburke3243]

It's lovely sam be happy with that for the 150 pound mark 😀

[@gregoryhale2202]

Hi Sam, how often do you service a locomotive, is it after a certain number of running hours or just when it fails to run properly, and In between services do you apply any oil to moving parts Regards Greg

[@SamsTrains]

Hi Greg - I tend to do mine every year, but that's mainly to ensure they're always in top order for videos... you could well need to do them much less often than that, or much more if you run them frequently! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@gregoryhale2202]

@@SamsTrains Thanks Sam

[@Simon-Davis]

Hey Sam, you missed the V2 out of your rankings with its 8.03. I think the word you're looking for with this one is 'purposeful', but I think I still have to side with the NRM Compound for the top 4-4-0 though.

[@TomPrickVixen]

Yea I remember you have this loco since 2018, so no surprises. Tough the paintjob is that makes this version ridiculously expensive second hand, whine you can get a used BR black, mint, around 100 GBP!

[@Locochris1956]

ps I did spot a GNR atlantic in LNER green and nice it looks, mine is in dirty BR early black and I did have a motor pack up but I like this C1 loco, father did not very much as he thought they were rough, had small cabs and an odd regulator

[@modelrailwaynoob]

Very nice loco. I tend to buy just LMS but this would be tempting

[@philliprhodes2299]

Just a suggestion, but with these pre-grouping loco reviews, can you suggest suitable coaches, if available?

[@SamsTrains]

Good idea Phillip! Unfortunately there's not much for these locos, that is GCR coaches. The Hatton's Genesis range will include some GCR, but I imagine this loco would have had larger coaches than those from 1919... though they may still be your best option! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Sparky129]

This loco seems awesome. Between this and the Hornby D16, which would you recommend? Also I did notice the Atlantic on the turntable, good choice. Almost looks like a traditional 4-4-0 so kinda hard to notice for some unless they recognise the class (I think)

[@MrShepardDog]

I recommend the Hornby B12. Sam rated it 8.84

[@Sparky129]

@@MrShepardDog I was hoping to get a 4-4-0 but a B12 isn't a bad option, Thanks

[@SamsTrains]

That's a tricky question - this loco looks the best, with the best finish, and maybe it even runs the best too... but Hornby's D16 is higher quality with the die-cast body and much better mechanism... overall I'd say this D11 is the better model, but the Hornby D16 is much better value! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Sparky129]

@@SamsTrains Nice. Thank you for this response. It's helped me make a choice between the two much more than before.

[@birtle123]

Really nice model and a great review as always but.......................................wheres the V2 gone in your rankings?

[@SamsTrains]

It's okay - it's not been disqualified or anything - I just reviewed the V2 as soon as it was released, and I'd already filmed this video at the time... it'll be back in future videos! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@rabg7479]

Hi Sam love the loco the livery is mint

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Percy - not as nice as yours of course! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@phtby1635]

Sam can you re-review bachmanns G2A and i love the paint on the D11

[@mikeking2539]

You can read all the details on the printed Builder's plate. I can't make out the name of the works, but it was built in the GCR's manchester works in 1922 from what I can see in the video! The livery is Super!

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah you sure can on the close up - very impressive detail there! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Locochris1956]

It was Gorton, now the site of a vegetable market had a 14 section erecting shop and a huge engine shed with a coal elevator - great view from the top, also a birdcage walk right across the yard which I recall walking across counting 200 laid up locos (about 1963)

[@SodorFloof]

Bachmann is having a field day this year.

[@stelarazzzz1784]

Try to print and make your own Berkshire polar express locomotive. That'll be something everyone would love to see I'm sure

[@AntonyWatkinson-il5pm]

Forgot to say - massive bargains for North Eastern/East Anglian Steam - lots of engines around for under £150 - mainly around the £100 mark - so lots of opportunities if you like coal trains!

[@lewishughes8541]

Hi sam I hope you're ok Would you recommended the lms crab locomotive

[@SamsTrains]

Hope you are too Lewis - the crabs aren't bad - very good looking locos, but quite poor mechanically sadly! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@jamesdunloptrains]

Awesome video today Sam I would really love to get the one in green do you know where I can get one in the green

[@GaryB007]

Just wondering what program you use to edit your videos?

[@SamsTrains]

I use premier pro - but there are cheaper options out there that do a good job too! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on your channel sam thanks lee

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Lee! :D

[@cjperkinsboy1293]

Is 4-4-0 perhaps your favorite because of Edward?

[@edwardvincentbriones5062]

Off-topic: @Sam’sTrains Have you heard/aware of the CIE A Class/ 001 Class from Irish Railway Models (IRM)? I think that you should have reviewed it before. It is a superb model overall, according to many reviewers, with many cool features, and it is a historically important loco in Irish Rails.

[@meanman55]

I believe I spot an Atlantic on the turntable at 28:08. A C1, I reckon.

[@davidhinks8384]

Thanks Sam, lovely sturdy but elegant loco.