The Greatest Ever Brakevan | New Rapido SECR 6 Wheel | Unboxing & Review

[@bryantan863]

This 6 wheel brake van from Rapido has to be the best piece of rolling stock I have ever seen Sam. I would love to buy this particular model to add to my collection of rolling stock.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah it's definitely up there isn't it? Great work from Rapido :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@philkeller4170]

Also Sam (and others), please take note that screw link couplings are ONLY FITTED TO PASSENGER STOCK (and locos which hauled it*) This is because passengers don’t like getting jolted around as the train acellerates or decelerates - so screw couplings are used to take up the slack and ensure the buffers remain touching at all times. Lumps of coal (to give an example) don’t care how much jolting about they got so they got fitted with simple 3 link coupling chains (NOT screw link couplings) - when accelerating the buffers would be some distance apart but when decelerating the chains would go slack and the buffers smash into each other. As such driving a goods train in the steam era where the only brakes were on the loco and the brake van required considerable skill - particularly starting and stopping as if done wrongly coupling chains could snap or wagons smashing into each other all at once could cause them to jump off the rails. * Locos that only ever hauled freight trains were in fact fitted with simple 3 link couplings - and were unable to hail passenger trains as a result.

[@Themclachlans]

Yesterday I was in the front carriage of a classic Deutsche Bahn locomotive hauled express, there was window in the front looking into the engine and you could see the screwlink coupling doing its stuff at 100mph. Pretty interesting!

[@jeannedarcalterberserker8620]

Wow, impressive. As much as I love my Dance Hall from Bachmann as I like the looks and the prototype of it, this is the ultimate nail in the coffin for it. Paid 42£ in a model shop in York when I went to see the Scotsman in the museum, however, this one is superior in every single way. Actual interior, painted as well, inside door detail, seperate lamp brackets, the list goes on. It looks really cute and quite handsome I must say. Hats off to Rapido yet again. Bought the Iron Mink from them as my first Rapido wagon and after experiencing that model this one seems very tempting. Great review as usual, Sam 👍 Also, I don't think you mentioned it in the Dance Hall review but you can take the body off by easing the sides off the walls like normal clips on a locomotive. Just be careful to not damage the underside but even inside it's not painted it's all black with a furnance, table and some seats. Ended up painting it myself and also adding lamps to it, screw link coupling and removed the rear coupling for extra realism. As much as I love it, I gotta be honest. For 10£ less you get way more value compared to the Bachmann

[@ianjeffery6744]

Mine arrived (c/o Hattons) a few days ago, and yes - it is a superb model, which looks well behind a P in SECR green...

[@davidstrains4910]

Nice looking brake van here from Rapido, 6 wheel rolling stock is always interesting in my opinion and I definitely want to look into some 6 wheeled items in the future.

[@bronoun8884]

Got a ghost train at haywards heath I think 6 wheeler had a stove in it and moved under its own power. Going over points was nerve wracking

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks David - I think it's very interesting too - makes for a lovely change! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@adeerdoes]

I hope to hear an update from rapido trains about their "Jones Goods" locos sometime soon.. so looking forward to those! Great review Sam!

[@AllensTrains]

I have never seen a 3-wheeled brake van and had no idea such a thing existed! This would be a good item for those modelling the SECR or a heritage scene. You have a genius for making an absorbing video out of a totally boring subject! Thanks for uploading.

[@philkeller4170]

The single Veranda brake van is a Rails of Sheffield exclusive. This is because the Rapido underframe is not accurate for the single veranda type - and Rapido pride themselves on accuracy so felt they couldn’t issue it themselves. Rails of Sheffield however we’re willing to commission Rapido to tool up the single veranda bodyshell (even though the underframe is not right for it) and release it as an ‘exclusive’

[@speleokeir]

Hi Sam, Clearly a very well made brake van with a slightly quirky and different look. One thing I'd like to see on brake van for that price though is a working tail light. Is that too much to hope for? Personally I'd prefer that to a highly detail underside that you never see. N.B. Talking of brake vans that are a bit different I recently picked up a Hornby one in NCB blue. They were selling them for £20 on their site. It's just one of Hornby's ex LMS brake vans in a different livery, so not the most detailed, but it's perfect for my NCB Pecketts and makes a colourful change to my grey and bauxite brown brake vans. I may have to try and get some of Hatton's NCB blue genesis coaches too.

[@davidhinks8384]

Rapido are shining. Yes they are a bit pricey but these are fine models - I have a mink and an open wagon from Rapido and delighted with them. I have a GWR toad on order and looking forward to it very much. Great review Sam and get your enthusiasm for it, an unusual vehicle with lots of character. Cheers as always.

[@michaelschultz5127]

Hey Sam, did you notice that at the end of your brake van video while it was pulling Bullard, it was derailed. But still, all it needed was a person in there.

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah - that's Bullman for you! I agree - a figure fitted would be awesome! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@lapiswake6583]

Very nice. I was talking to Chris of Minerva Models a few weeks ago at a show, and he said they tend to make the handrails plastic so they can bend freely when handled, as metal doesn't bend back to its original shape if knocked. So I'm not surprised whenever I see plastic handrails like this.

[@Jamestheplane]

It’s a shame it derailed throughout the entire final shot at the end. Personally, for that money, with the warping of the footboards to that degree I’d have sent it back, I thought it was quite noticeable and to scale would represent a huge bend in real life. Still nice to see detail moving in the right direction though in the new products coming out. I’d love to see you review the Accurascale Mk2 coaches when they come out!

[@timbervalleyproductions]

Fantastic video, looks like a wonderful little model!

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you! It really is wonderful :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@levidarling5107]

I love your turning of the models to show a 360 view of them. Well done in the review Sam. By the way do you plan to do G scale in your garden?

[@adamwilliams192]

Enjoyed that Sam. Not sure it would be a patch on this but still think it would be fun to look at a Shark brake van 👍

[@Jimyjames73]

Hey Sam - I don't think that I've seen a '6-Wheeled' Brake Van b4 - Very nice 🙂🚂🚂🚂

[@richardlennards7823]

Don’t forget about the Oxford rail 6 wheeled GWR brake van and thanks again for spending my money you have convinced me to buy one 😂 love you’re show

[@RonCooper-nl4pn]

So many people have never heard of 6 wheel break vans in your comments ! So SAD, still thanks to your video a lot of people have learned from it. Regards from Ron.

[@stefanattrill8565]

Sam, thanks for the review. You mentioned the single-veranda version. It is exclusive to Rails of Sheffield. The red-brown single-veranda version, catalogue # 931011, is sold out already. I was fortunate to obtain one. The livery is stunning. Rails still have two grey livery single-veranda versions; 931012 & 931013.

[@richardstone3473]

Purchased a BR engineer black one arrived last week. Very nice.

[@AdiPullen]

Hi sam I hope you are well? I have the same brake van Mine had no issue at all over points and second radius It tons better than Bachmann secr dancehall brake van in my opinion And rapido is painted inside too Simply fantastic Thank you for sharing your models with us Keep safe ARP

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks for sharing Adi - I agree - much much better than the Bachmann SECR one... well done Rapido! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@OlivierGabin]

@@SamsTrains The Bachmann is discounted at the same price as this van at Rails of Sheffield. My pick : not enough ! The Bachmann Dance Hall shall be sold no more than GBP 25 when you see this little jewel.

[@andrewhotston983]

I agree - it's a great model. It would be lovely to get other pre-grouping brake vans to go with the LNWR, Caledonian, North British and Great Central goods locos that have been produced.

[@EsotericArctos]

This is such a well made Brakevan. I know it is not the cheapest, but I feel it has earnt it's value with all the features it has. I am pretty impressed with this. Rapido are really blowing it out of the park with rolling stock lately.

[@andrewdking]

A lovely thing. As a six wheeler, I wish you had shown the mechanism for how the centre wheel articulates. It obviously works ok, so Rapido got it right.

[@SamsTrains]

There is no mechanism - all the axles are fixed - the wheelbase is short enough so that no articulation is necessary! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@azuma892]

Sam you really aren't going to give Chloe a discount if she buys your merch? What kind of boyfriend are you, this is a dangerous game you're playing.

[@SamsTrains]

hahaha we were just kidding ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@andydavidson9440]

Keep pushing the manufacturers Sam. Rapido and the other disrupters are making such advances that the big expensive boys will have to take note or be left behind. We modellers must applaud the innovators!

[@alanthorne3921]

Really like these Rapido and Oxford wagons which I have a few already.This brake van will be added.Good review Sam.

[@NWRJ_WStudios]

I think Rapido should make a Claughton class Sam, I wonder how that would be? Cheers Jasper & Willow

[@SamsTrains]

That would be amazing to see for sure :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@InventorZahran]

Proper bearings on a wagon!? Now that's a level of quality you don't see too often! I'd love it if more models had these kinds of features...

[@michaelwhite8031]

Nice looking little van. What a shame it was limited to the Southern railways.

[@RS-xo7rd]

The original single veranda version was actually a close copy of the MR 6 wheel version. Not clear why the South Eastern took up the van, but the amalgamation with the LCDR was close, and they were reliant on 10 ton goods 'breaks' which were being outclassed and often had to be worked in pairs. Rails of Sheffield are selling the single veranda version if that helps.

[@michaelwhite8031]

Thanks, that's interesting.

[@JonatanGronoset]

"It is said the axle on the SECR brakevan is still spinning to this day"

[@csmatthew]

wonderful looking model!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Christopher! :D

[@alfiewenn9440]

for me if it had a guard on veranda it would be perfect for the price im very sr secr lswr based on layout will be adding a couple in this livery

[@Valleys56xx]

What a beautiful van - I need the single veranda version - it's excellent

[@MrBnsftrain]

I've never seen a model (rolling stock or automobile) with such long-spinning bearings. Watching that axle spin was like watching a fidget spinner!

[@notmuch_23]

I know those bronze sleeve bearings offer pretty low friction, but what would blow my mind would be _ball_ bearings in that scale!

[@GelatoTaco]

This has me hyped up for Rapido's GWR Toad Brakevan. Hopefully those release soon

[@SamsTrains]

Absolutely - I can't wait for that either! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@kylemaccauley6065]

Hey Sam quick question are you going to do another season of salvage or scrap

[@jacobparry6212]

I love your videos and i just want to say keep up the good work

[@jamesdunloptrains]

Awesome video today Sam beautiful brakevan might have to get one

[@OlivierGabin]

Mine, SR version with red ends, had just been cleared by the customs this morning... In short, you pay for a Rolls-Royce, you get a Rolls-Royce, period. Only thing missing are the sprung buffers, but I'm picky here. So, Rapido had just made a reference.

[@formidable38]

After that *cough* loco the other day, this is a breath of fresh air! Lovely model. Great review.👍

[@SamsTrains]

I agree - such a massive difference! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@davidhart4748]

Hello Sam do they do the noo brake van in BR livery?

[@wally1022]

Hi Sam. Great review on the brake van :) BUT! I could not miss on the last seen when the bull wagon was behind it it had derailed!! maybe a further look into that is required? Cheers from down under Wally

[@Charmaster04]

@SamsTrains I assume it wasn't Bullman's fault that the finest brake van in the collection derailed after a flawless performance? Hmm... the finest in the collection... that reminds me of something-- General Grievous: "Your lightsaber will make a fine addition to my collection."

[@timsully8958]

Hi Sam, Yeah it is an absolute beaut. I actually got one of Tom Marshall’s ltd edition Buggleskelly versions and ooooh my goodness what a great model it is! 😎 As you say, it is a tad pricey but what a fantastic model it really is 🤔 Cheers fella 👍🍻🍀

[@jorgscharff3563]

🤣 I throw myself away! Is that awesome! Learned something again! Thank you very much! 😊👍

[@mewsdo]

Mine arrived today in NZ. Very impressed, but should the roof and lettering be so blindingly white? Perhaps it needs weathering...

[@pokemontrainermichael5551]

I never seen a 6 wheel break van before

[@lachd2261]

Good to see these turned out well. I got a black one and am awaiting its arrival :) I do think Rapido make beautiful rolling stock but the price point ain’t great so I won’t be buying a rake of them, but it’s okay to indulge on something like this every once in a while

[@williamsquires3070]

After all that, and I think it jumped the track right there at the end of the video (right before the outro.) 🤔

[@dh9033]

It's got a fabulous interior but is the roof removable or stuck on? You don't allude to this in your review. Cheers! 🙂

[@trainman86trainstramsandmore]

Definitely worth the money I think. Great model

[@lonewolf4215]

Did it derail right atvthe very end of the video?

[@tiddles4x4]

Hi Sam. Is the roof designed to be removable or did you have t brake some glue points? This model would look amazing with a figure inside and lighting would be an easy modification.

[@philkeller4170]

The roof is designed to be removable.

[@johnarkell4493]

I bought the single verandah SER version which is a Rails of Sheffield exclusive.

[@SamsTrains]

Very nice! They look super cool too :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@tomdg13]

Given how good the bearings are, it's definitely time they included DCC-operated working brake gear. Non-dcc version could release the brakes when any voltage is applied :)

[@joshuaW5621]

I hope there are more 0-6-0 rolling stock out there. I’ve only seen coaches with 6 wheelers until today.

[@NWRJ_WStudios]

I really like this breakvan, I might get one of these. Cheers Jasper & Willow

[@SamsTrains]

I can certainly recommend it! :D

[@soheiltrains]

Why were there so many photos of the brake van on the Hattons listing?

[@williamsquires3070]

Okay, but isn’t the same “dance hall” brake van in an earlier review? I think that one was in SECR livery as well, IIRC. 🤔

[@davidhall5868]

Very nice brake van model Sam’s trains I wonder if you could do a brake van tour with the p-class on your layout which would be nice and great

[@SamsTrains]

That'd be awesome - thanks for the great idea David! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@davidhall5868]

@@SamsTrains no problem and I wonder what other locos/wagons/coaches models you do a review on

[@mattl8723]

Hey, it looks like a nice model, but doesn't it blot its copy book right at the end? It looks to me like the brake van derails as it passes the signal box at 18:20. It also looked to me like it twitched as it went over the points earlier in the video. Is it possible it's not quite a 5 star performer?

[@Antluvstrains]

That is just Bullman doing Bullman things.

[@briandesens144]

Awesome video Sam's trains

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks brian! :D

[@briandesens144]

@@SamsTrains you're welcome 😊

[@Alpha-oo8]

Good stuff rapido! Seems to be a few new toolings dropping at the moment. I’ve seen some people have their accurascale 37’s, (looking forward to that review) and if I’m not mistaken, Dapol just released their O gauge Jinty. Do you think you’ll cover that one Sam?

[@NWRJ_WStudios]

Hey Sam so update on my new layout, It's finally finished, and now I can run my trains back again ;) Cheers Jasper & Willow

[@SamsTrains]

That's awesome!! So glad your trains can run again :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@LiamsLocos]

Will you review accurascale’s new class 37?!!!!

[@Andy.Gledhill.Models.]

Another great looking product. I am only thinking about getting into model railways in the future. I know absolutely nothing about a trains make up. What purpose did a brake van serve? Beyond stating the obvious lol.

[@sootnsteam]

If I'm not mistaken, this model became derailed at 18:25... @SamsTrains, any idea why? 🤔

[@nameless5413]

i sort of wonder if there ever was train equivalent of citroen/Michelin PLR

[@mariagriffin6360]

Sam I need you help i recently bought a strainer class from from the 1970s but it’s red I watched a review on the black five and it was black could you possibly tell me why that is that mine is red

[@arrannewton7186]

Now that is free running for a 6 wheel wagon

[@SamsTrains]

It really is!! :O

[@mkaustralia7136]

Have been suggestions elsewhere the 6 wheels make it lose the tracks over a hump or dip. Have you tried it on any gradient changes than those for Gordon’s Hill?

[@jeffreysmith156]

I do wish more rolling stock had metal bearings for the wheels.

[@K.S.V_railway]

Sam try a broadway limited 2-8-0 it’s great It ho scale though

[@Oddly1970]

I’d love real one in my backyard make an awesome man cave .

[@SamsTrains]

haha absolutely true!! :D

[@andypreston6899]

Are the axles solid? Can you add a resistor for DCC block detection?

[@terrier_productions]

When I hear that I new model is being produced by either Rapido or Accurscale, I know it'll be high quality and be worth the price. Will you review the Rapido Lion when that comes out and compare it to Hornby's?

[@JustinFrazier_360]

So amazing sam

[@SamsTrains]

Cheers Justin :D

[@BoianMitov]

I think Bolman had some comment on the van at the end, and decided to derail it :-D

[@Basaljet]

I wonder why the original was designed with six wheels? It would not have carried the weight of a wagon, there again I suppose if it needed to appply braking on a train it would have had another 30% adhesion to the rails

[@astridvallati4762]

Being a 6-wheeler, is it fitted with " Grover's Bogie" ( outer wheel axles articulated so that they pivot into tight curves and points ( used also in NG (3'6") ???

[@SamsTrains]

The model isn't - not sure about the real thing though! May not be necessary as the wheelbase is incredibly short, Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@zacharydrydenio]

Very nice Sam

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Zachary :D

[@steve1315]

Looks nice and quality model Sam 😎😎👍👍.

[@SamsTrains]

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

[@steve1315]

@@SamsTrains found you from Hornby model world tv 📺show

[@davidballoid2118]

What, no DCC electronic applied break, No smoke Unit for the Chimney, No Lights? Come on Sam you should share with them how to build a Break Coach / Van with working Features.

[@christopherwarren9439]

nice looking brake van be grate if you could convert one to live in with the two verandahs

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Christopher - I agree!! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@levidarling5107]

I thought I was wired only because I love brake vans. 😂

[@georgewatson6184]

Hey sam will you ever review the Hornby 153 on the channel?

[@SamsTrains]

Maybe one day!! It does look cool :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@glhx2112]

I need one of these in "N" gauge.......

[@robinforrest7680]

Very pretty and runs well but… £40 for a wagon ? Not for me that’s for sure. A second hand Wrenn ou HD van at around £5 is fine for me 😉

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

GOOD VID

[@SuperJ333]

Well I disagree - I don't think £40 is acceptable for a brake van, however splendid it may be - I think we're just getting used to inflated prices.

[@philkeller4170]

As Sam points out that price is justified by the detail. The only way you will get ‘cheap’ rolling stock (including brake vans) is if you are happy basic stuff with limited all moulded on detail - which looks rubbish when run behind super detailed locos. These days however most of the model railway market likes locos and rolling stock to be highly detailed models - and are prepared to pay for it.

[@SuperJ333]

@@philkeller4170 Yes, that is what Sam says, but I disagree, which is why I commented - and I have had a like, so it's not just me! I also consider the 'cheap' rolling stock you mention, with only moulded detail, over-priced as well - it's a piece of plastic, made in China, and it costs pence to manufacture. And the fact that people are now, as you say, prepared to pay these inflated prices, only proves the normalisation of expectations I was talking about - in fact, I can't think of many other markets that would put up with it.

[@joshpack7330]

Will there ever be a 10 out of 10 or rolling stock? I'd love to see that day.

[@SamsTrains]

I've come pretty close - I'd love to see it too! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@joshpack7330]

@@SamsTrains No problem. I love how you're honest in your reviews, and that'll help others decide on what locos are best for them.

[@PinkEngineProductions]

Nice!

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you! :D

[@PinkEngineProductions]

@@SamsTrains np

[@timstrainvideos142]

bad derailment right at the very end of the video!! I think metal handrails and steps would have been better.

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah! Not sure how metal handrails would work for this - but yeah maybe that would have been possible! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@henriknilsson7851]

This is a refreshing change from the mediocrity of the Heljan Class 35 in your last review.

[@datguymiller]

Never knew there were 6 wheel breaks

[@SamsTrains]

I know!! Never owned one of these before :O Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@thomasawl]

God how are brands only realising now that they can put a middle axel on things?

[@kuhnskuhn4465]

Did it derail on the very last shot of the video? haha

[@levidarling5107]

In my honest opinion, the only models that Bachmann are good at are their Thomas and American models.

[@levidarling5107]

Sorry Bachmann, I had to say it man.