Triang Remembered by Hornby, the 2022 crash set compared to the original set from 1963

The Triang remembered sets from Hornby have caused quite a stir with many questioning what Hornby are up to and is this just an expensive 're- release' of a very old set.
Well I thought I'd take a look and give some context by comparing it with an original set from 1963. And I loved it, yes, it's a basic set but so well presented and very nostalgic.
Let take a look
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[@mewsdo]

I remember seeing this set in the 1963 catalogue. We had a basic Hornby goods train set and weren't sure about Triang. Then came Triang-Hornby... Thanks for a great video.

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

That's kind of you, thanks for watching and sharing.

[@kimballthurlow577]

Thanks for showing two lovely sets. It is a shame the newer engine does not have the weight of the old. Your saying you feel privileged to own both sets is a nice humble sentiment.👌

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

As always, Thank you Kimball.

[@KenShepherd-rs4tj]

I have an extensive Tri-ang collection ranging from the late 1950's to the early 1970s' (I was given a new Tri-ang RS.35 "The Indian Freighter Set" for my 8th birthday which ignited a life-long passion for Tri-ang trains). I have read a lot of bad reviews and posts about modern Hornby, so after some internal debate, I decided to buy a Tri-ang Remembered RS48 Victorian set (the 'Lord of the Isles' and two clerestory roof coaches). I already have a 1960's era 'Lord of the Isles' and several clerestory roof coaches. As with the set you reviewed, my Tri-ang Remembered RS48 was beautifully presented and I was pleased (relieved?) to find that it ran very well straight out of the box and there were no problems of any kind. The loco was even smoother and more responsive after running-in. As I have re-wheeled my whole collection with RP25 compliant metal wheels (an "interesting" task!), I was pleased to find that all loco wheels have RP25 back-to-back spacing, although the tender wheels are still the old, plastic, Tri-ang "sleeved axle" type and the back-to-back spacing is vintage Tri-ang, but the wheels slide so freely on their axles that the back-to-back spacing automatically adjusts as the tender goes through points and double slips (even PECO Code 100 double slips can't handle legacy Tri-ang wheel sets, especially the earlier, deep flanged wheels) so there was no problem. I was pleased to see electrical pick-ups on the front loco bogie .... until I realised that was to compensate for the traction tyres on the driving wheels. I am not a fan of traction tyres but the loco is so much lighter than my 1960's version (albeit a much smoother runner) that I assume the traction tyres were deemed necessary to avoid excessive driving wheel slippage. The painting and detailing of the modern version is much better than my original and the locomotive runs more smoothly, although I am about to upgrade my 1960's version with a 5 pole motor, so it will be interesting to see how that works out! Overall, I think the Tri-ang Remembered RS48 set is a very good set, although expensive for what you get (especially as the coaches have no interiors, which I will have to 3D print). So, being well pleased overall with the Tri-ang Remembered RS48 set, your review has prompted me to lash out and order a Tri-ang Remembered RS30 Crash set of my own (which until watching your review I wasn't going to do) and it should arrive within the coming week. Although I already have the locomotive, crane (in both 4 wheel and bogie variants), the bolster wagon and several Engineering Dept. coaches from the 1960s, I am looking forward to receiving this re-release and seeing how the more modern loco compares to the original on my layout .... a lot smoother, I expect, based on the modern 'Lord of The Isles'. All of my 1950's and 1960's locomotives seem, mechanically, to be in as good a condition as the day they were made and, with proper maintenance, I expect they will still be running perfectly in another 50 years. I wonder how long the modern, lightly built Hornby locomotives will last ..... I bet no where near as long as the Tri-ang originals! Thank you for an excellent review and I believe I understand how you felt when you said you feel privileged to own both sets.

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

Hi thank you for such a nice message, I am so please my review had been useful and do hop you are as pleased with the crash set as I was. May be I also need to take a look at the Victorian set. The remembered sets have had a varied reception, but I personally love the presentation. Anyway thank you for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts.

[@richardprew9954]

Hi there, a lovely video about a lovely set. I do think Hornby did a great job with the presentation of the set. They really captured that nostalgic feel and look of the original. I do think however that the original set must have been made with two different covers. My Dad had an original set back in the 1960's and his set had the cover that featured both the young boy and girl. I've also seen original crash sets that have the same cover as yours, so I'm assuming that both must have been being used at the same time. All in all still a wonderful set.

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

That's really interesting I did wonder if mine is for an export market, if I recall its in French on the side. Anyway thanks for watching and you kind words.

[@nash1850]

This was my first train set in 1964. I bought the new set and put the original loco etc in the new box. Thanks for the video - brings back memories- wish I still had the original box! I prefer the original loco and rolling stock.

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching and taking the time to message me.

[@platformten5958]

Hi Matt. Well done for purchasing both sets for comparison. An excellent review if I may say so ol’ chap! The Jinty 3F is my favourite steam shunter of which I possess 4... 1 x blue S&DJR, 2 x maroon LMS’s (1 with ‘LMS’ down the side of the tank and 1 with the number down the side of the tank), and 1 x BR era 2 (No: 47458) that has a fawn coloured cab interior. The motor is not visible in the cab of any of the four and all are in lovely condition. One of the LMS 3Fs runs very quietly but the other is more noisy which no doubt indicates an earlier model. I’m wondering how many different release dates Hornby had for this particular model, information you may be able to educate us viewers with perhaps? Many thanks for the review, Paul. 👍❤️

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

As always, thanks Paul, Not sure on much more information but I will continue to read, I have a gap in my catalogue collection in the early 60s so relying on the info from others.

[@monham5041]

The Hornby Collectors Guide is online and is a good source of information. The search section is a bit un-userfriendly I've found, but all models are listed and can be found within it. If you add 3f into the class section of the search, all the models are shown. Lots of them. Hope this helps. Mon

[@lesfewtrell4845]

I have just got the new train crash set, like yours mine is great on second rad curves but not great on first, i think its a gauge issue speeds up on straights slows down on curves but is fine on second rad

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

Yes I noticed that, but a well presented set, Thanks for watching.

[@S.C.RuffeyGuy]

I have this set, but unfortunately, I thought the loco that came with it had a lot to be desired. When I test it, it jolts constantly when it goes the other direction, and sometimes derails at high speeds. Not the best performer in my opinion.

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

I don't recall it being to bad on my track, If I remember right I had a troublesome set of curved points, but put it down to the points. Maybe I will take another look. Anyway thanks for watching and taking the time to message.

[@S.C.RuffeyGuy]

Maybe it’s probably because I don’t really use OO scale Hornby track, and I just go with the Bachman ho scale

[@monham5041]

Yep. Hornby have tried to relive the days when model trains were built to survive and be maintained. Without success. The old Tri-ang... With a dash... Jinty was a classic and is still running today. I have 2 from the late 1950's. The current Hornby motors have a life expectancy of 100 hours. Sorry. As a Tri-ang collector 100 hours is a joke. Obviously the Tri-ang model is way superior and able to be fixed unlike the Hornby sealed version. Richard Lines of Tri-ang once commented on how extra detail has cost and maintenance implications. When servicing the Hornby models with their extra detail the worry is always, will I break something? The extra truck for the Hornby crane has nowhere for the boom to rest. Cost cutting at its best ignoring the obvious implications. Once again, the Tri-ang simplicity wins. There is no comparison. Hornby will never match the simple brilliance and maintainability of Tri-ang. I'm biased obviously, but the points I raise are sound. Hornby would not exist if it wasn't for Tri-ang. The reality is there for all to see. Nice review Matt. These comments are not about your video. More about how cheap Hornby try to relive the glory days of the Tri-ang era. Stay safe. Mon

[@dustyshelfcollectables]

Thanks Mon, and fair points, Matt