Unboxing the Brand New Hornby Class A4 'Mallard'

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My review of the superb Hornby R3676 'Mallard' in the classic garter blue.
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[@jacobepstein3938]

If only Sir Nigel Gresley lived to see Mallard's 80th anniversary. He would have been so proud.

[@SamsTrains]

I know - he'd love to hear that she's still remembered so well today! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@Bluegoose-df7if]

Jacob Epstein yep

[@rustycraft102]

Jacob Epstein well there’s a train with his name that count

[@BigLas1]

yeah

[@NYMR-Pacific-6323]

He Would Also Be Over 100

[@oceanstorm9410]

I’m so glad she’s in the top ten. Mallard is my most favorite locomotive of all time. I’m so glad you reviewed her for the 80th anniversary this year. Love this vid to bits Sam. ^_^

[@SamsTrains]

I'm really glad too - she definitely deserved that! :D Glad you enjoyed the video too, Cheers, Sam :)

[@z4avnoob]

is sir nigel gresley a male

[@1earedwolf]

Your videos have inspired me... last week I bought my own Hornby A4... Golden Eagle.

[@SamsTrains]

That's fantastic Sean - really hope you enjoy her! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@overpoweredsteamproduction513]

Finally I was wondering when you would inbox the a4 Edit: after watching i realize that it was the anniversary of the fastest steam locomotive. WELL I SURE GOOFED UP ON THAT ONE SUNNY

[@SamsTrains]

I know!! It was about time I did another! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@julianyknow6537]

just gotten back from a bike ride now and I came to an awesome review thanks so much but its even better because of it being a A4 thanks :)

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh nice -hope you had a great bike ride!! :D Glad you enjoyed the A4, Sam :)

[@julianyknow6537]

thanks but I must thank you really for dedicating yourself to doing this and I am very thankful for you being with us on youtube and creating great content as of many others are glad youre around because in my opinion you've done an amazing job in youtube to do with everything so thanks anyway :)

[@katieholmes5055]

You are the best 😘❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Wolfy_0930]

Great video, Mate! I always loved the A4. They're such a sleek, splendid group of locomotives. 10/10! Cheers! ~RailWolf

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much - yeah they really are, always a pleasure to see an A4 running! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@speedinga3593]

Such a beauty of a train. Im happy you spend time to make these videos for us. No need to say Thanks for watching Sam. We don't thank you enough for making these.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate - I really love making them, it's my pleasure! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@MichaelAaronWindle]

When I was little I always thought Mallard reminded me of Gordon because of how big and proud it looked, not forgetting the speed and the colour also. Saying that that shot at the end of the video of the two Class A4s which seemed to race each other, having said that I always liked that angle when the locos just approach the camera, just like when a real loco appears down the track and approaching at speed. Once again great review Sam. With regards Michael

[@SamsTrains]

haha absolutely - well Mallard would definitely be a proud engine! Yes I'm a big fan of that angle too - I'll try to do that whenever I can! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lukeslocomotives]

Lovely! My great grandad worked on her when she was actually working in BR service!

[@SamsTrains]

That's amazing - what a lucky guy!! :D

[@vermillionhugh]

Fantastic review Sam. I’ve been following for some time. You have inspired me to start a floor level layout. Yes....Hornby and A4s too . Fantastic. Keep safe and keep up the good work. Hugh 👍👋☕️☕️

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much! That's fantastic to hear - good luck!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@tomjenssen7486]

It's a very beautiful machine, Sam, I agree with your scores. Hornby are running at a heavy loss right now so they need this one to work. I'm just glad there are no bears painted all over her....lol. Personally I wouldn't pay the RRP for this but around the £150 mark seems quite reasonable. When it comes to buying the next big steamer for the loft layout this one's got my name all over it :) Great review mate. All the best...Tom

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Tom - agreed the RRP is a bit too steep, but the £150 mark does seem better - definitely one of Hornby's best to my mind! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@trainzloversstudios2508]

Tom Jenssen a

[@rynodynomyte2755]

Once again Sam, such a beautiful model! Mallard is my favorite preserved A4! I made another discovery that a seventh A4 was planned to be preserved! That example was no. 60024 Kingfisher! Sadly the engine was scrapped because they found several mechanical problems! :( Still, preserved examples is good enough!

[@iceeblueburst03]

I remember driving this train as well in Train Sim while the Mallard 4468 is pulling blue passenger coaches and I think that's a perfect match for this engine. This is also one of my other favorite locomotives from your channel especially when blue is my favorite color and how I like streamlined and big tender locomotives.

[@SamsTrains]

That's awesome! I've never driven an A4 in train sim - I'd love to though! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@James-lk6iu]

hi sam great vid to end my holiday with as always you are the best , james :)

[@SamsTrains]

Hi James, that's lovely to hear - hope you had a great holiday! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@RoadsterRyan23]

I finally picked an A4 up recently. A modern Hornby one , Walter K. Whigham in Experimental Purple. Arrived a day or two ago and I've not stopped looking at it. Absolutely gorgeous locos and unique livery on Walter. I've just got to pick up a Mallard now lol

[@SamsTrains]

That's very exciting - I love the purple ones - I'll have to review one some time! Glad you got one!! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@johngibson4641]

Again Sam a gr8 video and well deserved of the rankings and raitings you gave this beautiful engine ,, I do aspire to get some of these in the future though. Absolutely great and informative video yet again so thankyou Sam. Cheers from John in Australia.

[@SamsTrains]

Many thanks John - these are lovely models actually, can recommend these overall! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@traindude456]

Oh snap I guessed right. I’m gonna go get for some lunch. Great video by the way.

[@SamsTrains]

haha well done - enjoy your lunch!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@FlyingScotsmanFan]

Wow Sam, the a4s really do look great with that streamlining. Also, the packaging, as you said does look amazing too-ive never seen anything like it. Great review

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate - yeah everything seemed to really work well with this one - spot on from Hornby! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@HawkerBlue]

My other half brought me a Mallard, although the railroad one so a little step down. Its still a lovley train even if it clicks a bit. I picked up a Dublo A4 for a restoration project too

[@alanbarker0901]

Great video Sam, and even better for choosing my absolute favourite class of Loco! You're definitely going to have to do that Bachmann vs Hornby A4 class review now!!!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Alan - that's great to hear! Absolutely - that'd be great fun! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@nickforbes-warren6602]

My dad travelled on sleepers like that on the LNER(in teak livery he told me) when he travelled from London to Aberdeen when he was a kid, he was evacuated to Ballater, Scotland, in WW2 and lived with family there, and he did indeed score a few A4s for haulage on his travels! The A4 is one of the finest steam locos built I think. And you have a nice selection there, always good to see the different liveries on show!

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh really?! What were they like? I bet a bit scary during the war! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@adamrushton1740]

The Hornby A4s have always impressed me and they're always perfect these days and that is probably why they've continued to produce them for so long.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah I agree Adam - they really are solid models, I just love mine!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@westtexasrailfan]

Yay! Thanks for the review, Sam, great as always. Now I know what to buy with all the $240 I have saved! Cheers, Tyson.

[@SamsTrains]

haha thanks Tyson - sounds like a sound investment to me!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@alfieisbesta.i.b1470]

I have seen the Mallard at york and I love it. I know quite abit about trains and how they work. I'm only 7. This channel is awesome!!

[@SamsTrains]

That's great to hear - you must be smart to learn this stuff - some of it's quite advanced! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@LHoriginal]

7:13 around the 1940s would the crest be on or was that added later on? I want to know because I love the detail of this mallard and if I get it I want to know if I should remove the crest or keep it on

[@SamsTrains]

From 1948 they would have been changed to BR, yeah! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@silvadic2207]

I am a Train lover ever since I was a small child and I’m now 15 years and I still play with toys and a video game. I love to play Trainz Driver 2. It’s a fun game for all train enthusiasts any age and fills lots of time. I love trains! Also I love watching the (coupling rods?) move round and round as the wheel rotates. I just love seeing the complexity of them

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh fantastic - yeah that does sound like a good one! Thanks for the awesome comment mate! Cheers, Sam :)

[@p674mle2]

great vid sam : ) the A4 class are wondeful i would love an a4 class : )

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate - I can highly recommend the Hornby ones! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Brianrockrailfan]

great video sam's trains :)

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Brian! :D

[@j_geau]

Terrific model and terrific video Sam!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Josh! :D

[@kristineal1147]

Also if you had to choose out of the mallard silver link flying Scotsman or the duchess of Hamilton which one is ur favorite

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh tricky - I think Silver Link! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@albertwatson1418]

Great video as as always, enjoy all of your reviews. I build in n scale and slightly disappointed of the lack of fantastic models that Hornby and other manufacturers are making. To say that my favourite model of an A4 is the silver liveries. Also you can get this in n scale as well . Unfortunately they do not produce the coaches to match. All the best Albert

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Albert - ahh yes, not much from Hornby in N scale, which is a shame! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@bigsai4472]

That is one truly superb version of the hornby Mallard! I know how you got it, using the Tardis that I saw earlier in the vid : D Anyway, can’t wait for the next one! Great job! Your Friend, Sai

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much mate - and well spotted with the Tardis! Cheers Sai, Sam :)

[@StuartJohnModels]

There is something quite special about the A4 locomotives and Mallard is the cherry on the cake. Great model and fantastic video Sam

[@SamsTrains]

I agree Stu - they really are special! Glad you enjoyed her, Cheers, Sam :)

[@WongVillage]

She seems very beautiful! Would like to ask around what price do you think would be good for a new super detailed mallard?

[@Soundwave413]

A simply amazing piece machinery super detailed and it looks Amazing when running a simple Work of art

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Alexis - really glad you thought so, she really is superb! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lukegreen5341]

I've Been To The National Railway Museum In York In Yorkshire And I Saw The LNER A4 Steam Locomotive Mallard And It Was Awesome. Thanks Sam'sTrains Mate. X

[@SamsTrains]

Oh fantastic - she really is a sight to see in real life!! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@lukegreen5341]

I've Reunite With The Locomotive Along Side Duchess Of Hamilton The LMS Princess Coronation Class Locomotive As Well. Thanks Sam'sTrains Mate.

[@UA-51]

That is a stunningly gorgeous model. Mallard is one of my favorite LNER engine.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much Jordan - I can definitely see why she's your favourite! :3 Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@fredrich9841]

She looks lovely Sam! Thanks for reviewing her - just wish I could afford one at the moment! Btw, Rails are doing her a little cheaper than Hattons, although they’re now showing as ‘on order’.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Fred! Ahh yes - Hatton's have them in stock, which is a massive advantage if you want one ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@kristineal1147]

Only if every single a4 and a3 ever built were still preserved here sir Nigel Gresley would be so happy

[@SamsTrains]

He really would have been happy!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@sirmugman]

my first love loco after thomas when i was younger but grown up me loved mallard, but does this one smoke or chuff?

[@SamsTrains]

That's lovely to hear! No sadly this particular version doesn't smoke or chuff.... but it does have the facility too! You could buy a DCC sound chip for this, and you could also add a smoke unit! :D And yes there is plenty of space for the chip! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Its_PacFan]

Is The Mallard Hornby model "old and newer versions" can fit and run on HO Scale Tracks?

[@SamsTrains]

Yes all of the Hornby 2-rail A4s should work fine on HO track! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@TrainsWithAdam]

Sam, you should do a comparison between this Mallard and another A4. Great video, Adam

[@SamsTrains]

I should Adam - very good idea!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@aileenbroderick1833]

+Sam'sTrains mallard

[@NorbertRoll]

Excellent review of one of the most beautiful steam locos. A must to have. I found them for 152 GBP.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Norbert - yes £152 seems better than the full price! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@TheAntisocialTrain]

I have stood in Mallard's cab at the NRM, and for christmas 2019 i got a hornby legends mallard - only spare bits is a set of flanged wheels for the rear of the 462. brake rods, vacuum pipe sprung buffers everything. no lights/sound as i run DC

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh that's awesome Rory - that must have been epic! Ahh okay, I'm with you! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@flametecinc.9035]

My favourite a4 and a great model. Great video!!!!!!

[@SamsTrains]

That's lovely to hear mate - glad you enjoyed it! :3 Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@darkscoutergamer6168]

Very nice video Sam definitely love this model of mallard🤗🤗

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate - glad you did! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@petersmith4455]

hi sam another good video of a loco with brute power.i remember in the 1980s we had the sir nigel gresly at southall shed where it was service while on duty at Marylebone.it was in blue and looked a lovely sight.it would come to southall overnight from marylebone

[@SamsTrains]

Oh very nice Peter - what lovely memories those must be - I'm a tad jealous! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@sptco100]

Great vid! I did notice that the trailing truck wheelset sometimes didnt touch the rails. I know its a blind wheelset, but looks like it might be a tad high.

[@SamsTrains]

Yes that's true - I think it has to be high, otherwise it could catch on the rails at the start of inclines etc. A common criticism of this model is the lack of a proper articulated rear truck! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@PaulSmith-pl7fo]

Hi Sam. What a dream of a model of an iconic British loco. For my money, the garter blue livery of Mallard knocks the BR blue of Golden Eagle into a cocked hat. The cab detail on Mallard is an absolute delight to behold. Hornby does it again!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Paul - yes the Garter blue is certainly fantastic!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lewishughes8541]

I love the mallard model train set when I got it for Christmas I was so happy great video sam

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh what a wonderful Christmas present - glad you have one too! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@chrisciarrai6347]

Wow me too!

[@thematthewexpress5999]

I also got a Mallard Hornby model for Christmas

[@thezucchinis909]

I have watch all your vids now and I am just going back round

[@SamsTrains]

Blimey!! You've watched them all!? That's pretty impressive! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@gsmaria]

Hi sam love your channel just one question though what is the difference between this version of the Mallard and the train set version are they different ?

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Greg - the train set Mallards are the Railroad versions - a much more basic version of the model - the main range Railways version is much more detailed, with higher spec! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@tfukyfguygiughiughiughiugh6275]

Wow, that's quite an accurate painting in the cab!

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah I know, very good isn't it?! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@LHoriginal]

I might be getting this for my birthday! does it have room in the tender for a tts decoder?

[@SamsTrains]

Awesome!! Yes there's plenty of room in there! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lukasruediger2910]

Hornby's A4 models are amazing; I have the 70th anniversary gold plated version which is absolutely stunning too!

[@SamsTrains]

They really are amazing! Oh wow - lucky you - how is she looking?? :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@danielannett1019]

Very nice but which is your personel faviorate the hornby A4 or the streamlined Coronation That is the question??

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh that is difficult! Still the A4 for me I think! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@MrBnsftrain]

The Hornby A4s are quite amazing in person! Especially since I saw someone run Gadwall with TTS sound at a public layout back in 2015! The odd one out is at 14:55, but It's still an LNER pacific!

[@SamsTrains]

Oh very cool - yes the TTS Gadwall is awesome, always loved that one! And well spotted - yes that's absolutely right! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Hypnotic_Horizon]

Hi Sam! I just recieved my A4 Mallard in the mail. I noticed the body has some play as if the screws were not tight. Does yours do this? Is this normal? It's my first A4 so I'm new to the design. Thanks!

[@SamsTrains]

Hey, I think that is normal - the body is only secured at the front and back, so it may flex in the centre if you touch squeeze the valences! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Hypnotic_Horizon]

@@SamsTrains Thanks for the quick reply Sam! Just like yours she runs smooth.

[@Alex-cw3rz]

I know this is an old video but I have one of these models on a standard hornby kit track and it not after long bent off the side doors as the corners were too tight which is quite annoying, especially as this is a standard track they sell and not the bend of doom on your track.

[@robmasterman]

Railway modelling at its very best Sam...a superb model...thanks for your excellent review...Regards...Bob

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Bob - I agree - she's just superb! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@thomasfune3383]

Great review. I love it

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate! :D

[@ScottishNSRailFan]

Another enjoyable review. Just received today, from Kernow, at £150, the 80th Anniversary version R3612. Will be for display only, albeit I ordered a sound chip for it. Will need to order another A4, so I can use the chip. Any suggestions?

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much mate - ahh that sounds fantastic - what a wonderful display it'll make! I'd only really recommend the Hornby A4s; the Bachmann ones are based on a very old Trix model (I think) and the Dapol ones often seem to have running issues! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@johnhinder2693]

idk the name of the engine but the green engine that Mallard passes at 14:55, is the odd one out right?

[@SamsTrains]

Well spotted - yes I think it was that one!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@gameofender4463]

Hi Sam, happy New Year. Just wanted to ask you about servicing regarding this loco. This time last year, I got a Mallard Pullman Set. And I’ve used it often for a few minutes at a time, and a year later it’s still running fine. Is it worth servicing or do you think that if it’s still doing well not to worry about it? I’d trust you’d do a fantastic job servicing it but is there any point if it’s still doing great? at least until it’s slower etc? Also I’ve seen you service others and mention the motors start to go after a while. How long has your Mallard lasted and if/when my Mallard’s motor and other parts starts to age/slow would you be able to replace and install new parts when that happens? Sorry for the long post, it’s just my favourite loco so I want to ensure I’m doing the best I can. Thanks in advance.

[@SamsTrains]

Hi there, if it's running fine, there's no real need to do much too it! I would suggest cleaning the wheels, and lightly oiling the mechanism (as per the instructions) - but I wouldn't suggest dismantling this if it's still running fine! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@vlogthatrain3152]

Really want a well detailed mallard like this, i think if i ever pick her up ill treat her to some dcc sound, great review none the less mate🙂 all the best --- Ben

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh fantastic Ben - this would be pretty extreme with the sound too - it doesn't get much better than this! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@nztphotography5758]

Lovely engine! Even if I have a tramway, i'm still going to get this to run on it!

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh awesome idea - this will look really cool on a tramway!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Taggart00]

Is this an upgraded from the great gathering/great good bye models?

[@SamsTrains]

I never had those so I'm not sure mate, but that sounds very possible! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@christianevangelista]

You’ve probably been asked this before, but will you be getting the Rails dynamometer car to go along with your Mallard? Considering to get one myself but it is a bit pricey.

[@SamsTrains]

Hey Christian - yeah they look superb, but I'm just struggling to justify that price for a coach! Maybe though - if the price comes down one day! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@shinyredpaintworkproductio7969]

Nice. Mallard’s one of my favourites too.

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you! That's very good to hear! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@miscellaneous.7127]

Great video! I agree it is a great model, it looks just like my Hornby A4 in garter blue 4462 but with different numbers, different name plate, a special mallard badge added and a double chimney. Those aesthetic discrepancies aside it is the same model. :)

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate! Yes I think it'll be the same tooling to yours - it's just a new version of an existing model I think! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@teenxcovers4903]

Do you think that the paint needs to be glossy like the original locomotive?

[@SamsTrains]

I guess it would look good like that - I'd love if Hornby did that! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@infinixx9881]

Very nice steam locomotive Mallard is. It was a tough one to draw but I managed to do it. Nice review as always Sam.

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh very nice - can I see?!?! :D Glad you liked the video, Cheers, Sam :)

[@infinixx9881]

Sam'sTrains I sent you a photo on Facebook, hopefully you got it.

[@georgecraw5914]

AGAIN, a great review and illustrates the quality in HORNBY. I have a skirted hornby version with sound, but than bought a Dapol black label Silver Fox, which I was so very impressed with, but it had quite a few faults, so I got my money refunded.. PITY, it was an impressive model.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks again George - yes I've heard exactly the same thing about the Dapol A4s - wonderful looking, but poor performers - so no good unfortunately :/ Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@bryantan863]

I have both the Hornby Mallard and Woodcock from 2018 Sam. These Hornby A4 Pacifics are worth money spent because of how well engineered they are Sam's Trains.

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh fantastic - yes the Hornby A4s are incredible! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@smalllocoguy770]

Great review i just picked up a bachmann limeted edition dominion of canada in its wood box for £99 from hattons 😁 realy happy with it

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate - ooh nice, that's a great price for the special edition one! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@Owencr905]

Nice! Love this A4 so much! Quite a few out there I see now, (models of mallard). How many A4 do you own now then? Haha Good video Sam, keep up the good work :D

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Og! Yeah quite a few, haha - I bet it's probably about 8 now!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@paullawrence6926]

The crest is the commemorative plaque for when it became the world's fastest steam locomotive. Really good review Sam

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh excellent! That's very fitting! :D

[@robmckenzie2538]

Good review, Sam. Is this a completely new model, or is it more or less the same Hornby model first issued about ten years ago, when it was at the top of their range? I have one of those and while it looks impressive, it could only pull five bogie coaches on level track and four coaches on a slight incline on a layout at a local model railway club. Any more than that and the wheels just spin (lack of weight). I recently bought a second hand Bachmann Mallard and while it can't compete with the Hornby on looks, it has the weight to pull a reasonable load - to me, an essential quality.

[@SamsTrains]

HI Rob - yes this is just a new release of an existing model - as far as I know anyway! Ahh that's interesting - I'll have to try that! I know my railroad one can handle an immense number of coaches - but I've never tried it with this! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@AmeryJunction]

Nice video , I want one now ! 😃

[@SamsTrains]

haha thanks mate - sorry about that - I think it's well worth it though! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jacksmithvlogs226]

great video as always

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Jack! :D

[@SuperJacob2006]

Great Video Sam And We Don't Get Any AWVR Freight Trains In America Where I Live

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate - awhh sorry to hear that! :( Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Poliss95]

Oh Sam - what a beauty...as the bishop said to the vicar. :-) Detailing on models has come a long way since the 80s when you were lucky to get separately applied handrails and brake gear.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much mate, haha! Yeah it really has - incredible really!! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@freyamurray7951]

Good choice Sam want to know why because .... the Mallard is my favourite A4 everything a big thumbs up 👍 the paint is perfect, the buffers are brilliant,and the tender great dissighn ... Freya

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Freya - yes the Mallard is a very lovely engine indeed, glad you liked her! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@britanniaolivercromwell5006]

Hey Sam,do you prefer the Hornby A4s or the Bachmann A4s

[@SamsTrains]

Hornby - they're objectively better!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Cthulhu1970]

Sam, having watched your "Edward" comparison review, do you actually play the trombone?

[@SamsTrains]

I had hoped to at one point, but it never really grabbed me like the piano does! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@JaredRouse8465]

I didn’t know you had 2 Mallards!! A blue one and a green one. What color do you like mallard in the best? For me I like this blue one here even though the green looks good as well.

[@SamsTrains]

I think I have three of them! I think yeah it'd be the blue for me too! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@wellsworthjunction]

I really love these reviews, also, where can i get a shirt like that lol.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much mate! I haven't sold any shirts unfortunately - but I will look into it one day! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@TheCrazyhorse1876]

Sam what are the railroad A4's like and would you recommend me buying one,they are my favourite engines,nice review

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah they're very good as you can see - quite basic, but look lovely!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@JaysonThomas]

I like the Mallards saying it really does look nice and its own packaging really brings out the blue on its paint work I think you're going to have a lot of fun with it and also who won the contest for the funnel

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Jayson - yeah I agree, just fantastic this one! I've had so much fun with her already! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@JaysonThomas]

Hey Sam can you sub to my channel please

[@JustinFrazier_360]

Another great video sam!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Justin! :D

[@railwaysmotorsport827]

Also Thanks for the stream earlier! :D Sorry I wasn't there all the time! I definately think you should stream Portal if you have it :)

[@SamsTrains]

haha no problem mate - yeah that's a good idea - me and my sis will have to stream some portal 2 ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@railwaysmotorsport827]

Sam'sTrains Yeah That would be fun to watch! Ah yes the portal 2 Co Op is fun! It would be fun to see how long it takes you to complete it!

[@AnEverydayGamer]

i was watching your bachman emily train video as this was uploaded :P

[@SamsTrains]

haha awesome! Well thanks for coming to watch this one! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Olivers-trains]

I wish mallard would be over hauled so I could see it steam for the first time in over 30 years (nice review)

[@SamsTrains]

Me too! I'd love to see her running! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@rosie2625]

Is the odd one out an B12?

[@columnedfox5508]

it would be good in the future if Hornby did mallard for the 100th anniversary again but instead of the locomotive on its own it would be good to have the dynamometer car and the set of LNER coronation coaches so we can re-create the moment with the exact same train Mallard used on the 3rd of july 1938..

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah you're right actually - I'd love to see Hornby do one of those, for a reasonable price of course! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@ryanworthvalley]

Wow what an out standing locomotives I've never seen a better engine

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Ryan - this definitely has to be one of the best! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@robkleinherenbrink5690]

nice Sam. i have also an Hornby A4 for a couple of weeks now, from "'The Northumbrian" 60003 "'Andrew Mctosh". payed 136 pounds for the limtited edition set of 3000

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate - ooh very nice, that sounds like a decent price to me!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@LaZeRJET]

Very good Sam!

[@SamsTrains]

Cheers Lazer! :D

[@LaZeRJET]

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[@Marigave-px3cg]

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[@joshhemingwaythewlismetcalfe96]

Hi there mate. That’s a wonderful looking Hornby new Mallard. It is a beautiful looking Steam Locomotive you know what I mean. I’m just hoping to get one of Hornby new Mallard, to be honest with you bud, Mallard is one of my favourite Steam Locomotive including A4 Too. Thanks for sharing ... Josh

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot for your comment Josh - ooh good call, hope you do get one - I know you'll enjoy it!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@cloudatlas_]

Do you have a favorite streamlined locomotive (any country) and what's your favorite locomotive?

[@SamsTrains]

Hmmm... probably would be this A4... or maybe the Coronation?? Thanks for watching, Sam :)