Unboxing the Hornby Ivatt Class 2

An unboxing of Hornby's R852, the Ivatt Class 2 tender locomotive in BR Green!
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samstrains

[@markdunwell3288]

Classic HORNBY locomotive, CLASSIC Hornby box . My father had one ,which is now in my collection. Absolutely lovely locomotive, thank you Sam top bombing 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🚄🚅

[@SamsTrains]

Absolutely Mark - glad to hear you were able to inherit one! :D Merry Christmas - Sam :)

[@jwpalfrey]

Stumbled across this. Invaluable, never knew Hornby made this in the 80s. Though it’s a shame they moved away from the deep gloss Brunswick green injection moulded green colour that Albert Hall had to the Matt finish green on this and other locos of the era. I usually prefer lined green but in this case I really think the black has aged better. Your archive of old stuff is great. Please bring back “retro reviews” like the new stuff but budget and preference means I buy more used items.

[@modelrailfan37]

I haven’t looked at any of these old models in a long time! Might actually buy one of these for my layout, the paint and moulding are good enough that the loco looks super convincing from a distance!!

[@russellbenton2987]

Another good one Sam . Love the 2MT . Never got a Hornby one but finally got a Bachmann one about 10 years ago. Pretty quaint little locos. I think there is a preserved one on SVR. Love to see more of the rolling stock. Looks like you've been investing in some nice Lima rakes. And similarly while I have lots of new locos. I love your reviews of the oldies. Keep them coming!

[@SamsTrains]

+Russell Benton Thanks a lot Russell, I saw one of the Bachmann ones in our model shop, I was really close to buying it too! They looked far better than this one anyway! I've got a video showing various new rolling stock coming on Wednesday if you're interested. I've got a mixture of oldies and modern reviews coming too! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@stephenrossi1918]

Hands down one of my favorite Loco classes because of its iconic look. Got one online with a black body and a green tender so i decided to paint mine RED and then installed an old Hornby sandpaper chuff-chuff noise maker into the tender.

[@SamsTrains]

+Steve Rossi Thanks a lot for the comment, sounds like a great project - and a great idea to add the chuffing mech to the tender! Cheers, Sam :)

[@callumk5]

I’ve just been given one of these in a big box of old models from the 70s. Looking forward to getting it going again hopefully. There is something charming and characterful about these old models despite the lack of detail and finesse compared to contemporary locos.

[@castlejunction1707]

A beautiful loco Sam, you certainly find some great locos for us to enjoy. Yep, a video on your latest rolling stock would be nice 😀😀

[@SamsTrains]

+mairuz1 Thanks very much, really glad you liked this one! I've got a video with all the new rolling stock coming soon! :) Cheers, Sam :)

[@oscarpaisley]

Another great review. I had one these in BR black in the late 70s and in the early 80s I drilled holes in it to fit the Zero One chip !!!!!!! I now have a BR Black boxed late 70s example. No holes / No Zero One. Oscar

[@SamsTrains]

+Oscar Paisley haha thanks mate! I do remember seeing some zero one chips - pretty beefy things! You did well to fit one in at all haha! Cheers mate, Sam :)

[@samshirley1962]

Hola. This is one of my favorite mixed traffic locomotives for the fact that it has much character

[@SamsTrains]

+Sam Shirley Thanks a lot, it really does have great character! CHeers, Sam :)

[@PHsRailwayVideos]

Definitely, shame Sam didn't have the character rating

[@trainsandfigers]

Great review sam, lovely model, I popped into the sheds at Haworth today and our standard 2mt is under restoration, getting to the end now, still no boiler and the big end is having work but the tender paint has started and shes going to be in his livery :)

[@SamsTrains]

+Colm Connolly- Taylor Wow, that's great news - thanks for letting me know! I can't wait to see her up and running! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@trainsandfigers]

+Sam'sTrains il no doubt film her when she re enters service :)

[@janiceandcliff]

Nice review Sam, both locos look good together. With their small drivers, they do look "busy" when running. : ) The Lima coach set is very nice, realistic livery too. : ) Not forgetting the short cab rides. : ) Cheers, Cliff.

[@SamsTrains]

+janiceandcliff Thanks very much Cliff, I think I like these for the same reason as you do! Glad you like the Lima coaches, I'm always surprised at how good Lima's coaches were compared with their locos. I do enjoy putting in the odd cab ride, hopefully it makes things a little more entertaining! Cheers, Sam :)

[@user-gt6me9yu9l]

great video man you really go into detail

[@SamsTrains]

+Bubblegoescrazy Thanks a lot mate, I do try to! Glad you liked it Cheers, Sam :)

[@des10july1946]

Hi Sam ..thanks again for the video lovely looking Locomotives the shape of the tender on these locomotives always looks class I call it an integrated tender lol......

[@SamsTrains]

+des humphreys Thanks Des, I love these too - and that's a great name for the tender, it is a great design! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@trainsontuesday]

Sam your reviews are really interesting and I'm a fan of the Ivatts so I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Thank you. One little nitpick however, the safety valves and whistle are made of brass not copper. Looking forward to your next one. Cheers, David.

[@SamsTrains]

+David Atkins Thank you very much for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for pointing that out, I'll bear that in mind for future videos! Cheers mate, Sam :)

[@SimonLivertonCentral]

Nice review Sam, good to know the build quality is good, and not fall apart when you "look at it"...Simon

[@SamsTrains]

+Liverton -Simon Thanks Simon, haha - you can definitely trust older locos to survive the odd glance lol ;) Cheers mate, Sam :)

[@samdriscoll9590]

Lovely loco Sam, have 2 blacks and the green. Have a good easter, keep up the good work. Regards John from Oz.

[@SamsTrains]

+Sam Driscoll Thanks very much John, you have a good easter too! Cheers, Sam :)

[@JaeV2000]

Great video Sam, the photos you used were of the 2mt at svr, the model is a really nice one, I can relate as I have one myself in black but green looks quite interesting on them.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Jae - I seem to remember that the pics came from the SVR! Yeah, the green is a very nice livery for these, but I like the black too! Cheers mate, Sam :)

[@miscellaneous.7127]

Very good vid! The locos were great together!

[@SamsTrains]

+Why Not? Thanks very much, really glad you liked them! :) Cheers, Sam :)

[@NorthernSoulExpress]

great video, love the ivatt 2mt, and I would like to see a video on your new rolling stock.

[@SamsTrains]

+Northern Soul Express Thank you very much, glad you liked her - the rolling stock video's coming next! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@NorthernSoulExpress]

that's good

[@TheWGLOVER]

Another intresting review. Keep them coming, please.

[@SamsTrains]

+William Glover Thanks mate, glad you liked it - Cheers, Sam :)

[@caiusmartius]

HI Sam, Nice review, lovely little loco.

[@SamsTrains]

+Caius Martius Thanks a lot Kev, glad you liked it! :) Cheers, Sam

[@layout1237]

nice model is a great runner and is something that I have nearly bought before. I agree with you for its time the detailing is good

[@SamsTrains]

+layout 123 Thanks a lot - I can definitely recommend them, or even the newer Bachmann one, which looks great too! Cheers, Sam :)

[@livesteam125]

The loco featured in the BBC sitcom "Oh Doctor Beeching!"

[@Toorakable]

Another great video, even 4 years on 🙂, just got me one of these from the NZ local version of eBay but was unboxed and the seller had no info to impart so it was great to find your video so I knew what I had! My loco has a plastic worm and drive cog so does that make it later than the one you show? No maker marks of any kind that I can find either. I have already had to add weight to the tender due to derail issues but otherwise think it's great. Cheers David

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much!! Really glad this was some use to you - yes I think all of these may have had the plastic worm, as it was quite a bit later than most tri-ang stuff! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Cthulhu1970]

I've got the black one, but I always wanted the green one. It was an interesting model for Hornby to make at the time. Now I'm thinking of modifying mine so that the tender couples more closely to the loco. :)

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah you're right about it being an interesting one - stands out a lot from their other models! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@ghighlandchieftain4462]

Great video Sam I love 4that train

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Graham - yeah these are real classics :3 Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@thomasfan1756]

nice loco. Happy Easter.

[@SamsTrains]

+ThomasFan17 Thanks a lot, Happy Easter to you too! :) Cheers, Sam :)

[@brianhepke7182]

great vid Sam............when did Hornby start their manufacture in China? I think this a "Built in Britain" loco if I am not mistaken; if it was 1978. I must confess I am an earlier model collector (50s-60s), however I do have a few of the later ones. Good stuff.

[@SamsTrains]

+Brian Hepke Thanks very much mate! I don't believe Hornby moved to China until the mid 1990s, so everything before that was obviously built in Britain! I'm the same really too - I prefer these older engines myself! Thanks for the comment, Cheers, Sam :)

[@l55ds555]

nice video again Sam,,,,review of your New rolling stock,,,,great idea,,,,

[@SamsTrains]

+James chick Cheers James, that video's coming next! Thanks for the comment, Sam :)

[@alanrochester5771]

Great video, thanks. I really look forward to your rolling stock video. Al.

[@greatwestern93]

nice review bud, very cute loco! do you do all reviews in 1 take or have notes?

[@SamsTrains]

+GreatWestern93 Thanks very much mate! I have notes for the first section where I give the loco history, but the rest is just improvised! Cheers, Sam :)

[@tico360]

Runs better then some newer models

[@modelrailfan37]

Yep! Even more true now seeing as how many locos have torch issues these days…

[@glentonkin8688]

nice model sam

[@SamsTrains]

+glen tonkin Thanks mate, glad you liked it! :) Cheers, Sam

[@tornado-xg8jv]

Great review Sam. However I would like to see more diesel reviews if that is something that you want to do

[@SamsTrains]

+tornado 60163 Thanks a lot, and that's exactly what I'm planning to do this year! :) Cheers, Sam

[@HotboxHolton]

I am going to buy one of those soon.

[@SamsTrains]

Very good idea - they are lovely locos! Good luck with it mate, Sam :)

[@aviation747]

What's your favarote desil electric locomotive? Nice video its a nice looking locomotive

[@SamsTrains]

+ACE FLYING SCOTSMAN Ace fs Hmm, I love the Derby lightweight! Thanks for the comment, Sam :)

[@BroIsUsingSticknodes]

i love this type of steam engines from the uk im a uk steam engine fan even though im mexican

[@danielannett1019]

Actually 11 are preserved 7 are the tender engine and 4 are the 2mt tanks but they are classed as the same engine

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh very interesting - thanks a lot for letting me know! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@EctoDog-kr9tr]

I just bought the black version of that. Are they Tender driven

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh nice! No these are loco driven! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@thelonecoach6976]

Fun fact this engine is the tender engine version of the LMS class 2 2-6-2T

[@SamsTrains]

Yes it is actually! And very nice those are too! All the best, Sam :)

[@vintagesteamlocomotivespot4560]

Sam my 2MT is running rough and the tender jumps the curves due to being really light

[@SamsTrains]

Hmm - is it a tri-ang style one like this? If so, check out my videos on servicing tri-ang locos! Also on the tender, you should be able to add more weight - if you can only get the body off! All the best, Sam :)

[@AdiPullen]

lovely loco mate i have his family member loco if you know what mean like the old pics is that never been ran before? ade

[@SamsTrains]

+Adi Pullen Thanks mate, you mean the tank engine version?? And thanks, she was new and un-used yeah! Cheers, Sam :)

[@AdiPullen]

no

[@PHsRailwayVideos]

I'm getting this loco!

[@SamsTrains]

Fantastic - hope you enjoy it! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@danielannett1019]

got one of these models a few weeks ago from kidderminster and despite the age is runs so well p.s whats even better it cost me only £ 34.00 what a bargain!!

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh very nice - yes they always do seem to work really nicely! Blimey yeah that is a bargain! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@dyfansgwr8851]

it looks great and the slow speed is quite good even for today's standards!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks! Yeah, I think these still look great compared with modern locos! :D All the best, Sam :)

[@nicksadventures4362]

Awesome review the locomotive kinda looks like a American design. :D

[@SamsTrains]

+Nicks Adventures (Nick's Adventure) Thanks a lot mate, and yeah I know what you mean - I wonder why! Cheers, Sam :)

[@nicksadventures4362]

+Sam'sTrains yep no problem and also my step dad's dad got my E2 tank engine to work. :D

[@karabiner002]

This model could fit right in with the railroad range or as a trainset loco if hornby bring this tooling back (modified or not)

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah I agree - with a new chassis this'd be great in a train set! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

My model of 46521 is more the proper shade of green, with the exact same lining. She runs perfectly well; a bit noisy but not quite as noisy as the model you have. My model is somewhat quieter when running either forwards or backwards. Once upon an SVR running day, 46443 and 46521 were coupled together running tender-first. Dad and I were watching them puff away from Highley Station, with seven coaches in tow. I've had a ride behind both in the past, and seen for myself that, even if only one of them is running on her own, she can manage to haul seven coaches unaided. Eardington Bank, steep as it is, is no match for an Ivatt 2MT Tender Engine and seven coaches. So what would your model 46521 say to the challenge of hauling seven coaches up Gordon's Hill? I'd like to see her attempt to pull it off.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh you have a good one then? Yes they do run great, even if they’re not quiet! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@robertnicholson7192]

Sam, great looking locomotive, looks li t would be a good shelf mate for my 2-6-0 crab, which hasn’t shown up yet. How about you? Bob Nicholson

[@SamsTrains]

Hi Bob - yeah absolutely - defeinitely a good shelf mate for her! I shot that GCR video in February, so I've had mine for a month or two now - but it is worth the wait! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@robertp-i4065]

I used to do maintenance work on 46512 in aviemore ✌️

[@robertp-i4065]

Also surprisingly the hauling is quite similar to real life, the most coaches we would have ours haul is about 6

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh lucky you - that sounds fantastic!! Glad to hear they perform quite realistically! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@BlockedUser1]

I went to strathspey and saw one in BR MAT BLACK ev cooper engineer no 46512

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh very nice! I've seen a few of these too! :D Cheers mate, Sam :)

[@BlockedUser1]

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[@harizon8862]

Is this what Barry the Rescue Engine was based on?

[@SamsTrains]

It might be! I'm not too familiar with him I must admit! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@bhproductions5913]

46521 was in oh dr beaching

[@SamsTrains]

Oh yeah! Somebody else told me that in a different video... I think! Thanks very much for watching, Sam :)

[@myruwan5793]

Can you make a vedio of a red big tank loco .please

[@SamsTrains]

That's a great idea - thanks for the suggestion! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@mike26656]

My oldest train is a gwr pannier tank engine

[@SamsTrains]

+michael king Ah yeah, some of those have been around for ages! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@miscellaneous.7127]

You're welcome for the funding. ;)

[@SamsTrains]

+Why Not? Thanks mate, it really does mean a lot that I'm able to do this now :)

[@JojoCat2008]

Its Barry the Rescue Engine.

[@themidlandcompoundarchive9430]

omg a have this exact one

[@SamsTrains]

+midland compound 1000 Awesome! They are really nice! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@themidlandcompoundarchive9430]

+Sam'sTrains yep good old hornby quality

[@danielannett1019]

The real work horses on BR these engines could do any job and go anywhere on the network

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh absolutely - I've heard how solid they were! :D Happy Halloween! :D

[@miscellaneous.7127]

13:52: what does that sign say?

[@SamsTrains]

+Why Not? It says 'Model Railway Crossing Ahead' :D

[@miscellaneous.7127]

+Sam'sTrains thanks. ;)

[@samshirley1962]

Just my opinion, if you could you should review a steam locomotive of the American "species"

[@SamsTrains]

+Sam Shirley I don't think I have one of those sadly, but I'll look into it! Thanks for the suggestion! Sam :)

[@vintagesteamlocomotivespot4560]

I've got one of those

[@SamsTrains]

Awesome! They're great models - I've always loved them! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@williamou417]

Sam'sTrains That's Barry the rescue engine's basis! vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/ttte/images/9/9c/BarryinTrainz.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130427231536 orig06.deviantart.net/015e/f/2016/021/0/3/hornby_barry_by_gbhtrain-d9os5yd.png

[@howdoiputthecheeseintheove8437]

I finally got my j20 model train! I made a video on it on my channel!

[@SamsTrains]

+Dan Man10 KZbin I've checked it out - seems a good loco! Cheers, Sam :)

[@miscellaneous.7127]

15:46 Cow.

[@BlockedUser1]

no its bullman

[@TankEngine75]

connor herd Thats His Name.

[@britishrailways4810]

Moo

[@miscellaneous.7127]

11:18 WHY?!?!

[@SamsTrains]

+Why Not? Well when I say getting rid, I just mean I've been re-making the very old reviews! I've been doing it for almost a year now! :)

[@miscellaneous.7127]

+Sam'sTrains ok then.

[@leroyciresi3847]

hello

[@SamsTrains]

Hello! :D

[@miscellaneous.7127]

First!

[@SamsTrains]

+Why Not? Well done! :D