It would be very interesting to see if and when Märklin/Trix would produce more English Steam Locomotives (initially). I appreciate that Europe might be a bigger market, but they are definitely missing quite a few customers by not doing so.
Damn this looks so cool. It's coming this Thursday for me but because I'm attending college away from my hometown I'm gonna have to wait for Christmas to take this baby for a spin
Nice detail is that when having running sound (F2) on it will automatically play the shoving of coal, various pumps (water, brakes), etc. every so often.
gorgeous model for a niche scale at least for britain, we need more ho stuff for uk railroads since oo is too large for the track gauge and doesnt match up with any other country stuff of the scale. id totally buy one if the prices wasnt so ludicrously high though i love the feature of the corridor in the tender being lit
It is honestly is around the same price for literally any steam locomotive with sound, functions, diecast brass, and smoke. Its average price for tender engines. Even if you compare smaller German locomotives. It’s still roughly the same.
@donniestrains3905 that makes me think how good we have it with North American engines then lol, you can get a brass hybrid broadway limited which is nearly twice as large for about that price with about the same features
@@doge_sevens I mean it depends. this is a generation type locomotive. you gotta think of that too. Its the flying scotsman an engine thats been around for literally over a century. So, there's the price in that. but i see what you are saying.
@donniestrains3905 that is true but the a3s are relatively simple externally, so the main thing you pay for is the price of the name flying scotsman given she's so popular and iconic, still a gorgeous model and I will be picking one up if I find one at a good price
Importing from Germany Jim? Sounds like vat is going to be levied. When I did the calculation the price was the same as a UK dealer price if courier clearance fee is included.
@@DSnMRailways Not to say that its bad at all! Im just confused why its offered when theres no coresponding rolling stock Maybe Marklin/Trix will get into british HO?
@@FockeWolf100 you're missing the point. This is a way for H0 collectors to finally get some British outline rolling stock that will match their scale. 00 is not really a thing outside the UK. Of course coaches would be nice, but it doesn't matter that much.
they're both the same locomotive accept one of them is in LNER apple green and the other is in BR green, and one of them is made by Hornby which is the apple green model...
I like how Trix/Marklin made Flying Scotsman with such high detail, while Hornby they like keeping their models of it so basic....
I like both versions. Just wish for the amount of money I pay in hornby they at least have sound.
@@DSnMRailways i agree...
I really hope this spurs a new market for British HO
i hope so too
Class 66. Not sure what else they will do. But it would be cool if Marklin stepped out of the German range a little
Same. I hope the do other variations of Flying Scotsman, especially the LNER double tender version. That’d sell like hotcakes.
It would be very interesting to see if and when Märklin/Trix would produce more English Steam Locomotives (initially). I appreciate that Europe might be a bigger market, but they are definitely missing quite a few customers by not doing so.
Damn this looks so cool. It's coming this Thursday for me but because I'm attending college away from my hometown I'm gonna have to wait for Christmas to take this baby for a spin
You’ll like it a lot. It’s a pretty good model
Does Trix/Märklin then do UK HO carriages, I thought that wasn't possible as in the UK are usually 00 which are slightly bigger than HO
Trix/marklin usually comes out with the locomotive first then the coaches later down the line. Not saying they will but I wouldn’t be surprised
Nice detail is that when having running sound (F2) on it will automatically play the shoving of coal, various pumps (water, brakes), etc. every so often.
Yea I noticed that the more I ran it. It’s a pretty good model!
@@DSnMRailways It also has synced chuffs, but I don't have any oil to test it myself.
Neither do i. But i did see some on order that I wanna try@@WickedMuis
gorgeous model for a niche scale at least for britain, we need more ho stuff for uk railroads since oo is too large for the track gauge and doesnt match up with any other country stuff of the scale. id totally buy one if the prices wasnt so ludicrously high though i love the feature of the corridor in the tender being lit
It is honestly is around the same price for literally any steam locomotive with sound, functions, diecast brass, and smoke. Its average price for tender engines. Even if you compare smaller German locomotives. It’s still roughly the same.
@donniestrains3905 that makes me think how good we have it with North American engines then lol, you can get a brass hybrid broadway limited which is nearly twice as large for about that price with about the same features
@@doge_sevens I mean it depends. this is a generation type locomotive. you gotta think of that too. Its the flying scotsman an engine thats been around for literally over a century. So, there's the price in that. but i see what you are saying.
@donniestrains3905 that is true but the a3s are relatively simple externally, so the main thing you pay for is the price of the name flying scotsman given she's so popular and iconic, still a gorgeous model and I will be picking one up if I find one at a good price
look up modellbahnshop lippe @@doge_sevens
No way you got one cool, I am still waiting for mine its stuck in customs...
I was surprised how fast it got here in the US. But I love your channel been following for years! Thank you for checking mine out 😁
Many thanks , Have a good one Jim
you too! @@hovermotion
Importing from Germany Jim? Sounds like vat is going to be levied. When I did the calculation the price was the same as a UK dealer price if courier clearance fee is included.
@@1maico1 yeah picking it up now , not sure what the cost will be from my specialist supplier.
Great review! Quick question, does your "test" layout have any 45 degree curves? Wondering if this will run on those at all.
I sadly do not know what radius that is. I am American we go by inches on curves
Haha, American here, too. I'm quite new to the hobby, but it's considered an "R0" curve by Marklin, which is the version I plan on getting.
To make it easier since you are american. just get any curve above 22" radius. as long as you have room. Preferably, 24 radius and up @@justdafty
I have one on order. Does it come with a knuckle couple in the box or do I need to go and buy one to suit the NEM pocket?
You will need to buy one.
Do you find the chuff rate too slow at higher speeds?
Considering the the lower chuffing notes can’t be picked up on camera. Compared to being in person. No.
It’s a beautiful model
But I just can’t help but feel it was a mistake to be made in HO scale..
It’s not. But if u feel that way then 🤷🏾
There have been years of chances to buy a 4mm version. This is the second chance at 3.5mm.
@@DSnMRailways Not to say that its bad at all! Im just confused why its offered when theres no coresponding rolling stock
Maybe Marklin/Trix will get into british HO?
@@FockeWolf100 you're missing the point. This is a way for H0 collectors to finally get some British outline rolling stock that will match their scale. 00 is not really a thing outside the UK. Of course coaches would be nice, but it doesn't matter that much.
I forgot how big 00 was she's tiny in HO.
Yup lol
…and here it is with his OO scale sibling: czcams.com/video/ECU6xOH2jmg/video.htmlsi=k0oARW9TOBG6I_Js
they're both the same locomotive accept one of them is in LNER apple green and the other is in BR green, and one of them is made by Hornby which is the apple green model...
@@columnedfox5508 ...and one is superb details & quality, the other one is more of a toy...
what is the weight of this engine? thanks
Some videos have at a little over a pound
Diappointing review
Sorry you feel that way. There is others to watch