The Best Model Trains of 2023 | Top 5
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A round up of this year's very best locomotives, and what a fantastic bunch they are!
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0:00 Intro
1:53 5th place
4:06 4th place
7:47 3rd place
10:16 2nd place
12:56 1st place - Auta a dopravní prostředky
How times have changed from seeing Bachmann and Hornby at the top! I have a feeling that we'll see accurascale at the top for many years to come
Yeah very much so - neither of them even on the list this time!
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Here in ireland they operate as irish railway models and their irish locos and rolling stock are outstanding and they are nice guys and actual model rail enthusiasts
When were Hornby last anywhere near the top? Lost they way sadly.
Looks like Accurascale is the top manufacturer these days. Theey should consider spreading over Europe in H0!
I swear Accurascale watches Sam's videos, taking notes from other manafacturers' mistakes and improving on them
haha not sure if they take notes from me, but they do watch! ;D
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Accurascale single handedly holding up my faith in this market ! Love Accurascale ! Hopefully other manufacturers can start matching Accurascale at quality and pricing !
haha very much so - they really have done well haven't they??
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Welcome to the Accurascale show!!
haha I know!!
Sam calls the as he sees them. When other manufacturers come up to AccuraScale then he can add them to the list. Let us know your channel and I will go check it out
What's not to like though?
it just shows how great acurascale is compared to the manafacturerers
accurascale and rapido have really been showing the other manufacturers what for recently. always glad to see an announcement from them simply due to the consistency of quality
The fact that Accurascale's 1st Steam loco hit this list gives me hope for the J67-J69 Buckjumpers coming in the next 6 months. Can't wait to get my hands on the GER blue version
Yeah absolutely - the Buckjumper looks wonderful doesn't it? :D
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Good kick up the backside for Hornby and Bachmann! Personal favourite being Rapido of course, can't get enough of them
Your 5 engines are great and the companies that you dealt with have outdone themselves with these 5 engines you have.
I agree - been a great year for quality models!! :D
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You should probably do a Broadway Limited model sometime. Their USRA mikados and pacifics can be found for pretty fair prices. They’ll usually run about $200 to $350.
I would love to - I'm hoping to be able to cover one of their models next year! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I am absolutely in love with my BLI N-scale PRR T1. Looks beautiful, runs really well, good sound quality and it can actually pull worth a damn which is rare for N scale steam. Only thing to point out, though, is that BLI has a high rate of lemons. I've had zero issues with mine but a lot of the guys I run with at the N-Trak club have had constant issues with theirs.
Accurascale and Rapido are certainly on a roll - my only complaint is that I might not live long enough to buy and enjoy some of their promised new models!
As always, it's been a great year of Sam's Trains. ❤
Thanks so much Dennis!
For me Sam it has to be the Rapido 16xx, I absolutely love it.
Cheers Jasper & Willow
Ahh good choice - yeah that's a decent model for sure! :D
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I have to say I'm happy with your No.1 choice Sam as I have two Accurascale class 37s on pre-order from their second batch, which will hopefully arrive in the not to distant future.😀
That's good to hear - they are wonderful, really hope you enjoy them!
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I have sound versions of all 3 acccurascale Loco's & they are great I even got £50 off the class 92 in a black friday deal direct from the accurascale website. So I am well pleased. Great video as always Sam.
Ahh excellent - yeah I saw those 92 deals... great value indeed!
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Fantastic video thanks for videos through out 2023 looking forward to what you've got for 2024
Thanks so much Sam, appreciate it my friend!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Takes a lot of time to edit your videos (of the past year) and physical testing the models likewise... and Wow, Accurascale taking three places and topping the list, that's impressive.
Merry Christmas, to you and yours... a Sam-enchanted evening to all. John
Thank you so much - yeah it's very much a full time job doing this but I love it to bits! Merry Christmas to you and yours too,
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Great presentation and yes Accurascale class 37 is the best in my view. I have two of them both with sound fitted. They are just wonderful. On DCC the standard "stay alive" allows them to travel over bad sections of track, I use one of mine to rescue failed locos in my tunnel.
you should give awards to this engines in the future
Hi Sam! Did you measure the gauging on the 5th place NS unit? Also, did you notice the cab (roof) comes off so you can add figures if you want? Yep, that’s right, it’s held on with little magnets on the underside! Quality feature! Now if only Athearn would make HO scale aircraft this detailed. This way, I could model a small airport if I wanted.
Yeah I always measure gauging - you can find it in the review if you're interested! And no I didn't know that about the cab roof, will have to try that thanks! :D
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what a year it's been glad some of the kingpins are being dethroned
Hey Sam l been watching your videos for 5 years Now and l just want to say lm glad the model Railway community has someone like you you help me decide on what model trains l should get and Not get but then again l don’t really buy as much model trains as l used too but that doesn’t matter l Love your videos hope you and your family have an merry Christmas and happy New year bye bye ❤❤❤ ❤❤
As a fan of the GWR, I was gratified to see the class 16xx in the top five of your picks. The tank engines are still my favourites and will forever be so. I have four or five of them now, both Hornby and Bachmann and enjoy watching these little workhorses trundling around the track going about their business.
Thank you for the excellent review, Sam.
I have the Accurascale Manor and Class 37. I agree with everything you say about them.
Thank you so much - and that's good to hear - they're wonderful aren't they?
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The accurascale 37 was my first purchase of a model loco ever. And it was very pleasing to see it come up as your #1 this year.
Ahh fantastic - what a fantastic way to start off! :D
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I don't know how you do it sir, but you continue to raise your game with practically each and every single video you treat we loyal viewers.
Many, many thanks and I think that it's now time for you to allow yourself to upgrade your slippers to those poncy monogrammed jobbies that we all secretly hanker after.
Bravo!
3 locos and all in the top 5?!
I can't wait for the 57xx from accurascale!! 😍
For sure! You just know that'll be good! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Great stuff! Beautifully consistent
Merry Christmas Sam and THANK YOU for a wonderful year of trains!!!
Merry Christmas to you too, thanks for your kind words!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hi Sam, I watch a lot of Channels you are in my top 3 of much watch. Keep up the good work and oh by the way Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Steve
I agree with you Rapido & Accurascale have produced some of the finest this year if not all of them.The models that I purchased run superbly.Happy Christmas to you Sam.
I got my first accurascale models earlier this year at the great model train show in Christchurch new Zealand, I found that a stand was selling them and they are the only authorised retailers of accurascale in new Zealand. I got the 3 pack pfa 2 axle container flats with Dr's nuclear full size containers for 90$nzd. That is an absolute bargain compared to hornby, bachmann and even Oxford rail here at other shops, a 3 pack of hornby mha ballast wagons costs 215$nzd and Oxford which is really cheap for a 3 pack of 7 plank wagons is still 150$ nzd. They are also the most detailed wagons I own and considering they cost 30$ each with load they are my cheapest wagons too. Accurascale are some absolute gcs for making extremely detailed, extremely well built yet extremely cheap models
Happy Christmas Sam!
Another good video as usual merry Christmas Sam
From what i know, Athearn models are pretty good.
Im actually planning on upgrading my only Athearn model, a Fairbanks Morse H24-66 to DCC once i get around to buying new parts for it as it was made in the late 70s long before dcc was a thing
I'm so thankful that I subscribed to your channel, Sam. Can't wait for 2024 reviews!
So happy the manors on here! I have 6 old ones with 4 on the way for Christmas! Merry Christmas Sam and Chloe ❤️
Ahh fantastic - can't beat a good Manor! Thank you Merry Christmas to you too! :D
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Ahh fantastic - what a fantastic fleet that will make! :D
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Amazing video as always. The contenders were very good. My personal favorite is 16xx. It looks stunning and running session shots lookes sooo smooth with this metal fella. Another year passed by already and I can't wait for best locos of the 2024. Cheers and thanks for great video!! ;D
Thanks for sharing - yeah the 16xx is wonderful isn't it? Can't beat all that weight!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Lovely to see accurascale making the prestigious 'SamsTrains top 5 models' - what an amazing manufacturer, like you said - great job sam, and ill ahve to look into buying an accurascale class 37...
haha very much so - they have done an amazing job of the models they released this year! :D
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Thanks Jack - they really have done well - and great stuff, would recommend that!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I have one myself what a loco. Well done Accurascale. And thank you Sam.
Love the channel Sam, great choices, yeah I agree J
Hey Sam is nice to great to see you filming trains when I was a kid thank you for everything!❤️
Another excellent layout. I think you have made a brilliant job of this layout with more great tips. Wishing you and your family a very happy Christmas. ☃️❄️
hi sam.great to see accurascale score 3 out of 5 with 2 of them placing at the top 2 . cant wait till their class 50s. class 30/31s and the class 66 are ready for shipping. . rapido had a few let downs but that model truly deserved its placing. wishing you and the family a very happy xmas.
Very much so - and well deserved too! I think Rapido just need to work out the kinks... fundamentally their stuff is great too, particularly locos!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Sam I would like to say I really enjoy your videos many thanks 😊
I checked on the update on that package I sent you, and it's arrived at the collection point for pick up, just thought I'd let you know
Thanks Robert, that's very kind of you!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Awesome video Sam's trains
Thanks Brian! :D
@@SamsTrains you're welcome 😊
So amazing video sam and merry christmas 🎄
Thanks a lot Justin! :D
Great video!!!
The 37 from Accurascale is so good I bought a second, I also just recieved an LNER A4 Hornby Dublo that I won in a competiton from Hornby
well well well, my favourite company is finally here! I’m so glad to see most of the list is Accurascale models (i especially love their 37’s and manors)
Another years gone by, what a year, we got many great models and many amazing videos from sam, Merry Christmas Sam, and thank you for all the reviews!
Thanks so much for the kind words - really glad you've enjoyed the videos! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Re the feedback you received on the Accurascale Manor's improved performance on DCC, I would implore you to incorporate a structured DCC test into all your reviews for 2024. For those running a DCC layout, a cutaway to show the ease/difficulty of fitting a chip during the 'Mechanism' section would be of great value. But more than that, as manufacturers move towards incorporating more and more DCC controlled features, I personally don't feel that your reviews can remain truly comprehensive without an in-depth review of these features as well. The prefitted speaker in the Accurascale 16xx is a good example of a feature included in the high retail price that was left untested in your review. Reviewing the quality as well as range of DCC features would be of tremendous value to many, especially as manufacturers move further and further towards top-end models, as the market demands more and more of these features. If we are to pay £149 for a tank, I personally would like a comprehensive review of all of the features included in that price. Otherwise, I don't truly have an informed reason (beyond it being a bit heavier - all hail the diecast) to justify buying it.
Good review on all those locos....bearings and flywheels make the difference....
Hi Sam, another great review. Would love to see a review of 00 motorized turntables. Wishing you a merry Christmas and Happy New Year. cheers Mike
The worst model trains for 2023 was pretty funny! So looking forward to the Best!
Merry Christmas sam
great video sam
Yeah you pretty much got it spot on.
Ahh we finally made it to best model trains of 2023 and I have to say this year has been eventful especially the model trains also great video Sam
great video sam! can't wait for the Christmas episode for this year, if you're doing one!
Thank you so much! I do have a Christmas review on the way! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Great video Sam 🌲🚂
Thanks Paul!
Good choices Sam!
A good top 5 Selection Sam 🙂🚂🚂🚂
Excellent vid Sam! The only one I own is the 37 which I have to agree, deserves top slot. The two features on my sound fitted version from Locomotion that I find outstanding are the long stay-alive and the curve dependant flange squeal. Goodness knows how they achieved that feat!
Thanks a lot! Yes indeed - I was able to try a sound fitted example at one point, very impressive indeed... and great sound too!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Good choice of the Accurascale 37! In addition to all the other advantages in your review, the 'face' on that model is much more convincing than the Bachmann or Hornby versions.
Thanks so much James! I don't tend to pass judgement on the accuracy of models, but good to hear Accura have done well there too! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
These are all amazing models! I just hope that I can make models that make these ones look austere and dull by comparison. I know how to do it, so now I just need to get on buying the machines and drawings needed! Thanks for another year of great videos!
Ahh fantastic - good luck - there's nothing more fun than doing that!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
haha it'd be very hard to beat these... even I couldn't aspire to build better models than these!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hi Sam, great top 5! I missed out on the Manor having to settle for a very satisfactory Dapol version. It's so good to see the ahem top 2 manufacturers knocked off the top spot and deservedly so. All my current pre orders are Rapido and Accurascale. Great quality and detail, more metal at a sensible price. I am holding back on the old Castle from Hornby until it's at a sale price, so overpriced at nearly £200 in the shops. I love my Bachmann 4575 but at £140, seriously... I don't model diesel but love the 37, especially sound fitted - awesome and deserves stop spot. Looking forward to the arrival of my 44xx and 57xx in due course. Cheers!
Oh sure - people have concerns over the accuracy of Dapol's, but I was very impressed by it personally! It is deserved isn't it? Top 2 didn't even make the top 5 this year! Yeah the Bachmann 4575 isn't worth that... glad to see it replaced!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Wow dude that's cool
Beautiful 37 Scotty
Accurscale have a lot to live up to next year!
Awesome video! You should review the Aurora Miniature’s Canadian National SD60F. It has taken the US and Canada by storm with its wealth of interesting features, insane details and amazing sounds. Would highly recommend.
although it would probably be hard to get a British loco in train shows near me, I would kill to get one of those 37's, one of my favorite styles of British locos with the dual cab non flat-nose locos
especially the one with sound, that is absolutely stunning
sam, are you going to review the new hornby ivatt 2mt?
Talk about a hat-trick! Accurascale hit it out of the park this year. I’m quite looking forward to their 5700!
haha absolutely - not sure if I've ever had 3 from one manufacturer in the top 5 before... amazing stuff but well deserved!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
That makes two of us
the ergonomics and accessibility on that pannier makes me tear up.
Hi Sam love your videos
Thanks Alex! :D
Sam are you and your family ready for Christmas? :)
We are thank you! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hi Sam, Good Choice 🎉, Do like the Manor class, All the best Brian 😃
That Manor class is calling my name I might have to get me one.
And the class 37.
Those two are my favorite locomotive.
Thanks 🎂from 🇩🇰
Got two Accurascale Class 66's on pre order - fingers crossed :)
I've got one of those Accurascale 37s too, but mine is 37027 'Loch Eil'; still the same split-headcode variant as yours. After seeing the wealth of detail on that thing, and with this being my first 37, it'll be difficult to go back to the Bachmann version next time I'm after a 37.
Awesome stuff! I've noticed the Bachmann ones have been reduced in price dramatically at some places now... but even at the same price as Accura's... Accura still wins!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Always enjoy your videos! Have you thought about getting a DCC controller so you can review the locos DCC functions as well?
I do! When I review a DCC loco, I review it on DCC!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
on the topic of the SD60E, you should review a Scaletrains diesel. even though my Scaletrains engines are in N scale, they are still literally my most detailed models in my entire collection.
That sounds great - don't think i've tried anything from those before!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Very much seconded. ScaleTrains has been a favored brand here in the US, especially when it comes to their contemporary-era General Electric locomotive models (Dash-9, AC4400CW, ES44-series), though their rolling stock is quite excellent as well (especially their tank cars).
Sounds great! Not sure I've tried anything from them before!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Nice one, maybe next year you could include your top 5 rolling stock models together with your top 5 locos.
That's a good idea - I might look at doing that, thank you! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
‘Best models if 2023’
‘Sees the Heljan 1361’
“SCREAMS IN CONFUSION”
Thanks to your revier of the Accurascale class 37 I have their Large Logo centre headcode version. Class 37s are my top fave diesel locomotive. Would love to get a second one, but not sure that there currently is a livery that I like! The Manor class is also tempting! Really good to five locos of the year,
Ahh fantastic - it's just wonderful isn't it? Hopefully they'll do more in the future!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Be good to see some more n gage next year sam😊
I'm really looking forward to see what will be the best models of 2024, we'll just have to wait and see Sam.
Merry Christmas from Jasper & Willow
Awesome - hope you like them! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
For Christmas this year I’ll be getting a Hornby 9f and peckett and a mainline class 45
I'm lucky enough to own a sound fitted version of the Accurascale Manor, my favourite loco in my whole collection. Eagerly looking forward to the upcoming Accurascale Pannier, that'll be awesome.
Will keep my eye out for one of the Rapido 16xx locos, as well as an Accurascale Class 37 that fits the area I'm modelling.
Ahh excellent - is the sound decent too then? Sounds great - both models well worth a look!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@@SamsTrains It's my only sound fitted locomotive, so not much to compare it with, but it does sound great, yeah.
I'm Looking Forward To More Accurascale Models
Sam, could you post your compiled ranking list from this year?
Glad I bought the Accurascale Exclusives Class 37 in BR green, only gripe I have is that some bits are too detailed and too small that they fall off the model
You need to get the Arora miniature SD60F. It would be your number 1 for sure
Hey Sam. I am starting a model railway soon and have been wondering where I will have to put insulated rail joiners?
Cool
Thanks Alex! :D
I hope in the new year you do another venture into Australian Models. I’d strongly recommend you have a look at Auscision Models for your next one!
Tip Top Five... ❤
Wow - got the Bachmann Class 20 Top in 2022 and more recently the AS Class 37 - Top in 2023 - MUCH JOY.
Might want to change the title to "best HO/OO model trains of 2023". BLI came out with some game-changing steam locomotives in N scale this year that would be worthy of this list if it was an all-scale list. Not only do they look and sound beautiful, but they also have unprecedented performance for N scale steam.