Brand New Bachmann LNER Class V2 | Unboxing & Review

My full review of Bachmann's new tooled LNER Gresley V2 locomotive!

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0:00 Intro
4:21 Unboxing
10:59 History
12:29 Detail
27:49 Mechanism
34:18 Performance
42:52 Haulage Testing
46:23 Ratings
49:34 Conclusion

[callumk]

Still one of the best looking steam engine designs to my eyes. A thing of beauty is a joy forever.

[lukewolsey]

From Wikipedia...

'On at least one occasion a single V2 hauled 26 coaches from Peterborough to London.'

That means that Bachmann have given this model realistic pulling power! 😎

[sharkymcsharknose]

The V2 is one of my favorite British steam locos. That model is a looker for sure.

[TheWGLOVER]

One thing you missed on the tender coupling is that has a mechanism to keep the gap to a minimum. Works well.
The firebox on dcc, though not overbright, looks realistic to me.
Fantastic loco.

[edwardvincentbriones]

The fact that this loco irl is just a slightly shorter version of the A3 yet just as powerful and versatile despite the problems it encountered is also very interesting.

[orionthomas]

The reason why the rear trailing axles are being made flangless and static (wt least i think) is to represent the Cartazzi axle. It was quite common with LNER locos and it involved an axle that shifted side to side in its static axleboxes instead of a moving bogie

[darknut]

You could make a real life Gordon from this using a A1 chassis and the V2 tender (I've been watching the UnluckyTugs videos on his homemade Gordon( he used a Bachmann B1 tender instead of the canonic Fowler as it was too small)

[stashyjon]

Great review Sam.

Some more info incase anyones interested. The V2s were more closely related to the P2s than the A3s. Infact the original plans were for a fully streamlined design ala P2/2, butfor once the LNER board managed to talk 'Saint' Nigel out of the idea, these were mixed traffic locos after all, not express passenger jobs. However the legacy of the abandoned streamlining can be seen in the wedge shaped cab and recessed steam pipes.

Being derived from the P2s they did inherit some of their problems. The lead pony truck was of gresely own double pivot design, and like so many of his other 'two up front' designs tended to bounce around at speed, damaging track work and in some cases leading to derailments. (It was Edward Thompson who fixed the issue in the end) They also had issues with leaky regulators and Gresleys three cylinders in one casting concept meant that maintaience was a long, complex task because even a basic repair involved a complete rebuild of the front end. However, Thompson and Peppercorn in turn solved these issues and they did indeed become some very handy and useful locos.

Keep up the good work

[josephhosty-locke]

Almost an hour long?! My evening is sorted.

Edit: Wow great review Sam as always! Love that you go into such detail that may not even be thought of by other people to properly review a model. Great video looking forward to what’s next!

[edwardhawke]

The LNER V2 is one of my favourite locomotives. Great review. It would have been interesting to have compared it to a model LNER Thompson A2/1 as that locomotive was a 'pacific' conversion of Gresley's V2. Unfortunately such a model doesn't appear to be produced.

[robmckenzie]

Another comprehensive, informed and fair review, thanks Sam. Much more informative than a mag. review I read. One of these locos has been in the mail to me for several days (I'm in Oz). I'm feeling a bit disappointed that, at today's prices, the major manufacturers still can't seem to get everything right (no metal running-plate, no flywheel). But perhaps I shouldn't pre-judge until it hits my track.

[davidstrains]

Great review Sam from what I have seen this is one of bachmanns best new tooled locomotives, if I ever have the funding available I would definitely consider getting hold of one.
I have just got hold of one of the rails of Sheffield 18000 gas turbine locomotives.

[TritonBrickRailway]

52 MINUTES?! These reviews are getting close to the 1 hour mark since the W1 video. BUT, I am all here for it!!

[michaelmitchell]

For a prairie type locomotive the design of this engine is quite a work of art and beautiful too

[MrBnsftrain]

I like the V2s and I'm glad you made a video of one of them. Lionel have managed to develop a wireless loco-to-tender connector with infrared technology, but that's in O scale.

[TATICMOOR]

A great looking locomotive by all accounts. The only thing is that people have expected certain features like diecast parts these number of years and the extra detailing. That once a company cuts back on it to develop a new coupling system. The cost for that must be made up from where they can cut back without a diecast footplate to do it in plastic. A way to offset the cost against other features to make it cost effective. Though with all the price increases since the start of the V2 development. The higher cost per model now seems to make it over price. Then again with the pandemic a lot of people got back into modelling or started for the first time. This helped the manufacturers to shift more units and have their profits rise. That now they think they can squeeze more out of a person's pocket and blame it on the rise of resource prices etc.

[nigelwest]

I need to stop watching this channel, It's costing me a fortune :-) My V2 arrives tomorrow (Actually Today) It's now the next day and I can say the Loco is really nice

[ecidaho]

What a gorgeous locomotive!! If I were buying new locos this would be one I would seriously consider! But repainting and decalling is my internet at moment so buying older 70s and 80s locos at roughly $20 to $30 dollars. Diesels though not steam. Thanks for the review!!

[mattovell]

Great video! The wheel configuration makes me think it could be a great idea for one of your collection videos to try and fill your siding with as many models of different wheel arrangements! Pacific might be a tough choice, but I would accept tank and tender being different, i.e. 060 :)

[AbduLhi]

Amazing I love the V2 in the iconic Doncaster green, I'd love to get one, thank you for giving me a face for it.I recently noticed that the fact that you have got quite a few orders from rails of Sheffield recently