The Worst Model Trains of 2019

Today, I revisit the worst locomotives of 2019!



Thanks for watching!

[robkingcomposer]

Having travelled on many 'Northern by Arriva' trains myself, I can assure you that scratches on the windows are completely accurate!

[Gondarth]

I'm not gonna lie Sam, I kinda want to see a Worst of the Worst challenge. You take the number 1 worst models from each year, and subject them each to challenges, shunting, pulling power, speed, build quality, what have you, standard model tests. The best performer after each challenge is eliminated, until we have the absolute worst model.

[Catalina._]

The Best Model Trains of 2019 :
1. Thomas
2. And his friends

[TechandTrainsChannel]

You can get wheels for the Class 156 without traction tyres as spares - my model from about 5 years ago didn't have any on and had no grooves on the wheels - it worked just fine. I did a speed test on mine once to figure out if it could survive running on full speed for more than 5 minutes. Unfortunately, it can't run that quick, and a wire comes out of the motor if you're unlucky. Mine's been serviced so many times by Hornby for the same problem I now get free servicing!
If Hornby bring their pacer out again, I can bet it will be the worst train of 2020!

[wannabe]

Good stuff Sam! Thank you for sharing your perspective at the start I.e you pick wisely and for quality because it’s your money at the day. You stick by your criteria and when it’s not up to par, you tell it like it is! Looking forward to your best of 2019 vid 🙏🏽

[WilliamHBaird-eqhp]

What I get from this is to avoid steam from Hornby. I do like Bachman for diesel's most these days.

[NineEyeRon]

Sometimes it’s really hard to “gauge” what a loco is going to be like :)

[longlivetherailways]

1:50 The Heljan Tango haunts all model train lovers...

[SMTMainline]

It doesn't surprise me that a Bachmann model made #1 on your list - Bachmann generally makes low quality stuff that is prone to failure and doesn't last long. I'm not bothered by low quality stuff just as long as it's priced appropriately but in recent years they've hiked their prices to near what high-end models go for so I'm not buying their stuff anymore unless it's a really good price.

[johnwalsh]

Merry Christmas and Happy New !
Hope you had a peaceful and happy holidays. ❄️🎄🚂

[karabiner]

Hi sam, Nice video! I was actually planning on getting the 156 and LNER loco but decided not to. Guess that's for the better
I have some video ideas that you could round the year off with. One being worst models of the whole Decade, both wagons and locos
the other being a hornby 2020 wishlist video because it's their 100th anniversary since they made their first train next year and they might do something big.
Aside from that merry Xmas sam, hopefully

[robmasterman]

Fascinating Sam, and the reason why your excellent reviews are so important...Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year...Bob

[trashtrainpunk]

The union pacific is my favourite....the chimney melting down into the loco!!! :) :) :)

[highbrookendmodelrailway]

You amaze me with how many times you manage to slip in a section about the wonderful *cough, ahem, * horrible Heljan Tango. Comedy genius!

[arricate]

The best model train channel of 2019: Sam's Trains

[kinkong]

Great review Sam your scoring on these locos I have to say are spot on this is why I love watching your channel as you really check the stock fully and put them through there paces and I can take your word for them well done again for another fine video all the best John from Rugby.

[Lumberjackk]

Last time I was this early, the railways were actualy on time with their trains

[Marco-xzsc]

The bottom loco is so old, in a america they use it in beginners locomotive set, once you move up from there the locomotive gets a nice and no split chassis. They sell them alone for around $25.

[nigelhingston]

Yep, I too purchased a Class 156 (RAF), fantastic screen print reproduction and that’s about all I can say to the positive.
On the downside an absolute fiddle trying to remove the flimsy body and fitting a decoder with fear of breaking. No lights, either running or internal – I would have thought with such a prestige presented model Hornby would have pushed the boat out and invested in tooling to complete the job.
Bit of a pig trying to couple on the track, I ended up turning the two units over away from the track, linking and then re-railing.
Whist Hornby should be applauded using recyclable material I cannot but help feeling the inner paper mache box cheapens the overall presentation
Great video and thanks for taking the time reviewing these locos.

[Joeben]

Yeeee sams trains upload
Been waiting day