The Hornby Hush Hush Redemption | Second & Final Chance

I decided to give the Hornby Hush Hush a second chance, with mixed results!

Thanks for watching!

0:00 The Disaster
2:01 Intro
5:34 Unboxing
8:03 Prototype Info
9:34 Detail
15:38 Mechanism
18:36 Performance
22:55 Haulage
29:09 Ratings
32:00 Conclusion

[russellbenton]

“Pure contempt for customers “ spot on . Says it all about Hornby these days . Contempt for retailers, contempt for modellers, contempt for licensing rules . Badly managed company .

[johnff]

If Hornby continue like this Dapol are going to make a fortune!

[personified]

You have definitely made me rethink ever in buying Hornby models.

[robertelliott-bach]

Hornby, the company responsible for fabricated some of the greatest model locomotives in the history of railway modelling, the practical 'Kings', or 'Queens' perhaps of the profession, and yet they have followed the Heljan route, of overpriced mediocrity or inadequacy with this model. Such as shame as well, they also have adopted the Heljan characteristic, a especially unfortunate one, of fabricating these fascinating, and especially some of my favorite steam locomotives of the United Kingdom, and just manufacture absolutely detestable or at the very least displeasing models of them. At least this model was a ostensible refinement of the previous model, albeit overpriced and unexceptional for that price. Be thankful we have Rails of Sheffield, or Hattons, offering these at perhaps a more reasonable price.

[DCProductions]

I can't understand why Hornby themselves would put no effort into a model's packaging (referring to that original Hush Hush), given that retailers like Clark Railworks and Hattons actually bother to do a proper job.

As for this newer model, it's exactly the same variant that I bought recently. Surprisingly it wasn't an import from England, but I got it from my local model shop instead. While the locomotive cost me an arm and a leg ($499 NZD), she is sturdy and runs very well.

[bimmingham]

the fact that there are so many videos like this showing how deep down the drain hornby has gone down, and yet they only seem to be getting worse. prime example for me is when they recently announced the new railroad "class 57", which is actually just a bog standard lima class *47* with a network rail livery on it. no changes to the bodywork, no modifications, nothing. it wouldn't even be worth it for someone new to railway modelling, as it's £90.

at this point i'm just waiting for anything even remotely positive to come out of hornby, but judging by the things happening my grandkids'll have their own grandkids before hornby do something good for a change.

[lukebarber]

Your bit at the beginning that "there's nothing to celebrate about it being in one piece" reminds me of Chris Rock's standup routine ("You're supposed to not commit crimes! You're supposed to take care of your kids!").

[FormallyknownasE]

Great to see the follow up and glad you got one you are happy with. Looks great to my eyes though I do have a couple of points. Firstly the lamps are for the royal train. I’m not much of a rivet counter but the express configuration (one each side and the bottom) would be much better for most. Secondly the box art is a lot darker than the original despite the actual colour being the same. This has been consistent throughout the images on Hornby too. I don’t understand 😂😭

[garethparkin]

The prototype was actually a 4-6-2-2 as the rear pony truck was articulated. For the price I would've expected that to have been reproduced as a moving pony truck. Also during testing the prototype had the covers taken off the smokebox to aid servicing and maintenance that's the version you have showing the inner smokebox door.

[paulcavanagh]

Recieved my Hush Hust 2 weeks ago, on its acceptance run the train performed as expected, well. However upon placing the model on the track to day one of the cab window deflector literally fell off. A minor fault and repairable, however at over £200 should this be happening. 😔 😟 So sad.

[tgeiii]

Just wanted to make a slight correction when you said “original condition”. It may be using the original boiler set up, but technically there are differences between this one and the original. First, this one has a double chimney, the other had a single. Also, the smokebox door is showing in this one (giving it an almost Japanese look to the front), while the other had a cover to it.

[JRS]

I am gutted that such a great loco has recieved such a shoddy representation. Hush Hush is one of my favourite prototypes, right up there with The Great Bear, Decapod and even the Leader. It should have the best model treatment possible.

[nigelericogden]

Very surprised you gave it another chance Sam. I would’ve waited until a decent manufacturer made the same model. What an outrageous price, 250 notes, for floating bogies, a warped running plate and flimsy parts. Hornby will have to improve things … I can see them going out of business at this rate. Thank you and others for allowing me to enjoy the hobby vicariously.

[kslair]

Odd one out is the Peppercorn Pacific, it’s nor a Gresley design (though the J39 isn’t a 4-6-2, neither is Hush Hush). Unfortunate about the Baltic, if it had a straight running board and valve gear casing I’d be able to look past the other problems.

[OlivierGabin]

So, the question is : Salvage or Scrap ?😁😁😁😁😁
The prototype is a superb Hudson, a one-off in British railways history, and a botched model is unacceptable.
First of all, Derails people are professionals. Excellent packaging.
For the rest... Same as previous episode, except decent running qualities. Manufacturing qualities of a botched Railroad model for the price of a top tier model, unacceptable !
Hornby was an hallmark of quality in UK trains modelling, it is over now. Even Bachmann does better, Hornby is battling for the last place in the polls with Heljan.
In short : poor and overpriced model, don't buy.

[robstrains]

I bought one of these on release luckily mine ran perfectly and was intact when received. But I have to totally agree with you for the cost we should be getting much better quality products. I have stopped buying Hornby locos and will not spend the extortionate price until they up their game. Worse still we buy these products and if something goes wrong getting spares is a joke.

[Evaunit]

Hornby have produced some brilliant looking models recently, the new A1 being a particular favourite but everything has just got for too expensive, I remember when I could get an A4 for £90 now I’d struggle to get a good tank engine for that, Hornby are good but until they lower they’re prices I’ll be sticking to older releases that are more affordable

[exarkun]

I practically cheered when I saw yours performing the way that mine does. Very happy for you there

[regionaltrainvlogstrains]

Thanks for sharing mate, Must agree that for such a expensive model Hornby should have certainly added those small details that could’ve really brighten up the model however as you may now this is not a first for Hornby, I’m Australian and I only have one Hornby train ( A Eurostar class E3000) I mainly by my Models off A company called Auscision which make really detailed Australian trains and if I compare the two it seems really unsatisfying to see what Hornby have done with that very nice looking model, Anyways thanks mate love your videos keep it up

[maringarvanovic]

I had 2 of these on order and another 2 of the A4 body type Loco. I cancelled all the orders after the issues started and the prices started going up. I was also not impressed that local shops thought they were getting a certain amount and then Hornby sold more online on pre orders so they cut the allocation for their customers!. Hornby never cease to amaze me nowadays with now appalling they are.