All New Bachmann Class 37 | Surprise Release | Unboxing & Review

A detailed look at Bachmann's all new Class 37, which was a surprise announcement!

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0:00 Intro
0:50 Bachmann vs Accurascale
7:29 Unboxing
12:28 Prototype Background
14:07 Detail
21:49 Mechanism
26:32 Performance
30:55 Haulage
38:27 Ratings
41:05 Conclusion

[Eric_Hunt]

The fact that they've done 430 has tempted me to order one, as it was my favourite 37/4 and the only one I've actually travelled any sort of distance behind. My bank balance is feeling a bit sore now, after the pounding it's just taken!

Thanks for the review, keep up the good work.

[Mattn]

The old bachmann one still stands up. But it's always nice to have an updated version. I remember when vi trains released the 37. It was decent in its own right. But if companies are going to flood the market with a class of loco, the class 37 is the one to have lots of variety of. The prices though. I remember paying £50 for a bachmann class 37 and less than that for the vi trains one. The prices these days are why I only watch videos like this rather than partake in the hobby

[datguymiller]

This video is really gonna lift my spirits. Thanks for being so...you. My dad passed yesterday from cancer

[formidable]

Worthy of note is that AS use a helical cut gear set inside the bogies. This usually results in a much smoother gear train with less friction in operation.

[jeffreysmith]

In case no one has already mentioned it, Bachmann's new policy is only to announce new models when they are about to be released.

[ronaldpainting]

Excellent review as always. The pronunciation of the name of the class 37 is CUMBRAN (CWMBRAN). A Welsh town in
South Wales just north of Newport on the Bristol Channel. A fantastic place for steam locomotives during the mining era.
This is not far from Dai Woodhams scrapyard who saved many steam locomotives for preservation.
Thanks Sam.

[Zrailtourinfo]

Bachmann have also retooled their 20, 24, 25 and 47. So it is not surprising they have retooled the ubiquitous class 37. And Accurascale are also releasing the later privatisation area 37/4s with detail differences including plated over side windows and front end lighting differences, so the new Bachmann 37 is an as-refurbished condition 37/4 which Accurascale haven't actually modeled yet.

[brianfearn]

Great review, i have the older 2005 Bachmann 37 and finally fitted the snowploughs at both ends and what a big difference it makes 🙂

[peterkneissl]

Bachmann has also been close to the chest on their American releases. They announced the streamlined n scale k4 Pacific about a month ago and now it's here.

[eddyweller]

Looks like a very very good model, there is something very robust and even rugged about the 37, you can See why so many were produced, a real workhorse. Looks like Bachman have a superb model of to match the original. Like most modern locomotives it is very expensive, so I can't see me being able to afford it any time soon. Really good and enjoyable review Sam take care Eddy xx

[madduckuk]

Hi Sam!

I agree two models of the same class so close together is a bit of a waste, but it should introduce a bit of an "arms race" and hopefully see us with better quality and better value models overall. It of course makes for some great content as well ;)

With all these super crisp detail models coming out recently, have you considered 1440p or even 4k for your vids? I think most people are viewing on something at least 1080p now and even watching 1440p on a 1080p screen makes a big difference thanks to youtube compression.

[clipperrail]

Very thorough review that highlighted several things I wouldn’t have noticed. The old Bachmann 37 is a gem of a loco and for £130 would have a real place in the market to appeal to modellers wanting a nice loco on a budget - there are plenty of us. £210 for this loco compared to the old one and Accurascale’s at £170 is a crazy price. The 47s were pitched at the same price and they are now being discounted to £180. You do wonder if they are taking on Accurascale because they obsoleted the Bachmann Deltic and didn’t want the same for the 37. Not very grown up - they should have done another loco class.

[Simon-Davis]

Its a stunner of a model, but as you say the Accurascale model could well pip it depending on what lessons they have learned from the Deltic. I won't be cancelling my Accura 37 pre-orders any time soon, but I have succumbed and bought the DCC sound (not deluxe) version of this model as it is a simply stunning rendition of the Welsh 37/4s I remember very fondly on the sprinter replacement services of the late 80s and then the North Wales Coast trains out of Crewe through the 90s into the early 00s. I have to admit, a big bugbear of mine is working cab lights when a locomotive is in motion. Having been in a fair share of different class cabs in hours of darkness at various preserved lines, running with the lights on is a recipe for big problems as you literally can't see outside, meaning that signals (especially old semaphores) are very easy to miss. Safe to say I hate working cab lights unless the model is stationary or pottering about on shed, in service though is a HUGE no no.

Good review, will you be reviewing the Accurascale 37?? I agree with you in part regarding 37 production. Bachmann revamped their 20s & 24s, I bought them because of directional lighting so revamping the 37 is die?? Heljan have produced a 47 & 45 which I think 🤔is okay but ho-hum. Now the Heljan class 02 is great and I'm getting 1 of those. What will Bachmann revamp next?? Watch this space....you should do a survey and see what others want to see revamped or created?? Cheers 🍻

[brickleyyard]

Yes yes yes mine is arriving tomorrow but I live by your reception and reviews so great to get your opinion on the this

[christopherstokes]

Excellent model. In particular, the mechanism is outstanding - to the point where models that previously got 5-star mechanisms likely won't any more, because they won't measure up to this.

I agree that the £75 difference in RRP (vs. Accurascale's model) is eye-watering. Even if you consider retailer discounts, a difference of almost £40 seems like a lot. However, there are two further caveats that I would add:

1) The Accurascale price (£169.99) was announced in 2019, before COVID and the supply chain crisis hit. I'm not sure how sustainable that price will be for them in the long run. It's great that they're honouring that price on existing orders (unlike a certain red-box manufacturer beginning with H); however, I won't be surprised if they raise the price for the second batch.

2) The Bachmann model is a known quantity: you can pay £208.20, know exactly what you're getting, and get it immediately. By contrast, all but one of the Accurascale Class 37s are showing as "Sold out on pre-order", and the people who have pre-ordered don't know what they're getting (the Accurascale 37 looks like it'll be a sensational model, but until the first examples are delivered and reviewed, we won't know for sure). You have to choose whether to pre-order or not - and either way, you're taking a risk: either you pre-order the model (and risk it not being as good in reality as it sounded on paper), or you wait for the next batch (and risk a price increase).

But if Accurascale deliver a top-quality product, and they *don't* increase the price for future batches, then Bachmann will look a bit silly!

[mytinplaterailway]

Interesting that Bachmann were able to keep this secret. I wonder if that's because they already had all the drawings - etc - that they needed. If Accurascale decided to produce a new Inter-City 125 - which would be good! - they would have to go to the NRM to measure the preserved one (etc). You can guarantee word would get back to Hornby. As you say though, the price of this may be a mistake. An obvious reason for people to wait.

[europacifictradersltd]

hi sam.. i got to hand it to bachmann on this model..it is close to be a perfect model...very user friendly. hope the buzzing sound goes away after the run in..this could be my first bachmann..

[Olivers-trains]

Saw two 37s today a WCR one and DRS 37422 Victorious in York Parcel sidings, they use class 37s with network rail test trains as well as HSTs.

[MachRacer]

For Bachmann Branchline’s Fall 2022 announcements, I was hoping for a from the ground up retool of the Gresley A4 or the GWR 57XX or Hall class or the LMS 3F Jinty.