New Hornby TT Class 08 Shunter | Unboxing & Review

A full review on Hornby's all new Class 08 Shunter in TT scale!

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0:00 Intro
2:54 Unboxing
6:22 Prototype Info
7:24 Detail
15:50 Mechanism
19:42 Performance
24:00 Haulage
30:04 Ratings
34:08 Conclusion

[jeremyhyman]

Good review - thank you Sam. I am a OO modeller and you make several comparisons between TT and OO. But, I wonder if you might also start to compare TT to N, to help those modellers who are considering moving "up" a size, rather than "down". Keep up the good work!

[Fafmagic]

This is looks incredible for the size. Hornby really knocking it out the park with their initial TT offering

[SouthernRailSpotter]

I have never seen my brother so excited for a sams trains review 😂

[FerroequinologistofColorado]

The class 08 in TT is so cute. Seems like
The perfect size for a little portable suitcase layout.

[damianinCanadaTT-OO]

First person I’ve seen notice the missing flywheel. Quality, in-depth review as always. Thanks Sam

[chrishudnall]

I run multiple of both units in rio grande and santa fe liveries and must say they are truly a gold standard in the realm of how detailed a tiny loco can be

[jeffreysmith]

I do hope that Hornby's current stab at TT works in the long run for them.

[JonnyJKF]

I'd love to see if you could 3D print your own TT scale class 08 or class 13 and put them head to head in low speed performance.

[trainfan]

A interesting review, I also have a 08 and I've been very impressed with it. Yes it doesn't run as slow as the OO one but its got better control than the Farish N gauge one so that's a plus. Power doesn't seem to be a issue either as I've seen videos online of 18 plus wagon trains behind one. Also having the other wagons, I'd be interested in what you think of them.

[Noodlewerfer]

I love how there's basically been a coreless motor redemption arc on this channel.

Cool to see that they managed to gear the speed down reasonably. It's a little annoying that they designed for a flywheel but couldn't implement it, that's something they should've seen ahead of time, perhaps they could've designed for the motor connections to go somewhere else? It seems like a fair locomotive, but I agree that it could be better value. With the size and detail level I don't think its listed price is a great deal. I'm thinking about trying TT scale myself, probably antique ones though because I live in the US and probably couldn't afford the shipping to try to get it from Hornby.

[FormallyknownasE]

Sam's word of 2023: egregious :P Great video as always!

[CE]

finally the class 08 has arrived! so excited to get mine!

[rogercantwell]

The very wonky buffers would drive me mad and it doesn't run slowly enough for a shunter.

[numptypootis]

12:00 I don't want to be that guy but i believe Hornbys screw link couplings are underscaled for OO Gauge as well. They're HO Scale which they'd use on their European models in the Arnold or Rivarossi, bachmann do screw links that are actually to the right scale I'm sure but again I could he wrong because I've fitted Hornby screw links to a HO Lima class 33 and it looked correct without any issue 😅

[AllensTrains]

The advantage of TT is that a more true-to-scale representation of a real place can be created. With OO gauge, you are always limited and forced into having buildings that are diminutive by comparison with their full-sized counterparts. Maybe you should focus more on the modelling possibilities in this scale, and have the locos and rolling stock as a supporting cast rather than as the main actors as you do in OO scale? Thanks for uploading.

[cameronhall]

My only complaint is the astronomical length of theses videos other than that your reviews are for the most part very fair and honest much respect Sam.

[TexasCat]

The clear windows parts not being square with the windows openings is the only thing to make it look like a toy. Also, to make engine bodies look more "used" is to spray a bit of clear matt clear-coat from a spray can. Can make plastic look like metal.

[michaelschultz]

Oh blimey!!! That giant brakeman is having fun again.

[DoubleX]

I think its very attractive. For the price its quite okay to good if you consider your discount. As a OO and N gauge enjoyer I say this locomotive has decent detail. I do think however the absence of a flywheel is a bit strange because like you said they didn't fill in the space for better weight. I got small N scale Japanese locomotives and even those have massive flywheels and the performance is sweet from those. Aside from that the quality seems okay as well. Normally I say the buffer which is about to drop off is a bit insulting for any price but considering Hornby's new attempts into this scale, I say for the time being its alright provided they improve it in future releases. Great review of a cute little loco, Sam 👍👍

[bbej]

Nice loco i have one.but as you say lights would have been nice i would have liked a green one to make
it more in line with the wagons age.hopefully more liveries will come soon.will you be doing any 3d printed TT wagons. 3smr do wheels etc .