Brand New Hornby Streamlined Coronation Unboxing & Review

My review of the brand hew Hornby R3623 Coronation Class 'Queen Elizabeth' in Caledonian blue!

Thanks for watching!

[-hu]

I was going through my notification and saw the thumbnail and the white & blue colors just caught my eye, she's absolutely stunning

[alantoms]

Hi Sam, thought I'd add to this thread.
I purchased a R3677 Duchess of Hamilton a few months after it came out last year, and observed some slight 'clicking' and inconsistent slow speed running as you've mentioned in this video.
This also had an annoying problem which required sending back to Hornby - was shorting out. The pickup / plunger area inside the locomotive had contacts with too much solder on, touching where it shouldn't.
Hornby resolved this for me without issue - THANK YOU HORNBY!
I've JUST received a R3857 6220 Coronation.
TOTALLY DIFFERENT BEAST!!
Same superb detailing.
Slow speed IS consistent, and is running better now it's run in more-or-less - approx. 1 hour so far.
I noticed when I did my 'routine lubrication review', on lifting up the inspection cover for the motor gears, all appeared dry - no sign of grease.
I checked over the screws - all fine - then greased up the gears, and gave little dabs of oil in the places required, including the axle bushings ... perfectly smooth, and QUIET!
So far it seems a little slower than Hamilton - may change with running as Hamilton has at least 10 hours' running time.
I routinely add weight, and particularly the tenders.
Coronation is up to 600g loco / tender.
By coincidence, I weighed Hamilton, and without changing anything, with the extra I'd added at the time, it actually weighs 602g - just 2g more - pretty well matched.
I'd managed to get the front lamps the wrong side initially - stripes for the outside, were on the inside! Sorted.
I fitted all detailing - looks great.

Main problem I had was adding artificial coal.
Looking at the plastic cover removed coal bunker it looked a solid moulding, so I inserted a 'decent blob' of PVA, then covered with a part load of this 'coal' - correct 2-3mm size - and worked in, covered the white with some more and a 'spattering' of superglue to hold in place - ONLY inside and no glue 'issues' ... then left to dry.
One hour later I saw a white splodge covering a front tender wheel and down to the track - YIKES!!
Clean up time went smoothly and with occasional cleaning up, all was left on a radiator to accelerate the drying ...

All is well now, and this is one SUPERB locomotive.
Purchased on 'special' at a well known outlet for £40 below the £190 list despite being relatively new.

Only negatives for me are:
1. Paint finish for a 'Premier' locomotive should have more sheen to it - not full gloss, but definitely a hint. It's really quite dull.
2. The wheels' blue paint is noticeably darker than the loco / tender bodies. I'm passing it off as dirt from the track, but it is quite obvious.

Al.

[kingorry]

What I just love about the new loco and the old coaches, is that the lining still lines up.

[skocaci]

Wow! I love how it looks! Hornby did a very good job!

Hi Sam I bought one of these way, way back in 1977...I think, I was an apprentice cobbler and walked past my local model shop which had Lord of the Isle and this blue coronation. Seeing it every day I decided to buy both, earning about $25 per week, took me a wee while to pay them off. That is what got me into model railway. Cheers

[novakingood]

I love the term some apply to the rebuilt Coronations of 'semi-streamlined': i.e those that still had the curvature on the smokebox top edge required for the original streamlined casing. I'm sure it reduced its drag coefficient massively!

[ScottishNSRailFan]

Great review. Received same model in the post yesterday. Posted my want of the model, on a Facebook group last week and a retailer responded with a price of £135. Happy with the price and is a beautiful model. Just need to fit sound now. Your subscriber base is coming on leaps and bounds.

[Evaunit]

I recently bought Duchess of Hamilton from my model shop, it’s a fantastic model, I was a little sceptical about the price, at my shop it was priced at £171.99 but when I got it home and onto my layout I was amazed, it’s a fantastic, it runs so smoothly even without a flywheel and the gold lining just makes the thing stand out on my layout among the sea of LNER apple green and black, I don’t usually buy LMS engines but I made an exception as the Duchess is one of my favourite Locos and I’m glad i did, these are fantastic models and I highly recommend them

[iceetricera]

I'm currently re watching this video of the Coronation Class streamlined version in the LMS Blue because it is my #1 favorite tender locomotive of all time on your channel! :D
This is a treat for my 16th birthday!

[johnbradshaw]

It's still a beautifully done model. As a streamliner it's quite simple as steam locomotives go but the shape has to be right. A lovely model of a lovely locomotive.

[LaZeRJET]

Wow Sam That one of the most beautiful Streamlined Coronation Class i havew ever Seen Great Video once again and Merry Christmas

[davidhall]

Late to the show but I just got one of these for Christmas from my dad. I really wasn't expecting one of these, let alone with DCC and sound fitted. Running on DCC I have found this to be 100% reliable and smooth and has now supplanted my Bachmann limited edition Silver Fox Elizabethan as my best runner. I'd totally recommend getting one. 😁

[Chris]

That is a stunning And of all your streamlined engines, this new version of the Coronation would have to be my favorite.
The painted cab however completely blew me away. I also REALLY love the detail on the wheels; that is beautiful!!!
Gorgeous locomotive, and by far your most beautiful streamlined engine. :)

[kaiser]

I didn't like the Coronation until seeing this model.. Goodness, the detail is absolutely gorgeous. I really do like it a lot, that blue and white livery is stunning..

[lewiscarty]

It’s absolutely amazing. This is definitely a great locomotive to see as a Christmas special.

[kupferbergbahn]

Wonderful! This looks so much better than the old ones Hornby have made in the past! They actually added the white paint on the wheels!

[StaxRail]

Simply beautiful Sam, really shows how far the hobby has come! It is a shame though that everything has to be super-detailed, as all it does is increase the price. But gosh, it does look good...

[DanielsModels]

Wow! What a lovely loco. I don't know what to do about the noise because in real life all engines would be loud and all parts would make their own noises but in model form I do like my motors to be quiet. If I was to want a noisy loco I would put a sound chip in it.
Lovely video with lovely locos!
Cheers Daniel:)

[mariebcfhs]

These engines are freaking massive
they deserve to pull the heaviest, fastest and most luxurious express passenger train.
Also the streamlining is really elegant and I love the color

[iceetricera]

This is one of my most favorite steam train locomotives from you on your channel! I love the blue paint on this train since blue is my favorite color and I like the sick streamlining look for it to go fast while picking up passengers. This is my favorite locomotive from your channel next to the 4468 mallard. I wish they add this train in a future update for Train Sim oh the iPhone and android.