Bachmann WD Austerity 2-8-0 Unboxing & Review 

The quality of this locomotive seems quite lacking for the price. The valvetrain area and wheels is pretty lackluster, but it’s otherwise a quite interesting locomotive. Looks very American in design, doesn’t it?

This was an amazing review Sam! The WD Austerity looks remarkable! :D

That locomotive is beautiful. It has my two favorite colors (red and blue). Your videos are so cool with the music and the quality, so relaxing. Thank you so much for sharing.😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

Four years later I saw this model by chance in display in a model shop. I came away and it's shear beauty pecked at my brain for a week. I was lucky to see it was still there as it was the last one. It is now mine. It was your review that convinced me to buy it. It is one of the most stunning looking locos I have bought. It's very powerful pulling 21 wagons with ease. After a while that motor noise disappeared altogether. I can't wait for the karki green WD version. Thank you for the encouraging review.

I find it quite interesting, and I quite like the red side rods. Good video as always Sam, I look forward to the rest of 2019, Liam

Most wartime locomotives weren’t really ones for looking good. During times of war, railways were often regulated to only bare-bones equipment, pre-existing equipment, or very blandly painted equipment. The WD 2-8-0 is actually very accurate to the prototype.

I’ve always loved this loco.. I’ve seen ‘Gordon’ at the Severn Valley Railway! They remind me over the S160s

For the history part it would have been cool if you included the amount that were loaned to the NS (Dutch railways). In the Netherlands they were used as mixed traffic engines because most of the dutch locomotives were destroyed during the war. The NS had 237 over the course of 1945-1955 (i think) but not that amount at the same time. Pretty soon the crew of these locomotives complained about smoke getting into the cab and that lead to the funnel being extended which is pretty cool. Bachmann actually made models of these and i own 1. A little extra: The NS had 2-10-0 variants and 1 is preserved in the Dutch railway museum in Utrecht. The loco is named Longmoor.

In the 1950’s, I rode on trains pulled by the Austerity locomotives to visit my grandparents living in Shatin, Hong Kong. I would like to get a black model to remind me of my childhood.

I did my training on the old Longmoor Military Railway in the 1970s. Nothing much left of it. 'Gordon' was another one, named after 'Generals'. I agree with you on the price. It does not 'bite' me to go and buy one.

Wow Sam, this is the first time that I’ve seen one of the viewers polls be wrong! There were no less than 4 dean goods in service with the LMR, and there were countless Austerity shunters. There were no LBSCR H1’s employed on the railway but there were a couple of LBSCR L1 4-4-2Ts running. For anyone interested consult this for more information en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longmoor_Military_Railway#Locomotives

Seen two of the 2-10-0 at Servern Valley (In LMR livery) and North Norfolk, shame no one does that version of the loco... But the 2-8-0 aren't bad mind you.

Bachmann keeps getting better and better.

Oooo LMR WD Austerity 2-8-0 and is looks similar the 8f class

When I saw it in the thumb nail, I thought it would be a disappointment, I isn't much better than I thought. Thanks for the video Sam.

Blue and Red go GREAT together. Also like GWR 6029 says, "Red rods, Red Rods, RED RODS!

A really fair review of that beautiful loco. A price of 115 GBP is acceptable but not the RRP of 169.95 GBP or as previous bargain 144.46 GBP.

I don’t know what it is about engines with red side rods, but they look so elegant that I can’t look away

"It does work and seems to be reasonably reliable" is a standard phrase in any military acquisitions department.

he thing on the side of the smokebox is the airpump because it was built during ww2 and to make maintenance easier for the crew certain parts of the loco were put on the outside so they could be acsesed without difficulty

nice loco. A few of these loco's were sold to the NS in the Netherlands and driven as class 4300 in the Netherlands after the war. There is a 2-10-0 preserved in the Netherlands Railway museum classed with the NS as class 5000 and called Longmoor. I would like to have one in NS livery which Bachmann has also done.

I agree Sam the rrp was quite high... It would be better if it would be lower wouldn't it? But it quite a good looking model and is quite a shame about the tender pickups. Jack

I have just bought the Rod. That is value. Look forward to your review

that's very nice, the blue n red really stands out, once again this company delivers and at a good ish price,

Great video, Sam! Great loco too! Love the WD Austerity 2-8-0; it's my favorite war loco and one of my favorite Consolidations! Also love the LMS 8F; that one's my favorite 2-8-0! Cheers! Comment No.600

I think it used a lot of plastic, no bearings and a 3 pull motor to really give that austerity feeling

One thing that irritates me to no end about all Bachmann Engines with external valvegear whether it be Walschaerts or Baker is that on one side of the engine, the eccentric crank is set properly for the correct valve timing, BUT, it's set the exact opposite on the other side, which of course in real life would cause the engine to literally fight itself if not tear itself apart. Also, since this model has Walschaerts, I also noticed the Expansion Links have been installed backwards in the link trunnions. You can tell by looking at the direction that the curvature of the link is facing, and the location of the tail piece where the eccentric rod attaches. Bachmanns notoriously do not pull well, and as you stated everything is rubbish internally/mechanically including the decoders. The Oxford Rail N7 completely blows this thing out of the water all the way around in both quality and price!

I agree that for £169.95 this would have been a non-starter for me. I love the WD Austerity 2-8-0/2-10-0 Locomotives, as they were built at Vulcan Foundry, Newton Le Willows, near my home town of St.Helens. I have actually just bought the Locomotive at a great price brand new - £109 from Rails of Sheffield on 8 August 2019. A problem for me at 73 will be fitting the nameplates!! I will get a friend to do that I think as my hands are a bit arthritic.

Wow, that locomotive is stunning, the livery is great and when the music was playing it made me think imagine seeing the real live version of this locomotive in action.

It looks VERY much like a Baldwin Locomotive Works USA Army 2-8-0. I will say that I do like the red connecting rods, and blue paint work. Very unique locomotive. :)

She is very nice! This type loco also running in the Nederlands in the past.

Gosh, seeing an LMS 8F hauling maroon coaches gave me flashbacks of watching Pink Floyd's The Wall. During the segment for the song "Vera" there's a shot of an 8F with a train of maroon coaches full of soldiers. Can't remember the number, but I know she's in preservation currently, so that's nice.

If Bachman put the effort into retooling this, adding a quality mechanism and the 10 couple variant this could be worth the price. As it stands, I’d get a used one and take my chances with the mechanism… Bachmann

really love it id get one excellent review Sam thank you

I remember suggesting this! Looks stunning, great video Sam!

A good review sam as always, I must admit I prefer this loco in BR colours plus loads of grime as I remember them so well that way. You knew they were coming usually by the clank of the big end lol. It's a fine livery for a military engine though and Gordon of the NYMR looks good in it too. As for prices i wonder were it's going to end as people cant just keep paying silly prices for sometimes mundane quality.

The remaining 2-8-0 now carries the number 90733 and has just gone into overhaul in Haworth works on the kwvr

What needs to be remembered here is the Bachmann wd came out many years ago, just before Dcc sockets were fitted as standard in rtr Bachmann models. It hasn't been updated tooling wise but still stand up well against more recent designs. I do agree that it is ridiculously expensive but that's Bachmann across the range.

Okay for context for American viewers about the price... 180 UK pounds equals about $240 US dollars. For around $240, you can buy just about any Bachmann steam locomotive with DCC and sound that's not articulated. BUT that at the dealer price, not the MSRP and without shipping and handling. Bachmann tried to charge $330 for their Pacifics, J class, GS4 and Streamlined K4 when the first came out, (250 UK pounds according to google), but after a couple of weeks they all dropped under $200. Also for the UK guys, American Bachmann is about Honrby Railroad quality 80% of the time. Super light weight chassis that don't track well and don't pull worth a shit, and sounds worse than TTS in sound quality in all but their premium models. If you want a good running, good sounding engine out of the box, most turn to Broadway limited who charge anywhere between $250 usd to $700 usd depending on the model and its rarity.

I was really impressed with the way the way she was designed really good review sam

I've seen a WD Austerity 2-10-0 in the LMR blue at the Severn valley Railway but she's static it is 600 and it's name is Gordon.

Hi Sam, just picked up a bachmann BR Black WD (90733) ltd edition for the KWVRs 40th anniversary in 2008 for £94.55!!! Absolute bargain for a limited edition model that should go for £150!

The red and blue looks really good. Went on a steam tour today and my friend fired it. I got a free cab ride! Great vid Sam

That is a beautiful engine Sam especially in that LMR blue

Can anybody tell me the minimum radius of this engine? I'd like to bring it over to the states to run it on a very tight 15" (381mm) but I'm not sure if the 4 wheel configuration will work. If not 15", will it run on 18" (457.2mm)? I've not been able to find any information published by Bachmann about radius. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

I am the very model of a modern major general 🎵 Nice looking loco, absolutely ridiculous price.

I have to agree with all you said. I find the blue unique and, for that, it stands out from others. That said, they painted everything one color, outside the wheel drives and box. For the MSRP, they should have done more color distinctions with the pipes or trim. The tender also seems a bit more cheaply done. Something that wins for its uniqueness, but loses on the details a bit.

It is a bit funny that the the UK's austerity engines makes them look more like other countries locomotives.

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When the WDs were taken into ownership by the LMR they were painted into the colour scheme as the line also had a connection to a naval base and this livery was used as a sort of clearence when performing movements in and around the naval complex

Great review as always Sam, Riddles didn’t think much of his design, he’s quipster as saying that as far as he was concerned as soon as the war was over the WD could have the lot pushed off the end of the nearest Pier as far as he was concerned!

Another great review Sam! Bit of a mix of view, but she certainly can haul. Got to love that LMR Blue livery! As soon as you mentioned sound fitting I might have to get around to fitting mine, as i've had the loco and decorder for a while. Will keep you posted on that. Looking forward to a review of a certainly little matching LMR engine for this one ;) Keep up the great work!

I bought this a few days ago and I'm very impressed by it. I did paint the tyres white on it though just to make it look a bit nicer

Mine hauls a rake of warwells and war flats with cromwell and churchill tanks and a log wagon converted to haul a recoverd shot down MK1 Spitfire

Such a beautiful engine, such a nice review. The longmoor military livery was always my favorite especially on the s160s

Interesting to see that the valve gear jumps around a bit during slow running, mine does the exact same thing. Certainly a bit disappointing for the price tag.

Is it just the preserved one that had this rather strange livery ?? I imagined they would be WD Grey . Aaaah , my first Hornby was a Stanier 8F - all metal -thats 58 years ago ! Wales UK.

Sorry, I'm a bit tardy to the party here, but I JUST LOVE THAT BOILER PAINT!!

Another fair review Sam, but again a model that i'm not sure i will add to my collection. Having said that i will definitely be interested in one of Bachmann's class 90 electric loco models when they are available. I look forward to your next video. Be well and keep safe, regards Gary.

Yes! I love the colors on it. I saw it on Train Simulator. Makes me think of a British version of Hank on Thomas and Friends.

LMR 600 Gordon (2-10-0) LMR 90774 (2-10-0) both under restoration No. 1931 was saved from being scrapped by the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, who ran it in SJ condition for several years. In 1993 work began on restoring the locomotive to more or less original condition, as "British Railways No. 90733", one higher than the last BR ex-WD Austerity 2-8-0, 90732 Vulcan. Incidentally, one engine did very briefly carry the BR number 90733 as ex-WD Stanier Class 8F No. 48773 (also preserved) was incorrectly numbered that upon its entering into BR stock in 1957, after being mistaken for an Austerity 2-8-0 type. As of July 2018, it is being stripped for an overhaul.

They(Bachamann) Do Make A Trainpack With This And 3 LMR MK1s But It Is N Gauge

I think it looks to much like a kids toy engine I think your rating is spot on and it is typical high price that Bachman charges . Your older ones look more realistic. Thanks for the video

Besides UK, they served in Netherlands, Italy ( Gr.FS 737xxx) Egypt, Palestine, Kowloon-Canton Rwy ( HongKong) and several other countries. Too bad it is OO ( 1/76) rather than HO (1/87). It will fit in a old ( 1970s) Italian R-R layout ( 1/80 scale).

Ahhh the Oxford rail N7 is back in its deserved 1st place, was wondering what had happened to it as I just watched the Dapol B4 0-4-0 review and it was put into 1st place and there was no sign of the N7 on the list. And no you can't blame the New Year drinking on this one...lol. Anyhoo you picked up a sub from the Oxford Rail review, looking forward to viewing some more of your past as well as future reviews...Cheers.

The WD tooling is fairly old I think, which is why a lot of the features are lacking. There are not a lot of people who model the LMR or will justify getting anything based on the line. This is probably why the RRP was so high in the first place, it probably should have been made a bachmann collectors club model.

I think this model would suit younger railway enthusiasts with its bright colours.

I love S&DJR blue, BR blue and The LMR blue as well.

I do hope that one day there is a model of 90775 'The Royal Norfolk Regiment'

I love strange tender designs! -Andrei

The odd one out. 21.28 in the background is a GNR/LNER Raven Q6 she's a 0-8-0, not a 2-8-0.

It looks so incredible

Well this one has sparked some controversy in the comments. I believe that you have made some fair comments given the price it was meant to be though I couldn’t hear the noise it was making. I was close to buying the N gauge version as it looks interesting none the less and was in a pack for less than the price of the OO.

Good looking little Consolidation. I like the Blue. Great video Sam, hope to see a video of all your Non-British locomotives soon

I would like to get that loco. I saw it in a bit of scrap news paper and loved the look of it

I love the look of locomotive!Great video!

It looks interesting and appeals to me despite the shortcomings. Don't like the fact that it has no pickups on the tender, don't much care about cab detail, bearings would be a good idea but . . . it is an austerity locomotive!! Bit of a high price for what it is I think

What are cylinder drain cocks Sam. Also what brand and railway are those 4 door grey gondola wagons. There's an editing error from 20:25 to 20:44

Oh i love model trains so much and this is an amazing channel

Hey Sam. What 0-6-0 tender engine from the 19th century would you recommend. I was thinking J36 but it’s a little expensive.

Hello Sam. I personally like this loco a lot. I've been looking for one on ebay, for a good price. It really resembles the S160. Great review. Congrats! 👍

Yet again a good review. Thanks!

Overall decent work on your part for reviewing quite a beautiful looking locomotive.

That's an interesting and Amazing steam Locomotive Sam trains!

I love the livery, it is very attractive, kind of like the Wrenn lyme regis. I just added a Dcc chip to my Wrenn loco, it has better slow speed performance than some of my modern locos!

Hi Sam! My channel will start either Wednesday or Thursday but I’m going to change the name because I’m doing train game reviews as well as Hornby!

It's an okay model. Not great, but certainly not bad. Also, a few questions 1.Will you review Duchess of Hamilton and why is she so important 2.Can you review Tornado in Apple Green? I heard it's better than the other two 3.Did you know that Hornby is releasing Flying Scotsman and Mallard in BR Blue 4.Did you also know that Hornby is releasing an A4 in violet

Does anyone know what the song was at the beginning and who it was written by?

The red coupling rods / valve gear / associated parts look great

Theres . This one . Bachmann 08 basra (if you can find one) . Austerity 0-6-0t . Apparently there were 4 dean goods out of use there . Obviously the usa tank . And if your up for a challenge, djh kit of austerity 2-10-0

Was there an S-160 2-8-0,ever produced? That would have been the US equivalent,and also another wartime engine!

Love the WDs and if this was £70 it would be a yes from me, but its a well old model now.

Seems to be a great model and great video Sam!

Possible remedy to the noise. I have several older model steamers and a small bit of white lithium model grease on the drive gear makes a significant difference with noisy drives.

supeb video as always. lovely keep it up.

I believe this is a new release of the original, which was manufactured in China in 2000 in a quantity of 1000 units.

Yay, another loco that I suggested and a video of the loco running on a decent bit of track

honestly, i only thought they where in Wartime Black, but i mean in LMR Blue it looks more impressive.

My uncle changed tires and drove 600 gordon on the lmr when still going, its the 2 10 0 version I think

Wow..just..wow... AMAZING.