Robust and Value 

I have just received this model and its every bit as good as you say. Looks and runs great. Thanks for the recommendation. Regards Paul.

Some quality choices, all respectable and most importantly; good value.

Re tornado, so good to see that there are still engineers capable of building this loco. Always interesting videos keep up the good work regards Sam Woodward

Good points. I have just bought Chamoussaire waiting for it to arrive. Holding off buying the new Black Five due to mixed reviews (Sam's had crank pins coming out). Cheers Paul.

I agree 100% about Cock o' the North. Best value loco I have ever bought.

I seem to remember you had to make some changes to make Tornado reliable - I certainly did - perhaps tender pickups? Mine came without them.