Hi Sam I have a virtually new one as it was part of late Fathers estate, he unpacked ran a couple of times and then moved to N gauge. I have just fitted a decoder, (love how they say compatible but no decoder socket) - test ran over last day or two and it runs perfectly even at slow start even given the 'dreaded ringfield motor'. Good to see your explanation and appreciation of what is a really good looking unit. I estimate this version is around 2006 given the Headcode is 2D55 model number R2297D Train Pack. Keep up the good work. Alan
the 110's came with the nickname "Calder Valley class" as that was the most common working for them. down the Calder Valley line betweeen Manchester Victoria - Hebden Bridge - Halifax and Leeds.
RINGFIELD MOTOR I notice that there are a number of people referring the the Ringfield Motor as the 'dreaded' Ringfield Motor...suggesting unreliability. When this was first introduced in Hornby Dublo models they often ran 'long endurance trials' with a new model, subjecting it to many hours of continuous running....often with a long train of vehicles. Some of these 'trials' were done at Binns Road, but very often in toy shop windows. Gamages in London springs to mind Articles on such 'trials' often appearing in Meccano Magazine as part of the promotion and publicity for a new model. The Ringfield Motor was an outstanding thing of real purpose requiring minimal maintenance, which usually came down to cleaning the commutator slots with a fine pin.....or, and not as often, changing the brushes. It far exceeded the quality of some of the cheaper motors that one often finds today. There were no plastic cogs to wear out or snap......and the weight of the die-cast locomotives was very often down to the weight of the motor, as well as the chassis itself. I suspect that what Hornby are calling the Ringfield Motor today, is not the Ringfield Motor of my youth, and of the models that my Dad invariably bought me as my 'main' Christmas Present each year. £5:17/-:6d..........being quite a sum to pay for a new locomotive in the late 1950's and 60's......... James Hennighan Yorkshire, England
First introduced in catalogue in 1982. Along with class58 it was the major release in the year. I don't think it came out until 1983. It was originally released in refurbished white with blue stripe. Subsequently it appeared in Green, Blue Grey and Blue as a two car unit . I think this would be from aroundd 1985/6 A really nice model, well reviewed when it came out . I have one myself which runs well.
Thanks very much Russell, many thanks for all that information. Yeah mid 1980s seem about right for this - I'd love to try and get some of those other liveries one day too! Glad you enjoyed it anyway, Cheers, Sam :)
we had something like that in the USA back in the late 50s and 60s period it was called RDC Railroad diesel Railcar. They were kind of use the pastor to service when it decreased back in the later years on short railroad lines. I have a model of one at home of two of them. And they're made by athearn train
That's amazing detail for the age of the model - they really look rather smart DMUs! It's nice that two are preserved - I believe one's on the East Lancashire Railway? Oh and I think the stripes are called 'speed whiskers' - not sure why lol! An excellent video as always Sam :-)
Thanks Lukas, yeah the detail is pretty impressive! Really? I'm not sure where they are actually, but it'd be lovely to see one! Thanks for the info on the speed whiskers too - that one was bugging me, lol! Thanks again mate, Sam :)
Nice review of a nice model Sam. I lived in Manchester area for a bit in the 1970's and remember them well, of course by then they were getting on a bit and a bit rattly to ride in. The bit where the engine on the model is 'hidden' is the toilet and guards / luggage compartment. They could run in multiple as well and I suspect the extra couplings are so you can hook two sets together to represent this. The stripes were known as 'whiskers' and yes those pipes are exhausts. Keep up the good work Jon
Hi Jon, thanks very much for the comment - really glad you liked it, I was very pleased with this one too! haha yeah, lots of the heritage ones are pretty rattly, but always a pleasure to see! Thanks for the info on the whiskers, and ooh I'd love to run a couple of these together then, that sounds great! Thanks again mate, Sam :)
Hi sam I have the same model in br blue, when I took it out of the box there was a receipt in the back from hamleys toy shop dated December 1983 it cost 84 pounds 😯
That might be from the 90s as the 80s packaging didn't have anything at the back, it was just the white Styrofoam that was going around the things you saw at the front.
Hey Sam i have the very same box and set i must have bought this two years ago from ebay i believe i paid £35 for it,but it never ran right it made an awful noise and would only run near enough flat out.But then the other day i stumbled across a tutorial on the Little Wicket Railway (yes i watched your video as well lol :) on servicing the Ringfield motor,which i have done today and stuck in some new brushes and springs and it runs blooming lovely now! Happy New Year :)
Thanks very much mate, yes the old DMUs are genuinely lovely - maybe you could pick one up cheap these days?? I thought £45 or so was very reasonable for this! Cheers, Sam :)
Thanks a lot Ian -yeah I loved that feature actually, a great idea! But yes, not a great motor... I may replace it if it deteriorates though! Many thanks, Sam :)
A while ago back in April I went to my local heritage line and they ended up running one of their DMUs alongside one of their steam engines as it was very busy. Whilst waiting at the end of the line the DMU pulled up in the platform on the opposite track and some kid next to me said "Here it is the most boringest train in the world." I felt a bit sorry for it as I quite like DMUs.
Ahh yeah - my local heritage lines do that sometimes too! haha - poor DMU... I guess kids always love the steamers more though, hehe! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
looking at the packaging it looks to be 80's or earily 90's as i've got a lil set with an 0-4-0 shunter and rolling stock with some track and transformer (which is pre 80's or when ever the earth wire wasn't in every eletrical item,) still nice to see some vintage trains
Hi Sam the engines are under slung under the coach. The part where the motor is housed is where the guard would be no passenger seats in that part. Hope that helps 👍
Hi! Thanks for the comment - I'll leave you a link to my video all about getting started: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2VJXHkZwWsg.html All the best, Sam :)
Hi Sam watching back some older videos, I am thinking of getting a 110 in model form I have been on the East Lancashire Railways unit last rememberance Sunday I would recommend going to the ELR they are a lovely railway, the 110 was supposed to be running last weekend which was the DMU weekend but it had to be withdrawn sadly.
Thanks very much Simon, much appreciated mate - yeah I find this one very attractive, especially because of the whiskers! Really glad you enjoyed it my friend - hope you're doing okay, Cheers, Sam :)
Yeah! It's great that they included those! hehe yep - I don't have anything larger for it sadly! I've had the class 60 for a month or two now :D Cheers, Sam :)
"Over the Mooooo N" are you Sam? I think I actually saw Bullman cringe at that one. lol. Where the ringfield motor is was the guards compartment and luggage. The engines on these were basically lorry engines slung underneath. As you pointed out the BR crest the engine details were left and below the crest. I saw all diesels except a steamer under the crane. David.
Hi Jackie, I just sort of made mine up as I went along! And yes, Hornby and Bachmann locos will all work fine together, as long as theyre H0 or 00 scale! Cheers, Sam :)
@@SamsTrains I just bought a refurbed one.. 20 quid. I with try and fix the old one now i suppose i will have to search for your vid. I am self isolating 12 weeks so that's more ebay shopping and vids and trains for me
deltic 55, Br blue 08 and green 08 shunters, HST 125 class 43 with 3 mark 2 intercity blue coaches, Ews (not sure but either looks like a 60 or class 47) and odd one out is steamer in siding but not sure what class cos I am more into modern diesels/electrics also saw the Blue Bullman 13:29
Wow I've Only Seen It Pass And I Can Tell This Will Be Great, Especially Because Of That Green. Anyway I Like The Way It's Heading And You Do A Good job Everytime!
Thanks very much!! I do have a 101 now actually - and yes they really are lovely! You're probably right about the couplings - but the standard curves were probably tighter back in the 1980s! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
+Sam'sTrains That would make sense, as things like the APT set had first radius (Which was a deluxe set in 1979), so the spacing would be okay. I suppose a tighter one could be made through paperclips or something, as it's not going to be uncoupled very often. Good to hear! They have a very 60s bus look to them.
Hi folks, my nephew had one of these in blue back in the 1990s, and his used to derail randomly aswell, possibly stiff bogie mounts. PS have you seen "Optimus Pork" lately... : ) Cheers, Cliff.
Just found this. Had one for donkeys years. God knows why it's got traction tyres to push or pull two light coaches. Managed to find a couple of spare power car cab end axles. They have the drive gears but no traction tyres. Put them in the motor bogie and job done no tyres needed at all.
Thanks John! Sounds like a fab conversion - I'm not a fan of tyres either! Have you noticed your comment has been removed from the Hornby 2022 range launch video? Did you delete it yourself? Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Incredible video Sam, I think that DMUS are good and bad. Where would be the best website or place to look for these? I think your the best Hornby train reviewer/unboxed/overall Hornby youtuber
Yeah I'd agree with you! If you want these, Ebay is probably your best bet! Thanks so much mate, that's very kind of you! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Thanks Adi! Yeah when I looked I found a whole bunch of different years - so it's very hard to tell! People have been guessing that mine was from the 90s somewhere! Glad you liked it mate, Sam :)
Great Video. Do you do servicing videos at all? Have a request from a friend to help open up a model and it's not one I own - would be helpful content!
the next time you run some DMU's could you run the passenger cooker? I think people love the cooker in the winter when its cold! but its probably still to warm for that lol
Hi Dylan, yes I will do mate, haha - everyone likes that one! Nah I don't care about that - it'll kill the passengers whether it's winter or not... so I'll do that for you ;'D All the best, Sam :)
hi sam cool video i love railcars (or a DMU in your case) my dad when he was a kid ride a railcar to school but enough of that cool review like the colour sam
Sam, I really need your help. What is a good DC controller that is under $50? (USD) Also, pls recommend any good equipment for DC, because Im changing my layout from DCC to DC By the way, after buying a Hornby DCC set, if i switch the DCC controller to a DC controller, will DC trains be able to run on the tracks?
Hi there! The gaugemaster combi controller is probably the best one - it costs £30, so around $40 usd! Otherwise, the cheap Hornby ones are okay too - though I sense that they're not great for some motors! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hi mate! Thanks for the comment - all of my points run in DC mode actually, so I've never had to do that! It's very easy though, you just need to buy some point clips - there's lots of videos on RU-vid showing how to do it! All the best, Sam :)
Hi! Yeah absolutely - just stick at it, and keep trying! Just remember it takes time for a channel to grow - so don't give up too quick! :D Good luck, Sam :)
