Oliver looks great, especially at twice his usual size!

I have to say, I was nervous about jumping into O Gauge, but after seeing your videos and purchasing a few models, I'm extremely impressed.

I hereby start a Petition, for Sam to make an O-gauge garden railway Kind regards -Gally

Gorgeous detailed loco and if I was to have a garden set up then this would be on my list. She runs smoothly and it handles speed well on the controller down to a crawl. Defiantly a nice purchase by you Sam and it looks great with a load of wagons behind it. For me it is back to playing catch up on the rest of your videos.

Love the new extension looks so good for something so small!

Love this model. Not only the 14xx is my favourite locomotive but it looks well modelled by dapol. Loved this review. Clint

Absolutely beautiful. This review confirmed how awesome they are, so I'm definitely going to buy one after my birthday in just over a month. I got a dapol 14t tanker today, is awesome, and I'm currently sat making a Parkside ex-SNCF 16t mineral wagon kit. Also my kernow/djm photographic grey 1361 arrived today, and it looks fantastic. Was very jerky at low speed on my R965 controller, so I googled it and it seems to be a feedback controller, unusual for a 20 year old trainset controller, so I swapped it for my H&M duette, and the saddle tank runs superbly with the controller set to full wave high resistance.

Very nice model, tempted to get one in GWR as quite sure someone on my dad's side worked on the GWR back in the day, however there's a rather lovely O Gauge N Class I'm looking at, either that or I'll get a 5" gauge loco to play around with in the garden! Great video as always Sam! ~James

Woah! That model looks beatiful! So detailed! but lets still remember about the dapol derailing vans :). Btw still that model is awesome! And so are you!

Great review! I ordered one of these with a little trepidation after seeing this as I didn’t know how the model would fare on the long journey from England to Australia with that method of packaging. Thankfully it arrived today fully intact. It’s a great model and I do love the proper owners manual that comes with it. I’ve only seen that once before with a Bachman G Scale Climax I bought years ago. The issue of detail parts falling off seems to be a common one these days with the level of separately applied parts. I’ve had a few Australian HO scale models with bits rattling around in the bottom of the box. Easy enough to fix and only a slight annoyance as long as nothing is actually broken.

Sam I saw your video and couldn’t tell if you liked this engine. Seriously I enjoyed the video and could tell it was an incredible runner. Isn’t that the ultimate in “model trains”. Such an enjoyable feeling as it runs so smoothly and quietly. Nothing else compares. Do have fun.

dang it awesome vid sam i love how detailed they are and BIG

You'll have to get the autocoach to go with it now.

I’m honestly surprised there aren’t more Oliver comments.

Great video sam. Really like the history of the locomotive. Hope you enjoy your new locomotive. Can not wait to see more videos on O gauge models. Take care of yourself.

That is pretty impressive how far you actually got the layout expanded, I like how it turned into a proper run for the locomotives

Ah, I see you’ve gotten into O Gauge! I don’t have O Gauge, but it looks fascinating! The Terrier that you reviewed last time was great

At 6:18 I was expecting that everything will fall off of the 14xx...

Lovely review Sam! Well done on getting the 14xx in O gauge! :D

Brilliant vid sam (as usual!) She is a real stunner that 14xx would love to have her on my yet to be garden railway. Kind regards from up in Glasgow!

Hey sam that looks pretty cool, would you be able to extend your O gauge track to go around the room

Although I am a die-hard HO fan,O does look amazing! Great vid as always! -Dj P.s I’ve added weights to my b-day list,thanks for the advice!

Nice model, and amazing detail in the cab! Great video Sam!

Great review Sam of a fantastic looking little loco! Or big loco even since it’s 0 gauge! All the best, Paul

I recently got another O gauge locomotive, a Bachmann Williams NW2 diesel switcher

Beautiful model! It’s awesome that they could be driven from the coach even though that had a couple of faults! Lucky to have 4 preserved examples, especially since this type of loco forms the character Oliver!

Beautiful! Love the 14XX's. Not a GWR person my self, having grown up in the Midland region. But I do like the older GWR locos, thanks for the review Sam and have a good one! :D

As an oo gauge railway man still love these reviews , detail is great , pity about damage but actually well worth it

O so expensive. O no I went through the kid’s collage fund. I can go on all day about O gauge.

It’s kind of sad for the company when it takes a consumer directions and 6 and a half minutes to ru the train they’d spent 200 pounds on and it still breaks.

Very impressive model there Sam. I like the 0 Gauge extension as well. Mant thanks.

Good on you Sam. You really bring the model railroad hobby to life Gee that o gauge is beeeeutiful

Hey Sam, that is an outstanding review of the Dapol O Gauge Great Western 14xx Auto Tank, despite some of the details had been broken off and you have to fix them back on, but it's still a magnificent machine. The running performance was ace. Now you have an O Gauge Great Western 14xx, you'll have to get an Auto Coach to go with it, as your 14xx is in British Railways Brunswick Green Livery with the Late Crest, I would suggest getting the Auto Coach in British Railways Crimson Livery to match it, like how the 14xx & Auto Coach looked back in the 1950's. Once again, an outstanding review on the Dapol O Gauge Great Western 14xx, keep up the good work mate. Yours kindly Jordan Shingler 10/10 & 5 Stars. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 😉

Hi Sam. Great video. I bought one of the class 14xx, as well. I bought some polyester ribbon and put a length of it around the plastic packaging that holds the loco. I left about 5 inches of extra ribbon on each side so I have enough to get a good grip and use that to lift the plastic packaging out of the box so I don't have to use my fingers to try and grasp it. It eliminates the chances of my fingers doing any damage to the loco.

I picked one of these up a few weeks ago (4800 in as-built livery with "GREAT WESTERN" fully spelled out on the tanks), so when I saw you finally had one I was thinking yeah, you're in for a treat, mate! My heart sank when I saw that leaf spring lying on the floor while you were unboxing her. Mine didn't have any issues with damaged parts, so I was disappointed to see that the packaging failed to protect yours. I agree though, that heavy plastic shell seemed like overkill. Mine didn't have any noticeable paintwork issues either, but it's unlined so I suppose there's less to go wrong there. Still, after those little faults, I was relieved to see that yours is as smooth and quiet and impressive a runner as mine is. I absolutely love this thing. I also have the Dapol O pannier, which has animated valve gear. That's a really cool feature, but it's very difficult to see the motion when the model is underway. The valve gear is more exposed on the 14xx, which would have made animated valve motion more impressive on this model, but the eccentrics for the valve gear would have to share an axle with the drive gear, and there probably isn't enough room for both. The pannier has the eccentrics on the second axle and the drive gear on the third, but of course the 14xx only has the two driven axles. What the 14xx valve gear lacks in movement, it makes up for by being more realistic in appearance though. One cool feature you missed is that the cab roof is removable, held on by magnets. That makes it much easier to admire the cab interior details, as well as to close the cab doors once they have been opened.

Amazing review Sam! I always see your videos they are so good and well made and your explanation is the best keep the good work! 0:12 I got kinda scared I thought it was gonna fall , the track bended down I got scared xd

Oh wow. I've only seen the thumbnail and that xx looks amazing!

Wow they done a great job creating there own 14xx I love it 🥰

That Model Looks Amazing Mainly Because Of The Detail Good Video Sam

I had a notification that Rails of Sheffield were selling this at £145. Tempted, looked up your review Sam. You loved it so I press buy. Fingers crossed. Next I noticed the review of the GWR auto coach. Well Rails have this going for £125. Also tempting. Thanks Sam. I’m an O gauge convert.

Beautiful model! I am trying to save enough money for an 14xx to start me off on o gauge! This review has definitely made me more excited in getting this! Remember to wash those buffers everyone! -Jack

So much detail, SO MUCH DETAIL!!!!

IVE HAVENT STARTED THE VIDEO AND I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!! IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The autocoach service between Gloucester and Chalford was a top link job at Gloucester Horton Road depot on a par with working the Cheltenham Spa Express to Paddington. So quite important really and not just banished to branch lines.

Wow. What an impressive tank engine! I'm impressed

Looking good, I agree the 14XX is a very pretty locomotive. looks cool in BR Livery.

That is a beautiful thing. Thank you for showing that to us.

Hi Sam! Love the 14xx! I'm not an O gauge modeller, but I found the senteniel steam shunter O gauge for something like £120 at rails, that's like oo gauge prices!

The 14xx has been my favourite class since i was young because of watching Titfield Thunderbolt.

Fun fact: Those pickups are identical to the ones used on the old AirFix 14xx. I have one, they don't run too well, and mine needs a new chassis plate, but they are beautiful little things. Truly the crowning jewel in my collection.

Cool video Sam it is great to see the 0 gauge railway again. it is a shame that a bit of the model fell off but yes it is a very cool model. I can't believe the packaging Dapol really care about the protection of their models. it is a very nice model.

The Class 33, 35, 03 would be great reviews I think. Still a decent loco just need some auto coaches for it

You need an auto coach for it! I love your O gauge series, loved the video -Ollie

Awesome video Sam. You thought about adding terrain to your track layout? Keep these videos coming!

Sam, this is one of my favourite vids yet

I'm surprised how smooth of a runner this Loco is and also Sam. I want to say please, please, make a oo scale collection video. Both Locos and rolling stone both coaches and trucks

Nice! I love the 14xx locos

That valve gear looks great!

That’s a nice steam loco, she runs smoothly. Thanks for sharing this buddy. From Josh

Hey Sam, put some dcc sound into it. My grandpa had 2 atlas O scale locos and running on a loop around the garage with a few box cars. Adding sound will just take your railroad to a whole new dimension. You don’t need a big sorting yard with lots of cars. Branchline work is awsome with sound, especially if you can do it in a larger gauge. My favourite loco is my broadway Mikado in Great Northern (American) livery. I just run it with a few cars and a caboose, but ringing its bell and blowing its whistle as it come around is pretty awesome, all the fun I need! (Until I get a 4-4-0 Dcc/sound :) ).

What a beauty Sam! Pity about the packaging...but still. Very much worth it. Nice one Sam.

I know i am late but the 14xx are my favorite tank engine

Now I can't decide if I want to start train modeling on O gauge or smaller gauge. Because both are neat.

Sam I have a oo gauge layout but its nice to see o gauge for a change

It’s a shutters pole you can use it to couple your stuf

wow those o gauge engines look lovely!

One man can admit when another man's Dapol O gauge 14XX tank engine is very gorgeous. Sam, your 14XX Dapol O gauge is very gorgeous.

Great review Sam certainly is very nice you Will you ever get some coaches in o gauge or are they a bit too much money?

The O gauge locomotives are really nice!

really like the camera work I confess, she runs beautifully too.

oh boy another o gauge! one of my favorites too

Glad to see more O gauge, sorry to see the damage. Jennifer Kirk got one to, though she didn’t seem to have trouble. Perhaps you have to get used to the packaging. In any case, glad to see more of the O gauge layout.

you should make yourself a shunters hook or somthing to make coupling up to rolling stock easier what you do you get a thin rod of copper (or whatver bends verry easaly and somthing that is strong) and you bend it in a bit of an J shape i did the same thing for when i was playing with my grandfathers bigger model trains and it worked well

Just received mine 1401 as used in the Titfield Thunderbolt.

I like the 14xx it looks great in O gauge I wish you could more O gauge videos

I am really looking forward to when (if) you review the O gauge 57xx. The functioning valve gear should be amazing. However, I’ve done some research and only the 57xx has the working valve gear, and not the 74xx or the 64xx. Unfortunately, Dapol have stopped making the first batch of 57xx’s, however there is another batch with new riveted tanks coming soon!

Hey Sam! Here’s a great recommendation for O gauge! Its the Dapol Class 08 Shunter!

1426 Built: 1933 Numbers: 1426, 4826 Names: N/A Rebuilt: N/A Class: 14XX, 48XX Configuration: 0-4-2T Withdrawn: 1962 Status: Scrapped

My favorite design of any British loco ever. I actually first found out about it through Thomas the tank engine here in the US with the character Oliver

Hi, how did you get power to the track. On my 00 layout I use a power track, but didn’t know what you do with 0 gauge. Good video as always 👏

I would have given it a 5 for value too. Not too long ago you couldnt get an O gauge loco for much less than a grand, the reason I have g scale / 16mm is because i could not afford O gauge when I was building my garden railway. Nice review Sam.

Hehehe... poor Dapol. They must have thought; "Sam was not impressed last time with the Terrier packaging; how can we impress him? Lets make a plastic box to surround it so the steps don't get knocked off!" Doh! Nice review Sam. Cheers mukka.

You've finally did it! 😀

hello sam I think the dapol O gauge 14XX looks absolutely gorgeous and can you review a tender engine for your next O gauge review like one of hattons O gauge A1/A3 and will you b getting coaches for your O gauge layout and love the video from david

Hi Sam I have to admit I am slightly jealous of you set up but I love the content you make so keep doing what you doing and keep bringing people joy

Thankyou for your great reviews. I don’t even have O gauge but I still really enjoy your videos. Are you interested in reviewing N gauge? I am currently an n gauge modeller.

What a machine eh Sam?? I think it needs a autocoach desperately!! Lucky you mate! Regards Terry

Have you ever thought of getting some more articulated steamers such as the duplex, challenger or big boy and having a heavy freight running session?

Awesome video today Sam beautiful locomotive and I am having to replace my Bachmann Thomas with warranty

Nice layout for o gauge!

I hope one day, the British Gov. work together to re-build an E2. The first one the last ones were scrapped in 1963. I'd love to see them just bring back a small series of E2's. Cause here in the US, we already re-built and now have a track working Big Boy (UP 4-8-8-4) 4014.

Yet another great review, Sam. If the damaged parts were provided in a bag for the purchaser to fit, then perhaps that would have been better.

My favorite GWR Tank Engine.

Looks amazing! Very tempted! Interesting that it doesn't actually have a top feed.

Damn you Dapol. If they keep coming up with locos like this I am going to HAVE to build the garden railway.

you've definitely gotta pick up a matching pannier tank engine to go with it now

I wish Dapol had an option to buy this with light green paint, red stripes, the GWR logo, and the number 11 (or 1436)

Wow!! That is an incredible model!! Shameful the way it arrived but I still think it’s worth the purchase

A great 0 gauge steam engine! Next time you should review a 0 gauge helijan loco! Keep up the reviews! :D

Hi Sam. Was just wondering, will you ever do a trains around the world series where you display some trains from some of the largest countries (e.g from each individual country, a train that is most well know from it; like the mallard from Britain) , much like your reviews of american trains? Would be cool to see other designs from other countries. Great video as always!✌