As a kid growing up in Vancouver, I was lucky enough to take *this* Royal Hudson (#2860) on an excursion train trip from North Vancouver up to Squamish for my birthday. An incredible locomotive and a great piece of our railroading history. Rapido did a phenomenal job with this model. I wish they made it in N scale. Really brought a smile to my face to hear the bell and whistle again. I actually had an audio cassette tape of the Royal Hudson that was a recording of an excursion run from the cab and that whistle echoing off the canyon walls was haunting. Thanks for the video review!

Looks absolutely stunning, definitely worth it. Fully synced sound too, 00 manufacturers need to take notice

#2860 is the one that is preserved in the British Columbia Rail Museum. I saw it in 2017 and it is really missive. Nice model, hope they come out with one in N scale. Thanks for the review. Hans...

Oh yeah, I've been dying for this one! The excursion version was an excellent choice for Jubilee Road. Enjoy 😀😀😀

Blimey Matt, just one word to say and that’s “Stunning”. No other words needed. Cheers for now. ........... Graham

Hey Matt, an outstanding review of the Rapido Trains Royal Hudson Steam Locomotive. The detail, the lights and the wonderful sounds, love the bell, whistles and the running performance is very flawless. Blimey, £530.00 plus the import, that's very, very expensive, but I believe it was worth it. Just to let you know on the information about 2860, she was last steamed in 2010 and is on display at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. Once again, a wonderful review, now you have a Canadian Locomotive on your layout, I think you should get some Canadian Coaches to run it with one day, but for now, 2860 will be running with American Union Pacific Coaches. I cannot wait to see more videos of 2860 running around Jubilee Road in future. Well done Matt. 5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 10/10 😉

My favourite model. Well done Rapido Trains!

The reason for that corridor between the locomotive and the tender is because the CP frequently used an all-weather cab on their steamers. The back of the cab is closed, save for the opening for the walkway between the loco and tender. This is because it gets REALLY cold up in Canada. When these locomotives were initially built, they were coal-fired. But it appears that 2860 has been converted to oil.

i am glad you got one, looks great for sure .

Great review and a beautiful model. A very fine addition to your layout.

Love the review Matt :) Happy Birthday BTW.

Nice video, that's one heck of a locomotive. One heck of a price too, but then any US outline locomotives that are really amazing come with an amazing price tag................They are worth while though. If you ever want to buy another US steam loco, look at a company called Broadway Limited Imports, their's are amazing too. No connection to me, but my wife bought one in May this year for my birthday and it just sounds stunning.

Hi Matt, what a cracking engine the sound is brill well done. All the best TONY from RHYL [ GRIFFIN STATION ].

very nice loco you know what they say a bit of what you fancy yes it is very expensive but what a model. stunning you carn,t put a price on the enjoyment it brings so yes worth the money enjoy matt all the best al great revue 👍👍👍😊

Hi Matt, great review, what a stunning loco great sound. Will have to start saving my pennies or sell the wife. 🤣

Awesome video, The Royal Hudson looks very nice :)

Oh Matt, jealous is not the word. I was watching Rapido's own videos just this morning. I saw the British Columbia one (real thing) in May at Squamish. Waiting now for Mr Schonn to produce one in N.

stunning Loco Matt ! well worth the money, Museum quality Locomotive !

Great review Matt most expensive model I have bought is the hornby class 800

“Another language not sure which...” I think I heard the howl from several million French Canadians! 😄

Brilliant loco Matt, but rather a tad expensive for most people to splash out. I'll stick with buying cheaper Hornby/Bachmann locos. By the way, your layout is coming on nicely. Regards Geoff

Great review just to let you know 2860 has two whistles, the one you pick was used as well as the default whistle. If you look at some videos of it running you will hear both and sometimes at the same time. Rapido like to put Easter eggs in the decoders and wondered if you have tried function 17, sound has to be on.

hello Matt... first of all i'd like to wish you an early birthday wish.. Happy Birthday 👑...i would assume this loco is an birthday gift to yourself...great review on this model...be sure to take good care of my little brother (not really brothers...just really good friends) sparky when he shows up in the UK..thx for sharing.. vinny

Woah! I was not expecting this!!!!!

Yes a lot of money but one of the best for looks and sound , great review Matt . .......Peter

It is a stunner, for sure, and I am not even a big steam era fan. :D The price for what one gets is very similar to the high quality German steam locos from Märklin, Brawa, and Roco which can run the equivalent of 600-900 Pounds.

Matt that is wicked

Hi Matt, that is a very impressive model that looks to justify it's cost. I hope it lasts better than your previous most expensive steam engine model, the Dapol - A4 Mallard. 🤞🏻.

Really nice loco

Matthew the Rapido Trains Royal Hudson Review was the best that I ever saw on the layout and I to will give a 11 out of 10 for it's performance. It took on the curves and points so well for the size of the loco & tender tho I don't think if a loco like that could run on the uk network because of it's size. You did say there was a coal fire function tho it runs on oil I believe. So over all a good video as there was a wobble before you went to tell us it was on the track. James Joseph JJ Dyer

Rapido-the best models made today.

Probably one of the coolest locomotives in your collection. Are you going to get any more icons of Canadian Steam from Rapido? LJL

Matt, some of the Royal Hudson's were powered with coal, so it is suitable for some variations

When the n scale becomes available royal Hudson and d10 I will be happy..

Fantastic locomotive, looks great on your layout. What are you going to put behind this loco ? Cheers Greg

Nice, Matt but why traction tyres? I like the attention to detail, which we do not get over here. The sound is 'mindblowing'. I cannot fault it except the price. WoW, I need another mortgage.

170th like!

Nice one Matt maybe double head this with the HO s160

Is it just me or did foreign steam always look more easy access , easy maintenance engines , what i am trying to say not a patch in looks to what the big 4 produced in this country. Model looks and sounds great but not seen many foreign engines that actually look good, some on here may disagree but you cant beat a duchess or an A4

LOL, £540!

i wouldn't even dare buy a locomotive a £540 or 30, that is just silly money tbh.

Wow. Presumably, one of the things you sold was a kidney!