It's nice to know that your P Class from Hattons still holds up well all these years later. Take notes Hornby, Bachmann, and Heljan, this is how you make a locomotive without pricing your customers out of the hobby.

Have to admit, this loco is one of the best crawlers I have ever seen. I wish we had a Hattons over here in Australia. This is truly an amazing model.

So, if we add this to the list of the "Top Twelve" locos you have reviewed in the last two years, it comes in at Number 8. (Even though it is a model from 2020). 9.63 Hornby J36 0-6-0 Old Maude 9.54 Hornby B2 Peckett 9.30 Hornby J50 0-6-0 9.25 Bachmann C1 Atlantic 9.20 Dapol Class 22 9.19 Bachmann Class 37 9.07 Bachmann Johnson 1P Tank Engine 8.93 Hattons P-Class 0-6-0T (from 2020) 8.88 Hornby Class 31 and/or Class 56 8.85 Hornby J36 8.84 Hornby B12 LNER 4-6-0 8.80 Hattons Barclay 0-4-0

I happen to have one of mine running on the layout at the moment - it is the later batch of SE&CR green with more realistic brass. I had forgotten how stunning it is

I picked up one of the ROD versions around this time last year (and I might nab the other since it's still in stock). It is a lovely little model, although on mine the front glazing dropped out one day as I was picking it up. Still, it runs much better than my Hornby Terrier which seems to flip a coin on whether its going to run or not whenever I put it on the tracks. Certainly one of my favorite tank engines!

If I remember correctly, the extra buffers are supplied so the loco can be modelled both in original condition and preserved condition.

When I first saw you review the wartime grey, I fell in love with the p class, and it's now one of my favourite tank engines period. I'd love to get one from hattons but since last I checked they only had the rod green, which I'm not very fond of. I hope they get more in, specifically the bluebell or rod grey, because I'd buy either of those in a heartbeat. Great review, as always!

Dear Sam, following your review on the diminutive P class locomotive, I went directly to Hattons and bought one. It arrived today and it is a delight! Thank you for doing the video even though it is many Moon's after its arrival on the market. Notwithstanding, they sent me a brand new one! Such a magnificent retailer to produce such a glorious product! Regards, Drew.

Wow, I had no idea just how buttery smooth the P Class moves That’s really impressive

With a rigid chassis, an 0-6-0 can have as few as 3 wheels in contact with the track. That means 2 on one rail and 1 on the other. If that lone wheel is on an insulated frog or dirt spot on the track, the engine stops. Axle compensation (the sprung axle) means the minimum number of wheels that can be in contact with the track, when correctly sprung, is 5. Thats a minimum of 2 wheels in contact per rail, which is a 100% improvement in contact.

I love mine - I got the ROD version and it’s a little beauty! Initially mine ran a tad sketchy in reverse but some running in fixed all that. Definitely recommend them

Great review sam, real nice to see that these models hold up so well, despite the few flaws with them, for a retailer making their own models, these are very impressive! Top notch stuff! -TIDS

I have also had two in BR early and late liveries for a few years and they continue to work smoothly, quietly and flawlessly. Over setrack points they never falter, unlike several other locos I could mention with much longer wheelbases. Excellent little models and ideal shunters, given their super low speed performance.

@10:36, Ironically the peeling paint of the brake rigging looks like realistic wear and tear and therefore makes a great model look even greater😄.

Wow, she’s astonishing beautiful Sam. And just look at all the intricate distinctive lining along with all the details. Extraordinary. It is what the British locos always set them so well characteristically apart compared to the German steamers where all colours are to be had as long as they’re black with red wheels and running plate, lol. A tad shame about the wonky buffer but she’s forgiven. The pick-ups on the other hand are well done and at least much less flimsy as per usual. Despite she having a tad of a rudimentary motor, the crawl and controls are astonishing. Overall, genuine high quality Sam which always makes us smile (since it is our priority numero uno). Great stuff.

I ordered a P Class after your earlier review and I love it!

Only one company has finally nailed the brass dome colour and affect. I even congratulated them at the Aly Paly Model Railway Show last week. Its Dapol with their new GWR Large Prairie and Manor. It appears to be electroplated not paint, but definitely more pale yellow brass colour than the richer gold colour

Brilliant review as ever. I own that model and it is a joy to run and watch. Thanks Sam.

Hi Sam not watched this one yet but I’ve just got my first Hornsby peckett- bear, it’s beautiful, the open backed cab really shows off the cab. I’ve been binge watching your 3 peckett w4 vids in anticipation and I was not disappointed, apart from the price that is! Thanks again

It is good to reflect back to one's older models and rediscover them if they have not been used in a long time. This loco is a genuinely nice model and one of the absolute best examples of a painted livery all over. The working mech is excellent with the double pickup wipers on each wheel, though annoying to get at the wheel bearings and gear is a hassle with the brake rigging in place. I can overlook this because it is an unbelievable good running locomotive. Hatton's did an excellent job with the production of the P Class. It is just a shame we can't get a model of this quality all the time from all the manufacturers.

Been watching for a long time man, just wanted to say your persona and your videos are always awesome. They sincerely cheer me up, I haven’t been to your side of the world for a long time, but if I ever get there again I’d love to take you out for a pint after browsing the model shops. Talk trains with someone who knows! 🎭🎭🎭

Mine is now fitted with sound and a big stay-alive which occupies the cab below the doors. Disadvantage is that it only has the top half of a driver now, advantage is that if you lift it off the track it runs and chuffs for a fulkl seven seconds- and never stalls on any track even at the slowest crawl.

Hi Sam, Nice review, this is my first P CLASS I have seen what a nice little engine, will keep an eye out for one, All the Best Brian 🤗😎

As soon as I saw the performance value I ordered mine right off of Hattons Sam! Thanks for all you do!

Absolute little beauty! As an SECR fan who struggled with that beautiful livery, I never expected to have RTR locos sold in that and with full lining. I note the Hattons page claims it does have a flywheel, also that other reviews claim the recommended DCC chip doesn't fit. Ironically, the prototype's weakness may explain the high survival rate. SR tried them in Cornwall and the Lyme Regis branch and when they didn't thrive, put a number up for sale to private railways. Here they were much less vulnerable to 'scrap all steam' orders that affected BR in the 1950s/60s.

Love the look of the P Class from Hatton’s! The green looks amazing!

I love my p class but it wasn't without issues: had to send the first one back as it didn't work properly . Hattons sent a replacement next day, looked great but it was still a bit rubbish running. A check with a wheel gauge revealed the wheels were all wonky! Took a moment to fix , and it runs as well as it looks.

That’s a really nice locomotive that 👍 I have 2 of Hattons class 66’s and they are perfect no wobble and not lost any of their axle boxes either 😃

That is a very nice performer! Try a steam loco from Broadway Limited Imports - I just got their Pennsylvania T1 duplex and I'm absolutely in love. It's such a smooth runner!

Hi Sam, What a wonderful looking model locomotive. Something good about the P class finally. SECR .

Interesting review Sam. A cute and truly realistic crawlin' tender loc. Top class value to applaud for. Very well done Hattons. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, filip

I love the tank engine. The new Percy lookalike saddle tank engine has arrived, and is wearing a custom Thomas face I bought from ebay (Hornby style) one or two years ago. I've taken a photo of her, which I'm sure you'd like to see. That's the good news. Now for the dangerous bad news. I've just bought a Dapol Gunpowder Van from ebay, which might explode while running on my railway. Plus because you uttered a word I won't repeat, luckily for you, I dare you to do a review half naked, lol.😂🙂

We have just UN BOXED OURS!!! Got her on the Bluebell and joined Chris Eden-Green and friends on the next train. Did a competition of what's in your bag. Saw the tiny box and guessed a P. Being BOYS all the P jokes came out but 3 years on a memorable journey. Yes she is now on the display case lovely livery yes the same as above. David & Lily.

A P Class is shown hauling a 2 car passenger set at Rye in picture 43 of Middleton Press "Hastings to Ashford". The caption says this loco was an economical machine on rural branch lines. This photographic evidence suggests these locos were not confined to goods train operations. This Hatton's model would make a good layout loco for those depicting a branch line commuter service in Sussex. Thanks for uploading.

I love the P-Class, seeing the release of Bluebell was what got me back into the hobby, unfortunately I missed Bluebell but I managed to get Pioneer II. Which does has some quality issues but still performs this good. I hope Hattons do a re-release so I can get this version and maybe Bluebell too

An absolute BEAUTY, I cannot wait to get my hands on one! Thanks for the review Sam!

Very nice model. I did notice the coupling hooks catch on the point blades during the performance over points test.

Oddly enough I just ordered one of these on Monday. Glad to see the money was well spent

Cool video Sam, those P classes look really good and detailed. Can you try reviewing a large American loco a time?

A lovely model and an excellent review of it. Thanks.

I wish the SECR Green and Bluebell ones were still in stock. I'd pick up both. Absolutely gorgeous!

Hi Sam'sTrains great video. Got four from them Samstrains love them. Easy my number two favourite loco in my collection are still the best tank engine ever make I would love to see a new run from them. I would never give them up in my collection. The one I'm looking out from is the Hattons Originals H4-P-010 SECR P Class 0-6-0T "Pride of Sussex" in Robertsbridge Flour Mill green. Them I got all the one I want But thinks of getting ROD one.

I’ve got 4 of the p classes and I have to say there just perfect and the rrp is amazing

What a great little loco! Is that worm gear made out of brass? Does that make it a flywheel too? It might not cut it for a bigger loco but I'm sure it would do on such a small loco...

What a beautiful loco definitely going to get one of these one day

What a beautiful model. And yet again I’ve got a question, I want to start a model railroading, but don’t have the space, have any tips?

Will you be reviewing the Rapido APT-E? Great review, by the way!

Yeah I agree they are fantastic models I'm fortunate to have 3 of them :) i like them that much, the bluebell blue, SECR green & ROD green one and I must say no quality issues at all. all still work after a few years of running now. Would be interested in another batch of them to be honest. Hatton's really set the standard all models should follow with these so I think your definitely right to call other brands out when they charge alot more for lower quality items lets say. Thanks again for the review Sam looking forward to the next one.

A positive review for a positive trend setter. something like this is very important to contrast against the Hornbys and dapols of the logbook. Admirably the ability to still critique is seemingly intact.

Not my cup of tea, but love the livery, I have noticed that the front coupling is drooping a little bit! You are right about how well it runs, so why can't others make their models run as well as this? Shame that this livery is not available now, it would be nice for people who want one if Hattons brought it out again! Fans should requist it on the live streams

I'd love to have one of these. It's very unfortunate that there aren't a lot left, and my favorite colors are among the few sold out. Still, at least I can still get one.

Nice review Sam. I like this little locomotive, very good performer.

"hold my beer!!" pmsl!. great review sam

I bought every P Class as they are fab models and run beautifully.

in a nutshell : a little jewel, everything a model should be : correct price, very good looking, top notch drivetrain, excellent dynamic qualities for a no-flywheel engine. Special mention to the decoder installation : you can open the engine (take that Heljan !), and you don't have a nightmarish installation of a DCC decoder, just a plain 6 pins socket (take that Hornby ! I don't thank you for the 0-6-0 Peckett). I have the BR4 black version, simpler livery, but still a jewel. Like you, a reference for my little fleet, continental models included. Mmmm... Maybe a comparison with my Roco BR 80 to do, same ballpark, 0-6-0 tank both, five poles motor, just a flywheel in extra with my Roco, near-identical retailer's prices. Will see that someday... Thanks for the video Sam !

I have pre-ordered one from the latest run, the batch that will be completed by Accurascale now that Hattons are shutting down. By the way, I have a feeling that the prototypes might not have done too well pulling a load of 2 bogie coaches and 3 4-wheel coaches on a normal branchline.

Thanks Sam, I really wish I had one of these models 👍😁

Hi Sam, fully agree, my one (Bluebell) can put in the best crawl of all my fleet

Awesome video today Sam beautiful modle really want one

Idea for future video. You and a guest set up a couple of railways each with a yard with various train cars that go to one of 2 or 3 locations. And race to deliver the most cars to their respective destinations. Each of you only gets to use a single locomotive.

I know it’s outside your comfort zone but for realistic speed lights and sound try any Canadian Rapido models or Scale trains for the detail and slow running

I Think Is A Perfect Beginners Locomotive. Great Performance, Awesome Detail. And The Value Is Through The Roof.

One of the star turns on my layout, quiet, surprisingly powerful, pretty, reliable.

What is the name of the tool you use to measure the gauging of the engines? Just curious as I might purchase one or at least something similar for myself

I've completed a few more of my Junction Valley Railroad heritage units for my model railroad, I'm looking into doing my steam engine next

hi - i have 7 of these locos all differant out of the 16 they made - they did 2 runs of this loco but there not making any more - out of the 7 i have 1 is dead now the board inside came loose and the chip shorted out with the side of the motor -i now have another one thats started to get a dint in the shell from over heating so that 2 now i dont use - little problems i have with them the buffer keep the square behind the buffer they keep falling off had a few now its happend to

Ever think about trying out an Athearn Blue Box locomotive? They are very solidly built and can be found for $50 or less.

My Hatton's P Class was a great runner for about an hour. It was chooching along just fine at a scale 25 mph and suddenly lurched, derailed and never turned a single rev again. At the time Hatton's was sold out of the SECR so I took a refund and got a Terrier. I didn't know if mine was exhibiting a characteristic of the class. Turns out it was a fluke, but that was early days. I miss my pretty little characterful P Class to this day.

Decent review there Sam the p class is quite a nice locomotive, think they are all nearly sold out now aren’t they.

Sam, I'd like to get your thoughts on something: I have a DVD player that connects to my computer that I _think_ is spring-loaded and opens by pressing a button. I don't know if you've ever seen or had one of these, but what if a base keeper plate and/or coal load could be removed like that?

What a pretty paint scheme!

And you know what makes these models even better? A new run of these has been announced - and contrary to Sam's completely reasonable prediction based on other manufacturer's tendencies to make re-released models twice the price of the original, these new runs are priced at £85, £14 cheaper than the first run. And the icing on top is that they've even announced a brand new livery, the SECR Goods Green. The same announcement has also been made of the nearly as good Andrew Barclay tanks, at the same price and with new liveries. This just goes to show that Hornby and Bachmann can shove their £250 'new' models and make way for Hattons, a company that seems to understand that pricing their models beyond any reason both alienates customers who can't or don't want to fork out small fortunes, and probably makes the manufacturer lose money as a result. I wish Hattons all the best, and can only hope they bring out some new prototypes with the same amazing detail, outstanding performance and incredible prices as this one in the near future.

Great review Sam I just love these P class engines . I own two of them and wish I could afford to by more . I guess I am a little bias but I would rate them a little higher. You still do the best reviews on video keep them coming .

What a lovely loco. I want one !!!!!!! Hattons don't seem to have any in stock of this particular model 002, but only more boring models 5027 and 5753 which just don't have the lining like this one you've shown. Really gutted. Would you consider selling me yours. Long shot but got to ask !!!! Kindest regards, Rick the Bulldog

To be honest, I think this engine suits the description of Thomas over the E2. It's smaller than the E2 but has many similar features. Awdry always described Thomas as being a small tank engine, but E2's are quite large.

I commented about this exact loco recently but I'm so sad they won't make anymore. Good luck finding an SECR lined one in 2022.

Far more powerful than the Terriers and the SECR liverys is fantastic. I have to admit that I haven't run mine recently and I still have 3 to run in including 2 in that rather dull looking grayish livery. I've been messing about with too many Terriers. You are right about Hattons should do another production run of the P's concentrating on the SECR, Southern, Preserved and BR/SR liverys. I love your reviews but because of living so close to Crawley station and Three Bridges when all goods trains were steam hauled I have a very strong affinity to the Southern. Soon I will buy some more locomotives to pull my vast collection of coaches. I hope I can get you to buy more green liveryed coaches. Bye from Ian.

A few years old & still beats the recent releases!!

Hi Sam. I bought one of these second hand and was really impressed by its performance for its' size. It has more power than the Hornby and Dapol models and so I bought two more and look forward to have them pulling the Hattons four wheel/six wheel coaches when the are available. In the meantime they will have to pull the SR six wheel coaches from Hornby on my test track. I have 12 of them and they make up a very long train equivalent to about 8 Maunsell coaches. From iancooper62.

My first one of these did not run very well at all out of the box. However, Hattons replaced it very efficiently, all in the last few days before Christmas. It is a lovely model.

The real metal window frames make me wonder why the chimney top and dome couldn't be made of metal too...

It's probably accurate, but why is the counter weight for the siderods on the middle wheel on the same side of the wheel as the siderod itself, as can be seen in 22:00?

I really like the P class. I have three of them; 2 RODs and the grey loco which is my favourite. It's a shame they don't release some more. I would be tempted.

Hey sam what music did you use for the intro?

27:21 what can I say sam? Little engines CAN do big things!

It been over a year since They talked about this little loco Great that it is finally release

I prefer models of locos fitted with a diesel to noise converter, but I might just be tempted by one of these.

This model still holds its own against newer tanks. Lovely decoration and running capabilities.

A wonderful model. Hopefully the Genesis coaches are as good as this and the long wait is worth it!

Only a few seconds in and already like the looks

Hi Sam. I'm absolutely blown away by this model. Not 100% perfect as per the reasons you've given, but fantastic features for the price. There is no better livery on ANY model!

That's and awesome little loco looks great and runs great what's no to love plus it doesn't cost an arm and a legs to get.

Hi Sam, SECR locomotives don't have a Westinghouse pump, what you see is a steam reverser.

I really like the P class i have found a supplier with most of the liveries in stock but the pricing on them is £160. I asked hattons if there was any plans for a rerelease and was told there wasnt

A bit late watching this video and not checked out the comments. Maybe the way forward to reduce loco prices is to have some element of the consumer fitting large parts of the loco together? Like the old Triang CKD kits.

How difficult is it to change buffers on a model?

11:00 - what is it because of James’ dome

Next should be BR class 28. Also, I want to see OO9 scale model railway, the narrow gauge companion to OO scale.

I wish Hattons would do another run of the Class 66.I would love to add a few to my collection. I reckon they could do a cracking 67 too, much better than the toy like Hornby version.

I wonder does hat tons have say the numbers fro primrose and bluebell for the p class?