James' theme in a nutshell: Ya like jazz?

James Theme is like candy to my ears

Take a shot every time TrainBoy says “truth be told” 😂

In my opinion Hornby’s James’ model looks the most like C. Reginald Dalby’s illustrations

5:26 it looks so real to the tv show.

Nobody: James’ front: *extend*

Lets all take a shot for every time he says “Truth be told”

Im a simple man, i see TrainBoy, i click.

Lets start listing famous KZfaqr catchphrases for 2021 TrainBoy: TRUTH BE TOLD!

I suggest you don't weather it, James always says that his paint is so splendid, so I think you should keep it that way.

Bachmann models: Faithful to the show, look almost exactly like the models Hornby models: Adds details, catches the eye with the realistic nature, yet still stays faithful.

That last shot of James running in the dark with that long train is reminiscent of the TV series from seasons 1 to 2.

This was a very wholesome video and thank you for sharing that history with us. It reminds me of how my Uncle, the only other person in my family who shared and even kind of helped give me my love of trains, told me when I was 13 how he always wanted a n scale SD40T-2 locomotive but could never find one. I spent years looking for it at various local stores and even tried looking for it online and at conventions but never had success. Eventually I did find a brass one last year on E-bay for a pretty penny and man was it worth it. We lost my Aunt at the start of 2020 before covid but at least I could bring my Uncle a little joy at the end of the year. Cheers man and God bless you.

The securing screw on the side of the loco is due to the body being adapted from the Triang Deely 3f which was loco driven and fitted with a smoke generator. Hornby did a good job on converting the moulds to make James.

Glad you got a deal on a favorite loco! I picked up a Rivarrossi American Railroads berkshire a few weeks ago for just 30 bucks, and a Rivarossi Casry Jones engine about a year ago for 15. Some great deals, I'm very happy!

I'm gonna go on a whim and say this is your favorite model. Congrats on 20k you deserve it your vids are top tier entertainment keep up the good work and 30k will follow.

*”James the brains get us out of here”*

I like how the Triang LMS 3F lives on as the Hornby James, the one I have isn’t complete and needed a bit of parts added, but glad my friend sent it

I think it’s official that James is a the one who put the *ya like jazz?* line into the script of the bee movie

I’m just happy you finally got a Hornby RWS James! :)

I can just imagine how happy TrainBoy is now I can say both TrainBoy and I have Hornby models

One Christmas, i got this old Hornby Thomas set with the vintage Thomas and Percy, along with some rolling stock. The story goes is my mom went to a hobby shop and since the set was so old, the guy said he probably didn’t have anything of the sort. So he went looking, and he actually found one.

You remind me of when I first got my Hornby clockwork Thomas model. Oh how so excited I was to get it

5:27 YO This Shot Seriously Looked Nice, Looks Like Something From The Actual Show! Never Knew I Could Get So Much Nostalgia From 5 Seconds...

Expect good running from this. Ive had a hornby james for years, and before me he went through 3 relatives who each had him for a similarly long time. Still works like a dream and one of my strongest pullers!

Awesome video and review! I love the face on the Hornby James. I first saw this in comparison video with the Bachmann model Simierski did many years ago on his channel.

Wait almost an hour ago? I’m happy for you man you got the James you where looking for 10 *years*

Im soo happy for you i know the feeling when you find something you've been looking for for YEARS like 2 weeks ago i found a tomy edward for 6 dollars and i flipped my lid anyways good luck with the model and congratulations ~Brandon

great video trainboy really enjoyed it and i have some advice for you of you want to highlight molded in details you can use sharpes and if you get a little bit of sharpe on the plastic or metal you can get rid of it by rubing it of with your finhers as long as the sharpe is still wet i dont know if you know this but i thought to give you some advice

What makes him even better, is that Awdry himself used a 3F for one of his James models.

I hear that SNES rendition, love it

For my 21st Birthday I ordered a Hornby ‘James’ and 3 of his coaches from ‘TMC’. I got them to change the number 5 to 21 and have destination boards on the coaches saying ‘21st Birthday Special’.

You’re so lucky! i can never find it for a good price. Also you’re amazing at modeling

I’m glad you made this. Good job

This video made me want a hornby James. Thats quite a hefty price tag

The day trainboy uploads is a good day

Making his way right down the track make way for James hooray for James

I remember seeing maybe the same Hornby James in a 2007 Hornby model book.

Oh my gosh! He’s so beautiful!

I think you should get the other Hornby locomotives Also dont weather James because the Hornby models are rare

Splendid Hornby Model

And now... HERE!!!!!! JAMES!!!!!!!

Awesome dude that’s amazing I love the hornby James absolutely astounding I love it

"Take a look who's coming down the track; Make way for James! Hooray for James! Shiny, shiny paint with the jet black stack - Make way for James! Hooray for James!"

WOOOOOOOO! GOTTA LOVE THIS!

Finally it’s beautiful 🤩

I got mine along with Hornby Thomas, Percy, Henry, Gordon and Edward two years ago,

This is a nice shot trainboy really reminds me of the classic series of thomas the tank engine and friends 5:26

This is me when i get my first tomy Yes i didn’t grow-up in the tomy era I grew up in the mattle era Idk anymore🤔🤔

I think you may color the screw on his side red in a similar shade to blend it in

I’ve always wanted a Hornby Stepney model, I would probably cry if I ever got my hands on one

This James model looks cool.

Whenever I think of classic Thomas and friends, I think of James and Gordon’s themes. Love the James theme. So upbeat and fun

YAY JAMES THE BEET ENGINE IN THE SHOW

I've a latter version of the Hornby James, it doesn't suffer from the same massive black screw issue that yours does, however mine did suffer a breakage of the both vacuum bags, the front lamp irons are in upside-down (easy fix) & lacks a box.

Man, great video. Happy to see you smile with your very own Hornby James. It also sounded like that you were very excited to review this. People say that the Hornby models are RWS Based. But I think that's just a by-product. Now I am not saying they are bad. They are wonderful. And I love the realistic appeal. But I think Bachmann put a lot more effort into their models. However, my favourite hornby model is hands down is henry and Gordon. Just look at them. They look so wonderful, and so RWS Like.

He looks fantastic! Have you thought about adding DCC & sound to your Thomas fleet?

In the future i might get the hornby models when I’m older

I think out of all of Hornby’s models, this is one of the best, followed by Percy and Gordon and/or Henry

I've been waiting

GJ! I really like the model

The detail in the cad is excellent but I would say that is all to be done

I personally think James could be a little taller, but this model is still really nice. Congrats on finally getting one.

I have this as well and I'm not sure if mine has had any modifications because when it runs, it flys!

You got real on this day. God bless.

Make way for james hooray for james

i had one of these as a kid

Thank you trainboy

For those who didn't know, the Hornby James model is older than you think. It was created by using the Tri-ang Midland Railway 3F 0-6-0 tender locomotive from the 1950s, just like how the Reverend built his James. You can actually see where the over 20-year-old tooling was extended at the front and even when the model was powered from the engine.

any advice on how to get one for a reasonable price? i almost got one yesterday but someone out bided me in the mast second

You should make one of the old flying kipper vans from Fish (season four) for the flying kipper Henry or the scrapped/rusted collection

Lucky you! I wish I could have one of those.

“Brightest and Best, Brightest and Best!”

nice video im likeing the layout

Maybe you can get some hornby troublesome trucks the ones that are only found in the UK to go with this model Its would be cute to see one trouble some truck from the very first season.

me walking away slowly with my Tomy model of James

Awesome man

POG HORNBY JAMES

In most, if not all, rws stories, james has a red roof, would you ever add that mod? I did it with mine and love the look of it

Trainboy do you still have the red engine himself as he would be a grate addition on your newest of layout

Oh yes the big man himself

Truth be told, truth be told.

In many ways I've prefered Hornby's Thomas line as the models were more realistic and RWS like. I, too, think Hornby James is one the best models Hornby made!!!

Love the music

I have one of these. Just bought some tar wagons

What was that clip in the beginning “we got him”

Yes

Could you do a video with this and the Bachman James? Just think Double James!!

Hornby James is absolutely ripped. He will pull anything. The sissy Bachmann James pulls about 6 heavy coaches, but on testing a Hornby one, I ran out of rolling stock. Hornby's tender drive is not to be underestimated, James will pound around with my full collection behind him, swearing loudly that he has to pull wagons instead of shiny passenger coaches. However: he is, first and foremost, a Scouser, and if you find Henry's pre-Kipper coal going missing, you know it's him. His theme is the absolute banger of the series, and his Hornby model the pride of the Thomas range, now and for evermore.

what a beauty

The Hornby James is the best Hornby model in my opinion, it’s one of the only ones I like alongside murdoch

They did an amazing job on detail I wish they still made them it's a shame:/

Hornby are reusing the old Thomas mold to make an lb&sc e2 in a green livery reminiscent of Thomas's appearance in the adventure begins, they're doing the same with percy's mold but its not any particular railway company

What do you think of the other hornby Thomas models (mainly Edward and Emily)? Also, what happened to that sad green tank engine (the Drayton Manor refugee as I call him)?

Take a look who's coming down the track Make way for james! Hooray for James! Shiny, Shiny paint with a jet black stack, Make way for james! Hooray for james!! What is for certain and really should note It's indisputable but lets take a vote He's the really splendid engine with a brigth red coat

Ayyyy I have that model I like it is ok but really cool

Can u make d261 with bachmann class40?

take a drink every time he says 'truth be told'

I got the 2016 version on Hattons

Here's James