I'm a Yank with only 5 locos, all Broadway Limited Paragon steam. My small space is N scale. My first loco performed miserably, I returned it with a stern letter. Within days I was sent a private YouTube video documenting the tear down, inspection and running test on their track. They politely suggested it was my track at fault and included instructions. They were right. They offered a full refund or return. I accepted it back, (ZERO charges) fixed my track and 10 years later it's still a great runner. Customer SERVICE won me.

“Blue Goose” is a smashing good name

Congrats on owning your 1st BLI locomotive.  They may cost a pretty penny, but they're worth it in the long run.

Brass is generally the highest quality in terms of detail and durability. The lack of relief is 100% due to the paint.  I model canadian steam and almost all of the models of our prototypes are brass, a lot of them from the 1960s/70s/80s and they are still some of the best quality and will run no problem with a little bit of love. Far far better than any plastic I've ever seen.

The $800 price tag is for the dcc sound and smoke models. The stealth dc models are around $600 msrp and around $500 at retailers. The quality is really great that i bought 2 versions, i do wish they came with drivers without traction tires. One neat thing on these models is when you remove the boiler and look under near the front you can see the locomotives smoke box door. Such a neat detail

I have three BLI locomotives in my personal roster - 2-8-2 USRA Heavy Mikado in Erie, 4-4-2 E6 Atlantic, and one of their GG1's in Tuscan Red - and they are absolute darlings. Powerful, detailed, and the GG1 has the absolute LOUDEST horn in my whole shop. My Dad and I joke it would probably knock birds out of the air. Really glad you got to experience what makes Broadway a special brand.

I think you need to keep adding wagons until the train comes all the way around and pushes the back of its own caboose.

I have only one Broadway Limited model, but I have really been satisfied with it. The performance is pretty good, and so is the quality of the locomotive. The locomotive itself is a model of a United States Railroad Administration light 4-6-2 built for service on the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. It’s a very good locomotive, but it is also the most expensive one in my collection. I bought mine at a price of $325.99 counting shipping and taxes. It’s a beautiful engine, and I’m glad to have it as part of my collection.

The carpet really compliments the livery colors.

Broadway used to offer their models with a spare driving axel without traction tires. I haven’t seen this included in the box with any of their new offerings. It would be nice to have the option to remove them.

Sam, BLI's regular line of steam locomotives are not quite as expensive as their Brass/Hybrid series, yet do use the same high quality mechanisms. You may want to consider reviewing one of those in the future.

That was very kind of Broadway Limited for giving you the Class 3460 locomotive to review on your channel for free Sam. This model is the 1st model to have a metal body on both the locomotive and tender which makes this model an absolute power house monster because of its top notch quality mechanism. Shame that the model is very expensive but it is a fantastic model to own Sam.

Although you couldn't rate it, I'd say this Broadway Blue Goose is your new Railway/Railroad King! What a gift from BLI and definitely the best loco the Sam's Trains Railway has ever witnessed!

Brass is a different hobby in some ways. If you get a taste for brass it can be addictive. I collect Japanese,  Chinese and North American brass HO, while not cheap I don't buy many and overall I spend less than friends who buy mountains of OO or N models. Admittedly they get quite a lot models than I get but I really don’t mind that. I have models made in the 70's which are still excellent models and run like sewing machines. Not cheap, but very nice.

I remember long time ago I thought broadway engines were overpriced for what you got, this video changed my mind entirely lol

Congrats on getting one of these models! 3460 has had a very interesting life. She was originally not going to be the only streamlined locomotive on the Santa Fe. SF had ordered a 4-8-4, number 3765, to be streamlined like 3460 but was never built with it. Instead, it was delivered with the standard black paint but with stainless steel hand rails.

i never thought id see the day Sam, congratulations on your first BLI! I hope you end up reviewing the Rapido Canadian Pacific H1a/b hudson when those come out now that we know incredibly expensive models arent an impossible thing for you anymore, its basically the same level as this but with all the flaws you mentioned fixed.

I don't think I would pay that much for a model normally, but oh boy does she look great.
I wish Broadway Limited would start to make UK outline models because if this is anything to go by, this is what the Hornby Dublo Diecast Range is supposed to be and more.
On the point of being a museum-quality locomotive, I would love to see them make a static model, because without the wires, the screws on the motion, etc, you really could put that in a museum display case. If they could make a static OO scale (but an accurate gauge) Flying Scotsman, it would put anything Hornby has done recently to shame, and I'd pre-order one in a heartbeat. Just an idea in case the Broadway Limited people are watching.  Even if they made a ready-to-run A1 with all of those compromises back in, I may be tempted to pick one up.

I am pleasantly surprised to see your channel's broad range of model railroad equipment. I never thought I would see a review on a Broadway Limited  Imports product on Sam's Trains.  You have shown that anything is truly possible. I have always been a fan of Sam's Trains and will continue to view this channel as long as this channel exists. Yes, the premium price of a Broadway Limited Imports product does reflect the build, finish and overall experience. LIghtening does strike more than once so next time  BLI gives you a model, I hope it includes smoke and sound.  A long term review or test will reveal the best and worst of this fantastic brand.

I have been drooling at broadway limited for forever, especially my favorite loco, the y6b, happy to see you review their loco