Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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A full review of Hornby's ancient J83: not made properly, and sold at too high a price!

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0:00 Intro
3:40 Unboxing
6:49 Prototype Info
7:55 Detail
15:32 Mechanism
18:44 Performance
23:35 Haulage
27:56 Ratings
32:21 Final Thoughts