Review: Hornby R3983SS LNER, P2 Class, 2-8-2, 2007 'Prince of Wales' with Steam & TXS Sound

I've been tracking Hornby's latest steam developments over the last couple of years and have to admit to being was impressed with the demonstrations that were being shown.
While I don't model the steam eras, the P2 has been one of my favourite steam models so having a preserved or rebuilt version in model form was a way of accomodating steam on my contemporary layout. Given this, a retooled P2 with TSX sound and steam support was too appealing to pass over. So how has it turned out and is Hornby's latest steam implementation something for the long haul?

Sections:
00:00 - Introduction
01:04 - Unboxing
09:03 - Close-up Views
12:21 - Running Session
15:03 - Summary
16:35 - Scoring
21:07 - Recommendation

Link to full running session with full volume sound:    • Hornby R3983SS LNER, P2 Class, 2-8-2,...