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Doctor Hobby
United States
Приєднався 3 лют 2010
I'm a retired history professor and computer engineer who's enjoying being able to do what I want, when I want. I like the unusual, hard to find, and strange. And, yes, I actually hold an earned PhD, but please don't hold that against me!
I seek to spread my love, joy, and knowledge to anyone who cares to watch or listen.
When I write a review, I do so as neutrally as possible no matter who makes a model or who pays for it: this is a "no-fanboy zone." I have read extensively on the concept of de-individualism and choice-supportive bias and know how harmful it can be. Remember: YOU own items from any particular manufacturer--that manufacturer DOESN'T OWN YOU, YOUR THOUGHTS, or YOUR IDEAS. But, I digress...
I'm just a guy having fun and trying to spread happiness, so abusive or harassing comments reported and removed immediately--don't even waste your time. People who have good things to say that but are shadoobanned by fanboys will be elevated.
I seek to spread my love, joy, and knowledge to anyone who cares to watch or listen.
When I write a review, I do so as neutrally as possible no matter who makes a model or who pays for it: this is a "no-fanboy zone." I have read extensively on the concept of de-individualism and choice-supportive bias and know how harmful it can be. Remember: YOU own items from any particular manufacturer--that manufacturer DOESN'T OWN YOU, YOUR THOUGHTS, or YOUR IDEAS. But, I digress...
I'm just a guy having fun and trying to spread happiness, so abusive or harassing comments reported and removed immediately--don't even waste your time. People who have good things to say that but are shadoobanned by fanboys will be elevated.
Running Session: Amtrak phase I cars
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Deep Look! BLI - Broadway Limited Imports New York Central Commodore Vanderbilt Hudson in HO Scale
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Deep Look! BLI - Broadway Limited Imports New York Central Commodore Vanderbilt Hudson in HO Scale All, since I'm a historian, I want to clear up a VERY common misconception about the Commodore Vanderbilt (and the "Dr." in "Doctor Hobby" is thanks to my PhD. in history ;) ). The Commodore Vanderbilt WAS NOT the first streamlined steam engine. The Europeans were far ahead of the U.S. in streamli...
First Look! HO Scale BLI Broadway Limited New York Central Commodore Vanderbilt Hudson (Trainworld)
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First Look! HO Scale BLI Broadway Limited New York Central Commodore Vanderbilt Hudson (Trainworld NYC Pacemaker Version) Please check me out on Instragram: doctor_hobby There are some HO scale items that I'm looking for; perhaps you can help me find them? docs.google.com/document/d/14NSWxVfjbjfwwMg6FahTw_l9SAG5vt-j52FlajiJI9U/edit?usp=sharing Thank you so much for watching! Plea...
Review: HO Scale S2 Turbine 6-8-6 PRR Broadway Limited Imports (BLI) Paragon 4 Brass Hybrid
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Review: HO Scale Broadway Limited Imports Paragon 4 Brass Hybrid Pennsylvania Railroad S2 Turbine Please check me out on Instragram: doctor_hobby There are some HO scale items that I'm looking for; perhaps you can help me find them? docs.google.com/document/d/14NSWxVfjbjfwwMg6FahTw_l9SAG5vt-j52FlajiJI9U/edit?usp=sharing Thank you so much for watching! Please take a moment to cons...
Quick Unboxing: HO Scale Romanian / China Rail ND3 Made by Changming Models
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Quick Unboxing: HO Scale Romanian / China Rail ND3 Made by Changming Models Please check me out on Instragram: doctor_hobby There are some HO scale items that I'm looking for; perhaps you can help me find them? docs.google.com/document/d/14NSWxVfjbjfwwMg6FahTw_l9SAG5vt-j52FlajiJI9U/edit?usp=sharing Thank you so much for watching! Please take a moment to consider purchasing produc...
Running Session: HO Scale Lionel ALCO FA-1 Freedom Train Set
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Running Session: Kenyan Rail Standard Gauge Railroad / Chang Ming HO Scale Dong Feng 7G (DF7G)
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Kenyan Rail Standard Gauge Railroad / Chang Ming HO Scale Dong Feng 7G (DF7G) from the Madaraka Freight Express from Mombasa to Nairobi Please check me out on Instragram: doctor_hobby There are some HO scale items that I'm looking for; perhaps you can help me find them? docs.google.com/document/d/14NSWxVfjbjfwwMg6FahTw_l9SAG5vt-j52FlajiJI9U/edit?usp=sharing Thank you so much for ...
Shortline Histories: Kenyan Rail Standard Gauge Railroad / Chang Ming HO Scale Dong Feng 7G (DF7G)
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Shortline Histories: Kenyan Rail Standard Gauge Railroad / Chang Ming HO Scale Dong Feng 7G (DF7G) from the Madaraka Freight Express from Mombasa to Nairobi Please check me out on Instragram: doctor_hobby There are some HO scale items that I'm looking for; perhaps you can help me find them? docs.google.com/document/d/14NSWxVfjbjfwwMg6FahTw_l9SAG5vt-j52FlajiJI9U/edit?usp=sharing T...
Short and Sweet: HO Mantua Semi-Streamlined Steamers - B&O Royal Blue, Southern Tennessean, L&N 275
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Short and Sweet! Just Running Some HO Scale Gulf, Mobile, and Ohio Stuff I Have Sitting Around
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Short and Sweet! Just Running Some HO Scale Gulf, Mobile, and Ohio Stuff I Have Sitting Around
Diorama Discovery: Series Preview - HO Scale Kleinbahn Train Station: Let’s Make This Thing Awesome!
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Diorama Discovery: Series Preview - HO Scale Kleinbahn Train Station: Let’s Make This Thing Awesome!
Running Session: HO Scale Rapido EMD E8 Amtrak Phase I Pulling Walthers Mainline Budd Corrugateds
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Running Session: HO Scale Rapido EMD E8 Amtrak Phase I Pulling Walthers Mainline Budd Corrugateds
Quick Unboxing and Review: Transpennine Express Awesome-Ness! OO Accurascale Mk 5s, Dapol Class 68
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Quick Unboxing and Review: Transpennine Express Awesome-Ness! OO Accurascale Mk 5s, Dapol Class 68
Running Session: Model Railroad Accurascale Transpennine Mk 5 Coaches and Dapol Class 68
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Running Session: Model Railroad Accurascale Transpennine Mk 5 Coaches and Dapol Class 68
Short and Sweet! HO AHM / Rivarossi "Old Rivets" - Bicentennial Conrail 4800 Spirit of 1776 GE GG-1
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Short and Sweet! HO AHM / Rivarossi "Old Rivets" - Bicentennial Conrail 4800 Spirit of 1776 GE GG-1
Shortline Histories: The Chinese GE P40 - China Rail Dong Feng 11 (DF11), Quasi High Speed Diesel
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Shortline Histories: The Chinese GE P40 - China Rail Dong Feng 11 (DF11), Quasi High Speed Diesel
Canadian VIA Rail F40PH-2Ds and “The Ocean” Passing Overhead Stevens Road in Nova Scotia
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Canadian VIA Rail F40PH-2Ds and “The Ocean” Passing Overhead Stevens Road in Nova Scotia
DCC IT! Add DCC Sound to a Non-Sound DCC Locomotive Using a LokSound FX Decoder
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DCC IT! Add DCC Sound to a Non-Sound DCC Locomotive Using a LokSound FX Decoder
Shortline Histories: China Rail Dong Feng 7 (DF7) and Chang Ming's HO Scale Models DF7 and DF7B
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Shortline Histories: China Rail Dong Feng 7 (DF7) and Chang Ming's HO Scale Models DF7 and DF7B
Accurascale Class 92 - Final Thoughts, a Second Caledonian Sleeper for the 18-Car Mk 5 Train
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Accurascale Class 92 - Final Thoughts, a Second Caledonian Sleeper for the 18-Car Mk 5 Train
Quick Unboxing and Review: Accurascale OO Scale Caledonian Sleeper Mk5 Coaches - 1/4 Mile of Train!
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Quick Unboxing and Review: Accurascale OO Scale Caledonian Sleeper Mk5 Coaches - 1/4 Mile of Train!
Shortline Histories: China Rail 8K and SS4 w/ HO Scale CMR SS4, Charming 8K, and Model Asia C80s
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Shortline Histories: China Rail 8K and SS4 w/ HO Scale CMR SS4, Charming 8K, and Model Asia C80s
Diorama Discovery: Repairing an HO Scale Mainstreet Building Using an NEJE Laser Cutter & Lightburn
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Diorama Discovery: Repairing an HO Scale Mainstreet Building Using an NEJE Laser Cutter & Lightburn
Out and About: January 2023 Columbus Ohio Great Model Train Show Trip Review
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Out and About: January 2023 Columbus Ohio Great Model Train Show Trip Review
Quick Unboxing and Review: HO Dutch NS 1100 Piko 51362 and Artitec NS Plan E Coaches
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Quick Unboxing and Review: HO Dutch NS 1100 Piko 51362 and Artitec NS Plan E Coaches
Test it! Fix It! Run It! HO Fleishmann German Deutschebahn Rail Busses with Disconnected Main Gears
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Test it! Fix It! Run It! HO Fleishmann German Deutschebahn Rail Busses with Disconnected Main Gears
Quick Unboxing and Review: Accurascale OO British Class 92 Locomotive, Caledonian Sleeper Livery
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Quick Unboxing and Review: Accurascale OO British Class 92 Locomotive, Caledonian Sleeper Livery
New Company's "Mud Tramping" Model: PB Models HO Scale DH2 Dutch Wadloper Diesel Multiple Unit
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New Company's "Mud Tramping" Model: PB Models HO Scale DH2 Dutch Wadloper Diesel Multiple Unit
Starting Up Every Single Multiple-Prime Mover Model That I Have Including DDA40X, 2M62, ALCO DL-110
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Starting Up Every Single Multiple-Prime Mover Model That I Have Including DDA40X, 2M62, ALCO DL-110
Christmas Self-Haul: HO Scale Marklin 50 Year Intercity 39379.001, 43630.001 and 39302 ML 2200
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Christmas Self-Haul: HO Scale Marklin 50 Year Intercity 39379.001, 43630.001 and 39302 ML 2200
Check the Repido web page, the release an update to fix the issue with the Is panagraph. They sent me by email the new file.
Menards is turning into an affordable Lionel alternative. That is part of the reason for the cheesy aspect of its buildings. HO is an afterthought. But O scale is reasonably priced even for cheesy. And when you want to say the build quality is cheep, compare it to woodland scenic built up and lit models. My lord the O scale stuff is cheeper. Menards is for fun. At a fun price. I just picked up their new Milwaukee road starter set, for half the price of a BMI steam engine on sale.
Thanks so much for the video, because I have a box of Life Like Proto 2000 engines that I got on sale at 40% discount (no returns). Mostly GP7's and GP9's. Little did I know it was because of the cracked gears issue; as I was just getting into the hobby, and ~ 66% of the engines had cracked gears. I'm going to try and replace the gears on at least 6 engines, and try and sell them. If all goes well, I'll do the rest and dump them also.
Just a sidr note those arent pushpull consists. The end cars have no cabs in them they are generator/bike cars they have no capability of controlling the locomotive from there
Do you know what pole motor these have?
im curious about what brand and model of euro steam train at 4:27 in the video since next year i am thinking about adding Euro steam to my HO collection!
Good evening from Greece friend nice video ❤❤❤❤❤ The ganz mavag retired before 20 years but is still a nice model train
Nice conversion! Do you have any guidqnce on how you did it? The manual on Mobazi is no longer online 😢
Awesome love VIA RAIL Canada. 🇨🇦 🛤️🛤️⛩️⛩️ 👍
Nice Freight train model here . 👍
Nice model train set up & layout . 👍
also sold as Franklin mint locomotive
I love buying small steam locos.
SNCF 150X Loco Ex DRB BR50/52
Did the engine come with the original sound or was that something you added? I have been all over the Internet looking for a DCC HO Tri Rail engine with sound. I have come up empty-handed. I have the bombardier coaches but just need the engine.
Great Story of famous train ! Thanks for sharing
What software is that? The one that you use to configurate the locomotive?
I bought this loco about a year ago but just got around to getting a set of cars, green is proto but I went with Walthers two tone grey heavy weights. Green just looks liken army train to me. NYC didn't switch over to streamliners until 1938 so the heavy weights are the correct cars for the Commodore.
how much would u sell it for??/
I took mine and added DCC and it's a pretty good runner for being 40 years old. The only problem I'm having is it's making the same clicking sound that my P2K locos make when they have a split gear. Haven't taken it apart to look, but also wondering if my only option is to buy another unit for parts or if they use gears from Athearn.
What brand is the loco please?
It’s a Stewart
Bachmann's offering is fabulous, no doubt about it. Yet many collectors prefer to hunt out the vintage Triang-Hornby version, it seems.
Does anyone know of a list of Indian HO scale manufacturers? From the largest to the smallest? I have a Crown set (old Triang Hornby mouldings rebranded) but that is all. Surely a country that size has some? And where to source please?
Thanks for a fascinating video. Any idea how to get a handle on what NATIVE Chinese brands of HO there are? i.e. China based companies producing Chinese outline? (Already know of Changming). Have surfed UA-cam at length, FB, and so forth but no real leads. And where on earth to source them from?
Beautiful! I am looking to pick one up myself. By the way what does the weight come out to be
Nice video thanks!
Miss ya Doc. Hope you’re doing well
As an Amtrak Engineer, there is a pro and con to either one. I love the Chargers for how sleek and sexy they look, and they do pick up speed faster than the P42, but for safety, the P42's are tanks.
those split axles that can short-out if too close inside gear or touching. This vid reminded me of a fix to keep them from electrical contact is to put small plastic shavings inside the hole before you put wheel back inside gear..just a lil or it will be out of gauge..This solved a problem with shorts in the loco.
Nice to see a Brazilian model train in a foreign layout. As a Brazilian, I'd like to hear your impressions about this Frateschi set.
Manufacturer?
That is a really nicely assembled consist. I picked up the Loco on sale at Porsche Museum Stuttagrt several years back but never knew there wer Porsche wagons available - are they Trix or ?? I browsed through your other videos and having lived all over eg Sydney, US Munisch etc can relate to the variety (I was in Munich for 5 years and the wallet got hit badly as Munich is a great railroad crossraods for Europe with so many liveries and operators). I have no Sydney trains - can you tell me what is the one behind your Tangara in the Tangara video. Thanks
I just bought a Ho scale BLI 4-8-4 T-1. Turned off the smoke unit and CV128 and CV129 has been changed to 0.
A dealer in NYC (Red Caboose Hobbies) that went out business years ago, screamed a blue streak at me over the phone. My offense? I called him while he was eating lunch. A short time later he was arrested by the state for non-payment of sales tax and his doors were closed.
Thank you for your honest reviews. I haven't seen anyone else giving run tests and pointing out defects. Can we hope that BLI will use some other decoders? I know I won't buy a BLI until the do something about power pickup and sound quality. Till then, I'll stick with TCS, ESU and Soundtraxx.
I am in love with Union Pacific locomotives. These are my favourites. <3
I really like the fact that you actually do a review and point out problem areas that should receive attention from the manufacturer. Other people just unbox, run it and offer NO opinion. When there's a problem, the consumer should know about it. If you have to deal with Trainworld, I hope it goes well.
Wow ..... That really is loud ..... Did the neighbors complain??? 😳
Sounds like a chain saw!!! 🤣
3:39 the sound is WRONG. I can see it's a 1216 which doesn't have a melody.
😂I have to go to
The sound of the chuff as it passes is just weird. The diesel sounds (when the prime mover would be notching up) just sounds like the sound is speed up, not like a real engine picking up speed.
You can use a small channel lock plier as a press to press the axels into the gear if you have difficulty doing it freehand. The channel locks just help with some leverage 😊
What are your thoughts on this model? I'm thinking about acquiring one. Thanks!
Isn’t Märklin für AC and not DC?? How does that work?
Like the comet cars but overpriced at $ 119 with the quirky wand thing
that's why I prefer trix
SHOULD START SETTING START , MID AND HIGH VOLTAGES CV-2 STARTING VOLTAGE CV-6 MID VOLTAGE CV-5 MAX VOLTAGE IF YOUR LAYOUTS TOP SPEED IN SAY 50 MPH EXAMPLE BELOW CV-2 = 000 STARTING THROTTLE SETTING 00 = 000 MPH CV-6 = 030 MID VOLTS THROTTLE SETTING 50 = 25 MPH CV-5 = 060 MAX VOLTS THROTTLE SETTING 99 = 49/50 MPH I HAVE A BACHMANN HEISLER THAT IS SET CV-2 = 000 STARTING CV-6 = 005 MID VOLTS CV-5 = 010 MAX VOLTS ITS THROTTLE SETTING 99= 8 MPH ALL DIGITAL SYSTEMS SAY TO DO THIS ,,,, THIS MAKES THE DECODER NOT WORK THAT HARD AND STAYS COOLER AND REDUCES HEATING OF THE DECODERS
Was that a real NYC paint scheme or one created by Trainworld? Just wondering. Could some of those cars be MDC (Roundhouse)?
Thank you for doing these videos. If there is bad news regarding a new product, let it be said. I hope it will get BLI to do better quality control. We should not have to put up with such quality considering how much these things cost. For now, I'm happy with installing TCS WOW sound decoders into yellow box Atlas/Kato locos.