Just a note, that the Eureka model came out end of 2001, early 2002, well before the AMS cars or Bachmann's Spectrum 1:20.3 cars, as such there were no higher couplers on the models at that time. Later as Bachmann began to make 1:20.3 cars and AMS had started too, they raised the coupler and new Bachmann locos came with both coupler heights.
Hiya David. Yes, thanks for that. I was aware that Eureka came out pretty much at the start of this scale. It's hard to find, retrospectively, exactly which brand did what when. So thanks for that. My C-19 and K-27 came with raised couplers, and have you seen my latest video? It's of the reissue 2-6-0 which was fitted with Big Hauler coupler, but came with a replacement proper 1:20.3 coupler. Thanks for commenting! 😁👍
@@ThatBIGTRAINGuy Yes it was your Mogul review that popped up on my FB so I went and had a look at some of your other videos. Nice stuff! here's a By-the-way- I did all the livery research and artwork for this lineup of new Moguls. The Raton (Named for Raton Pass on the D&RG route), is painted a classic 1874 livery, Lake & Gold, style 3. This was from Baldwin's livery standards - the fully hand painted livery books are preserved at Stanford University Library, special collection today. Raton as specified was painted Style 3 - no suprise, this is a freight engine style dating to 1874 and used a LOT on a Baldwin products. The more famous Style 1 is what the Eureka wears, and was a Passenger loco livery. 'Lake' is a dark brown, with a small purple hint. Eureka should be Lake too (as the preserved engine is), but Bachmann didn't realise, and painted it black. Something I hope to correct one day....
Ah, nice! Thanks very much. Ya see, it's details like that, that makes things extra interesting. I know the difference between freight and passenger but the rest is new to me. I haven't seen Eureka in real life so I didn't know it was actually off-black. Nice! So is Stanford University the only place we can see these records of livery? I'd be interested to see what engine had what livery. Thank you!
I hope I find one as well. For steam locomotives built in the 19th century I don’t call them locomotives, I call them golden relics. Nothing but pure gold.
I have this model on my agenda for my birthday. E&P #4 is truly a Golden Relic. I also have Bachmann Spectrum G scale models of Grizzly Flats Railroad #2 Emma Nevada, and Tweetsie Railroad #12. And Grizzly Flats #1 Chloe from LGB and the first class passenger car for Chloe to pull. I also remembered Coach #5 for Emma Nevada. Bachmann Spectrum puts lots of visible details on G scale locomotives either from the 19th century or 20th century. But I’m a fan of 19th century locomotives. And when I come across a few under steam like E&P #4, or the recently restored Glenbrook from Carson City NV, there nothing but Golden Relics to me. Authentic wood burners, single chime whistles. Yea. Pure Gold. Let the Relics steam on.
@@pinchy08 It sounds like you have a nice collection coming on. I do love the 19th century engines, a lot of love went into their looks back then. However, I will tend to model the later era of the Rio Grande narrow gauge as there was a lot of interesting freight and I just love those Baldwin Mikado series engines. Plus, when I get around the buildings I have the choice of anything from old wooden shacks, to grand Victorian hotels, to 50s/60s diners! Lots of fun to be had. I hope your birthday has you shouting "Eureka!".
Hello again, just like the other guy said I have become a regular to watching your “films” as what you say in the UK! Anyway, I would like to see how and what you do to change ur coupler to match up with ur AMS cars! Keep up with ur films.
Ha! If I say "movie" my girlfriend frowns and says "You're not American". 😂 Who uses films now anyway? It's digital! For the coupler conversion, just look at my other videos. It's there 😉👍
I wish they would do a new batch of 4-4-0's with the metal gearbox from Bachmann. I've got my Hartland Lilly Belle but I leave that in it's case, would like to have one I could run around reliably and not worry so much about keeping spotless!
Yeah, I wish Bachmann would too, and a whole bunch of stuff in this scale. It's tricky when you have a model you love: run it, or protect it. I plan to work on Eureka and make it look more realistic and detailed, but then I've had it for so long I'm kinda reluctant. I probably will at some point. Thanks for commenting!
Ha! The next loco? There are several I fancy... 🤔.... Accucraft K-36 or a K-37 would be very nice, a Galloping Goose..... I've spent a lot in the past year so should probably save a bit for a while and focus on getting that house with a large garden! I have enough to share for quite a while in the meantime though. 😉 Thank you!
Unrelated, but that's a gorgeous flying V on the wall there. Is it a Gibson? Also, gorgeous engine. Eureka is one of my favourite steam locomotives. There's just something about those old 4-4-0s, nothing quite like them.
If it's in the picture, it's related 😉 Yes, that is a Gibson Flying V. It's about 7 or 8 years old, and it's great to play. I try to change what guitar is there between videos. Eureka is a really beautiful locomotive, and I do hope to see it in person one day. I was insanely jealous of anyone visiting the Cumbres and Toltec recently where it was running with Glenbrook! Thanks for your comment and subscription Mike. 👍
@@ThatBIGTRAINGuy Man, I'm jealous! I love Gibson stuff. I never got into Flying Vs when I was younger, as I never felt comfortable playing them sitting down, but then I saw a picture of Steve Jones, one of the absolute guitar heroes of punk music, playing one, and ever since I've been after one myself, lol. I totally know what you mean. I wanted to get out to see the Gathering of Victorian Locomotives so badly, but unfortunately I couldn't make it. So bummed. I volunteer at my local railway museum, though, and we have a narrow gauge mining locomotive from Mentmore, New Mexico that we run on occasion. There's no need to thank me, man, I love your content! Keep it up! And rock on!
Ah, well, it is very nice to play. Gotta just rest the bottom point against your leg (standing). So I understand, the Flying V was originally designed to be used sat down, resting the V either side of your right leg, but it didn't catch on until Hendrix was seen with one. Wow, nice! Which museum is that then? I occasionally work as a fireman on the West Somerset Railway here in the UK. Hopefully I'll get some video on that in the future. Thank you. I've been busy in recent months, but I'll get back into making videos soon. 😉👍
@@ThatBIGTRAINGuy the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead New York. Our engine is Defiance Coal Company 1, a 40 inch gauge HK Porter 0-4-0 built in 1921. I love the engine, it's an absolute joy to operate. I've always wanted to visit the UK and take a tour of various heritage railways.
Sounds good! I've been to many places in the US, but not made it up towards New York yet. I'll have to fix that on my next visit. Yeah there are many railways to visit in the UK, all special in their own way.
@Ju Lia Movie/film, railroad/railway, depot/station, fender/bumper, trash/rubbish, shingles/tiles (as in what you put on a roof),....... it's like a different language. Thank you 😊
Love this engine but the cowcatcher “ plow” does bother me that it is not the right kind even though they made a proper one it still does not seem to look right
Well, I have the other type. It fits differently so I have to adapt the pilot to attach it. Once I get around to improving Eureka I will have a video on the process.
I've bought almost everything through ebay, mostly from independent sellers. The actual stores I've bought multiple items from include Trainz (www.trainz.com / www.ebay.co.uk/usr/trainz), Silver State Trains (www.silverstatetrains.com / www.ebay.co.uk/usr/mnvjohn), a guy called Al Kramer who seems to be quite widely known (www.ebay.co.uk/usr/ana.kramer) and also Accucraft both the USA (www.ebay.co.uk/usr/accucraftestore) and Germany (www.ebay.co.uk/usr/accucraft-trains). I only tend to search ebay though, so items may pop up from anywhere ;)
An interesting review. Sounds a bit like me when I found out that the Bachmann BH range was not the correct " scale". I collected a lot of BH stock and several 4-6-0s and followed a RGS and D&RGW theme. Then along came the 20.3 Geese, K 27s, C 19, just had to buy them. I then bought some AMS freight cars. But my curves outside are too tight for the AMS coaches here in rocky Norway ! Will have to wait until my next life !
Thank you. I have seen you videos already and am also subscribed! Very nice. Yes, I was the same: collected Big Hauler and then from the start of last year collected 1:20.3 stuff. (I think I've gone mad with collected. So much stuff and no space 😂). I am still hunting for a house with a large enough garden so I can create an interesting layout. I have it in my head, I just need the space. Soon, hopefully 🤞 You're layout looks very nice there in beautiful Norway. Thanks for you comment.
The Big Haulers line is 1:22.5 scale. It was designed to be compatible with LGB trains. This does mean it looks a little odd next to the Spectrum 1:20.3 stuff, but on the plus side, the Big Hauler 4-6-0 can be kitbashed into a fairly accurate 1:20.3 scale model of Rio Grande Southern #20.
Just a note, that the Eureka model came out end of 2001, early 2002, well before the AMS cars or Bachmann's Spectrum 1:20.3 cars, as such there were no higher couplers on the models at that time. Later as Bachmann began to make 1:20.3 cars and AMS had started too, they raised the coupler and new Bachmann locos came with both coupler heights.
Hiya David.
Yes, thanks for that. I was aware that Eureka came out pretty much at the start of this scale. It's hard to find, retrospectively, exactly which brand did what when. So thanks for that.
My C-19 and K-27 came with raised couplers, and have you seen my latest video? It's of the reissue 2-6-0 which was fitted with Big Hauler coupler, but came with a replacement proper 1:20.3 coupler.
Thanks for commenting! 😁👍
@@ThatBIGTRAINGuy Yes it was your Mogul review that popped up on my FB so I went and had a look at some of your other videos. Nice stuff! here's a By-the-way- I did all the livery research and artwork for this lineup of new Moguls. The Raton (Named for Raton Pass on the D&RG route), is painted a classic 1874 livery, Lake & Gold, style 3. This was from Baldwin's livery standards - the fully hand painted livery books are preserved at Stanford University Library, special collection today. Raton as specified was painted Style 3 - no suprise, this is a freight engine style dating to 1874 and used a LOT on a Baldwin products. The more famous Style 1 is what the Eureka wears, and was a Passenger loco livery. 'Lake' is a dark brown, with a small purple hint. Eureka should be Lake too (as the preserved engine is), but Bachmann didn't realise, and painted it black. Something I hope to correct one day....
Ah, nice! Thanks very much.
Ya see, it's details like that, that makes things extra interesting. I know the difference between freight and passenger but the rest is new to me. I haven't seen Eureka in real life so I didn't know it was actually off-black. Nice!
So is Stanford University the only place we can see these records of livery? I'd be interested to see what engine had what livery.
Thank you!
@@ThatBIGTRAINGuy well it does't look like this system allows me to post links - its deleted my response oh well...
@UC6Xz_G6JIIOZCDjQ_JkDuEA I got 'em! Thanks. I've copied and saved to look at tomorrow, in case they disappear again. Thank you!
Love learning the history about such a beautiful engine. Great job!!
It's a great history isn't it?
Thank you!
What a cool looking loco and a great history behind it !
It's beautiful. It's certainly lived!
Great video, thank you. The natural terrain in your garden looks really right for that locomotive.
Thank you Roderick! 👍
I'm now a regular to your reviews... Thanks brother from across the pond...
same
Glad to have you guys with me! 👍
I’m hoping they come out with this model again!!
It would be great if they did. I hope they properly get back into doing their large scale Spectrum range.
Great video!!
Thank you! SO much more to come.... 😉
Nicely done.
I've seen the real Eureka several times under steam. But never ridden on a train behind her.
Thank you!
I really hope to see it one day, even if it's just in Dan's garage. Ha!
I hope I find one as well. For steam locomotives built in the 19th century I don’t call them locomotives, I call them golden relics. Nothing but pure gold.
That's a nice way to think. Very true!
I have this model on my agenda for my birthday. E&P #4 is truly a Golden Relic. I also have Bachmann Spectrum G scale models of Grizzly Flats Railroad #2 Emma Nevada, and Tweetsie Railroad #12. And Grizzly Flats #1 Chloe from LGB and the first class passenger car for Chloe to pull. I also remembered Coach #5 for Emma Nevada. Bachmann Spectrum puts lots of visible details on G scale locomotives either from the 19th century or 20th century. But I’m a fan of 19th century locomotives. And when I come across a few under steam like E&P #4, or the recently restored Glenbrook from Carson City NV, there nothing but Golden Relics to me. Authentic wood burners, single chime whistles. Yea. Pure Gold. Let the Relics steam on.
@@pinchy08 It sounds like you have a nice collection coming on. I do love the 19th century engines, a lot of love went into their looks back then. However, I will tend to model the later era of the Rio Grande narrow gauge as there was a lot of interesting freight and I just love those Baldwin Mikado series engines. Plus, when I get around the buildings I have the choice of anything from old wooden shacks, to grand Victorian hotels, to 50s/60s diners! Lots of fun to be had.
I hope your birthday has you shouting "Eureka!".
then you should visit the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Meusem they have like 20 civil war era locomotives
Hello again, just like the other guy said I have become a regular to watching your “films” as what you say in the UK! Anyway, I would like to see how and what you do to change ur coupler to match up with ur AMS cars! Keep up with ur films.
Ha! If I say "movie" my girlfriend frowns and says "You're not American". 😂 Who uses films now anyway? It's digital!
For the coupler conversion, just look at my other videos. It's there 😉👍
Hi enjoy your vids dude, looking for some advice on the 1:20.3 please.
Thanks! Sure, I can try and help. Do you have Instagram or facebook? We can maybe chat via one of those.
Awesome locomotive great quality spectrum 👍
Yes, I love this engine. Cheers Dave! 👍
Was it your 3D coupler fixed video? On matching up for your Bachman engine?
Yep! That's the one. A 3D printed replacement draw bar to raise the coupler to 'proper' height, for running with my AMS coach. 😁
I wish they would do a new batch of 4-4-0's with the metal gearbox from Bachmann. I've got my Hartland Lilly Belle but I leave that in it's case, would like to have one I could run around reliably and not worry so much about keeping spotless!
Yeah, I wish Bachmann would too, and a whole bunch of stuff in this scale.
It's tricky when you have a model you love: run it, or protect it.
I plan to work on Eureka and make it look more realistic and detailed, but then I've had it for so long I'm kinda reluctant. I probably will at some point.
Thanks for commenting!
Sweet video what’s the next loco you want?
Ha! The next loco? There are several I fancy... 🤔.... Accucraft K-36 or a K-37 would be very nice, a Galloping Goose..... I've spent a lot in the past year so should probably save a bit for a while and focus on getting that house with a large garden!
I have enough to share for quite a while in the meantime though. 😉
Thank you!
very nice locomotive the 4-4-0.
Yes, I love the 4-4-0s. Especially this one.
Unrelated, but that's a gorgeous flying V on the wall there. Is it a Gibson? Also, gorgeous engine. Eureka is one of my favourite steam locomotives. There's just something about those old 4-4-0s, nothing quite like them.
If it's in the picture, it's related 😉
Yes, that is a Gibson Flying V. It's about 7 or 8 years old, and it's great to play. I try to change what guitar is there between videos.
Eureka is a really beautiful locomotive, and I do hope to see it in person one day. I was insanely jealous of anyone visiting the Cumbres and Toltec recently where it was running with Glenbrook!
Thanks for your comment and subscription Mike. 👍
@@ThatBIGTRAINGuy Man, I'm jealous! I love Gibson stuff. I never got into Flying Vs when I was younger, as I never felt comfortable playing them sitting down, but then I saw a picture of Steve Jones, one of the absolute guitar heroes of punk music, playing one, and ever since I've been after one myself, lol.
I totally know what you mean. I wanted to get out to see the Gathering of Victorian Locomotives so badly, but unfortunately I couldn't make it. So bummed. I volunteer at my local railway museum, though, and we have a narrow gauge mining locomotive from Mentmore, New Mexico that we run on occasion.
There's no need to thank me, man, I love your content! Keep it up! And rock on!
Ah, well, it is very nice to play. Gotta just rest the bottom point against your leg (standing). So I understand, the Flying V was originally designed to be used sat down, resting the V either side of your right leg, but it didn't catch on until Hendrix was seen with one.
Wow, nice! Which museum is that then?
I occasionally work as a fireman on the West Somerset Railway here in the UK. Hopefully I'll get some video on that in the future.
Thank you. I've been busy in recent months, but I'll get back into making videos soon. 😉👍
@@ThatBIGTRAINGuy the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead New York. Our engine is Defiance Coal Company 1, a 40 inch gauge HK Porter 0-4-0 built in 1921. I love the engine, it's an absolute joy to operate. I've always wanted to visit the UK and take a tour of various heritage railways.
Sounds good! I've been to many places in the US, but not made it up towards New York yet. I'll have to fix that on my next visit.
Yeah there are many railways to visit in the UK, all special in their own way.
09:50, what a proud moment! Cool music, reminded me of ET.
Great video, but it’s films not movies! 😝
Eureka deserves to be proud 😂
Well, in the US they make movies, over here we make films. 🤔
@@ThatBIGTRAINGuy yeah, but you are over here, even if your brain is there! Only a jest, video is ace! Well done xx
@Ju Lia Movie/film, railroad/railway, depot/station, fender/bumper, trash/rubbish, shingles/tiles (as in what you put on a roof),....... it's like a different language.
Thank you 😊
@@ThatBIGTRAINGuy I have one of these I've installed DCC and sound into it and she runs fantastically
Love this engine but the cowcatcher “ plow” does bother me that it is not the right kind even though they made a proper one it still does not seem to look right
Well, I have the other type. It fits differently so I have to adapt the pilot to attach it. Once I get around to improving Eureka I will have a video on the process.
hey can you link some of your sellers in the reply to this comment
I've bought almost everything through ebay, mostly from independent sellers. The actual stores I've bought multiple items from include Trainz (www.trainz.com / www.ebay.co.uk/usr/trainz), Silver State Trains (www.silverstatetrains.com / www.ebay.co.uk/usr/mnvjohn), a guy called Al Kramer who seems to be quite widely known (www.ebay.co.uk/usr/ana.kramer) and also Accucraft both the USA (www.ebay.co.uk/usr/accucraftestore) and Germany (www.ebay.co.uk/usr/accucraft-trains).
I only tend to search ebay though, so items may pop up from anywhere ;)
An interesting review. Sounds a bit like me when I found out that the Bachmann BH range was not the correct
" scale". I collected a lot of BH stock and several 4-6-0s and followed a RGS and D&RGW theme. Then along came the 20.3 Geese, K 27s, C 19, just had to buy them. I then bought some AMS freight cars. But my curves outside are too tight for the AMS coaches here in rocky Norway ! Will have to wait until my next life !
Thank you.
I have seen you videos already and am also subscribed! Very nice.
Yes, I was the same: collected Big Hauler and then from the start of last year collected 1:20.3 stuff. (I think I've gone mad with collected. So much stuff and no space 😂).
I am still hunting for a house with a large enough garden so I can create an interesting layout. I have it in my head, I just need the space. Soon, hopefully 🤞
You're layout looks very nice there in beautiful Norway.
Thanks for you comment.
@@ThatBIGTRAINGuy Thanks. I have learnt a lot about building a outdoor line in the last 28 years. Let me know if you need any tips.
Thanks. I've learned a lot in theory over many years, but still much to learn I'm sure. 👍
The Big Haulers line is 1:22.5 scale. It was designed to be compatible with LGB trains. This does mean it looks a little odd next to the Spectrum 1:20.3 stuff, but on the plus side, the Big Hauler 4-6-0 can be kitbashed into a fairly accurate 1:20.3 scale model of Rio Grande Southern #20.
put it on its side on a towel, connect electrics and then rail
Yep 👍