If you are referring to Chris in Ronks, PA, that’s where I found out about Nicholas Smiths. It was amazing. We went to the Strausburg Train store Sunday but not terribly impressed. Not to worry, I had a pretty quick trip and back in Portland this past Monday. I did pick up the Santa Fe Legacy Gold Bonnet full set and my favorite a AA unit Texas Special command controlled. Got several pieces of rolling stock and a limited commissioned Nicholas Smith Train Store with operating train displays. Only had 52 made. Got the last one. Excellent trip altogether. I also ordered a Santa Fe War Bonnet online this week. Really excited about that too. Ok man, later. Have a good one.
This is a very AWESOME video! I like 1938 pre war 763e semi scale locomotive, the replica pre war UNION PACIFIC locomotive with passenger cars, the NEW YORK CENTRAL post war era f3 locomotive O Gauge, the mpc 611, and the PENNSYLVANIA switcher with post war coal and freight cars! Very UNIQUE trains with AWESOME features and sound effects Chris! I like post war and pre war trains, they're all COOL to me! Thanks for sharing this video, it's really NICE to see all these trains!
I have a small tinplate layout that I run o-gauge and standard gauge Lionel Corporation Tinplate by MTH. I started in tinplate back in 2000 with the MTH tinplate traditions 260E. Still have that engine today. It's amazing to see how far toy/model trains have come technology wise in the past 90 years. It was great seeing all the different eras being run on your layout!
Hey Chris, great video! I like how you mixed it up. It’s nice to see prewar every so often. They have character all their own, especially with the bright colors, and the unique sounds they have because of their all metal construction. I have all era Lionel’s myself, and I enjoy running them all. To me, they all deserve to run, they’re all Lionel to me! Great video. Looking forward to your next one.
@@RBPTrains You are welcome. I appreciate the kind words and you watching the video. You are really putting out some great videos. I love to watch them as soon as they come out.
I love how you appreciate all of Lionel! You said you were on the hunt for more postwar F3’s! Once I have enough funds, I’d like to get ahold of the Wabash or Illinois F3!
Yea chris I can’t thank you enough for the tip about getting a locomotive for cheaper it really helped out a lot because i not only found a locomotive that I wanted but also a set that had been eluding me for such a long time
Chris, nice, clean layout. Nice job with the editing and narration. I too have a 763e and a 773. The prewar is far and above my favorite. Goal is to get a 700 and a Blue comet in c6 or better condition. So far, ten years and still looking.
These days, seems like if it isn't scale it gets the snub, which vexes and puzzles me to no end. As you say, without the earlier generations of trains, there wouldn't be the super-detailed scale trains of today. My layout is a temple, but it accepts all kinds on the rails. Prewar, postwar, MPC, Modern, even foreign O gauge from Britain and Europe. All are fascinating and fun in their own way, and all derserve a little love and to do what they were built to do.
@@RBPTrains I got a prewar trainset that is from 1945 and a couple of other cars from that era I'd do videos off it but I'm currently working on saving up for 3 plywood tables for a foundation of a layout also nice collection RBP
Hi Chris, this was an awesome video, showing trains from all of the eras. I agree with you, and run all of eras as well. on both tubular track and modern track. But, I also go one step more. Besides my O27/0 table, I have an HO table, dedicated to international trains! I love them all, and enjoy the similarities and differences. You do a fantastic job on your videos! James
I love the Hudson, NYC F3, the N&W 611 with the coaches, the Pennsy switcher with the boxcars, and the Daylight. You're fueling up my imagination too. Thanks for this video!
I have a soft spot for the Daylight. Was and still is my favorite engine. I have yet to run my K-line TCA version with the matching passenger cars but it's just cool to look at as a consist. Your videos always leave a smile on face so thank you.
I really enjoy your videos! I am a young 18-year-old who aspires to have his own house and a train room just like yours. I love your attitude and charisma, very happy I stumbled across your channel.
Thanks for watching @Gaming O’Driscoll! You will definitely have a nice layout one day. I remember thinking about having a layout when I was 18 as well. Planning was one of the most fun parts for me. Welcome aboard!
Awww, Chris, I am so with you on different eras being the way to go. I LOVE all the differences, the sounds, the looks, the operations etc... The greatness comes from within dude! As always keep up the good work. Hope you enjoyed your vacation. I was in your neck of the woods last week. Had to fly east for a family matter and did a trip from VA to MD up to PA. Hit a few train stores and in particular Nicholas Smith Trains in Philly. That place is the bomb man, let’s just say it blew up one of my credit cards. Anyway, have a good one and see you soon. Tim
Hey Tim! Had no clue you were in the area and it figures that I was away, haha! I really want to check out Nicholas Smith one of these days. My friend Chris posted some great photos from there. Take care and thanks as always!
Beautiful beautiful beautiful, lionel set I have a powerless lionel which can be used with a lionel set .hopefully oneday I'll have something of this nature soon
Some nice trains there. I really like that NY Central set. I recently got an SD-90 Locomotive NS Heritage locomotive painted in that NY Central theme. Another great video
Hahahaha! I am definitely NOT a hat guy. Even my daughters call me out on how ridiculous I look in that hat. Couldn’t resist though. Thanks as always Chris and have a great weekend!
Bro what the hell I always thought you had like a million subscribers then j look and saw like 4K WTF Your videos look so professional? You deserve WAY more subscribers man keep up the good work
Some collectors throw a bit of a hissy at reproductions, claim they hurt the value of the original pieces or suchlike. Me, I don't mind so much, if the reproduction is good and can be had for the right price, I'll buy it. Same with an original, right condition and right price will win my favor.
GREAT show!! I love your enthusiasm, the variety of the eras and your layout is really nice. The Lego touch is fantastic. I'm 67 and still have the same pleasure from these trains. I watch a lot of channels on model trains. Yours is one of the best.
Can never have too much fun in the train room? Hahaha I kid, I kid! I loved your video, humor, trains running and all in all it was a fun video to watch in general!
Great video - had to watch it on the big screen! Didn’t realize you had lego on your layout, love it. I’m going to have to keep an eye out for one of those 8977s. 👍
Haha! I love Legos. The Lego area is tucked away on the edge of the yard and not often seen in the videos. Will need to incorporate more in future vids. Been enjoying your build progress!
I know this is from 2021, but I also have a Lionel Prewar 2-4-2, it runs pretty well, and has the old couplers, and also a working tipper car, I got it for around $130 because of a discount at the store I got it from (same goes with my MTH Coors Light Silver Bullet that I got for a discount price of $300.)
Great running session! It’s crazy to see how much model trains and just technology in general has grown over the years! Can’t wait to see what the future holds in technology for this hobby. Great video, really enjoyed it!
It really has progressed and just continues to evolve. We are in a unique time for the hobby with the convergence of nostalgia and technology. Thanks for watching!
Great video Chris, I never really had an interest in tinplate myself, but now I am finding myself wanting one to run around the tree at Christmas. Having one will bring back great memories of past holiday's with family members who enjoyed trains that are now gone, but I think a having tinplate set will keep the memories alive.
You look to be around my age maybe a little older or younger so you might already know this but did you know 611 appeared in a Japanese anime called digimon tamers runaway locomon? It surprised me as a kid when I watched in English dub in the early 2010 I think it was to see something from Japan taking inspiration from something here in the USA. I guess us train fans aren't the only ones that see a face on the front of 611
I have a few prewar tin plates passed to me from my grandpa most of them are pretty scratched up. Is it something I could restore or would it destroy the value? They all run and work they’re just beat up.
oh my goodness, that REAL gunmetal grey prewar hudson you own is BEAUTIFUL!!! Out of all the trains i have seen from my almost entire life of off and on collecting- never have i seen that particular prewar hudson, especially one that has enough detail with correct amount of drivers and bogies that seems rare with prewar era...Its in beautiful condition, was it ever restored or completely original paint etc?
hey Chris i know because of my name i may look non into trains but i absolutely LOVE lionel and mth pre but i was wondering do you have a 1664/ 1664e engine? if so could you do a video on it, my grandfather has both engines but i cant seem to get then running i have a fastrack layout and they do light up when i power but they wont run, please help me.
I am trying to change my early post war layout to the one that is printed on the back of a box that my lionel tractor trailer came in. Part # 6-12725.... ( the bigger lay out with elevation Can anyone help me get a full diagram of track lay out? Thanks
Buying all of these things must have been pretty expensive. I admit that I am much more familiar with British rail due to Thomas and the Railway Series. Most American locomotives (save for the ubiquitous Dash 9s) seem very foreign to me, despite being American myself. I find it a bit disappointing that tank engines were so rare in the States (I know it is because the size of the US, but still--.) Narrow gauge at least has more tank engines. I have HOn30 scale stuff myself, but On30 looks pretty interesting. It is too bad that narrow gauge is still pretty niche in an already niche hobby.
If you are referring to Chris in Ronks, PA, that’s where I found out about Nicholas Smiths. It was amazing. We went to the Strausburg Train store Sunday but not terribly impressed. Not to worry, I had a pretty quick trip and back in Portland this past Monday. I did pick up the Santa Fe Legacy Gold Bonnet full set and my favorite a AA unit Texas Special command controlled. Got several pieces of rolling stock and a limited commissioned Nicholas Smith Train Store with operating train displays. Only had 52 made. Got the last one. Excellent trip altogether. I also ordered a Santa Fe War Bonnet online this week. Really excited about that too. Ok man, later. Have a good one.
This is a very AWESOME video! I like 1938 pre war 763e semi scale locomotive, the replica pre war UNION PACIFIC locomotive with passenger cars, the NEW YORK CENTRAL post war era f3 locomotive O Gauge, the mpc 611, and the PENNSYLVANIA switcher with post war coal and freight cars! Very UNIQUE trains with AWESOME features and sound effects Chris! I like post war and pre war trains, they're all COOL to me! Thanks for sharing this video, it's really NICE to see all these trains!
I always enjoyed the greeting calling everyone your internet train friends.
I have a small tinplate layout that I run o-gauge and standard gauge Lionel Corporation Tinplate by MTH. I started in tinplate back in 2000 with the MTH tinplate traditions 260E. Still have that engine today. It's amazing to see how far toy/model trains have come technology wise in the past 90 years. It was great seeing all the different eras being run on your layout!
There is something about running trains from different times together that fascinates me. Thanks for watching and enjoy that Tinplate layout!
Hey Chris, great video! I like how you mixed it up. It’s nice to see prewar every so often. They have character all their own, especially with the bright colors, and the unique sounds they have because of their all metal construction. I have all era Lionel’s myself, and I enjoy running them all. To me, they all deserve to run, they’re all Lionel to me! Great video. Looking forward to your next one.
I agree about Pre War Engines having unique character! Thanks for watching!
@@RBPTrains daylight is my favorite steam engine
Beautiful trains there. Thank you for sharing. Thumbs up.
Thanks guys! Great stream last night
@@RBPTrains You are welcome. I appreciate the kind words and you watching the video. You are really putting out some great videos. I love to watch them as soon as they come out.
Great Stuff Chris..... I dwell in the world of Prewar and have restored many of the oldies....
I love how you appreciate all of Lionel! You said you were on the hunt for more postwar F3’s! Once I have enough funds, I’d like to get ahold of the Wabash or Illinois F3!
I am with you on the Wabash and Illinois! Those are hard to locate!
Great video and flow. Engines are beautiful esp that mth replica prewar. You brought your A game on that B roll!
Thanks Nick!
Yea chris I can’t thank you enough for the tip about getting a locomotive for cheaper it really helped out a lot because i not only found a locomotive that I wanted but also a set that had been eluding me for such a long time
I'm not really into trains....But yeah...Chris is twisting my arm!😆
Chris, nice, clean layout. Nice job with the editing and narration. I too have a 763e and a 773. The prewar is far and above my favorite. Goal is to get a 700 and a Blue comet in c6 or better condition. So far, ten years and still looking.
These days, seems like if it isn't scale it gets the snub, which vexes and puzzles me to no end. As you say, without the earlier generations of trains, there wouldn't be the super-detailed scale trains of today.
My layout is a temple, but it accepts all kinds on the rails. Prewar, postwar, MPC, Modern, even foreign O gauge from Britain and Europe. All are fascinating and fun in their own way, and all derserve a little love and to do what they were built to do.
The one nice thing about Lionel trains and collecting them is you don't have to be tied down to any road name if you like it you just buy it 👍👍
Is the Lego family “scale”?😂😂😂. What fun… your layout lends itself well to multiple eras- great video.
Actually there is called L gauge
Hahaha! You know it! I don’t often capture my small Lego area in these videos but will need to do it more. Thanks for watching!
I would really love to have a prewar American Flyer zephyr in my collection
That is a great one! One day you will :)
@@RBPTrains I got a prewar trainset that is from 1945 and a couple of other cars from that era I'd do videos off it but I'm currently working on saving up for 3 plywood tables for a foundation of a layout also nice collection RBP
Nice video of all eras, I also have the NYC aba 2344, got it as a kid in the 50's, enjoy yours, they are great. The GS is amazing.
What a great memory of getting that set as a kid! Thank you David!
Love the GS-4, I picked up my first one last week even though it's the MTH RailKing version.
f-3's are some of my favorite types of trains
I enjoy, I love, how you enjoy lionel trains
Hi Chris, this was an awesome video, showing trains from all of the eras. I agree with you, and run all of eras as well. on both tubular track and modern track. But, I also go one step more. Besides my O27/0 table, I have an HO table, dedicated to international trains! I love them all, and enjoy the similarities and differences. You do a fantastic job on your videos! James
Thanks I keep missing my chance getting my southern pacific daylight. Some day I'll get mine.😃
Great choices chris
I love the Hudson, NYC F3, the N&W 611 with the coaches, the Pennsy switcher with the boxcars, and the Daylight. You're fueling up my imagination too. Thanks for this video!
Thank you! The different trains have a way of inspiring the imagination!
Beautiful running session!
I have a soft spot for the Daylight. Was and still is my favorite engine. I have yet to run my K-line TCA version with the matching passenger cars but it's just cool to look at as a consist. Your videos always leave a smile on face so thank you.
Thanks David! The Daylight is one of my favorites as well
@@RBPTrains for me I prefer the turbine steam locomotive
I really enjoy your videos! I am a young 18-year-old who aspires to have his own house and a train room just like yours. I love your attitude and charisma, very happy I stumbled across your channel.
Thanks for watching @Gaming O’Driscoll! You will definitely have a nice layout one day. I remember thinking about having a layout when I was 18 as well. Planning was one of the most fun parts for me. Welcome aboard!
N & W all the way BROTHERMAN!! J.M. 😀😄😊😊
6:57 that face! lol
Can’t help it. I feel like Gomez every time I run conventional trains!
@@RBPTrains "But we're not going to do that tonight."
Chris,
I really enjoy your videos and like that you appreciate the trains from all era's
Thanks.
Enjoy!
Thank you for watching Henry!
F 3's look so cool!
Gomez Addams... I love it !
Every time I operate these Z4000s I can’t help but see Gomez
Nice trains.🚂🚃🚃🚃
Hey Chris I see you and me have the same engine those good ol B6 shunters! ❤ps the smokebox door opens too
Lots of great action there! I like that NYC F3 ABA! I have one too!
Love those Post War F3s!
Thanks for sharing your talents and trains Doug 😎🚂🚂they are beautiful great layout also 🚂
I had the postwar 2344 ABA NYC's as well. I found that the natural growl of those motors was far better than any modern rail sounds.
The growl is super cool. I can listen to it for hours
Awww, Chris, I am so with you on different eras being the way to go. I LOVE all the differences, the sounds, the looks, the operations etc... The greatness comes from within dude! As always keep up the good work. Hope you enjoyed your vacation. I was in your neck of the woods last week. Had to fly east for a family matter and did a trip from VA to MD up to PA. Hit a few train stores and in particular Nicholas Smith Trains in Philly. That place is the bomb man, let’s just say it blew up one of my credit cards. Anyway, have a good one and see you soon.
Tim
Hey Tim! Had no clue you were in the area and it figures that I was away, haha! I really want to check out Nicholas Smith one of these days. My friend Chris posted some great photos from there. Take care and thanks as always!
Very impressive collection engines, trains and era of the O gauge/scale hobby from Lionel, Chris! Too many to pick a favourite! I like 'em all!
Beautiful beautiful beautiful, lionel set I have a powerless lionel which can be used with a lionel set .hopefully oneday I'll have something of this nature soon
Awesome collection cool run
Thanks!
Some nice trains there. I really like that NY Central set. I recently got an SD-90 Locomotive NS Heritage locomotive painted in that NY Central theme. Another great video
Thanks! Your SD90 sounds awesome. I will need to check that one out
Beautiful video like and subscribed from Czech Republic 🙂👍👍👍👍
I prefer the look of the HO, but the N scale have gotten more reliable now. If N got as plentiful as HO I would consider a layout in it.
Awesome video sucha a cool layout really like the different eras represented kutgw take care
The repro Tin Plates are super
Nice. Love them. Thanks for sharing. Not sure you are a “hat guy”. :-)
Hahahaha! I am definitely NOT a hat guy. Even my daughters call me out on how ridiculous I look in that hat. Couldn’t resist though. Thanks as always Chris and have a great weekend!
nice layout and legos keep up the good work!
Bro what the hell I always thought you had like a million subscribers then j look and saw like 4K WTF Your videos look so professional? You deserve WAY more subscribers man keep up the good work
Good show
Thanks Rich!
@@RBPTrains I will be building a layout similar to your in the coming months. I will be happy if it looks half as good as your.
Why would we be freaking out about that 263E?
Some collectors throw a bit of a hissy at reproductions, claim they hurt the value of the original pieces or suchlike.
Me, I don't mind so much, if the reproduction is good and can be had for the right price, I'll buy it. Same with an original, right condition and right price will win my favor.
@@Shipwright1918 that's what I thought but I wasn't sure
GREAT show!! I love your enthusiasm, the variety of the eras and your layout is really nice. The Lego touch is fantastic. I'm 67 and still have the same pleasure from these trains. I watch a lot of channels on model trains. Yours is one of the best.
Thanks Thomas! Appreciate the kind comment and so glad to hear that you share the joy of the Hobby! So much fun. Take care!
Can never have too much fun in the train room? Hahaha I kid, I kid! I loved your video, humor, trains running and all in all it was a fun video to watch in general!
Great video - had to watch it on the big screen! Didn’t realize you had lego on your layout, love it. I’m going to have to keep an eye out for one of those 8977s. 👍
Haha! I love Legos. The Lego area is tucked away on the edge of the yard and not often seen in the videos. Will need to incorporate more in future vids. Been enjoying your build progress!
@@RBPTrains thanks! Lego and Lionel, my favorites.
I know this is from 2021, but I also have a Lionel Prewar 2-4-2, it runs pretty well, and has the old couplers, and also a working tipper car, I got it for around $130 because of a discount at the store I got it from (same goes with my MTH Coors Light Silver Bullet that I got for a discount price of $300.)
I really love Penny #8977!
I like the old 611
I like how mth makes pre 2ar repos but also makes unique paint scheme s
I agree!
I absolutely love the Tinplate engines. Love seeing different Eras of trains in a one video. Thanks for the great running session!
Maddux is here
Hope you have a sprinkler system and good fire insurance.
You guys are so lucky I wish I had a lot Of Lionel trains But we just don't have that much money it just makes me sad
given the fact that i am under 18 and don’t have a job i cant adored the trains
Nice tan going on
Lol- I was able to somewhat reduce the effects of my sunburned face with Adobe Premier
Awesome video. Love the MPC 611! I just picked one up myself and it is a beautiful engine!
It is my favorite MPC engine. Enjoy yours!
@@RBPTrains Thanks! I can not wait until I get my MPC Blue Comet!!!
The tin plate remakes are cool but the og 250E , you can not get any better than that and I do own one
Great running session! It’s crazy to see how much model trains and just technology in general has grown over the years! Can’t wait to see what the future holds in technology for this hobby. Great video, really enjoyed it!
It really has progressed and just continues to evolve. We are in a unique time for the hobby with the convergence of nostalgia and technology. Thanks for watching!
Thanks Chris
Great Vid!
Nice video like the new repo engine
Thanks for watching! The MTH tinplate re-makes are alot of fun!
Big boy
I was promised big trains. I am not disappointed.
Lol! When are you going to make your debut over here? Need to get this plan into action!
Great video Chris, I never really had an interest in tinplate myself, but now I am finding myself wanting one to run around the tree at Christmas. Having one will bring back great memories of past holiday's with family members who enjoyed trains that are now gone, but I think a having tinplate set will keep the memories alive.
This was a spectacular video! Thanks for sharing it with us. 🐢
Thanks for watching!
You look to be around my age maybe a little older or younger so you might already know this but did you know 611 appeared in a Japanese anime called digimon tamers runaway locomon? It surprised me as a kid when I watched in English dub in the early 2010 I think it was to see something from Japan taking inspiration from something here in the USA. I guess us train fans aren't the only ones that see a face on the front of 611
I had no idea! Thanks for sharing and I will have to check this out!
I have a few prewar tin plates passed to me from my grandpa most of them are pretty scratched up. Is it something I could restore or would it destroy the value? They all run and work they’re just beat up.
I mostly like the steam engines better because for the diesel they're a little boring but still good non the less.
he looks like a young jim carrey love the channel btw
oh my goodness, that REAL gunmetal grey prewar hudson you own is BEAUTIFUL!!! Out of all the trains i have seen from my almost entire life of off and on collecting- never have i seen that particular prewar hudson, especially one that has enough detail with correct amount of drivers and bogies that seems rare with prewar era...Its in beautiful condition, was it ever restored or completely original paint etc?
Epic layout! (And the trains are great too)
I have a rare Pennsylvania AA set from the post war era.
Another great video Chris, I also like all eras of the Lionel/o gauge train history
Thank you Michael!
What F3 series postwar number do you recommend?
hey Chris i know because of my name i may look non into trains but i absolutely LOVE lionel and mth pre but i was wondering do you have a 1664/ 1664e engine? if so could you do a video on it, my grandfather has both engines but i cant seem to get then running i have a fastrack layout and they do light up when i power but they wont run, please help me.
cool
ty so much!!!
Wow great video!!!!
Thanks Sean! Cool layout vid you posted. Which version of Big Boy are you running?
@@RBPTrains no problem I’m running the the lion chief + 2.0 big boy
Just wait…. You’ll be looking into 2 7/8 gauge before you know it. Not much left, even the reproductions are hard to find.
I am trying to change my early post war layout to the one that is printed on the back of a box that my lionel tractor trailer came in. Part # 6-12725.... ( the bigger lay out with elevation
Can anyone help me get a full diagram of track lay out? Thanks
I have I think 2 prewar steam engines, one is about 91 years old
Wow! So amazing to own a piece of Lionel History. Very cool!
@@RBPTrains thx!
Hi rbp i have a question can u buy MTH csx tier 4 gevo?
That survived world war II
🥰
Make a video about crashing to junk trains
I’m a new subscriber
Welcome Timothy! Glad to have you here
Brother do you ever run standard gauge trains
I do not have any standard gauge. That would be a whole new obsession, haha
My bro likes 4449 daylight
The Daylight is a lot of fun!
How do you afford this
I like steam train
844
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Buying all of these things must have been pretty expensive. I admit that I am much more familiar with British rail due to Thomas and the Railway Series. Most American locomotives (save for the ubiquitous Dash 9s) seem very foreign to me, despite being American myself. I find it a bit disappointing that tank engines were so rare in the States (I know it is because the size of the US, but still--.)
Narrow gauge at least has more tank engines. I have HOn30 scale stuff myself, but On30 looks pretty interesting. It is too bad that narrow gauge is still pretty niche in an already niche hobby.