The Blue Comet set is beautiful. When I worked at Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, we had a number of these cars, some duplicates, and three engines. I learned how to repair and maintain Lionel motors by working on these engines. Now I am slowly getting my own set, piece by piece. The only change is I am replacing the incandescent bulbs with LED tape.
There are a lot of people that have the modern scale locomotives and rolling stock that consider Postwar and MPC trains junk. They prefer highly detailed true to prototype units with all the bells and whistles over the old stuff that ironically has at most a bell and a whistle. As a Postwar/MPC guy myself it's good to see that you've got room for both the super detailed new stuff and the whimsical older stuff on your layout.
What a shame people like that still exist in the hobby.. On the other hand I also had an encounter with postwar people who heavily disliked Modern and considered them a junk also. Wonder when the hobby can unite on which era they model. Guess you can’t please everyone.
I love it all! I get it that some collectors prefer specific items and model specific eras. For me, I find all of it exciting. This is one of the great parts of the hobby: you can enjoy it however you want.
@@RBPTrains That’s fantastic! While I mostly have Modern, I absolutely love the standard gauge and postwar stuff that I own! Hm speaking of, perhaps a Standard gauge video in the future? That is if you can acquire them without selling your kidney hah
I just saw that episode you're referencing! I knew as soon as I saw the title of the episode it had to do with Bobby! Man The Sopranos a fantastic show!
What a profound observation; 'MPC - An era to be celebrated unto its own.' As an old postwar purist, you are opening my eyes to this long neglected period of O gauge trains.
Absolutely outstanding Lionel MPC Era set great locomotive also!! I luv those Hudson's from the MPC Era! Well all MPC Era trains really I want em all lol!! Model trains are definitely the greatest hobby in the world!! Great video!
Good for you. Got my Blue Comet in 1978 (at 17) as a Christmas surprise and bought the 5 cars the next week. I have converted it to TMCC and it has always run like a champ - fastest engine I have.
I was a teenager when the Blue Comet set came out... I was modeling in HO at the time, and this set was just way more than I could afford at the time. As an older person, I have come to really appreciate the MPC era and as I move to a new home, I'm eyballing a space in the basement to finally build tha O-guage layout!
I bought this set new in 1978 and then the add-on cars when first produced. My older daughter is now the proud owner of the MPC Blue Comet to share with her Children. Looking forward to see them running this Christmas. Love seeing you run yours.
I love the pure excitement and enthusiasm evident on your face while opening your Blue Comet. Yes, I too have searched far and wide for my holy grail - a mint condition Lionel 2159W set from 1950. Still searching.
There’s always been a certain magic to classic Lionel trains, a childhood nostalgia that I’m sure anyone who’s familiar with this hobby can relate to. Keep up the excellent work Chris
The ‘70s was my era for Lionel trains. Had 3 complete ready to run train sets. Got the Silver Star set for Christmas 1972. Golden State Arrow set for Christmas 1975. Huge Santa Fe GP-20 diesel. Lighted caboose. Huge layout with 2 remote switches. Got the matching GP-20 dummy unit. Fav Christmas present I got as a kid. 1978 got the Amtrak Lake Shore Limited set.
Very NICE MPC BLUE COMET set Chris! I want the CHESAPEAKE FLYER vintage set! I've already got three 1970s Lionel train sets. Two WABASH CANNONBALL sets and one ROCK ISLAND set! Thanks for sharing Chris!
Awesome!! I just got an MPC era set With a Pennsy EP-5 electric and 4 passengers cars and I’m loving it! MPC really had some great products. Surprisingly cheap too!
My mother and father gave me the MPC Blue Comet set for Christmas in 1978, the diner car was a birthday gift the following year when it came out. I sold my set during my divorce and now I wish I hadn't done it. I could go out and assemble a second set but it is not the one my parents gave me. I really enjoy your video presentations. You could easily do this professionally because your voice carries very well for broadcasting and the camera likes you. AND you love the subject of toy and model trains. Keep up the great work!!
Thank you for the kind words Ralph and for sharing your story. I can only imagine having a mint set but you can still find these in great condition. But I understand that it could never replace your original set. Thank you again for watching!
These videos radiate so much energy alike the old I love toy trains video series and it's great! Love watching these videos and seeing all these colorful and historic sets running.
Awww, the trains of my childhood... although, I thought they had been all boxed for 35+ years... when I unboxed my Chicago and Alton, I found one of the little marker lights bent...hmmm. I inquired to my Father what happened, because I took very good care of my trains. Oh, he had put it around the Christmas tree like 15 years ago (not wanting children to knock off or touch his trains) and my nieces were running it super fast, it flew off the track and flipped over onto the tile floor. Not happy! LOL! But all the rest were safe in their boxes including my blue comment and many more. It is nice to oil them, put them on the track and they run. My Dad gave me a ton of his trains, too many to count, some of which had never seen the light of day outside their box. The MPC era trains all ran after decades in the box... all of the MTH trains that take batteries from the 90s through the 2000, not so much... most wouldn't recharge or even move. There is something to be said of simplicity.
Just bought the Southern Cresent last Sunday. Had it serviced and an led light added. I'm new to this hobby but I get the love for this era of trains. The Blue Comet looks Great.
The ATSF 8900 has slipped through my hands 3 different times in the past year, breaking my heart because its my favorite of the era. My great uncle, who had a huge train layout and got me into the hobby had one. His MPC’s were the locomotives that I played with and that’s why I bought the Chicago and Alton. He told me about riding on the SF and SP, he had all these stories that I would listen to like it was the greatest story time. I am going to succeed and get the ATSF 8900 one of these days. I am even more motivated to get it after seeing your video. I hope you had an awesome Father’s Day and see you around the bend ❤️
@@RBPTrains my uncle Vernon was a precious man and I get my humor and orneriness from him. I just remember always being excited for my grandpa to take me to uncle Vernon’s home because he always had a cherry 🍒 Pepsi waiting…a Roy Rogers as he would say and then he’d take me to his garage for me to see his train collection. I always was enamored by the smoke and the mountains that he had built, the train station and country style homes and stores. He had minimal lighting because of the small village that was like a small valley between mountainsides. It was that Santa Fe 8900 that I always chose to run with him, immersing myself into the scene as if I was riding the train through this village. He’s been gone 11 years this September, but he lived to 90 years old and those memories, held close to my heart, feel like yesterday. As for getting my hands on the SF 8900, I know I will. I was outbid twice when I was unable to watch the auction as closely due to work and I had one where the owner and I had a deal, but I had to wait for payday and he was willing to wait. However, I made it clear that I wanted him to take the best offer if it came between our deal and my ability to pay. Well, someone not only came in to pay more, but over bid not only my offer, but the original offer by $50 which was over $100 above my offer. I believe that everything happens for a reason, the owner may have needed the funds and a different SF 8900 would be mine at a different point in time. I did just get a great deal on a Lionel Santa Fe 4115 that arrives today. I always enjoy your videos and I am so glad that you are getting the recognition for your hard work on this hobby. I believe that you are helping to grow the hobby and the community. Keep up the great work, Chris ❤️
These are easy to find on eBay nowadays. I might just get my hands on one when my chance comes. I do have a few Lionel sets with the old fashioned transformer. So it’ll work well. I instantly fell in love with this set when I saw it in an old Lionel magazine I used to own. What an eye opener.
Thank you for this video! I always loved the Blue Comet, since the first time I saw it in my Tyco HO catalog, but never thought I'd get to own one. I started model railroading seriously when the pandemic started and decided to go with Lionel O and O27 trains.I started looking for the Blue Comet, and the prices almost knocked me out of my chair. After seeing your video, I went online and searched eBay, and found the exact same Lionel MPC set as yours in very nice condition. I started watching it, and the seller sent me an offer I couldn't refuse, so I bought it. Can't wait for it to come. Now, I just need to get the rest of the cars to complete the set. Thanks again!
A blessing to see such a great and awesome layout and of course all the trains running... I’m 10 Year old kid trapped in a 50 year old body!!! 😂. Great job RBP Trains!!! FYI just subscribed ... toot toot!!
NICE JOB ON GETTING THIS TRAIN IN THIS ECONOMY I WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THE BEST THE WORLD HAS TO OFFER AND GREAT JOB ON GETTING YOUR FAVORITE SET OF TRAINS:)
I'm a flyer guy myself with an extensive layout I can run 7 trains at anyone time I have a few lionel but don't run them it was nice to see someone younger that has a passion for the hobby I've been thinking I'm a dying breed I'm 51
Some of these trains form this era were 3 rail DC, like trix express which is a 3 rail DC HO gauge system with deep flanges on the wheels. but in O gauge.
Awesome video Chris!! Watching your channel I’ve slowly developed a love for MPC as well! Guess i gotta snag some up from my local hobby shop, talk to ya soon~!!
I just got this set an the add on car although it’s going to take some tlc to get it running properly because I did get it at a train show by the way thanks for the advice to go to a train show
I love the history of the real train and Lionel's it is my favorite set I have, Yours looks great with all the cars on a large layout. Mine has had the tender modifed with a 1990s rail sounds tender, and some additional postwar hudson details added like the swinging bell and flag holders on the front. I have the diner car and also a factory error car with no names stamped on it. 7 cars total. Funny to have a consist that is actually longer thsn the real train. Neat video 😉👍
nice to have grate set like yours have to stay indoors will be around 120-degrees here all week -do have ho-scale -no room for -larger --nice video first class layout to thanks wc
Nice set Chris, bought mine in 1979 and still runs today. All it takes is a little care and they will run for ever. A lot of people think MPC is junk but as you know there are some great trains Lionel made in the MPC ERA.
Hi RBP Trains I like your train layout. I live in New Zealand and I got 7 model railway layouts at my home and I am a in a model railway club in New Zealand.
The MPC engines looked great and some of them ran great as well. You will notice, however, that all the samples like the Blue Comet had plastic gears which didn't hold up too well. I had many MPC engines but I limited my self to the Berkshire and Northern styles because they were made just as rugged as their post-war predecessors with all metal gears and drives.
Great video Chris!! I never knew it was two-tone blue similar to the prewar models!! To my recollection I believe the cars in the set are named after real comets?! I agree about lubricating engines before their first run:D
Excellent video. I love your enthusiastic attitude (ok childlike and that is not a criticizing remark my man) because it is so like me. I love love love that Blue Comet. So awesome. I just got my purchase today (Saturday) from my east bound trip to Nicholas Smith Trains. Yeah, two weeks later, long story, and I was in absolute awe over the Williams, Texas Special. I think I could have out shined you when I opened that one. When I was a child I had one and it meant so much to me to get it when I did. As I said in previous comments I have to find that Blue Comet. Like you Chris, I ALWAYS lube my trains new and especially used…great tip for model railroaders. Again my friend, excellent idea. Keep em coming. By the way, tell everyone in the next video about your shirts.
You will have to fill me in on the shipping part! I love those Texas Special sets. Speaking of shirts, I am working on some new ones so I don’t wear this one out, haha!
As I mentioned in a previous video, I love the Blue Comet. I had an MPC Blue Comet and full set of passenger cars for a number of years. When I moved into HO scale, and it had been sitting around for years, I sold it off. I always regretted that decision. I did manage to find the MTH Proto 3.0 Blue Comet and I am piecing together a set of scale cars - great engine. I will find an MPC Blue Comet one day.
Love the MPC era I'm starting to collect more of them I have the Southern set, I want the Comet, C&A as well and the rest in the series great trains I like them all but my budget is more MPC affordable than the newer Legacy scale, I do have some Lionel early scale trains Commadore Vanderbilt, the 1995 763, and the scale 50th Anniversary Hudson set and most the 18 inch Passenger cars for the Vandy a really nice layout you have had tear mine down but planning a new one soon take care keepum comin love the vids take care
Chris, You got me hooked on the MPC Blue Comet Set when I first looked at this video soon after you posted it and have been looking since then. I unfortunately left one set get away about 8 months back from a GREAT individual supplier... Still looking. Thanks for your vids!
The Blue Comet set is beautiful. When I worked at Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, we had a number of these cars, some duplicates, and three engines. I learned how to repair and maintain Lionel motors by working on these engines. Now I am slowly getting my own set, piece by piece. The only change is I am replacing the incandescent bulbs with LED tape.
There are a lot of people that have the modern scale locomotives and rolling stock that consider Postwar and MPC trains junk. They prefer highly detailed true to prototype units with all the bells and whistles over the old stuff that ironically has at most a bell and a whistle.
As a Postwar/MPC guy myself it's good to see that you've got room for both the super detailed new stuff and the whimsical older stuff on your layout.
What a shame people like that still exist in the hobby.. On the other hand I also had an encounter with postwar people who heavily disliked Modern and considered them a junk also. Wonder when the hobby can unite on which era they model. Guess you can’t please everyone.
I love it all! I get it that some collectors prefer specific items and model specific eras. For me, I find all of it exciting. This is one of the great parts of the hobby: you can enjoy it however you want.
@@RBPTrains That’s fantastic! While I mostly have Modern, I absolutely love the standard gauge and postwar stuff that I own! Hm speaking of, perhaps a Standard gauge video in the future? That is if you can acquire them without selling your kidney hah
You are like a child at xmas.and that's a good thing.MPC is so colorful.they have a certain charm,that you made me rediscover.
Haha, I do love these trains!
Bobby Baccala died for this train...
I just saw that episode you're referencing! I knew as soon as I saw the title of the episode it had to do with Bobby! Man The Sopranos a fantastic show!
What a profound observation; 'MPC - An era to be celebrated unto its own.' As an old postwar purist, you are opening my eyes to this long neglected period of O gauge trains.
It took me a while to start digging into MPC as well. I have found some really interesting sets in this era.
Imagine, riding in the club car sipping on a Negroni
Holy cow! I haven’t seen a blue Comet since I saw “I Love Toy Trains 5” years ago. Awesome you have the whole thing!
The train set that did Bobby Bacala in. $8000 he was going to pay for that set before he was gunned down by Phil’s men.
Absolutely outstanding Lionel MPC Era set great locomotive also!! I luv those Hudson's from the MPC Era! Well all MPC Era trains really I want em all lol!! Model trains are definitely the greatest hobby in the world!! Great video!
Good for you. Got my Blue Comet in 1978 (at 17) as a Christmas surprise and bought the 5 cars the next week. I have converted it to TMCC and it has always run like a champ - fastest engine I have.
I was a teenager when the Blue Comet set came out... I was modeling in HO at the time, and this set was just way more than I could afford at the time.
As an older person, I have come to really appreciate the MPC era and as I move to a new home, I'm eyballing a space in the basement to finally build tha O-guage layout!
I bought this set new in 1978 and then the add-on cars when first produced. My older daughter is now the proud owner of the MPC Blue Comet to share with her Children. Looking forward to see them running this Christmas. Love seeing you run yours.
I love the pure excitement and enthusiasm evident on your face while opening your Blue Comet. Yes, I too have searched far and wide for my holy grail - a mint condition Lionel 2159W set from 1950. Still searching.
There’s always been a certain magic to classic Lionel trains, a childhood nostalgia that I’m sure anyone who’s familiar with this hobby can relate to. Keep up the excellent work Chris
Now all you need is the Milwaukee Road set from the MPC era. Theirs elevan cars to that set total.
I just received mine yesterday! It is so AWESOME!!!!
The ‘70s was my era for Lionel trains. Had 3 complete ready to run train sets.
Got the Silver Star set for Christmas 1972.
Golden State Arrow set for Christmas 1975. Huge Santa Fe GP-20 diesel. Lighted caboose. Huge layout with 2 remote switches. Got the matching GP-20 dummy unit. Fav Christmas present I got as a kid.
1978 got the Amtrak Lake Shore Limited set.
Very cool!
The pure look of joy is priceless. Happiness is a train. If you are a train fan you will know that look. Roll on brother.
Congratulations on that sweet acquisition. The Blue Comet set looks really good!
Very NICE MPC BLUE COMET set Chris! I want the CHESAPEAKE FLYER vintage set! I've already got three 1970s Lionel train sets. Two WABASH CANNONBALL sets and one ROCK ISLAND set! Thanks for sharing Chris!
Looks wonderful! The only one I have left to pick up is the Southern Crescent!
The colors are so bold. Love mine. Great runner, as vintage as it is. Got mine from eBay years ago. Always wanted one.
Those MPC era trains were something way back when. Cool to see the MPC Blue Comet running. Thanks Chris!
That’s just great, Chris… now I want one!! LOL!
Awesome!! I just got an MPC era set With a Pennsy EP-5 electric and 4 passengers cars and I’m loving it! MPC really had some great products. Surprisingly cheap too!
My mother and father gave me the MPC Blue Comet set for Christmas in 1978, the diner car was a birthday gift the following year when it came out. I sold my set during my divorce and now I wish I hadn't done it. I could go out and assemble a second set but it is not the one my parents gave me. I really enjoy your video presentations. You could easily do this professionally because your voice carries very well for broadcasting and the camera likes you. AND you love the subject of toy and model trains. Keep up the great work!!
Thank you for the kind words Ralph and for sharing your story. I can only imagine having a mint set but you can still find these in great condition. But I understand that it could never replace your original set. Thank you again for watching!
These videos radiate so much energy alike the old I love toy trains video series and it's great! Love watching these videos and seeing all these colorful and historic sets running.
Thank you! I really enjoy making these videos
Great Blue comet set Chris, now you have me itching for an MPC set.
Do it! Waiting for you to show some vintage sets on your layout. :)
@@RBPTrainsChicago and Alton here I come :)
Awww, the trains of my childhood... although, I thought they had been all boxed for 35+ years... when I unboxed my Chicago and Alton, I found one of the little marker lights bent...hmmm. I inquired to my Father what happened, because I took very good care of my trains. Oh, he had put it around the Christmas tree like 15 years ago (not wanting children to knock off or touch his trains) and my nieces were running it super fast, it flew off the track and flipped over onto the tile floor. Not happy! LOL! But all the rest were safe in their boxes including my blue comment and many more. It is nice to oil them, put them on the track and they run. My Dad gave me a ton of his trains, too many to count, some of which had never seen the light of day outside their box. The MPC era trains all ran after decades in the box... all of the MTH trains that take batteries from the 90s through the 2000, not so much... most wouldn't recharge or even move. There is something to be said of simplicity.
Just bought the Southern Cresent last Sunday. Had it serviced and an led light added. I'm new to this hobby but I get the love for this era of trains. The Blue Comet looks Great.
The ATSF 8900 has slipped through my hands 3 different times in the past year, breaking my heart because its my favorite of the era. My great uncle, who had a huge train layout and got me into the hobby had one. His MPC’s were the locomotives that I played with and that’s why I bought the Chicago and Alton. He told me about riding on the SF and SP, he had all these stories that I would listen to like it was the greatest story time. I am going to succeed and get the ATSF 8900 one of these days. I am even more motivated to get it after seeing your video. I hope you had an awesome Father’s Day and see you around the bend ❤️
I know you will find it! If I could find it, you definitely will. Sounds like you have an awesome Uncle!
@@RBPTrains my uncle Vernon was a precious man and I get my humor and orneriness from him. I just remember always being excited for my grandpa to take me to uncle Vernon’s home because he always had a cherry 🍒 Pepsi waiting…a Roy Rogers as he would say and then he’d take me to his garage for me to see his train collection. I always was enamored by the smoke and the mountains that he had built, the train station and country style homes and stores. He had minimal lighting because of the small village that was like a small valley between mountainsides. It was that Santa Fe 8900 that I always chose to run with him, immersing myself into the scene as if I was riding the train through this village. He’s been gone 11 years this September, but he lived to 90 years old and those memories, held close to my heart, feel like yesterday.
As for getting my hands on the SF 8900, I know I will. I was outbid twice when I was unable to watch the auction as closely due to work and I had one where the owner and I had a deal, but I had to wait for payday and he was willing to wait. However, I made it clear that I wanted him to take the best offer if it came between our deal and my ability to pay. Well, someone not only came in to pay more, but over bid not only my offer, but the original offer by $50 which was over $100 above my offer. I believe that everything happens for a reason, the owner may have needed the funds and a different SF 8900 would be mine at a different point in time. I did just get a great deal on a Lionel Santa Fe 4115 that arrives today.
I always enjoy your videos and I am so glad that you are getting the recognition for your hard work on this hobby. I believe that you are helping to grow the hobby and the community. Keep up the great work, Chris ❤️
These are easy to find on eBay nowadays. I might just get my hands on one when my chance comes. I do have a few Lionel sets with the old fashioned transformer. So it’ll work well. I instantly fell in love with this set when I saw it in an old Lionel magazine I used to own. What an eye opener.
Running them fast and fun like toy trains should be!
Just found the channel. Really enjoying the content. Keep up the amazing work sir!
Fantastic! These colorful sets are really starting to grow on me. You have some really nice trains. 👍
Thanks Chris...
.I'm in the hunt myself for a MPC Blue Comet Set
Man, oh Man! What A Train Collection!
Thank you for this video! I always loved the Blue Comet, since the first time I saw it in my Tyco HO catalog, but never thought I'd get to own one. I started model railroading seriously when the pandemic started and decided to go with Lionel O and O27 trains.I started looking for the Blue Comet, and the prices almost knocked me out of my chair. After seeing your video, I went online and searched eBay, and found the exact same Lionel MPC set as yours in very nice condition. I started watching it, and the seller sent me an offer I couldn't refuse, so I bought it. Can't wait for it to come. Now, I just need to get the rest of the cars to complete the set. Thanks again!
I finally completed my Blue Comet with the addition of all the passenger cars and the diner car. It is my pride and joy! :-)
Man beautiful set and also love your energy got me all hyped up to
🚂 Cool MPC set • Classic Lionel • nice find 👀
Thanks Gary!
I really liked the show. I picked up a set of blue comet. It was nice with your other sets.
I wanted that set when I was a kid. Begged my parents for Xmas for years
This was in my recommended Im impressed, good job! you have earned 1 new subscriber.
Thanks! Welcome aboard!
Another great video! Love the Blue Comet!!!
A blessing to see such a great and awesome layout and of course all the trains running... I’m 10
Year old kid trapped in a 50 year old body!!! 😂. Great job RBP Trains!!! FYI just subscribed ... toot toot!!
Thank you! And glad to have you here!
@@RBPTrains how many layouts have you got.
NICE JOB ON GETTING THIS TRAIN IN THIS ECONOMY I WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THE BEST THE WORLD HAS TO OFFER AND GREAT JOB ON GETTING YOUR FAVORITE SET OF TRAINS:)
Wow! That was great! Hope you do more MPC videos!
That's cool, glad I found this Channel
Thanks Charles! Glad to have you here.
That's awesome. I didn't know that they made a MPC Blue Comet.
Very cool. Awesome find with that blue comet. Another 5 star video my friend.
Thank you!
So awesome, I love your videos and all the trains in them.
I really like the lionel MPC era stuff! I love how colorful all of the locomotives and rolling stock are!
I'm a flyer guy myself with an extensive layout I can run 7 trains at anyone time I have a few lionel but don't run them it was nice to see someone younger that has a passion for the hobby I've been thinking I'm a dying breed I'm 51
My son and I enjoyed your review
I’ve got to say that every time I watch ,you remind me of Jim Carey !
Some of these trains form this era were 3 rail DC, like trix express which is a 3 rail DC HO gauge system with deep flanges on the wheels. but in O gauge.
nothing like a good long haul successful hunt! bravo!!
Imagine... sitting in that club car sippin on a Negroni
Great collection and really well presented. I like your perspective on the trains.
love MPC, and The Blue Comet
As always a great job, I just bought the Blue Comet set.
Looks like yours is mint! One of these days I hope to see your layout and collection in person!
Your always welcome, I hope to see your layout and collection in person too!
Jersey Central Lines Blue Comet. A name I would love a NJT Train to be wrapped in for heritage colors.
Looked at your layout. Instant subscription attack!
Awesome! Thank you!
That is definitely a beautiful set it looks like it runs like a Swiss watch
I love the lighted passenger carriages!
nice train set you got there
Awesome video Chris!! Watching your channel I’ve slowly developed a love for MPC as well! Guess i gotta snag some up from my local hobby shop, talk to ya soon~!!
Yes you do Johnny! Looking forward to your next vid and great run session vid this week!
@@RBPTrains Thank you~!! Layout overview video is coming up next~!!
Nice job, Chris...Enjoyed it a lot and love the layout!
I just got this set an the add on car although it’s going to take some tlc to get it running properly because I did get it at a train show by the way thanks for the advice to go to a train show
I love the history of the real train and Lionel's it is my favorite set I have, Yours looks great with all the cars on a large layout. Mine has had the tender modifed with a 1990s rail sounds tender, and some additional postwar hudson details added like the swinging bell and flag holders on the front. I have the diner car and also a factory error car with no names stamped on it. 7 cars total. Funny to have a consist that is actually longer thsn the real train. Neat video 😉👍
I have a Lionel MPC Chessie Steam Special set. I love it. I am too in search of the Blue Comet and Chicago & Alton MPC sets as well.
nice to have grate set like yours have to stay indoors will be around 120-degrees here all week -do have ho-scale -no room for -larger --nice video first class layout to thanks wc
120 degrees, wow! If it was that hot outside I would also be in here running the trains. Thanks for watching!
Nice set Chris, bought mine in 1979 and still runs today. All it takes is a little care and they will run for ever. A lot of people think MPC is junk but as you know there are some great trains Lionel made in the MPC ERA.
Man that thing is pristine. Everyone loves the blue comet
There is something about the Blue Comet
@@RBPTrains probably the beautiful blue
Cant wait till he buys an MPC Daylight set.
I will fall out of my chair if I find that one!
Hi RBP Trains
I like your train layout. I live in New Zealand and I got 7 model railway layouts at my home and I am a in a model railway club in New Zealand.
The MPC engines looked great and some of them ran great as well. You will notice, however, that all the samples like the Blue Comet had plastic gears which didn't hold up too well. I had many MPC engines but I limited my self to the Berkshire and Northern styles because they were made just as rugged as their post-war predecessors with all metal gears and drives.
Great point and I am keeping a nervous eye on those gears.
Also,as usual another great presentation.your layout is worthy of ogm article
Thank you very much! I will be sharing an announcement on the topic of Articles in the near future. Exciting times!
Great video Chris!! I never knew it was two-tone blue similar to the prewar models!! To my recollection I believe the cars in the set are named after real comets?! I agree about lubricating engines before their first run:D
Thanks Gino and I believe you are right! Gotta grease those engines :) Thanks as always!
blue commet that looks ace pity we cant get one in oo gauge great video plus love the layout it o scale jw :)
Excellent video. I love your enthusiastic attitude (ok childlike and that is not a criticizing remark my man) because it is so like me. I love love love that Blue Comet. So awesome. I just got my purchase today (Saturday) from my east bound trip to Nicholas Smith Trains. Yeah, two weeks later, long story, and I was in absolute awe over the Williams, Texas Special. I think I could have out shined you when I opened that one. When I was a child I had one and it meant so much to me to get it when I did. As I said in previous comments I have to find that Blue Comet. Like you Chris, I ALWAYS lube my trains new and especially used…great tip for model railroaders. Again my friend, excellent idea. Keep em coming. By the way, tell everyone in the next video about your shirts.
You will have to fill me in on the shipping part! I love those Texas Special sets. Speaking of shirts, I am working on some new ones so I don’t wear this one out, haha!
@@RBPTrains check your email later this week. I’ll give you the details. By the way. I like that shirt! LOL
That's really nice.now I want one! Different from being black steam engines.
As I mentioned in a previous video, I love the Blue Comet.
I had an MPC Blue Comet and full set of passenger cars for a number of years. When I moved into HO scale, and it had been sitting around for years, I sold it off. I always regretted that decision. I did manage to find the MTH Proto 3.0 Blue Comet and I am piecing together a set of scale cars - great engine. I will find an MPC Blue Comet one day.
Its so cool when you compare the older mpc blue comet to the newer one
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The comparison fascinates me. It is interesting to look at the differences up close between the eras. Thanks for watching!
God I love the Mpc era box’s I love how on the inside they have the top slot for the cards
I just discovered your channel and I love it! Keep up these great reviews and train videos!
Thank you and glad to have you here!
@@RBPTrains you’re welcome! I need to start my layout after I move! I have a lot of Lionel mth and Williams I need to get out of storage!
Gotta get me one of those🚂😉
Iam looking for a special model in 21' myself.... nice video!!!
Love the MPC era I'm starting to collect more of them I have the Southern set, I want the Comet, C&A as well and the rest in the series great trains I like them all but my budget is more MPC affordable than the newer Legacy scale, I do have some Lionel early scale trains Commadore Vanderbilt, the 1995 763, and the scale 50th Anniversary Hudson set and most the 18 inch Passenger cars for the Vandy a really nice layout you have had tear mine down but planning a new one soon take care keepum comin love the vids take care
I found a set on eBay which looked to be in excellent condition with the 5 car passenger set. Gets here on Wednesday, Can’t wait🤪
Nice!
You have such beautiful engines! Wished I could even afford a single one because the conversion rate here is terrible.
The Blue Comet cars were a definite improvement over the Southern Crescent cars
Amazing find, tender looks to hop up on your diamond though .
I was so excited to find this set! All of my lightweight tenders hop on the diamond but it’s all good. Thanks for watching!
If I had the mic blue comet, I would take of the rear four wheel trucks and replace it with the two wheel rear tuck to make it look more accurate
I love the color on the blue comet
Saying hi from Clinton NJ!
I don’t think it is legal to have that much fun! Nice find!
I always wondered what the whistle of the blue comet sounded like
Chris, You got me hooked on the MPC Blue Comet Set when I first looked at this video soon after you posted it and have been looking since then. I unfortunately left one set get away about 8 months back from a GREAT individual supplier... Still looking.
Thanks for your vids!
Anyone else come to know about this train from The Sopranos?
This locomotive is very sick