Unboxing the Bachmann Pere Marquette Berkshire

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  • Опубліковано 19 лис 2024

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  • @adamrivera3327
    @adamrivera3327 7 років тому +238

    who thinks he should get a big boy (4014)

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому +57

      Meeee!!! They're not cheap though ;D
      Thanks for watching,
      Sam :)

    • @darknut9696
      @darknut9696 6 років тому +7

      Build the Revel version then, and use a old engine as the running gear or make it a tender driven one then

    • @southernpacific-vp8ho
      @southernpacific-vp8ho 6 років тому +4

      Sam'sTrains can you do a reveiw of southern pacific cab forward 4294.

    • @alexfogg236
      @alexfogg236 6 років тому +4

      I second the motion.

    • @r.a.monigold9789
      @r.a.monigold9789 6 років тому +3

      I want what I can not have (afford - same thing) an HO B I G B O Y 4014. Please Sam? Please. please. We'll all be good (for a bit) - no more Bullman comments, just COMPLIMENTS. Plus, all the other good stuff we could do/not do. Your layout is RIGHT for it and YOU would be the best to unbox, review, keep, maintain, run-by frequently, etc. And Bullman
      Oh please...

  • @residentevil742
    @residentevil742 7 років тому +19

    Ironically enough the number on this locomotive #1218 is the number of a preserved Norfolk and Western Class A 2-6-6-4 which currently resides at the Virginia Museum of Transportation. It was at one time used for excursions but that got axed in 1994 and the second restoration which was underway at the time was canceled after parts were "lost" while the work was being done. The whole reason for the program cancellation which had ten locomotives from six railways and an old US Army switcher was cited as (safety concerns, rising insurance costs, the expense of maintaining the steam locomotives, and decreasing rail network availability due to a surge in freight traffic).

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому +7

      Ooh that's very interesting - many thanks for that!
      Thanks a lot for watching too mate, much appreciated,
      Sam :)

    • @residentevil742
      @residentevil742 7 років тому +2

      It's no problem I always love talking to people who are interested to learn more about our countries railway systems. That's why I watch your channel to learn more about the British railways and the interesting models.

    • @MonkeGT978
      @MonkeGT978 3 місяці тому +1

      @@residentevil742 I seen that engine and the 611 together when I went there around a month ago!

  • @papashnitz
    @papashnitz 7 років тому +25

    I do chuffing sounds when I see a steam train on the layout

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому +6

      haha! I'm always tempted to do that too... but I have to try not to, for the sake of these videos ;)
      Thanks for watching,
      Sam :)

    • @yaboi5932
      @yaboi5932 3 роки тому +2

      @@SamsTrains Here's a funny suggestion. This year or the next or anuealy if you like on your birthday run train that you want with the theme of childishness. I'm thinking for example tiny tank engines hauling HUGE goods trains, Pocket rockets ( Smokey Joe and those types ) running right off the rails, Big engines small trains and small trains hauling massive ones. A bloody Dean Goods legging it round the bend with the express with the express locomotive it stole it from chasing behind, and chuffing noises galore. Just utterly childish chaos cause with kids if it can fly off the bend and still run that's hours of entertainment. That is of course if you like it.

    • @PalomboDylan
      @PalomboDylan 3 роки тому +1

      @@yaboi5932 I must say I support this idea fully. Especially the small locos stealing the express from the big locos.

  • @Lanky0001
    @Lanky0001 3 роки тому +7

    Ah, great to see some international variety in the layout! I appreciate the honest review, as I had planned to get one of these hoping it to be a beefy puller that could tackle a large freight train with ease, but now I am to rethink getting one, now knowing the truth. And I know I am 3 years late, but anyway, my wallet and I say many thanks from America!

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks a lot mate - they're not beefy, but definitely better with a quality decoder!
      Thanks for watching, Sam :)

  • @kupferbergbahn7952
    @kupferbergbahn7952 7 років тому +20

    also that Daylight engine is a GS4 class they pulled fast passenger trains in the 1940s and were retired in the 60s and there is still one running today!

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому +5

      Awesome! Thanks so much for the info - I didn't know it was a GS4, lol! I'd love to try and get the coaches for it too! :D
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

    • @kupferbergbahn7952
      @kupferbergbahn7952 7 років тому +1

      trust me the coaches are lovely! apparently they are called cars in the US.

    • @jameslagare2779
      @jameslagare2779 7 років тому +1

      Tedthetrain productions well yeah but 2 of the GS series still survived today the most popular one is GS-4 #4449 the other one is GS-6 #4460 and that is under still preservation in the museum of transportation.

    • @jameslagare2779
      @jameslagare2779 7 років тому

      Sam'sTrains I would recommend getting Broadway Limited's Daylight cars and MTH's Daylights cars for high end looks and details but Bachmann's and Athearn's Daylights cars are also good options as well.

    • @southernpacific-vp8ho
      @southernpacific-vp8ho 6 років тому

      Sam'sTrains 1225 is not a GS4

  • @rickm4130
    @rickm4130 6 років тому +4

    I live near the town that 1225 still runs and it is an amazing to see.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  6 років тому

      Ooh you're so lucky - I bet that's amazing to witness! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @theotherrailway8325
    @theotherrailway8325 7 років тому +6

    This was my first ACTUAL steam locomotive. Thanks for reviewing it!

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому +2

      Oh wow! You had an awesome start then, I had to start with a crappy 0-4-0, haha! ;D
      All the best,
      Sam :)

    • @shinyredpaintworkproductio7969
      @shinyredpaintworkproductio7969 5 років тому

      Well I started with a Flying Scotsman.

    • @wilks3620
      @wilks3620 3 роки тому

      I started with the hornby scotsman starter set. Had it for ages, still an amazing runner.

  • @evankoren
    @evankoren 5 років тому +7

    Great vid man! I love those good old Berkshires! Fun Fact, there are two Berkshires in operation still. NPR 765, and Pere Marquette 1225!

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  5 років тому +4

      Thank you Evan! Ahh that's very cool - it's great to hear that they're still around! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

    • @goblue21450
      @goblue21450 6 місяців тому

      Pere marquette 1223 and 1225 are both here in my home state! 1223 is on static display and 1225 still gets used occasionally for excursions.

  • @RMSAquitaniafan55
    @RMSAquitaniafan55 4 роки тому +7

    The Lima Berkshire has got to be my favorite Locomotive to date (I'm from Michigan hehe)
    Since I love it so much, here is some Random Berkshire/Polar Express trivia! (may or may not have been mentioned)
    The N series 1225, only ran for 10 years originally, however... It was saved from scrap and ended up being preserved (along with its sister 1223), then eventually was restored to operation condition (1223 was not however, it was instead simply restored and permanently rests in Grand Haven Michigan)
    The fact that 1225 was chosen as the Polar Express in the movie was simply based on the numbering
    The proper pronunciation of "Berkshire" is (Berk-shy-er) but you are forgiven because you are British and I understand that Americans and British have many differences in pronunciations of certain words.
    The Berkshire was a mixed traffic engine, and wasn't just regulated to freight like most Americans Locomotives
    too my knowledge, 1218 has no known photos
    only 2 Berkshires still run today, being 1225 and 765, and I believe 1223 wraps up the ones that still are here today
    the creator/Author of the Polar Express also created Jumanji

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  4 роки тому +3

      Ahh good choice - they are epic machines aren't they? Thanks so much for all the info, really appreciate it!
      Thanks for watching, Sam :)

    • @RMSAquitaniafan55
      @RMSAquitaniafan55 4 роки тому +2

      @@SamsTrains no problem my dude, keep making great videos

    • @iftheseoldbeastscouldtalk7796
      @iftheseoldbeastscouldtalk7796 2 роки тому +3

      There is another. NKP 759 at steamtown.

  • @kennydee8296
    @kennydee8296 4 роки тому +1

    Lima super power, the introduction of huge fireboxes was a leap forward in locomotive design ninety years ago. Power and speed in one impressive package, absolutely magnificent.
    😉🇦🇺

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  4 роки тому

      Cheers Kenny - I do love some of these Lima built engines! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @liamslayout2726
    @liamslayout2726 7 років тому +61

    Yay a American locomotive

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому +9

      haha yeah! Sorry it took a while!
      Cheers mate,
      Sam :)

    • @jawaonstcyr5578
      @jawaonstcyr5578 7 років тому

      Sam'sTrains British American we can work it out

    • @nswrailwayskid
      @nswrailwayskid 7 років тому +2

      please do an Australian locomotive

    • @kieranbricker3278
      @kieranbricker3278 7 років тому

      Sam'sTrains can you review 1225

    • @williamou417
      @williamou417 6 років тому

      The Polar Express

  • @SBCBears
    @SBCBears 7 років тому

    When I was a boy I rode trains pulled by Berkshires. I loved the drama of the big engine pulling into the beautiful station in Niles, Michigan. That station can be seen in the movie "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" and Google Earth. The train appeared from around a curve. You could see it before you could hear it. First, there was the high-up light in the middle of the massive black front. The sounds were memorable. The horn, then the rumble, then the bell, then the choo choo, then the steam hissing. As it pulled into the station the ground shook and you could hear all the mechanical noises beneath the hissing and ringing and rumbling. It was like a giant living thing and very exciting. I tried to get closer, but was always scared back. A crewman always came down and inspected the engine while passengers boarded. The tender added to the impression of mass. Great fun for a nine-year-old. I guess you could say I loved those engines.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому

      Oh fantastic - that must have been a brilliant experience! Thanks very much for the comment and the story mate,
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

  • @SuperJacob2006
    @SuperJacob2006 4 роки тому +5

    Great Video Sam And That Engine Looks Like The Poler Express From That Christmas Movie The Poler Express

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  4 роки тому +2

      Absolutely! It's the same engine! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

    • @theresamerithew8282
      @theresamerithew8282 3 роки тому +1

      It's the loco that it is lol

    • @Colz_
      @Colz_ 3 роки тому +1

      Well actually The Polar Express was based off the Pere Marquette that's why it looks so similar.

    • @SuperJacob2006
      @SuperJacob2006 3 роки тому +1

      @@Colz_ That's Very True

  • @berkshirerailfanproduction5155
    @berkshirerailfanproduction5155 5 років тому +2

    Thank you for the review Sam! Now I can’t wait for my Pere Marquette 1225 Sound Value to come!

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  5 років тому +2

      My pleasure mate - that's awesome, really hope you enjoy it! :D
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

  • @jacobforbes39
    @jacobforbes39 7 років тому +61

    American locomotives were so large because American railroads were built for heavy freight

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому +11

      Yeah that sounds about right - they definitely are large anyway! :D
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

    • @ronclark9724
      @ronclark9724 7 років тому +14

      Not to mention the longer distances. It is 100 miles or so to Birmingham from London, it is around 180 miles from Chicago to Grand Rapids, around 285 miles from Chicago to Detroit, around 300 miles from Chicago to St. Louis. It is more than 800 miles from Chicago to New York City. The one state of California, granted a big state compared to other states, but by no means the largest state, is larger in size than the entire UK, including Northern Ireland. California is building a high speed railway from just north of Los Angeles to just south of San Jose through the valley cities of Bakersville and Fresno a distance of 350 miles with another 70 miles not being high speed rail to finish the trip through silicon valley to San Francisco and into urban Los Angeles. Around a total of 420 miles. A similar distance from London to Edinburgh, around 420 miles. Is the UK building high speed rail all the way to Edinburgh from London? NO wonder the Flying Scotsman had to have a second water tender when she was in the US and Australia...

    • @Polak-dd7ds
      @Polak-dd7ds 7 років тому +2

      Sam'sTrains There is a photo of the Flying Scotsman next to some American engines, and my word, she was small compared to them.

    • @MachRacer4
      @MachRacer4 6 років тому +1

      Not to mention the steep gradients trains here have to deal with, with the steepest grades being 4%-6% on a line in South Dakota, but with the usual being around a 3% grade. Not those 1/100 or 1/200 grades over in the UK.

    • @blackterminal
      @blackterminal 4 роки тому

      Not only that. America is not as flat as the UK

  • @HolyKhaaaaan
    @HolyKhaaaaan 6 років тому

    One that I loved growing up was the 4-2-0 John Bull, a classic locomotive by Bachmann. Tiny thing about the size of your Rocket. Was a British engine customized for American needs, including a cowcatcher and a spark- catcher funnel. The model came in a set, was tender-driven, and came with three beautiful coaches - all in a beautiful deep green. Loved it.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  6 років тому

      Ahh yeah that really is lovely - It'd be awesome to get a model of that!
      Thanks for the comment,
      Sam :)

  • @kupferbergbahn7952
    @kupferbergbahn7952 7 років тому +3

    thank you for doing a video on her! I've seen it on your layout and I've been waiting for you to review her. =D I own the DCC sound one and its amazing!!! if you like you can borrow it for a review. ; )

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому +3

      Hi mate, no problem! Oh wow, I bet the sound version is amazing - I might have tried to get that one instead if I'd known about it at the time! But that's okay mate, don't worry about that, though it's very very kind of you!
      All the best,
      Sam :)

  • @tiddles4x4
    @tiddles4x4 4 роки тому

    Welcome to the bright side, There is a lot of us here in the UK who model American too so please don't forget us. People like me who have never been to the USA but gave up on the Hornby crap to get proper value for money.
    I have that loco and it is truly beautiful, I have PM 1225 because of the best ever Christmas film. I fitted sound to mine and it just adds more to this amazing model. The wheels stopping when you hold the loco is not a weak motor it is the impressive grip, it will easily pull 10 Bachmann heavy weight coaches and about 30 box cars. The only problem with Bachmann American is those plugs are very delicate and very difficult to remove, the wires will pull off easily when trying to unplug them and it is a trip to Bachmann to fix it. But It will just fit in the packaging with the plugs connected. Personally I through the box away and keep it in a proper foam lined storage box.
    The loco will crawl along all do but you do need a little extra power to get it moving then turn it down. This is because you need to get the flywheel and that very nice drive moving, I think it is actual a toothed belt drive and metal gears. So very quiet and less gearing to get in the way.
    If you want ANY info on American models please let me know.
    Ps: yes it is a smoke box and the silver grey is known as gun metal grey or graphite grey.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  4 роки тому

      Yes of course - more American reviews coming soon! Many thanks for that, I'll do that! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @mitchellmilitello
    @mitchellmilitello 7 років тому +11

    13:42 ;)
    Great video, Sam! I love it when you review American locos!

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому +2

      haha moo!
      Thanks very much mate - I will try to do it more often! :D
      All the best,
      Sam :)

  • @Oskar-js6iv
    @Oskar-js6iv 7 років тому +1

    Huh, Its actually quite fun seeing you do reviews for more countries then the UK! I personaly have a UK Layout in progress. But i do have a love for the US steamers!

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому

      Hi Oskar, thanks very much mate - yeah I really enjoyed doing it!! :D
      I will try to do some more of them soon!
      All the best,
      Sam :)

  • @angrya4pacific738
    @angrya4pacific738 7 років тому +32

    Finally an American locomotive

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому +8

      haha yep! Sorry it took a while! :D
      Thanks for watching,
      Sam :)

  • @errmansaif2256
    @errmansaif2256 7 років тому +2

    Goodness Gracious!!! The Berkshire looks absolutely spectacular!! and please make a review of the Daylight engine

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому +1

      Thanks so much for the comment - yeah it really does, I was amazed by it to be honest! I will absolutely do that - I'm looking forward to it! :D
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

  • @theironhorse1314
    @theironhorse1314 7 років тому +23

    can you a review on Australian locomotives ?

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому +5

      Hi! I'd really like that- is there any you can recommend?? :)
      All the best,
      Sam :)

    • @kupferbergbahn7952
      @kupferbergbahn7952 7 років тому +3

      i agrees!!!

    • @slewjm
      @slewjm 7 років тому +2

      Hi Sam, in regard to Australian locos, I've only been able to find HO diesel electrics and some rolling stock. If you're able to find some steam locos in HO or OO (Especially from the Zig Zag railway) that would be awesome. I drove past the Zig Zag just this weekend and they're referbishing it after years of it being deserted from bush fires in 2013 that destroyed some of the line and destroyed some locos. If it helps there is a link to their website with some more info about the locos. www.zigzagrailway.com.au/FireOct13.php
      Thankyou for having such high quality videos. :)

    • @mich3801
      @mich3801 7 років тому +1

      As much as I would love to see a loco from Australia, I don't think they would be in your price range. If you can justify the $600 Aud to drop on one of our locos then go ahead and get a C38 Pacific. 3801 is arguably our most renowned loco. There are other good ones such as the VR R Class or C36 but these too extremely expensive. Diesels are slightly cheaper (still $300 Aud at least) but they don't really have the same touch that our steamers had. If you did however, look for a NSWGR 48, 44 or 442 as these are the most common to be modeled and are usually the cheapest classes. Go with a second hand model from either Eureka, Precision Models or Auscision if your looking for quality.
      Good luck finding one in your price range. Several years in and I still haven't found mine.
      Regards,
      Michael

    • @alfieparadise1017
      @alfieparadise1017 7 років тому

      TeamEmeraldElements h

  • @nik-pm9pq
    @nik-pm9pq 2 роки тому

    This is going to be my first train set. So excited.

  • @demolitiongaming8012
    @demolitiongaming8012 7 років тому +8

    Well u know wut they say about American trains the bigger the stronger

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому +3

      Yeah that is true! And these are pretty darn strong! :D
      Thanks for watching,
      Sam :)

    • @demolitiongaming8012
      @demolitiongaming8012 7 років тому

      Sam'sTrains ur welcome 😄 I'm happy to be a subscriber to u keep up the good work

  • @Docpowjr
    @Docpowjr 7 років тому

    Excellent job there are several examples of preserve Berkshires here in the states that occasionally make it to the mainline they were used in both freight and passenger service and you are correct with your terms they are currently restoring one here at the Kentucky railway museum and nickel plate 765 runs in excursion service thanks for the American review

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому

      Thanks a lot! That's good to hear - I managed to get some hopper wagons to run with it, but only six though - so it might look silly, I don't know!
      Thanks very much for watching,
      Sam :)

  • @mirajali2777
    @mirajali2777 7 років тому +3

    24 mins late notification squad
    apart from that .. very good vid

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому +2

      Oh really? Sorry about that, thanks for letting me know though! Glad you enjoyed it anyhow,
      All the best,
      Sam :)

  • @vincentberkan605
    @vincentberkan605 7 років тому

    This is very nice, Sam. I had a Bershire myself, but it was too big for the curves on my layout. I even kitbashed it a bit to see if I could create a fictional locomotive. But parts started to fall off and eventually it's now a display piece. Maybe one day I can get that thing running again.
    #1218 was built by the Lima Locomotive Works in Lima, Ohio USA on 12/6/1941 for the Pere Marquette Railroad. It later became Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad #2652 when the C&O took over the Pere Marquette. It was out of service by 1956 when the C&O retired it's last steam locomotive. It was sadly scrapped.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому

      Hi Vincent, sorry to hear that mate - but mine acts up sometimes too, it really doesn't like certain curves!
      Thanks very much for the history on that particular engine anyway, much appreciated!
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

  • @tffan-gm9nl
    @tffan-gm9nl 7 років тому +6

    The polar express basis

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому +4

      Yep - that's the one!! :D
      Thanks for watching,
      Sam :)

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому +3

      Yep - that's the one!! :D
      Thanks for watching,
      Sam :)

    • @BreakinTheA3
      @BreakinTheA3 6 років тому +1

      That is 1218 but the polar Express one is 1225

  • @LucianoSalazar1776
    @LucianoSalazar1776 Місяць тому

    Pere Marquette 1225 Is One Of My Favorite Steam Locomotives, Because She The Locomotive Used For My Favorite Christmas Story, The Polar Express

  • @raveoned
    @raveoned 7 років тому

    Fantastic review! You did it justice! For US rolling stock for that Berkshire, she pulled freight with occasional passenger. For freight, get some more boxcars like the first one behind the Berkshire, about that length and type. Also, look for US refrigerator boxcars (sometimes called plug door boxcars or 40 foot reefers). Short single dome tank cars and short 2 bay hoppers will also blend nicely! Great job!

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому

      Thanks so much Ed, I will do my best to get some more US rolling stock - I've already bought some hopper cars, which hopefully might look nice with these!
      Thanks for watching,
      Sam :)

  • @peterszar
    @peterszar 4 роки тому

    Just one more thing. I noticed that DCC is prominently displayed on the box. I would not have known what that meant if it wasn't for your excellent tutorial you produced recently. I haven't had an HO set in 60yrs., so there is much I have missed. Thanks again. Pete S. USA

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  4 роки тому

      Thanks a lot Peter, glad you enjoyed the tutorial - manufacturers often fail to explain DCC properly on each product - they should do really!
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @sleepy_boi3125
    @sleepy_boi3125 5 років тому

    I think you should do both, it is neat of always seeing new trains from different countries

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  5 років тому

      Okay! I agree - I enjoy doing different engines from time to time! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @jeroniefrias3639
    @jeroniefrias3639 3 роки тому +1

    The berskshires are one of America's pride when it comes to railroading

  • @deetusyeletus
    @deetusyeletus 3 роки тому +1

    Hey, I have this train and one of the wires on the the smaller connector snapped, how would I fix it?

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  3 роки тому +1

      Uh oh - that's tricky - you may be able to disassemble the connector and resolder it, but it's a tricky job! :/
      Merry Christmas - Sam :)

  • @chargoesboom6990
    @chargoesboom6990 Рік тому +1

    You should make a review video of the 1225 along with its movie counterpart

  • @trainsontuesday
    @trainsontuesday 7 років тому +2

    Hi Sam. You would need to have 40 foot box cars and ice refrigerator cars both with walkways on the roof. 40 foot flat cars and gondolas along with 36 to 40 foot tank cars and don't forget a caboose. I've seen all of these second hand at Toy and Train fairs in the UK. Don't get the 50 foot cars or cars without walkways, they are out of era. Cheers, David.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому +1

      Hi David, thanks very much for that - I definitely want to try to get some suitable rolling stock for these, so I will give that a go!
      Thanks again,
      Sam :)

  • @Garbageguitarist
    @Garbageguitarist 4 роки тому +1

    Sam did you know that polar express was modelled after the pere Marquette so on December you have a loco to run

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  4 роки тому

      Yeah I did - it's super cool!! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @TestECull
    @TestECull 7 років тому +1

    I'd love to see UP 4014 grace your layout sometime! As for rolling stock, basically just browse American eBay for HO freight cars, that 2-8-4 was designed for mixed freight and would look fine with a string of random US freightcars behind it.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому

      Me too - that would be awesome! Maybe it will one day... I will look out for one! :3
      All the best,
      Sam :)

  • @miscellaneous.7127
    @miscellaneous.7127 7 років тому

    15:52 Thanks for the shout out mate! And I think the likelihood of me missing one of your videos is quite low! ;)

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому +1

      No problem mate, I really did appreciate it! haha, I'm glad to hear that, haha!
      All the best,
      Sam :)

  • @GalaxyNebula10
    @GalaxyNebula10 7 років тому

    Funny thing about our locomotives, our couplers are called "right hand" couplers because it's shaped like a right hand, that's how they interlock with each other, and ours lock together automatically once connected, but the air hoses still need to be hooked manually

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому

      Oh yeah! I see what you mean - I never knew they were called that though!
      Thanks very much for the comment,
      Sam :)

    • @GalaxyNebula10
      @GalaxyNebula10 7 років тому

      In fact, meet our living legend of the rails
      trn.trains.com/~/media/images/railroad-news/news-wire/2016-and-prior/2016/01/844.png?h=404&la=en&mw=600&w=600
      The Union Pacific's own 844, a hard working 4-8-4 steam locomotive, and a beautiful one at that ^^

  • @rynodynomyte2755
    @rynodynomyte2755 5 років тому

    I love this model! The preserved example, 1225, is the Polar Express engine!

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  5 років тому

      Thanks Ryno, me too - it's a cracking model this one! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

    • @SouRwy4501Productions
      @SouRwy4501Productions 2 роки тому

      That’s modern Bachmann for you. It’s better than you think.

  • @Semrail152
    @Semrail152 5 років тому

    I’ve been on the Berkshire 1225. That engine is the one the polar express is based off. I’ve also been in its cab.I’ve also seen the 1223 in Grand haven in Michigan. It doesn’t run anymore though.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  5 років тому

      Ooh really?! How was it? That must have been awesome!! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

    • @Semrail152
      @Semrail152 5 років тому

      It was fun. You get to see Santa, and drink hot chocolate. There’s also a gift shop on the train where I got a poster of the 1225.

  • @RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS
    @RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS 7 років тому

    That's quite different for your channel!
    I have the Nickel Plate Road version of this locomotive, which is a class S-2. The PM version is pretty much the same design, just with a slightly different cowcatcher (Vertical bars vs. the NKP's sideways ones) and of course different liveries and whistles. Having ridden the real one once before, I am a big fan of this class and I'm so pleased to see other people outside the US having a look at it!
    Although for me, this model isn't very practical since my layout has to use 18" radius track and this loco's rigid frame and very loose pilot bogie tend to prevent it from running. Still, it is DCC, so it can always visit club layouts with my on-order Hornby APT-P and Birney streetcar :D

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому

      Thanks mate, yeah it was a nice change!
      That sounds fantastic too - I bet that is impressive - and blimey, you're very lucky to have ridden one, I bet that was an experience!
      Yes I've had that issue too - it won't run on my outer line in one direction, because of just that!
      All the best,
      Sam :)

    • @RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS
      @RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS 7 років тому

      It certainly was! If I could compare the sound to a UK based loco, I'd say it's more like a Britannia or a Black Five, I.E. a very loud pair of cylinders!
      I understand that they're intended for bigger layouts, but the front pair of driving wheels could do with some more side play. And possibly a spring to keep that front bogie on! At least it doesn't do what my old Bachmann N&W 'J' does, where the loco itself is actually fine on small radius curves, but the handrails on the tender just barely catch the side of the cab enough to derail the tender and whatever you're pulling.

  • @cloudatlas_
    @cloudatlas_ 3 роки тому +2

    I never understood why people hate big American steam locomotives. You need the extra power for the terrain. Like the Union Pacific 4000 class was built to conquer the Wasatch mountains range in the west. Obviously something the size of a U.K. locomotive couldn't dream of making a journey like that. I guess people have their own preferences.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  3 роки тому

      Yeah I can't understand any hate towards them either, haha! ;D
      Thanks for watching, Sam :)

  • @B.E.E.F..B.O.S.S
    @B.E.E.F..B.O.S.S 8 місяців тому

    I have actually recently bought a Berkshire and I have noticed some things that have been Improved on the model the 1st they changed the color of the headlights or even changed them to led the 2nd thing they changed is the motor the motor has more power in fact it Hase so much power it can easily wheel slip and the 3rd change was that they made it a dcc loco
    EDIT I hope this was helpful for some people

  • @rohanquinn
    @rohanquinn 4 роки тому

    Praying for a Christmas special with this one this year as it is the Polar Express inspiration. I know it’s a long time away yet but that would be excellent.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  4 роки тому +1

      That would be amazing actually! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @rickm4130
    @rickm4130 6 років тому

    Search UA-cam for "1225 pere Marquette" and you can see it run last winter. It was used for the sound track for the movie Polar Express.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  6 років тому

      Ahh yes I think I may have seen that already - she's certainly really impressive! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @doublejfarmshomestead4501
    @doublejfarmshomestead4501 5 років тому

    I think that the lined wheels really make it look nice .

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  5 років тому

      Me too! I love those! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @Shadow_Architect
    @Shadow_Architect 4 роки тому

    At 6:24, yes it is still called a smokebox here in the states ;) all around great video!

  • @agentM1991
    @agentM1991 6 років тому

    Hello Sam, I love it when you review American locomotives. We Americans love our trains as much as the Brits do. Some terminology we use in America... it is indeed called a smoke box, and the freight cars that the Berkshire was hauling we do call box cars. Although boxcars on American railroads are becoming extinct as they're being replaced by Intermodal containers. And we need large locomotives and Freight cars because over 30% of our freight is hauled by railroads compared to 8% hauled in Europe. Really enjoyed the Berkshire Sam looking forward to the next locomotive review. Cheers. Oh and one more thing those things you call vacuum pipes they're actually air hose pipes for the air brakes.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  6 років тому

      Hey! I love reviewing them too - I'm hoping to do more soon! Thanks a lot for all the info, and the correct terms too! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @DellaKitty50
    @DellaKitty50 7 років тому

    Berkies! I plan on getting 765, a Nickle Plate Berkshire. US railroad terminology is similar to the UK's if not the same. There are some differences: guards are conductors, chimneys are smokestacks, handrails are called grab irons, railways are called railroads (but we're using railway more)... there's a wiki article on it. But those are the main ones. If you use UK terminology, US watchers will likely know what you mean. The Daylight loco is a 4-8-4 Northern type, it looks like one of the older Bachmanns as it's not shiny like the new one with an actual coupler at the front. The UK didn't have any sadly, but some countries in the mainland did. Germany, France, Russia, and Spain in particular, they were used mostly in the US though.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому

      Hi! Thanks so much for the comment, and for some of that terminology - I will try to remember that!
      Thanks for the info on the daylight too, that'll be useful when I come to reviewing her!
      All the best,
      Sam :)

  • @genta_muhammad
    @genta_muhammad 6 років тому

    You can get the polar express choach for the Berkshire Loco. Or an American train rolling stock

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  6 років тому

      I'd love to! I'll keep an eye out for some! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @shortlinestudios
    @shortlinestudios 3 роки тому

    There is also another berkshire you might want to look at, its called the nickle plate road 765 she has been a lot of places in america and is also famous like the pere marquette

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  3 роки тому +1

      Sure! That sounds great - I'll look it up!
      Thanks for watching, Sam :)

    • @shortlinestudios
      @shortlinestudios 3 роки тому

      @@SamsTrains np :D always happy to help find great models for you

  • @johncarvil498
    @johncarvil498 7 років тому

    Great video Sam, nice to see something different on the layout. Cheers John.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому

      Thanks a lot John, really glad you enjoyed it for a change!
      All the best mate,
      Sam :)

  • @camedia1992
    @camedia1992 4 роки тому

    I have a Rivarossi Big Boy in HO scale I absolutely love it and it dwarfs my other OO gauge locomotive makes my models of Tornado, Duchess of Sutherland and Duke of Gloucester look like LMS Jitneys 😄

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  4 роки тому

      Great to hear that mate, I can just imagine how tiny they look by comparison!
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @blazemaster1149
    @blazemaster1149 5 років тому

    Yes! It’s from my state. Also Michigan, the chi part makes a shh sound. So it’s basically pronounced Mishigan

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  5 років тому

      Ahh fantastic! Thanks a lot for the info, apologies for the bad pronunciation!
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

    • @IndustrialParrot2816
      @IndustrialParrot2816 3 роки тому

      @@SamsTrains hahaha everybody butchers the pronounceation of different places

  • @Zidaddy
    @Zidaddy 5 років тому +1

    So when it moves or it's on does the light go on automatic or you need special remote

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  5 років тому +1

      If you're using it on DC, the light will be automatic! On DCC, you can control the light yourself!
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @russellbenton2987
    @russellbenton2987 7 років тому +2

    Nice one Sam. Enjoyed the video. Perhaps an occasional US review would go down well , but don't lose your UK orientation. What was the price of the loco? Did you but it new. Interested in the relative price of this model compared to latest Bachmann UK ones

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому +1

      Thanks Russell, don't worry mate, I will always focus on British engines - but as you say, the occasional US loco is a nice change for everyone! I payed £100 for this, and I was more than happy with it for that price! Generally the prices of the US bachmann stuff seems to be below the British ones - though this was quite plasticy, unlike their branchline models!
      All the best,
      Sam :)

  • @fredtedstedman
    @fredtedstedman 3 роки тому +1

    Lovely loco ! I think one of the attractions of Yanks is that they are unfamiliar and exotic ! British outline is familiar and after 60 years ..........not "boring" but you know what I mean ...... this loco is impressive , very detailed and In Your Face styled ! Wales UK.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  3 роки тому

      Thanks a lot Fred - yeah that's right, some of them certainly are very exotic! :D
      Thanks for watching, Sam :)

  • @richbuege6491
    @richbuege6491 6 років тому

    Don't know if you're watching the comments, Sam, but: The lack of power can be fixed, it's not the motor, but the decoder. I have both 1218 and 1225, 1218 running with the decoder taken out. Plenty of power that way. Don't know what 1225 will do, haven't played with it that much, and I usually kill the sounds. The two pin plug, I can almost guarantee that will have the wires pulling out very soon. The plug is hard to get to when it's seated, it's inevitable that sometime or another, it will get caught trying to remove the plug, and a replacement isn't cheap. 1218, will be probably hard wired, not as convenient maybe, but better than paying for a new cable and having that go belly up too soon. They're not soldered, but crimped into the sockets, pull out with almost no force put on them. But my feeling is replacing the decoder with one with a bit more capacity will take care of the lack of power if you really don't want to go to DC.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  6 років тому

      Hi Rich, that's a very good point! A few months ago I de-chipped this loco, and the power was immediately much improved - it's a real shame the decoders aren't capable of putting out enough power to give the motor some real torque - ridiculous really!
      Thanks for watching,
      Sam :)

  • @samshirley1962
    @samshirley1962 7 років тому

    For the j class there are maroon Norfolk western coaches by bachmann, new they are $80 dollars and the locomotive new is 30 but you can find them both pressure cheap and the bl-2 was freight I think can't remember as its late at night

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому

      Okay mate, that's okay - I'll definitely have a look for those!! :D

  • @towcat
    @towcat 6 років тому

    I purchased a Bachmann Consolidation (2-8-0) in N scale. I think of the Consolidation as small. Recently I have swapped my N scale for Japanese stock. An EF66 is a bo-bo-bo electric that is relativly large, only being slightly shorter than the modern EF210 and EF510, which are also large engines for them. And they're dwarfed by the Consolidation.
    Our trains are really big...

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  6 років тому

      Ooh very cool - those sound really interesting actually - I'd love to get some!
      Thanks for the comment,
      Sam :)

  • @otisjb
    @otisjb 7 років тому

    In the video you mentioned the s15 and I finally got for my birthday along with the l1. Luckily both locos don't have anything wrong with them unlike your versions which I was very happy about. I have to thank you for both reviews since I wouldn't have discovered them otherwise. Keep up the good work, Otis : )

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому

      Hi Otis, that's great news - you got lucky there then - I always seem to get unlucky, haha! That's no problem mate, thank you very much for watching them,
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

  • @SuperJacob2006
    @SuperJacob2006 4 роки тому +1

    Great Video Sam And The Polar Express Is A Pretty Awesome Christmas Movie To Watch Especially On Christmas

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much! It is - we watch it every Christmas eve! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @TheComengSset
    @TheComengSset 4 роки тому +1

    Sam's trains the pere Marquette is used in the movie the polar express

    • @TheComengSset
      @TheComengSset 4 роки тому +1

      And the pere Marquette running number is 1225

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  4 роки тому +1

      Yeah you're absolutely right!! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @railfanjackson4531
    @railfanjackson4531 5 років тому

    You should check out the Bachmann ON30 scale stuff. ON30 is basically narrow gauge O-Scale. 1:48 scale models but they run on HO/OO track because HO/OO track is about equivalent to 3 foot narrow gauge track in the United States.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for that Jackson - I can certainly give that a look!! :D
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

  • @oscarpaisley
    @oscarpaisley 7 років тому

    Fantastic locomotive, a bit of a beast.!Beautiful model especially for a hundred pounds. Have you seen pictures by O. Winston Link. They show these monsters of engineering in the landscape they were designed for. Great video Sam.
    Oscar

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому

      Hi Oscar, thanks very much mate - yeah I was very very happy with this one! No I don't think so - I'll have to look those up, thanks a lot!
      All the best,
      Sam :)

  • @teescottageguyproductions
    @teescottageguyproductions 4 роки тому

    Apparently the peer Marquette was the inspiration for the Polar Express. And every year at Christmas the Perre Marquette does a polar express tour

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  4 роки тому

      Yes you're absolutely right - that's true! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @youngeuphonium7575
    @youngeuphonium7575 Рік тому +1

    Michigan is actually pronounced as Mishigan and the Lima is pronounced lie ma

  • @StuartJohnModels
    @StuartJohnModels 7 років тому

    Sam that is another fantastic locomotive. I also have a American Ho loco will have to do a video of her. Keep up the great content

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому +1

      Thanks very much Stu, really glad you liked her! Okay mate, I'll look out for that!
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

  • @Raxosk
    @Raxosk 5 років тому +1

    The real pere marquette number is 1225 but this bachmann pere marquette number is 1218 hope they noticed that

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  5 років тому

      You are right - but there was more than one Berkshire in real life; 1225 was one, and 1218 was another! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @TheOnlyHollywood1
    @TheOnlyHollywood1 6 років тому

    I like the white lining on the wheels. The 9f is going to have a run for its money

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  6 років тому

      haha me too - the lining is so nice on this one! :D
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

  • @a2020vision_official
    @a2020vision_official 3 роки тому

    There is quite a bit I could say about this one but I'll try to condense it.
    I had my own model of a similar Berkshire from Rivarossi, unfortunately at the time I barely knew what I was doing so when I took it apart to see how it worked it didn't go back together. Still upset with my past self over that one. Some day I'll replace it, maybe with a Bachmann one like this.
    One of the preserved ones is about an hour's drive from me on a route I occasionally take on the way to vacations - I think I actually emailed you a couple pictures of it. And I think 1225 is preserved in operational conditions and doing some excursions - though maybe not so many this year or even most of next.
    Ciao Sam!

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for sharing - and I know the feeling - I ruined one of my first proper models too - it's all part of the learning! Cool that you live so close to a real one though! :O
      Happy New Year - Sam :)

    • @a2020vision_official
      @a2020vision_official 2 роки тому

      @@SamsTrains Some time on now and I ended up buying another Rivarossi Berkshire... actually 2 so I could cobble together one working one in pretty good condition overall. Coincidentally it was one of the first models I ran at my new house, so I can say at least of a couple weeks ago it's still working fine.

  • @steamier7755
    @steamier7755 7 років тому

    Pere Marquette was the original prototype loco for the movie: the polar express, but with polar express painted on it's tender and the loco number not on the cab sides. Lionel have done O scale models of the polar express, but still include Pere Marquette's number: 1225 which logically for some reason responds to December 25th which most of us know as christmas day, Lionel have been attempting to get back into Ho scale by doing the Ho scale polar express with the prototype movie details instead of the real life details, but still keeping Pere Marquette's number. Lionel also included the polar express coaches in ho just like they did with their o scale versions, interestingly, the lionel polar express loco has better performance and speed than the bachmann Pere Marquette as noted by another reviewer. The polar express film is definitely a good movie to add to your christmas list.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому

      Hi! Thanks very much for the comment - it's very interesting that Lionel have made an H0 polar express - I'll have to check that one out! But yeah, it's an awesome film - I do own it, and we watch it every Christmas eve!
      Thanks a lot for all that information,
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

  • @samshirley1962
    @samshirley1962 7 років тому

    A American locomotive that would be cool to review is the BL-2 diesel. It's a personal favorite of mine as I do own one and it's absolutely gorgeous in the monon paint scheme

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому

      Hi Sam, thanks a lot for the tip - I'll definitely look those up!
      All the best,
      Sam :)

  • @Chris9017
    @Chris9017 6 років тому

    The Berkshire is a classic locomotive. :)
    There are A LOT of other unique locomotives in America that would be great additions for your awesome collection.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  6 років тому

      I agree! She is a real classic! Yeah for sure - I'll have to try to get some more US stuff!
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

    • @SouRwy4501Productions
      @SouRwy4501Productions 2 роки тому

      @@SamsTrains the proto 2000 Berkshire is also a really good model. They made both the NKP and C&O Berkshires.

  • @billypattontheautisticperson
    @billypattontheautisticperson Рік тому +1

    What about the GP40 Diesel locomotive!!!!!

  • @thecpmr6276
    @thecpmr6276 5 років тому

    I like the fact that you did your best to fit the rolling stock to the engine and it's nationality. I think a video based on cabooses would be awesome, by the way. You can find a lot of cheaper ho scale cabooses online. Either way, great job!

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  5 років тому

      haha I did my best - didn't work out too great though! ;D
      Thanks for the tip - I will look!
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @robertnicholson7192
    @robertnicholson7192 6 років тому

    That Triang loco is very famiiar to the old AC Gilbert 4-6-2 from the 1950's. It was based on a New Haven prototype. It was made when a toy train was a prized posession, much like Hornby locos today.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  6 років тому

      Ahh thanks for the info that Robert - I'll have to look those up!
      All the best,
      Sam :)

  • @bliesberg
    @bliesberg 6 років тому

    It's nice to hear someone from across the pond say something positive about an American locomotive.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  6 років тому

      haha no problem Brian - I'll always be honest, so if I like something, I'll say so! :D
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

    • @bliesberg
      @bliesberg 6 років тому

      I usually hear a lot of comments on how big & ugly US locomotives are, which I think may be a bit true for locomotives made at the tail end of the steam era (I know some people might disagree with me on that). But there are a plethora of brightly colored and lavishly detailed locomotives from the US, but it seems the massive behemoths tend to be more popular. I'm more interested in turn-of-the-century and earlier locomotives myself, the high boilers and massive drivers; coupled with (no pun intended) extravagant paint schemes, and dripping with gold trim really look great in my opinion. I'm not a big fan of British rolling stock myself, but I can definitely see the appeal of them, very clean looking and simple but elegant paint schemes. I just don't get the same feeling from them as I would seeing a Mason Bogey climbing the Rockies, or the Hiawatha thundering it's way through the countryside. I guess a lot of it comes down to what you grew up with or what you're used to. For me at least, American trains give a bit of sense of adventure, much of the land is still untamed wilderness even to-day, and seeing a train rolling through that is very beautiful to me.

  • @nztphotography5758
    @nztphotography5758 6 років тому

    Sam here’s an update on the Berk.
    So when I start her up her lights start flashing and won’t do anything (note have programmed her as 2 and no other loco is 2) and (it’s a small loop no short circuits) yet it won’t start unless I put my Jinty on and and run it at about 40% then it runs fine, any ideas on why it’s doing this?

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  6 років тому

      Hmm interesting - take a look at the instructions, or find them online - there should be a way to reset the decoder to factory settings - that can fix the issue in many cases!
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @robbyboy03
    @robbyboy03 4 роки тому

    Cheers You too. Keep the reviews coming. Doing great work.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  4 роки тому

      Many thanks mate, appreciate it as always! :D
      Happy New Year,
      Sam :)

  • @HolyKhaaaaan
    @HolyKhaaaaan 6 років тому

    Would you be willing to re-review your Jupiter or another American 4-4-0?

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  6 років тому

      I'd love to - I don't have Jupiter any more sadly, but I'd love to get a similar one! :D
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

  • @HotboxHolton
    @HotboxHolton 7 років тому

    Nice review. I have plans on buying the Bachmann Pere Marquette 1225 and and Nickel Plate Road 765 Berkshires soon. Another locomotive that I will get soon will be Bachmann Southern 2-8-2 #4501 which I definitely recommend you to review. It's a very popular locomotive here in the US and I would love to see you make a review video on it. :)

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому

      Hi Benny, ooh nice that sounds good mate - good luck with your new purchases!
      Okay mate, I'll take a look at those - thanks for the tip!
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

    • @HotboxHolton
      @HotboxHolton 7 років тому

      Ok. Also, there is a really great documentary about 4501 called "And Then There Was One" which provides some great information on the locomotive's history.

  • @W0wzersNumber1337
    @W0wzersNumber1337 7 років тому +2

    Oh, and it's so long you could barley fit it on the track! xD
    - and we do have boxcars here.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому

      haha I know - it's an incredible size!! :D
      All the best,
      Sam :)

  • @gageblymyer
    @gageblymyer 11 місяців тому

    I thought you said "Lemur" locomotive works! Great video sam! 😅

  • @SuperJacob2006
    @SuperJacob2006 4 роки тому +1

    Great Video Sam And I Just Watched Your Bachmann Thomas The Tank Engine Review And I Watched It With My Trackmaster Thomas

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  4 роки тому +1

      Awhh that's lovely - hope you (both) enjoyed it! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @Docpowjr
    @Docpowjr 3 роки тому

    I enjoyed this evaluation. I have purchased one. Which is supposed to be doc. But has no sound. It does run on channel 3. I need some Louisville and Nashville berkshires. Oh well

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  3 роки тому

      Thanks a lot Bill, thanks for sharing - yeah mine has no sound either! :(
      Thanks for watching, Sam :)

  • @matbeech7518
    @matbeech7518 3 роки тому

    I have the n scale version of the same Berkshire with sound fitted not bad value and very smooth

  • @kurtlandrus857
    @kurtlandrus857 5 років тому

    Love this Loco, you should run it all the time!

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  5 років тому

      Me too!! I really should run it some more! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @carsonrichards9902
    @carsonrichards9902 3 роки тому

    I know this is a tad bit late but would you if had the oppertunity ride on the 1225 Pere Marquette in the states?

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  3 роки тому +1

      I'd love that yeah - they do look great! :D
      Thanks for watching, Sam :)

  • @TheComengSset
    @TheComengSset 4 роки тому +1

    Oh wait Sam's train you forgot to put the f40ph onto the layout for the American train spotting

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  4 роки тому

      Ooh yes - I don't know how I missed that one!
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @iceeblueburst03
    @iceeblueburst03 5 років тому

    I love the Pere Marquette locomotive especially I also love the Polar Express locomotive as well. I remember first watching the Polar Express when I was in Preschool and it goes on everytime in Elementary School on every single Christmas month we watch the Polar Express and overall it's a great Christmas film. Speaking of the Polar Express have you ever once owned a Polar Express locomotive that is HO scale along with the 5 other passenger cars?

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  5 років тому

      Thank you! I really like those too - we watch it every Christmas too actually - that's funny! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @jetseekers
    @jetseekers 7 років тому

    love the triangle realistic chuff

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому

      Yeah me too - it's awesome really, for how simple it is - it's just a bit of sandpaper rubbing against some metal!! :D
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

  • @miscellaneous.7127
    @miscellaneous.7127 7 років тому

    Great video mate! I hope to see normal service resumed soon! ;)

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому +1

      Thanks a lot! Yeah it will be resuming soon! ;D
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

  • @giancarlodeluca6392
    @giancarlodeluca6392 3 роки тому

    Since you unboxed and ran Pere Marquette, can you review its twin Polar Express?

  • @zaeconnie9660
    @zaeconnie9660 7 років тому

    I love all of your videos. But I have to ask...how did you make your U.S. models (The Bachmann Berkshire and the Daylight GS4) compatible with British rolling stock? I like that concept.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 років тому

      Thanks so much! With quite a bit of faff to be honest - mostly I just screwed a Hornby coupling to them - I also have a conversion car (with a different coupling on each end) which does the trick!
      Thanks for watching,
      Sam :)

  • @notdeadever
    @notdeadever 4 роки тому

    My great grandfather took me on one of these when I was a little kid.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  4 роки тому

      Ooh awesome - that must have been fun!! :O
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @datguymiller
    @datguymiller 5 років тому

    6:33 that thing your pointing at I'd the firebox. I know. It's MASSIVE!