Big or small (which is better)

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  • @Burlington_Route
    @Burlington_Route 11 днів тому +19

    Man said 2-8-2 MacArthur, I am very proud.

    • @battle604
      @battle604  10 днів тому +3

      @@Burlington_Route :D

  • @railway187
    @railway187 6 днів тому +3

    Interesting discussienota. I consider small locomotives only 0-4-0, 0-6-0 or maximum 2-6-0. I think the size of the layout determines the size of the locomotives that can run on it. My current layout is radius 1, my next layout will be radius zero (the so called industrial curve) and radius 1. I have the occasionel 2-6-0 and even a few CoCo on it, but most of my locomotives are really small. And so are my coaches (lots of 4-wheel and shortened 8-wheel) and wagons. Great video. Cheers 🙋‍♂️

  • @ThatForneyFoamerFromDixie
    @ThatForneyFoamerFromDixie 10 днів тому +11

    I love that dinky lil 0-4-0 so damn much

    • @battle604
      @battle604  9 днів тому

      @ThatForneyFoamerFromDixie thank you it was a custom I made.

  • @mattsmocs3281
    @mattsmocs3281 9 днів тому +4

    My fleet is varied but tends to run on the small side. Mainly switchers such as 3 custom built tank locos, 4-4-0's a atlantic and a range of moguls and consols. There are a few larger locos but this is very limited. Mixed service Pacifics make up almost the entire group with a 2-10-2 and a Reading T1 as the outliers.. with my layout being focused on branch line railroading and branches on branches. I have sections where small indistrial operations and various yards meet needing switchers. But enough mainline presence for larger power. It adds more operations interesting and allows for a fleet that is quite different

  • @Steamer96
    @Steamer96 10 днів тому +5

    I prefer both, but I think anything from an 0-4-0 to a 2-8-2 is the best size for most modelers. When you start using longer wheelbase locomotives like super-powered engines (with the exceptions of Pacifics and Hudsons), duplexes, and large articulateds, you begin to encounter space and room issues.

  • @crocowithaglocko5876
    @crocowithaglocko5876 9 днів тому +3

    Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoy watching a small switcher waddling around
    But there’s nothing like a huge locomotive moving long trains at speed

  • @YourLocalRailfan
    @YourLocalRailfan 9 днів тому +3

    Size doesn’t matter to me, it’s the personality

  • @Scott_3F
    @Scott_3F 11 днів тому +3

    I’ve always been one for small scale, and honestly, it’s news for me hearing smaller models are more expensive!

    • @battle604
      @battle604  11 днів тому +3

      @Scott_3F it really does depend on if you are looking for newer or older models.

  • @CENsystem
    @CENsystem 10 днів тому +2

    Logically speaking, i should be getting smaller locomotives. My smallest (sofar) is the Athearn 2-8-0. But at the end of the day. If i see a steam locomotive of any size, an unhealthy amount of dopamine encourages me to make very poor financial decisions

  • @NicholasL-o2d
    @NicholasL-o2d 9 днів тому +2

    Well u know what they say "little engines CAN do big things"

    • @battle604
      @battle604  9 днів тому

      @@NicholasL-o2d 😎🤝😎

  • @BattleshipOrion
    @BattleshipOrion 9 днів тому +1

    I love what I call "mid sized" locomotives (4-6-0's, 4-6-2's(varies based on country and fame), 2-8-0's, & 2-8-2's) While in general I avoid 4-6-2's like the plague, they're a good size for a general duty engine. I'm especially fond of both 4-6-0's, and 2-8-2's. 4-6-0's make good local passenger engines, while 2-8-2's make good freight engines. Since in HO, or N we aint going for exact lengths of trains, I find both of these engines good for what they are. Large engines are cool, but every manufacture seems to make the same 3 or 4 engines every few years(most of these 3-4 are all from Union Pacific), so I only got one(a GS4), and smaller engines, especially older ones are SUPER sencitive to grades, train length, and bad connections(I only have 1 of those, a USRA 0-6-0). Also, MacArthur abandoned his troops when Japan invaded the Philippines, and wanted to start ww3 by nuking modern day North Korea....the hell you mean "MacArthur"?

    • @Burlington_Route
      @Burlington_Route 3 дні тому

      The 2-8-2 was called the MacArthur during wwii, and a few years following after the attack of Pearl Harbor in 1941. Mikado is a Japanese word. The Japanese Empire blew up Pearl Harbor. So, in order to stay patriotic against the enemy at the time, railroaders and some companies named their 2-8-2s after the most beautiful man alive. Douglas MacArthur.

    • @Burlington_Route
      @Burlington_Route 3 дні тому

      Also, MacArthur was ordered by President Roosevelt to evacuate due to the rapid advance of the Japanese Empire in early 1942. He wanted to fight, but the president wanted him to roll to a safer location because the Bataan Peninsula and Corregidor were already under control of Japan due to their advance. And if the best General in the Pacific got taken prisoner, that would not be good for the US in the Pacific Theater. So as you mostlikely know MacArthur said, "I will return." And in October 1944 he said, "People of the Philippines, I have returned." Afterward the Battle of the Philippine Sea occurs, The US won, and even though Jonathan Wranwright and his men were left by 1942, most survived the prison camp. Both Wranwright and MacArthur even received the Metal of Honor due to their defense against an overwhelming large enemy. So no MacArthur didn't abandon anyone, it was Roosevelt with strategic thinking, unfortunately war is a game that loses anyone under difficult circumstances. But I see pulling out MacArthur was a smart move there.

    • @Burlington_Route
      @Burlington_Route 3 дні тому

      I would like to add that during the Korean War, it is not clear in the slightest that nukes would cause wwiii. It would have a higher chance to show that while deadly, a nuke wouldn't be as effective as most would think it should be. So you go frolic in that Alternate Universe, and I'll stay here. Also, The Cuban Missile Crisis was the closest that war would cause another global conflict.

  • @TheWarbonnet660
    @TheWarbonnet660 10 днів тому +2

    For me, some small engines would derail themselves due to their small wheelbase

  • @MaxwellTheTrainFan
    @MaxwellTheTrainFan 11 днів тому +2

    Personally smaller engines
    I am a British N scale user and a 4F Fowler tender engine 0-6-0 id a meduim engine in British standards
    We have 4 catergory
    Small tank engine
    Large tank engine
    Small tender engine
    Large tender engine
    for example . A 0-4-0 pug is small
    But a 4MT is large
    A Fowler 4F is small
    A Princess is large
    you get it ? . Personally I prefer all forms in British types as for an scale all of it is tiny …
    However I prefer smaller tender engines . Or medium sized engines as there called . As they yes are small as are most 0-6-0 engines and simple for the most part they can be strong and can pull quite a bit . However are small enough to fit round a tight radius and can be used for shunting
    There the everything engine ! Go anywhere and do anything , hence why I love them .
    0-6-0 tender engines
    2-6-0 tender engines
    4-4-0 tender engines
    They all fit to the catergory of medium engines . Like my beloved 4F fowler .
    But any engine is good if it works well . But personally I enjoy the medium engines more . Out of any of the others that Is

  • @Bobithan_Bobby_Bob_XXVII_Jr
    @Bobithan_Bobby_Bob_XXVII_Jr 8 днів тому +2

    Both. Both is good.

  • @SouRwy4501Productions
    @SouRwy4501Productions 7 днів тому +1

    I mainly use small locomotives, but I do have some large locomotives. Of the large locomotives, I have one 2-8-2 (Southern Railway 4501), two 2-8-0s (Southern 630 and 722), three 4-6-2s (ACL 1525, PRR 5448, and Southern 1396), one 4-8-2 (Southern 1491, ex-Saluda Grade), and one 4-6-4 (NYC J3a 5438). I am looking into getting another 2-8-2 MacArthur for my railroad. It will be painted as BL&G number 11, and I will paint it up in the same scheme as my 2-10-0s.

    • @battle604
      @battle604  7 днів тому

      @SouRwy4501Productions ah yes, a fellow southern man

  • @GandyGoat1955
    @GandyGoat1955 11 днів тому +1

    Yummers!
    Really sweet video man! Great job

    • @battle604
      @battle604  10 днів тому

      @@GandyGoat1955 thanks

  • @Trainboy2012nederland
    @Trainboy2012nederland 10 днів тому +2

    Great Video!

    • @battle604
      @battle604  10 днів тому +1

      @@Trainboy2012nederland thank you.

  • @RelytCoyote15
    @RelytCoyote15 10 днів тому +1

    Nice video brotater👍

    • @battle604
      @battle604  10 днів тому

      @@RelytCoyote15 thanks 👍🏻

  • @CoopStrasburgfan
    @CoopStrasburgfan 11 днів тому +1

    Love the new intro man keep it up!

  • @challengerpat9810
    @challengerpat9810 10 днів тому +1

    I'm a o scaler and I must say that some of the same rules do apply

  • @valvegearstudios
    @valvegearstudios 10 днів тому +1

    I personally love smaller engines. For me they are personally cheaper. But I do own bigger engines like a 2-10-2 and 4-4-2. I do plan on getting a 2-8-2 at some point though

  • @suzie2769
    @suzie2769 10 днів тому +1

    This is a pretty good video! The only issue i have is there are some points in the video where i can barely hear you due to the music, But other than that great job!

    • @battle604
      @battle604  10 днів тому

      @@suzie2769 thank you for the feedback.

  • @ShukakuTheCrazy1
    @ShukakuTheCrazy1 8 днів тому +1

    I'm a medium is premium kind of guy. Give me my engines that aren't super small, but are by no means giants. So I'd probably land in the small camp on this one. I love looking at challengers and bull mooses, but what I have is way too small for them. That and I run smaller trains, typically 3-4 cars, depending on length, but a mixed goods train can be 5-7 cars long. Honestly I'll get any engine I think looks interesting, but I'd rather run the medium sized ones.

  • @Harrisonidk
    @Harrisonidk 10 днів тому +1

    The Bachmann spectrum 4-4-0s are some of my favorite small steam examples, it’s a shame they go for way more than they should

    • @battle604
      @battle604  10 днів тому

      @@Harrisonidk agreed

    • @BattleshipOrion
      @BattleshipOrion 9 днів тому +1

      Supply and demand. Want more 4-4-0's, convince/lobby every manufacture to stop making so many of the famous locomotives since they hardy sell relative to other engines.

  • @fletchingfreight
    @fletchingfreight 10 днів тому +1

    Personally, larger locomotives are better pullers, however maintenance (yes also in Lego) and cost, outweighs the pros. so I am going to have to agree with you, the small boi's win. (also they are cute).

    • @BattleshipOrion
      @BattleshipOrion 9 днів тому

      Interesting POV.. I am of the opposite mind set. Since mine only ever sit and hardly run, I open them up when needed, which means that my maintenance cost is lower. Articulated engines though I avoid because they only come in 3 varieties...unless someone can make Black Hills Central 108 & 110, I don't see myself ever owning any articulated steam engines 'till late next year. And to be frank my first one will probably be after I get a 2-10-4..or whichever one of those decapod's is Madame Queen.

    • @fletchingfreight
      @fletchingfreight 9 днів тому

      @@BattleshipOrion even more interesting. I am more of a guy who runs the choo choos rather than let them be shelf queens. (i dont like shelf queens). but totally off topic, Merry Christmas!

    • @BattleshipOrion
      @BattleshipOrion 8 днів тому

      @@fletchingfreight I don't like shelf queens either, unless they are part of my ship collection. Dispite evry excuse the community can think up of otherwise, I simply cant run my engines...that and due to selling off most of my previous collection, I kind a have to rebuild my locomotive fleet. Modern diesels are not exactly my thing.

  • @hexazalea
    @hexazalea 9 днів тому +1

    Shays as small locomotives Makes sense. But have you ever been next to Westside 10? Is the Unintah Mallet small.

    • @battle604
      @battle604  9 днів тому

      @hexazalea that's the bit of a Gray area. I think that articulated tank engines are classified as quote on quote "small"

    • @BattleshipOrion
      @BattleshipOrion 8 днів тому +1

      I'd say they're more "mid-size".Large for 3ft gauge, but definitively mid-sized compared to it's larger double-frame counter parts.

  • @OldIronVideo
    @OldIronVideo 11 днів тому +4

    If any big steam fans want go get rid of their little engines send them my way 😂😂😂

  • @crazythomas38
    @crazythomas38 11 днів тому +2

    You also have a little miner

  • @AutoToonsAnimation
    @AutoToonsAnimation 5 днів тому +1

    Most of my trains are 0-6-0 american tender locos

  • @LetsBeFrank-ix1lg
    @LetsBeFrank-ix1lg 11 днів тому +1

    Another great job (Battle) that had to take you hours to finish.
    With that being said… 😁
    Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 🎅 Happy New Year 🎈
    Ps.. I miss our little buddy, keeping us up to date on, you guessed “TRAINS”
    🚂🚋🚋🚃🚃🚋🚃🚋. 💯❤️🌹

    • @battle604
      @battle604  11 днів тому +1

      @LetsBeFrank-ix1lg Merry Christmas, I hope you and your family have an enjoyable Christmas session.