I don't care what anyone says, the polar express is the best christmas film - I think the quote " it doesn't matter where the train is going, what matters is deciding whether or not to get on" is easily the best of any film ( not biased cause I like trains XD) great vjdeo RBP
November 2004, my 18 year old self thought the magic of 90s christmas movies were gone. But then, I saw the trailer for The Polar Express and the train wrapping around the mountain. Instantly, I said this movie is going to be a classic. The cinematography, the music, and that classic 1950s era set the stage for an amazing movie I've watched every year since its release. Merry christmas, everybody, and enjoy the holiday season!!!
Hi Chris Always a good start to the day when I see you have posted a new video, really enjoyed it and thank you. Looking forward to the next one. Happy Holidays to you and your family. All the very best. Keith (Southampton UK)
Man Polar Express is the best movie in the world in my opinion I alway get heartfelt or cry when I hear the final piece of dialogue “though I’ve grown old, the bell still rings for me. As it does for all who truly, believe…” Also Chris I thought you would have gotten the red Berk set I wanna get the engine alone to pull Christmas freight trains super stoked!!!
That Katy engine and caboose is gorgeous! I stopped dealing with Trainland a few years ago but I am going to see if they have that combo in stock. If it runs as good as the Eric’s trains switcher I will be happy. I am a fan of both your channels and I look forward to your videos
Thank you! I have enjoyed working with the Trainland/Trainworld Team on this project. The good news is that both of our switchers (Eric's and mine) have the same drivetrain and Legacy Technology so they are grr=eat runners. Thank you for watching and for your support!
I can remember visiting my cousins in Shelbyville, Indiana and waiting and train spotting by Shelbyville Freight Terminal for a train hauled by a Big Boy from Hershey arrived.
Thanks for highlighting the Dreffys Hudson as a fav of yours, Chris. It's one-of-kind design is always a winner. Berkshire loco is always iconic. That custom RBP Katy is also a winner. The whistles on the Berks are really fantastic. It takes me back many years, when steam was the only sound one would hear. I actually resented the diesel takeover when I was still a child!
Great Video!!! I love the Nickel Plate Road 765. It's my favorite steam locomotive of all time!!! One question, when are you going to make the announcement of the rbp and friends video?
Yes Chris its officially train season wishing YOU AND YOURS HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS ENJOY YOURCVIDEOS VERY MUCH KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK YOU ARE A GREAT EMBASADOR TO OUR HOBBY ;-)
BEAUTIFUL SHOW BRO!!!!! LOVE THE VEDEO, GOOD JOB!!!! GOT THE " N & W " BERKSHIRE, LOVE HER!! HAPPY HOL IDAY'S TO YOU & YOURS KRIS!!!!😃🙃🥰❤🤍💙🤙👌✌🤟🤘👍👍👍👍🔔🔔🚂🚃
On the one hand, I feel bad watching this before my son gets to. On the other hand, it just means I get to watch it twice! Or knowing him... more than that. Honestly if you hadn't made the RBP SW8, we would've ordered the C&NW version they offered! Was happy to see Lionel give a little love to the Green and Yellow. And we're with ya on the crewtalk. Thankful Mr Lionel didn't curse your 222 switcher! 😅
I agree with these picks and they look great running around your layout. I have a few friends of mine who are on the edge of their seats looking for the scale Polar Express cars to come in and I can't wait to see some videos of them in action when they do!
I've purchased your switcher and caboose last week, but they will not be here on time to get them on the Mexico City layout for your video! Great video as always.
Yet again, I watch these beautiful models roll by, and I am so envious of you guys in North America as you have all the best model railway systems and full size operations. Do not mention the Polar Express Set, I have tried to get one here in the UK, but failed every time. Great video and Merry Christmas to you all.
I just bought my first legacy! You and eric trains really got me into this hobby, and I’m proud to announce I bought the Polar express 20th anniversary legacy! I’ll hopefully have some cars soon with it too. Only issue I have now Is I usually use a wall wart and bluetooth or universal remote for my things because I don’t have room for a full layout. Just a bunch of track that I lay around the house for a week or so at a time and then put away for a week or three lol. I don’t understand how legacy control systems work fully so I need some help, and I don’t know where to get one :( I’m upset because my favorite voice lines on the polar express won’t play with bluetooth, such as the nerd kid, or a few small other lines. Don’t know if they just didn’t come with the 20th anniversary, or if I’m missing out because of bluetooth. I’m really happy with the locomotive thought! It’s way more beautiful than I thought it could ever be!
Congrats on the engine! I would suggest getting the Base3 when and if you can. You can use the same Cab3 app on your phone and unlock the other voice sounds from the app. Happy railroading!
This is my favorite holiday train and movie as a kid every holiday season! Can you do Thomas the Tank Engine and his Friends next year in 2025, Thomas and the Rest are celebrating 80 years for making tracks to great destinations with Book Series, Toys, TV series, Movies, Specials, etc
BLESS YA BROTHERMAN ! KEEP"EM ROLLING BRO!! GREAT VEDIO'S !! REAL COOL MAN, REALLY LOVE'EM aaaaaaaaaa🥰😍🤩👍👍👍👍🚂🚃🚂🌄🌅🚂🤠🥸😮😄 Howard M., jANE, & Simba Bell M.
10:50 I would have picked 765 if you did a whistle battle because 765 is my favorite steam engine!!! Infact, I pre-ordered my Lionel 765 a week prior to my trip to the Daytona 500, hopefully I'll get it soon
I'm thrilled that Lionel is doing a 20th Anniversary of the Polar Express. When I received my track order from Trainworld at the beginning of this year, they included the 2024 Big Book. When I spotted the Legacy set in the Christmas section, I knew I had to get it. I ordered that, along with five add-on cars. Christmas Is my favorite holiday, and The Polar Express is my favorite movie. Hey RBP, if you’re reading this I wanna say I love watching your videos. The way you present them is fantastic. I've also checked out your friend’s ChrisTrainsAndThings does a great job but I think your videos are slightly better. Great video and have a Nice Christmas!
Enjoy your new set! It is a good one. I appreciate your support and I know ChrisTrainsAndThings does as well! We talk all the time and enjoy being able to make these train videos. I hope you have a great Holiday Season!
Awesome trains. I wish I could send you stuff on my trains. Erie Lackawanna Pa1 set with passenger cars and my son got a Area 51 pre remote train. Wish I had the funds for a new Polar Express or a Hogwarts.
I have the basic Polar Express set and I like it, BUT, your scale Polar Express set is just beautiful. It is so far out of my train budget I can barely see it in the catalog. It is on my wish list. I like the red scale version but it would not be enough. I would have to have 3 or 4 of the matching passenger cars, too. Great video as always. I am now looking forward to your next videos to close out the year. I hope you have a happy safe Thenksgiving!
Hey Chris, I actually started a layaway for the Scale Polar Express, remember how I commented on one of your Polar Express videos if the Scale version might return? I actually managed to find one and now I just have to pay it off to make it mine.
The Bircher is an amazing locomotive, but I’m English and living in England. For me, my favourite locomotive is the Oliver Bulleid Light Pacific from the English Southern Railway.
i live in Fairbanks Alaska, probably 10-ish minutes away from the town of North Pole. they keep their christmas decorations up year round and its so beautiful at night this time of year to see all of the lights lit up
Just picked this engine up from TrainWorld. I’ve had Lionel for years and aim embarrassed to say this is my first Legacy. I could not love this engine more! My toddler and I are so into it. I know this won’t be the last legacy we get. If Lionel is listening, I’d love to see the Hogwarts Express in a Legacy version.
I may have some to sell. I have to look through my list and I am not knowledgeable in this. I traded work for a ladies passed husband's collection. Are they the big size? I have quite a few still in the box if interested. I have been writing the numbers and names from the boxes
love the scale polar express. Do you have any Rock Island diesel or steam engines? always loved the red and black color scheme on the older and more modern diesel engines. If you do, I'd love to see them run on your track even if it's just a cameo in the background lol
Great video. I have the American Flyer S scale version of the Polar Express. It is a nice set, but I'm hoping Lionel will run a Legacy version of the AF PE Berkshire to "upgrade" the set. Can't believe it has been 20 years since the movie was released! I had just started my first job working at a movie theatre and was there for its opening and run. Feels like it was yesterday. The hobby has definitely come a long way since then - even N scale locomotives have sound standard now!
I can't believe it has been so long either. I remember seeing the movie and wishing that a train set would be made for it. Here we are 20 years later with all of this stuff and I really think The Polar Express is what reinvigorated the Brand for Lionel. I hope they run the AF version for ya!
New to your channel, Love your trains, But i'm a little scared by your smile😉. Question... I've got an old polar express O guage from back when they first came out. It's got some issues now, so I am thinking about switching scales. Do you know anything about the HO version? I prefer to have as much detail as possible, but I really like the realistic movement of the new DCC (?) controlled motors. What do you think?
Hi my name is ben and i only have the lionel polar express train set and some mth train cars and i haven't even started making my 8x10 train layout and starting next year in march.
My only Legacy steamer is also one of my favorites. The Legacy 2-8-0 DMIR #332 on the grounds of I’ve seen the real DMIR 332 in steam and I have it and it can run on my O-36 layout. My other favorite legacy engine, though I wish they would make a Lionmaster semi-scale version so I could run it on my O-36 layout, is the Milwaukee Road S3 4-8-4 #261.
I’m really hoping I’m able to get the HO scale model Polar Express set this Christmas. I’ve asked my family, hopefully I’ll be lucky enough to receive it.
I do love road switchers. I picked up a Lackawanna version myself. Still like the S2 a little better but that is my personal bias. Picked up two of the Legacy Berkshires, a “lucky sevens” and a Polar Express. If I could get a third, it would be that Plasma Coated version. Those scale passenger cars are hard to find, I couldn’t find a a single one at the Edison Show. I ordered a set of seven from the catalogue but who knows when they will arrive. Do you have one of the reindeer sounds car? I would like to see that run.
Welcome! Two tips: 1. Be careful when connecting Fastrack so you do not break the connectors. 2. Check for power continuity. Not really a problem with smaller loops but as you expand, you may need to solder jumper wires underneath to prevent voltage drops. Enjoy the new set!
How about a comparison of hte Polar Express 5.0, the Polar Express 20th anniversary, and the Winter Wonderland 5.0. Are they the same only the graphics are different? Different electronics? Any other differences? For someone considering their first holiday train this would help me decide!
I'm thinking that your pick for engine of the year is a steam engine, a classic one " 20th centry limited" But I dub it the super man express based off the old super man cartoon 😊😊
You can order these from Trainworld.com. Just type “RBP” into their search bar and the caboose should pop right up. I also linked it in the video description to make it easier to find
I don't care what anyone says, the polar express is the best christmas film - I think the quote " it doesn't matter where the train is going, what matters is deciding whether or not to get on" is easily the best of any film ( not biased cause I like trains XD) great vjdeo RBP
Huston, we have a true
@@JamieGoose1225 you what mate?!
@@jackstrains4468 Polar Express is peak
@JamieGoose1225 yeah, i agree mate, best christmas film easily, possibly even the best film ever
If you don't like the polar Express who are
I love the whistles of the Steam era. They bring back so many memories. So sad they are gone.
Pure nostalgia. I feel sad that I never got to experience a world that ran on steam.
Thankful there are restorations, excursions, and scenic lines still running steam! There's a reason there's still a lotta love out there for steam!
I injoyed this year for models. And im glad you brought the polae Express back for the 20 anniversary of the movie!
Great stuff mate, the polar express just hits different at christmas, lovely model and awesome video. :) - Jack, fro the UK
It really does! Thanks for watching!
November 2004, my 18 year old self thought the magic of 90s christmas movies were gone. But then, I saw the trailer for The Polar Express and the train wrapping around the mountain. Instantly, I said this movie is going to be a classic. The cinematography, the music, and that classic 1950s era set the stage for an amazing movie I've watched every year since its release. Merry christmas, everybody, and enjoy the holiday season!!!
Merry Christmas to you as well!
Excellent video! Those train whistles you can tell even through the camera are something else! Can't wait to see more from this series :)
Thanks for watching!
Fun fact, the NKP 765 actually carried N&W 1218's whistle for some time when it ran excursions under Norfolk Southern
Man im so jealous of your layout i wish i had more room to do that !! Your layout is amazing 👏
Hi Chris
Always a good start to the day when I see you have posted a new video, really enjoyed it and thank you.
Looking forward to the next one. Happy Holidays to you and your family.
All the very best.
Keith (Southampton UK)
Thanks for watching Keith and Happy Holidays to you as well!
Great job RBP trains!!! Keep up the Outstanding Work!!!!
Appreciate you! I enjoy making these videos :) Gives me an excuse to run trains, haha!
Man Polar Express is the best movie in the world in my opinion I alway get heartfelt or cry when I hear the final piece of dialogue “though I’ve grown old, the bell still rings for me. As it does for all who truly, believe…”
Also Chris I thought you would have gotten the red Berk set I wanna get the engine alone to pull Christmas freight trains super stoked!!!
No red Berk for me! I am hoping for the Plasma Paint version but I will have to wait until Christmas to see 😅
@@RBPTrains Only if you are a good boy !
Enjoyed this a lot!
That Katy engine and caboose is gorgeous! I stopped dealing with Trainland a few years ago but I am going to see if they have that combo in stock. If it runs as good as the Eric’s trains switcher I will be happy. I am a fan of both your channels and I look forward to your videos
Thank you! I have enjoyed working with the Trainland/Trainworld Team on this project. The good news is that both of our switchers (Eric's and mine) have the same drivetrain and Legacy Technology so they are grr=eat runners. Thank you for watching and for your support!
3:59 I Like the way how that engine looks too👌👌
I can remember visiting my cousins in Shelbyville, Indiana and waiting and train spotting by Shelbyville Freight Terminal for a train hauled by a Big Boy from Hershey arrived.
Nickle Plate Road 765 is just one heck of an engine. Easily in my top 5 favorite locomotives of all time.
I agree! It is a powerhouse!
@RBPTrains And not to mention the whistle is magnificent.
@@jacobrobinson6603 I'm with you, I loved the 765 ever since I was a kid and she's also been here to the East Coast including New Jersey
Thanks for highlighting the Dreffys Hudson as a fav of yours, Chris. It's one-of-kind design is always a winner. Berkshire loco is always iconic. That custom RBP Katy is also a winner. The whistles on the Berks are really fantastic. It takes me back many years, when steam was the only sound one would hear. I actually resented the diesel takeover when I was still a child!
Thanks Tom and no judgement on the diesel resentment, lol
Great Video!!! I love the Nickel Plate Road 765. It's my favorite steam locomotive of all time!!! One question, when are you going to make the announcement of the rbp and friends video?
Thanks! The RBP and Friends Announcement is in this video :)
It’s good to see you posting again RBP! Great models
Thanks for watching!
Yes Chris its officially train season wishing YOU AND YOURS HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS ENJOY YOURCVIDEOS VERY MUCH KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK YOU ARE A GREAT EMBASADOR TO OUR HOBBY ;-)
Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful for you and the folks who support our great hobby!
BEAUTIFUL SHOW BRO!!!!! LOVE THE VEDEO, GOOD JOB!!!! GOT THE " N & W " BERKSHIRE, LOVE HER!! HAPPY HOL IDAY'S TO YOU & YOURS KRIS!!!!😃🙃🥰❤🤍💙🤙👌✌🤟🤘👍👍👍👍🔔🔔🚂🚃
Excellent! Was the N&W the custom run from Mr Muffin's Trains? Looked great in the photos. Thanks for watching and Happy Holidays to you!
YES KRIS ! SHE'S THE LAST OF THE POCAHUNTAS MADE FOR " N. & W. " !!!! KRIS, " SHES BEAUTIFUL " !!!!@@RBPTrains
On the one hand, I feel bad watching this before my son gets to. On the other hand, it just means I get to watch it twice! Or knowing him... more than that. Honestly if you hadn't made the RBP SW8, we would've ordered the C&NW version they offered! Was happy to see Lionel give a little love to the Green and Yellow. And we're with ya on the crewtalk. Thankful Mr Lionel didn't curse your 222 switcher! 😅
LOL - Mr Lionel is so done. Need to find a way to get that voice out of future product, lol
YOUR " KATY " IS BEAUTIFUL CHRIS ! 😎🥸🥳🤠❤🤍💙👍👍👍👍😀🙃😊😵💫
I agree with these picks and they look great running around your layout. I have a few friends of mine who are on the edge of their seats looking for the scale Polar Express cars to come in and I can't wait to see some videos of them in action when they do!
We have been long overdue for another run of the passenger set! 2024 is a great year for O Gauge. Thanks for watching!
I've purchased your switcher and caboose last week, but they will not be here on time to get them on the Mexico City layout for your video! Great video as always.
Thank you so much for your support Alfonso! Can't wait to see them when they arrive
Yet again, I watch these beautiful models roll by, and I am so envious of you guys in North America as you have all the best model railway systems and full size operations. Do not mention the Polar Express Set, I have tried to get one here in the UK, but failed every time.
Great video and Merry Christmas to you all.
I have visited the UK and your train operations were first class. Plus the history of European railroads fascinates me. Thanks for watching!
Love those Berks, great whistle sounds very close to the original. I road on an excursion with the 765 ! Nothing like it. Thanks for video.
Excursion sounds like a blast! I need to try and see this engine in person one day
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to the next one.
Thank you for watching! Recording the next one as we speak 🚂
I just bought my first legacy! You and eric trains really got me into this hobby, and I’m proud to announce I bought the Polar express 20th anniversary legacy! I’ll hopefully have some cars soon with it too. Only issue I have now Is I usually use a wall wart and bluetooth or universal remote for my things because I don’t have room for a full layout. Just a bunch of track that I lay around the house for a week or so at a time and then put away for a week or three lol. I don’t understand how legacy control systems work fully so I need some help, and I don’t know where to get one :( I’m upset because my favorite voice lines on the polar express won’t play with bluetooth, such as the nerd kid, or a few small other lines. Don’t know if they just didn’t come with the 20th anniversary, or if I’m missing out because of bluetooth. I’m really happy with the locomotive thought! It’s way more beautiful than I thought it could ever be!
Congrats on the engine! I would suggest getting the Base3 when and if you can. You can use the same Cab3 app on your phone and unlock the other voice sounds from the app. Happy railroading!
Like how the scale polar express is more scale in every feature . Great video RB
This is my favorite holiday train and movie as a kid every holiday season! Can you do Thomas the Tank Engine and his Friends next year in 2025, Thomas and the Rest are celebrating 80 years for making tracks to great destinations with Book Series, Toys, TV series, Movies, Specials, etc
MERRY CHRISMASS MY FRIEND !! 🚂🚃❤👍😊🥰
The Nickel Plate has awesome whistles. Probably one of the few where I loved all variations of whistle on the model
I was thinking the same. Really like the last few whistles. To me, they sound like they were recorded trackside. Good stuff!
BLESS YA BROTHERMAN ! KEEP"EM ROLLING BRO!! GREAT VEDIO'S !! REAL COOL MAN, REALLY LOVE'EM aaaaaaaaaa🥰😍🤩👍👍👍👍🚂🚃🚂🌄🌅🚂🤠🥸😮😄 Howard M., jANE, & Simba Bell M.
10:50 I would have picked 765 if you did a whistle battle because 765 is my favorite steam engine!!!
Infact, I pre-ordered my Lionel 765 a week prior to my trip to the Daytona 500, hopefully I'll get it soon
How was Daytona?? Bet that was a great experience!
@@RBPTrains it was a cold day unfortunately, but it was awesome!!! My favorite driver, William Byron won that race
Great video excited excited to see what comes during the holiday season
I'm thrilled that Lionel is doing a 20th Anniversary of the Polar Express. When I received my track order from Trainworld at the beginning of this year, they included the 2024 Big Book. When I spotted the Legacy set in the Christmas section, I knew I had to get it. I ordered that, along with five add-on cars. Christmas Is my favorite holiday, and The Polar Express is my favorite movie.
Hey RBP, if you’re reading this I wanna say I love watching your videos. The way you present them is fantastic. I've also checked out your friend’s ChrisTrainsAndThings does a great job but I think your videos are slightly better. Great video and have a Nice Christmas!
Enjoy your new set! It is a good one. I appreciate your support and I know ChrisTrainsAndThings does as well! We talk all the time and enjoy being able to make these train videos. I hope you have a great Holiday Season!
Awesome trains. I wish I could send you stuff on my trains. Erie Lackawanna Pa1 set with passenger cars and my son got a Area 51 pre remote train. Wish I had the funds for a new Polar Express or a Hogwarts.
Sounds like some nice sets! I used my Area51 set for our local Trunk or Treat events this past Halloween and it was a ton of fun
I have the basic Polar Express set and I like it, BUT, your scale Polar Express set is just beautiful. It is so far out of my train budget I can barely see it in the catalog. It is on my wish list. I like the red scale version but it would not be enough. I would have to have 3 or 4 of the matching passenger cars, too. Great video as always. I am now looking forward to your next videos to close out the year. I hope you have a happy safe Thenksgiving!
Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
GREAT Video! Those Berkshires are sweet! Fun channel. Who do people tell you that you look like?
Thanks for watching! I get the Jim Carrey line all the time, lol. I wish he was a train collector
Lionel trains hit different
Great vidio, like that polar express hummmm .Thanks for the morning coffee...
Thanks for watching! Hope the coffee was hot ☕️
Nice to see Nickel Plate 765 on the bottom, My railfan career started with her
10:55 That's the whistle from Chesapeake & Ohio 2696
Always learn something when I make these videos! Thanks for the insight!
Hi Chris great video I just preordered your flat car with RBP trailers on it have a fun holiday season 😃🚂👍
Fantastic! Thank you for your support @dantiel4179
RBP the instant second I heard that Lionel is re releasing the legacy polar express
I was over the moon
The new sounds are incredible on the new model
Hey Chris, I actually started a layaway for the Scale Polar Express, remember how I commented on one of your Polar Express videos if the Scale version might return? I actually managed to find one and now I just have to pay it off to make it mine.
hi chris great vidios those 3 engines where great picks im thinking it going to be the berk 1225 .
Thanks for watching!
MERRY CHRISTMAS CHRIS !😎🥳🤠❤🤍💙👍🚂🚂🚂🚂👌👌✌🤟🤘👍💪🤗😇🥰😍🤩🤩
Merry Christmas! 🎄🚂
The Bircher is an amazing locomotive, but I’m English and living in England. For me, my favourite locomotive is the Oliver Bulleid Light Pacific from the English Southern Railway.
Cool! It would be Nice if someone made some Arch Brick Bridges with Lights on them, like when the Polar Express Train came into the North Pole City!
i live in Fairbanks Alaska, probably 10-ish minutes away from the town of North Pole. they keep their christmas decorations up year round and its so beautiful at night this time of year to see all of the lights lit up
@fisherstudios6525 It would be a Nice Video, if you could do it. I'll sub to your Channel.
I think the TW Trainworx folks built this exact display you are mentioning. It is amazing!
@@RBPTrains Cool! I've seen a UA-cam channel featuring the North Pole City too!
It’s always a great day when there’s a new Jim Carrey video
Just picked this engine up from TrainWorld. I’ve had Lionel for years and aim embarrassed to say this is my first Legacy. I could not love this engine more! My toddler and I are so into it. I know this won’t be the last legacy we get. If Lionel is listening, I’d love to see the Hogwarts Express in a Legacy version.
Great video.
Thanks @BasicDrumming!
Great video Do you have a Burlington 2328 postwar ?
Great video I wish uk sale the polor express it still best movie the polor express I can't believe it 20 years anniversary
I hoping to get my O scale further along you are a big help an still working on my HO also
Enjoy the project!
I may have some to sell. I have to look through my list and I am not knowledgeable in this. I traded work for a ladies passed husband's collection. Are they the big size? I have quite a few still in the box if interested. I have been writing the numbers and names from the boxes
Just sent in my video! Hope you enjoy it!
Awesome, I will be looking out for it!
Good I just subbed so I can check out that and your others.
Very nice additions
Can't wait until the next video comes out
Amazing video 🎉
Thank you for watching!
I think they should make a live-action polar express film!
love the scale polar express. Do you have any Rock Island diesel or steam engines? always loved the red and black color scheme on the older and more modern diesel engines. If you do, I'd love to see them run on your track even if it's just a cameo in the background lol
I don’t have any Rock Island stuff yet. Came close to buying a set at York a few times!
Great video. I have the American Flyer S scale version of the Polar Express. It is a nice set, but I'm hoping Lionel will run a Legacy version of the AF PE Berkshire to "upgrade" the set. Can't believe it has been 20 years since the movie was released! I had just started my first job working at a movie theatre and was there for its opening and run. Feels like it was yesterday. The hobby has definitely come a long way since then - even N scale locomotives have sound standard now!
I can't believe it has been so long either. I remember seeing the movie and wishing that a train set would be made for it. Here we are 20 years later with all of this stuff and I really think The Polar Express is what reinvigorated the Brand for Lionel. I hope they run the AF version for ya!
The blue plasma engine is sold out on Lionel’s website. I’m waiting on the NKP 777 to arrive.
That didn't take long at all! Hope his family got one before they sold out!
Oh no! Guess I will have to wait a few weeks and see...
Hi
I just got the Plasma Coat version today. Yes it’s well with the wait. The best looking “fantasy” scheme to-date.
Jealous! I have no idea if I am actually getting one. I will just have to wait and see :)
Chris.. was there some O-scale seismic activity at 8:35?? LOL.
You better believe it, lol
Very nice 👌
Are you going to the St. John’s in wesminster md Christmas bazaar again?
THE PLUG
Great video
Looks great 👍👍 I love your layout an your videos are fun to watch keep them coming
Thank you for watching!
Train season, is the best season!
New to your channel, Love your trains, But i'm a little scared by your smile😉.
Question... I've got an old polar express O guage from back when they first came out. It's got some issues now, so I am thinking about switching scales. Do you know anything about the HO version?
I prefer to have as much detail as possible, but I really like the realistic movement of the new DCC (?) controlled motors. What do you think?
Hi my name is ben and i only have the lionel polar express train set and some mth train cars and i haven't even started making my 8x10 train layout and starting next year in march.
Hey Ben! Enjoy building your layout. Layout building is the most fun part for me
I'm still hoping you get enough likes to have that tug of war!!!
Looks like that stalled out so we will just have to try again :)
I dont have a RPB train, Will you still be doing a regular RBP and friends?
I finally have some postwar trains to put around the tree. And is it safe to run trains with magnatraction on carpet.
Post War Lionel and the Tree are the perfect combo. Your trains will be fine running on track that is sitting on carpet. No worries there!
My only Legacy steamer is also one of my favorites. The Legacy 2-8-0 DMIR #332 on the grounds of I’ve seen the real DMIR 332 in steam and I have it and it can run on my O-36 layout. My other favorite legacy engine, though I wish they would make a Lionmaster semi-scale version so I could run it on my O-36 layout, is the Milwaukee Road S3 4-8-4 #261.
Great video but my mail to you unfortunately does not go through and comes back again and again 🇺🇸🚂🇩🇪
I received it so we should be good to go!
Yes polex on top
Are u getting the new mth WTiU , supposedly it allows for custom sounds to be used, maybe a mth special order loco for this effect
I do not have one ordered since I run 2 TIUs in a Super TIU configuration. Not ready to switch over to the new version yet.
I’m really hoping I’m able to get the HO scale model Polar Express set this Christmas. I’ve asked my family, hopefully I’ll be lucky enough to receive it.
Pulling for you friend!
What about Menards trains? How good are they for so little deniro?
Menards makes nice trains for sure and at a much better price point. I need to snag one of their new sets for a video.
Where's mini me hiding at?❤❤❤😊😊😊
Mini Me shows up at the part of the video where I go trackside with the RBP SW8 switcher :)
I do love road switchers. I picked up a Lackawanna version myself. Still like the S2 a little better but that is my personal bias. Picked up two of the Legacy Berkshires, a “lucky sevens” and a Polar Express. If I could get a third, it would be that Plasma Coated version. Those scale passenger cars are hard to find, I couldn’t find a a single one at the Edison Show. I ordered a set of seven from the catalogue but who knows when they will arrive. Do you have one of the reindeer sounds car? I would like to see that run.
Sounds like you have some great stuff on the way! I do not have the reindeer car. Almost snagged it last year but passed for something else
Just pulled out all my North Pole & Southern trains for the next couple of months
Sounds like fun to me. Enjoy!
I think your top engine of 2024 is your new Katy steam engine, big red.
Good guess but the engine is something else :)
BABE WAKE UP RBP UPLOADED
Coffee, trains or both??? Haha
both lol
What tips or tricks do you have for using the FastTrack? I just bought my first o gauge train.
Welcome! Two tips: 1. Be careful when connecting Fastrack so you do not break the connectors. 2. Check for power continuity. Not really a problem with smaller loops but as you expand, you may need to solder jumper wires underneath to prevent voltage drops. Enjoy the new set!
How about a comparison of hte Polar Express 5.0, the Polar Express 20th anniversary, and the Winter Wonderland 5.0. Are they the same only the graphics are different? Different electronics? Any other differences? For someone considering their first holiday train this would help me decide!
I kinda want a rbp steam engine
I wish we could do a RBP NYC Vision Hudson! I would be beside myself if that would happen!
@@RBPTrains if it was made. I would 100% buy one. Depending on the price and how many are left in stock.
I'm thinking that your pick for engine of the year is a steam engine, a classic one " 20th centry limited" But I dub it the super man express based off the old super man cartoon 😊😊
We shall all know soon enough 😂
The Berkshire locos are easily the best looking engines in the world (might be a bit biased lol)
what does RBP mean?
Good question
Where can I get the Katie Caboose at?
Too bad I don't have the hot chocolate song on the Polar Express
You can order these from Trainworld.com. Just type “RBP” into their search bar and the caboose should pop right up. I also linked it in the video description to make it easier to find
Where did you get your mini-me?
I got this from Miniprints .com
I like them all
Me too!
I have those exact polar express cars, only that they’re Lionchief cosches and not heavyweights