Classic Lionel Trains - EMD NW2 Switchers 1949-1969
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- This video shows the Lionel models of the General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD)- NW-2 Switchers. This is part of my postwar Lionel video series.
The two images at the beginning of the video are from Wikipedia, public domain
I thank Central Penn Rail Productions to permit me to show a short clip from the video ´ Reading Co. NW2 103 Working Hard! ` shown in full length at
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I was sure before this video that I was the only guy collecting in these little switcher engines. This is a complete joy.
I enjoy all your uploads. This one especially. I just finished rebuilding a 6220. Ding, ding! Stay safe.
The 622 and 6220 are the best of that entire series. I actually did not detect any significant difference between the two models. The 6220 is considered the 027 model, but it is as solid and of the same size as the 622.
Three CNJ NW-2 switchers running together. Nice. Very nice. My grandfather had three wire plugs running between units, multiple powered units could share one E-Unit that way. Having multiple FM Trainmasters (All of which he repainted into Southern Pacifc back in the 1950s) powered and at the head of a train is impressive. But as for me, I like the sight of switchers running in multiple. Seeing those switchers together made my day.
I have a 623 ,and just ordered a 6250 and a 621 .Can't wait .I love your Videos .
Wonderful video, thank you. Love all my switchers.
Great video. I enjoyed the history of this switcher and the history of Lionel's models.
Beautiful filming of a beautiful collection!! I always enjoy your videos, thank you !!!
Terrific video! Although I only have one NW2, a 614 Alaska, I am enjoying learning more about their Lionel history. Thank you for this wonderful presentation.
Always enjoy watching your films. It is certainly a bitter sweet story of the decline in quality Lionel was forced to endure after 1959.
Daniel Padova I agree,after Mr.Cowan and his son Larry passed away the company was taken over by another member of the family.At the same time other changes were afoot,the biggest one was the advent of slot cars.Under new management the fortunes of the company turned even worse.Shortly management gutted the company(my opinion)cheapening the train line.When MPC took over they realized that there was a market for trains of the past.Those kids that received trains for Christmas were now adults and wanted trains for that bigger layout than what they had as kids.MPC at first tried to compete with HO trains ,in doing so the product was cheapened the result of which destroyed what was left of Lionel's reputation.When MPC realized where the real market was they began to sell trains made with original tooling and thankfully it saved Lionel's bacon.Still they had attitude problems when along came Richard Kughn along time collector and very successful business man.He made a few changes in key personnel and brought in former employees among other changes.It has been a long haul since those days and Lionel still suffers a reputation hangover,some of which was deserved.Never the less Lionel is still alive and kicking,as for my personal feelings I'm glad,Josh Cowans legacy is still alive.
Another great video ! This is just what I needed to forget about everything that's going on in the world ! Hope you are doing well and making it through this pandemic .
Great video on the NW2s! I have a 623 and would like to get the other early ones too, but I have a soft spot for the 614 Alaska since that’s one of my favorite states and I love the dark blue color with the additional detail. Keep it up!
If I would have shown each model separately, the video would have been to long. It is already one of my longest ones.
Great looking switchers! You have a fantastic collection, thanks for sharing. Dave
I have a 6250, 681, 726, 2245. 6250 is the best of all of them and runs like a champ.
Thanks a lot for the video, I’m loving your channel!
Great video. I love the layout - VERY classic lionel trains indeed! Thanks, from G's O Scale Trains up north!
Once agen another fantastic video. Stay safe and Healthy.
My dad had the 624! I still have it, however it is poor condition. I picked up a newer one as a tribute.
I'll take notes next time I watch this.
I just did on 7-6-24.
If only I had the space for something like this.
Are you really the Omega Mart Lemon?
The 6250 switcher has modified lamps on the front.
Great video! I have a 622 with the bell, though its a bit of a plain Jane it remains one of my favorites for its smooth, faultless operation, its like a rolling brick
The 622 is a heavy engine. As I stated in my video, the NW2 in the late 50th had only 2/3 of the weight, in the 60th only half.
Santa Fe black is how an early switcher should look. One of the accurate paint schemes for the type.
I have a 6220 with the mechanical bell as well, mine's in a bit rough shape but damn is it a good runner
Baltimore Alarms & Fans ditto
Is there any way to speed up the bell and maybe give it an on-off?
The NW2 got the worst cost saving treatment for Lionel locomotives. The versions with detailed chassis, switcher trucks, and non stamped handrails were beautiful. I wish they made a PRR, NYC, or Erie version with all the details and features since in O gauge I favor roads from the area of Lionel's home base (Hudson area, I model in HO with a Chicago-West focus). Right now I have a C&O NW2 with ugly clear plastic lettering stickers.
Can’t thank you enough for your videos. Wonderfully narrated, very thorough history, and examples of each shown on your wonderfully simple layout where the trains and accessories are the stars. Fascinating. I have to ask, though, how many trains do you own? A fantastic collection, even if a few purists delight in pointing out a missing/broken piece here and there. Purists demand perfect examples, you (and I) are interested in affordable examples that run well. Keep posting, I’m only halfway through your catalog, and thoroughly enjoying each more than the last!
Thanks for your message. I even prefer trains which show that they have been used over the years. I maintain them to a level that they run well, but I would never repaint. The scratches and dents are part of the pieces history. I have all major locos and cars from prewar 0 gauge, I am still missing items from the post-war period.
I too favor BOXLESS (I don't like storing and babying historic boxes), somewhat used "weathered" equipment. I have them for runnin and representing everyday railroading when railroads were slightly past their prime just before Penn Central. That era looks fascinating. I'm only in my mid 30s.
2:05 Legend goes Lionel were supposed to make a New York Central NW2, and even had a couple prototypes. They never released it to the public and never was shown as an item for sale, but apparently somehow a couple people got a hold of them. One guy I met at a train show claimed to have one. He said it had everything that made it an authenticated item from the postwar period. Though, he had no photos to show of any proof...
Interestingly, since most times the artists of the catalogs had the actual models displayed in front of them to illustrate them correctly, the illustrator probably had a New York Central NW2 right in front of them! Yet since Lionel never released it, it's not shown as a "for sale" item in ANY catalog. So why it was used in a picture is kind of a mystery.
Kinda wish it was released. Sure they made NW2's in the modern era that replicates the postwar NW2's and have all the modern digital commodities that make it great to run on a modern layout, but not having it be apart of the original postwar era is a bit of a let down. Same goes for the legendary Southern Pacific Trainmaster "0000" of the postwar era.
I would prefer a conventional version of the NYC 90s era replica. Maybe I will swap a shell on to my C&O 624 or repaint it.
Cool!
I have been fortunate enough to acquire 4 variations of the 610: the black common version, the yellow frame version, the 610 with the builder's plate on the sides and a black version painted over a red body,
Beautiful layout
nice video bro...
Has anyone ever come across an Erie 610 painted onto a RED 600 body? Ecperts have claimed this to be authentic.
I noticed that your 616 doesn't have a coupler on one end ? I suppose you're going to fix that later .And a final note ,as least there's no coronavirus in Lionelville !
Yes, it is missing the coupler. I have to order one.
Those 3 switchers running look like the union railroad in puttsburg pa that services u.s.s. steel corp.
Cool
I really enjoy all of your videos, I would be interested in a video/video’s about your layout.
I enjoy all of your videos I am curious is this your collection or on occasion do you bring in some of your friends equipment to do a review on
All items are from my collection.
@@classiclioneltrains5977 it says a lot for Lionel these trains are 75 85 + years old and still running wow
Are you still uploading? I haven’t seen an upload from you in a while.
Loved this video! I have the 624 and 600. Stupid question of the day---> I note some consists here with 2 to 4 NW's. Are they all running (pulling/pushing) or are some in the "neutral" e switch position?
They are all running except one. This had a broken engine which I took out. In the neutral position, the motor and the wheels are blocked
Thanks for your history on the trains they are beautiful
Do you plan on reviewing the postwar F3s?
The one on the F3s is Nr. 4 on my production list. I am still missing a model and have to get it.
Korail class 2000/2100
Steam killers. As soon as Koreans got diesels they wanted nothing else.
I have a cpr like this
ace
With as nice a layout as you have why are you running a broken caboose on the switcher train?
Your mom broke it.
Did you just call it a General Electric at 4:10?
Who’s narrating this?!? Werner Hetzog???
Vere's Valdo?
Can you do a face reveal