I bought a Rivarossi 4-8-8-4 BIG BOY But I wasn't Expecting This

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  • @BlueRidgeGuy
    @BlueRidgeGuy 3 роки тому +6

    I am so impressed with your vids & am learning a lot from you by watching them. What a great young man you are for helping us oldsters learn that not everything we think is non-functional isn't ready for the scrap heap!

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому +6

      I really appreciate your comment. I'm not as experienced or knowledgeable as many out there but I try to share what I know to help people keep their locomotives running.

    • @BlueRidgeGuy
      @BlueRidgeGuy 3 роки тому +1

      @@SMTMainline - I happen to think you are wise beyond your years with your knowledge of loco's, their foibles & how to bring them back to life. As I said, I keep learning from you & I look forward to seeing more vids on your channel!

  • @hitecpete
    @hitecpete 3 роки тому

    hi from Saltash south east Cornwall thanks for sharing the video , i used to collect Rivarossi engines 50 years ago . glad i found your channel.

  • @jonathangreenlees4772
    @jonathangreenlees4772 2 роки тому +2

    I acquired my own 1993 Rivarossi Big Boy about 4 years ago for around $150 USD and ran as smooth as butter, also having a detailed backhead with gauges. Unfortunately, about 3 years ago while displaying the model for my relatives, I accidentally put it in full reverse causing it to fall off of the table. Thankfully, I was able to fix it all, including the front engine pin; I fixed that with some JB Weld epoxy. However, I had to remove the light and it's wire because it was somehow keeping my engine from running. It still runs very smoothly, though maybe not quite as before. An enjoyable model over all. -From a Direct Current HO scale modeler in Iowa, modeling the fictional Cateye Southwestern RR in the Colorado Rockies.

    • @Pikachugamer-2007
      @Pikachugamer-2007 6 місяців тому +1

      I know the comment is 2 years old now, but I have to ask; How the heck did you get that for so cheap?! $150 is like- HOW?!

    • @jonathangreenlees4772
      @jonathangreenlees4772 6 місяців тому

      @Shaphire_North,
      I was just lucky, I suppose.
      When I found it on Ebay all those years ago, it had originally started the auction at about $30 USD IIRC, and I just kept an eye on it until it was almost ended. Only then did I place my bid.
      At the time, I remember there being 1 or 2 more that started at about the same price, but they both went out of my price range.
      To be honest, $150 was more than I would have preferred to spend, but I was already committed to it.

    • @Pikachugamer-2007
      @Pikachugamer-2007 6 місяців тому +1

      @@jonathangreenlees4772 That's honestly insane. The sheer fact that it was for sale that low was one thing, but the luck needed to be able to get one for that cheap is another.

    • @jonathangreenlees4772
      @jonathangreenlees4772 6 місяців тому

      @Shaphire_North,
      I suppose it is pretty crazy.
      I was a bit surprised myself, considering that, at the time, new releases of the Big Boy from Rivarossi were ~$400 USD, and the Athearn Genesis models were $500 - $600!

  • @UhtredRagnarsson1949
    @UhtredRagnarsson1949 3 роки тому +1

    Greetings from the UK. What a fantastic layout this is. Apart from that you have loads of engines and rolling stock standing idle. I am green with envy.

  • @crsrdash-840b5
    @crsrdash-840b5 3 роки тому +10

    OMG that's the same engine I was watching on Ebay with the European style coupler. I was going to buy that engine, but when I saw the coupler I ignored it. I'm glad she has a good home and her sister has someone to run with....sniff sniff

    • @bennoakes2477
      @bennoakes2477 3 роки тому

      a coupler swap turned you off a model? So you're a train set guy, not a modeller of the most basic level. That's fine.

    • @crsrdash-840b5
      @crsrdash-840b5 3 роки тому

      @@bennoakes2477 My experience with replacing European style couplers to Kadee knuckle style is not that easy. First the frame would need to be modified and a new coupler box added. I use the trip pin for uncoupling my cars over a magnet so they need to work. Thanks.

    • @bennoakes2477
      @bennoakes2477 3 роки тому

      @@crsrdash-840b5 sounds right, so....?

  • @deborahnation5543
    @deborahnation5543 3 роки тому +1

    My grandpa has all was loved trains and he past 5 years ago and this channel reminds me of him dude please keep growing

  • @Killer-Of-Night
    @Killer-Of-Night 3 роки тому +95

    I feel like the reason Big Boys are on the high end of the market, especially even older Rivarossi Models is due to UP 4014, lots of people got Big Boy Fever right now.

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому +26

      I can remember these things going for around half the price in 2013. 4014's restoration has certainly had an effect.

    • @ziiofswe
      @ziiofswe 3 роки тому +9

      @@SMTMainline Hell, _I_ want a Big Boy now, and I'm in Sweden...
      (I actually wanted one even before the craze started, but I didn't have the money...)

    • @antonbruce1241
      @antonbruce1241 3 роки тому +3

      @@ziiofswe Ya know...there's a very dirty joke I could insert here, but for now...I'm going to behave myself. For now.

    • @ziiofswe
      @ziiofswe 3 роки тому +2

      @@antonbruce1241 Hmmmmm.

    • @concernedcitizen1395
      @concernedcitizen1395 3 роки тому

      when I checked on one around 1974 they were expensive even then

  • @thedisneyhufflepuff
    @thedisneyhufflepuff 3 роки тому +213

    When my son gets in trouble, his consequence is no SMT 😂 he’s obsessed with your channel, and takes tons of his toy trains apart to try to make himself a new engine. He’s even got himself a “locomotive junk bin”. You’re a pretty big deal here in our house lol

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому +76

      I enjoyed reading your comment.It's good to hear youngsters are getting into working on this stuff. I started when I was fairly young and can say without a doubt it's a great thing to be part of. You learn small mechanical things, trial and error, and plenty of other skills. Thanks for your comment! ~Harrison

    • @OwO-xj8xw
      @OwO-xj8xw 3 роки тому +5

      @@SMTMainline was good smt mainline

    • @scrapengine9420
      @scrapengine9420 3 роки тому +3

      i do the same thing with thomas toys

    • @Reading_Modeler
      @Reading_Modeler 2 роки тому +4

      no smt is such a cruel punishment

    • @gunslingerfromwish4656
      @gunslingerfromwish4656 2 роки тому +5

      Encourage that hobby, anything that doesn't consist of a screen now and days is a dying art. 😭

  • @thisolesignguy2733
    @thisolesignguy2733 3 роки тому +5

    I love the Big Boy, I have an Athearn Big Boyvand still runs perfect. It even has the DCC and horn. Never go wrong with an Athearn. I saw them going for over $600 nowadays. I paid about $100 for it, but it came from an old train shop when they were selling everything dirt cheap in a closing sale.

  • @scottfirman
    @scottfirman 3 роки тому +5

    Just needs some TLC. The N- scale ones ran like that out of the box. I ended up running some wires to the tinder to generate more power to the motor because the pickups were minimal. After increasing the contact area it ran flawlessly. Glad to see it actually runs. I miss having a lay out. Had to sell mine years ago because of children.

  • @tracynation239
    @tracynation239 3 роки тому +3

    An excellent video. The loop and hook coupler you have is just one of eight different styles of couplers in use on my railroad. Makes for some interesting operation, especially when the crew is looking for the X2f to Marklin (Maerklin) or the Kadee to Mantua loop coupler transition cars. Hello from the Tracy Mountain Railway in Colorado. ♡ T.E.N.

  • @johnramirez5996
    @johnramirez5996 3 роки тому +1

    Great job again my friend. Keep up the great work and finds.

  • @alvinwilliams441
    @alvinwilliams441 Рік тому

    good to see you have protection along the edges of your layout, to keep train from falling to the floor.....smart man!

  • @nathanielcruz6675
    @nathanielcruz6675 2 роки тому +2

    That's Big Boy #4005. It was involved in a catastrophic wreck that took 3 lives on April 27, 1953. It's currently on display at the Forney Transportation Museum in Denver, Colorado.

  • @ralphmichaelsneed6059
    @ralphmichaelsneed6059 3 роки тому +7

    My two Big Boys the rear set of drivers were fixed to the engine, they both were new in the 1960's , still working my layout to this day.

  • @colbymclellan131
    @colbymclellan131 3 роки тому +26

    I have the exact same model down to the road number, and it’s a beast. The detail parts are really finnicky, I had to make my own grab irons out of wire, but it runs like a champ. Makes strange noises occasionally but that’s to be expected with so many moving parts

  • @Madhuntr
    @Madhuntr 3 роки тому +31

    "its got a working light"
    never underestimate old quality. i have the bigboy and now also the old challenger Greyhound from Rivarossi in n scale and they are just perfect. I also had the aethern challenger Greyhound but actually like the old rivarossi way better. they are incredibly good models for their age

  • @robby062
    @robby062 2 роки тому +1

    I’m sure others have said this, but the coupler is easily replaceable with a horn hook or knuckle coupler. Usually they came with a horn hook on in box with the loco new and McHenry makes a replacement knuckle that will fit.

  • @ZeldaTheSwordsman
    @ZeldaTheSwordsman 3 роки тому +11

    That's one hell of a score.
    Especially given the fact that it runs. I bet with a teeny bit of lube and some more running-in it will be running even better

  • @SpawnofChaos
    @SpawnofChaos Рік тому

    Your latest was my first back in 2007 😄Still got her and she's still going strong!...loudly. The old 3-pole open-frame motor is SO NOISY 😂

  • @dinogalanti3246
    @dinogalanti3246 3 роки тому

    I'd bought years ago the same model, the UP 4005.
    It was built in the historical Como RR factory in 1968.
    The red plastic box with clear lid it's classic for the production between the end of 60's and early 70's, mainly for the italian - european market.
    RR Big Boys were among the top quality production of that time.
    My one runs perfectly without any kind of specific manteinance, except the standars cleaning.
    For those who love RR models, I would raccomand the site "Rivarossi Memory" an exstensive and very complete guide about the RR world from the very early models until the end of the production.
    For every model you can also find the year of production, many interesting informations etc.
    There are also many tips about maintenance, accessories and whatever you need for your RR models...

  • @lancerevell5979
    @lancerevell5979 2 роки тому +1

    An old retired buddy of mine is just getting into model trains. I've sent him links to a couple of your videos. You have a pretty decent layout.

  • @philbox4566
    @philbox4566 3 роки тому

    1971 I went into my local hobby shop and there in the window was a Rivarossi Big Boy. Oh I must have you. Price tag, $750. I earnt $10 a week on my paper run. Then I earned $27 a week after I got a plumbing apprenticeship. No, I could never afford this wonderful machine ever in my wildest dreams. I moved on to collecting life size WW2 6x6 trucks when I got older. I really want a DUKW now. :)

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому

      I had no idea they were worth so much back then.

    • @philbox4566
      @philbox4566 3 роки тому

      @@SMTMainline The price may be a reflection of a couple of factors back then. Was in Australia and protectionism by way of very high import duties as well as transport costs and simply being a bit of a backwater. Mind you, I saw my first calculator in 1972 and that cost $1,500.

  • @DSZI.ShyHunterBB
    @DSZI.ShyHunterBB 3 роки тому +10

    Love you vids man! Keep it up man!

  • @paulbervid1610
    @paulbervid1610 3 роки тому +7

    Harrison you scare them into running. Great job.

  • @srinathnarayanan7343
    @srinathnarayanan7343 3 роки тому

    Was watching your video for the first time. Good presentation and narration. I have a Rivarossi Big Boy (Virginian).It is not a original Made in Italy model but Made in China (surprisingly it is a very highly detailed model) and I purchased it in 2018 through Amazon. I am using the locomotive for static display only

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much for your kind words. Didn't know they were still making these as static models.

  • @eX0dus77
    @eX0dus77 3 роки тому +14

    One thing I've learned from experience, quality and Rarity over quantity. The majority of the engines in my collection are great runners, easy to maintain and lubricate. For about the same price (excluding the price for the add on coaches), I'm planning on obtaining one of my dream trains: Renfe S101 Euromed original livery. I'd wait till I obtain the majority of my prioritized trains before I obtain any big steam engines.

  • @larrygulick5227
    @larrygulick5227 3 роки тому

    Your big boy story got my attention. I may be a little older than your average viewer as I'am in my late 70's. I bought my first big boy in 1964, new and paid $35 for it. It looked a lot like yours, motor in the cab, really deep flanges. I believe that your box may not be correct. Original should have been blue and yellow cardboard with clear plastic insert. The engine was held in a thin yellow formed liner. I think you have part of that liner, cut off at the bottom and placed an a newer box. I think the last one I bought in the late 80,s came in a red cardboard box with dark gray foam liner. Thanks for letting an old man share his clouded memory.

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому

      Thanks for sharing. The first one of these I got had the same yellow and blue box you described, all AHM branded instead of Rivarossi.

  • @MaidenHell1977
    @MaidenHell1977 3 роки тому +4

    Very nice find! Looking forward to seeing run sometime soon! Cheers!

  • @jde6561
    @jde6561 3 роки тому

    All my Rivarossi locos are AHM from the 1980s. Haven't run them in over 30 years. I do have a Big Boy and several Challengers. Love them especially the grey version

  • @FJX2000_Productions
    @FJX2000_Productions 3 роки тому

    Congrats on buying a model that turns out to be a runner. I have an Athearn Big Boy that is also 4005 and I just did a SoundTraxx Tsunami 2 install on it with the actual big boy sound effects. Pretty awesome addition to the big steam fleet!

  • @SoldierFox1393
    @SoldierFox1393 3 роки тому +6

    I love your videos, btw you seem like a very nice guy keep up the good work!

  • @cyclenut
    @cyclenut 3 роки тому

    During the 70s Woolworth marked down HO trains and HO slot cars. They were dirt cheap. I had so much I could fill a basketball court. All my trains are kept safe. One day I'll break the out again.
    I like the Big Boy. My best was a Tyco Royal Blue.

  • @TheKurtsPlaceChannel
    @TheKurtsPlaceChannel 3 роки тому +1

    Very nicely put together video and very entertaining as well. Thanks for posting this.

  • @MrBnsftrain
    @MrBnsftrain 3 роки тому +4

    5:12 I've seen Marklin's American-style trains retain the European couplers. The Model Power Shinkansen also uses European couplers. I have been able to hook them up to American couplers

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому +1

      Very interesting.

    • @MothaLuva
      @MothaLuva 3 роки тому

      Just a matter of kinetic energy.

  • @joshuadykes3347
    @joshuadykes3347 3 роки тому +4

    I like your videos and this made me bring out some of my train sets and it brought back memories

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому

      That's awesome, it means a lot to hear about people being inspired to bring out their train sets from watching these videos. Thanks for sharing!

    • @joshuadykes3347
      @joshuadykes3347 3 роки тому +1

      @@SMTMainline your welcome brother and thank u for having this memories come back to me,my granny and me used to get train sets and play with them.she passed 4 years ago and when I came across your channel,it reminded me of her and I remembered that I still have the train sets that me and her played with.i couldn't believe it but they still run like they was brand new out of the box!

  • @DavidJones-dy2ul
    @DavidJones-dy2ul 3 роки тому

    Generally speaking I agree with your comments on Rivarossi model locomotives. But I think the Big Boy is the exception! I believe your Big Boy was manufactured in the mid-to-late 90s, however I have no way to prove anything. All I know is mine came in a blue and yellow AHM box when I purchased it in June 1972. Almost 50 years later it still runs flawlessly after hundreds of hours of operation! Come see it at the Wheaton, Illinois train show where I run my trains on a monthly basis! God willing, the pandemic end soon! Was surprised to hear how much $ they wanted for a "fixer-upper" - glad things went well for you! Happy railroading!! David 😷in Chicago 🇺🇸

  • @Heroduothecomedian
    @Heroduothecomedian 3 роки тому +1

    so cool, I love anything that has to do with the big boy. I hope you do a video on fixing what is wrong with it instead of doing off the video as I love watching you work on these old model trains and more often than not you getting them all running again almost if not all the way to brand new running level

  • @trainstorm1225
    @trainstorm1225 3 роки тому

    Very nice find! I bet cleaning those wheels and electrical pickups will have her running like a champ! Great video, as always!

  • @BenjaminJTemple4019
    @BenjaminJTemple4019 3 роки тому

    I am not sure what year that Union Pacific Big Boy is, but I did owned 4 of them from the 1996 time when they produced it with painted hand rails. Those Big Boys just came out from Rivarossi and were the latest of up graded production. Like I said, first one, I bought in 1996 and second one in 1997 or 1998 and two more in 2000 or 2001. The ones I had, did have front head lights and rear tender lights. They came in a red rectangle/ square box with the tender laid below the engine. It was a styrofoam packaging that the engine and tender laid in on their sides.
    I later traded mine off for Athearn Genesis and Precision Craft Models version.

  • @micpay
    @micpay Рік тому

    Clean and lube , I’ll buy it from you double your money my grandson loves that model but I don’t have money for a new one ! Just a thought ! We love your videos! Thanks for sharing !

  • @MLWQC
    @MLWQC 3 роки тому +4

    That is cool. Good for you. It still looks awesome.

  • @jagc1969
    @jagc1969 3 роки тому

    Older Rivarossi steamers have a weird pickup system : they use one side of the engine and the opposite side of the tender for the current pickup. I bought a Rivarossi Big Boy last year and although it was already a digital model it used that current pickup system, so I bought some spare parts and now the engine takes current from both rails and also does the tender. I also improved the electronics, placing a socket and an ESU's Loksound decoder, replaced motor, replaced bulbs by led lights, installed cabin lights,kadee couplers, etc. It is a very smooth and good runner and I am totally satisfied with the performance of that engine...and also with my Rivarossi's Allegheny. You have purchased a good model.

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому

      Did you replace it with a 5 pole can motor? It must be able to do incredible low speed.

    • @jagc1969
      @jagc1969 3 роки тому

      @@SMTMainline Yes. I did. According to the seller that Big Boy had been on the shelves of the shop for years, unused. The wheels showed no sign of use indeed but anyway I replaced all of them for new ones, rewired all lights (I replaced bulbs by leds, and installed cabin lights, changed the motor...you know). I shouldn't say that but it is a delight to watch the Big Boy working at low speed.

  • @larryarcher4502
    @larryarcher4502 3 роки тому

    I like using loctite on those bolts That won't stay in, Get the low heat variety That way if you want to remove it, Put a soldering iron on it for a few seconds and it will release! Nice Score on That big boy, little Lubricant You'll be good as new! Thanks for sharing that with us...

  • @thegarmanz
    @thegarmanz 2 роки тому

    I have quite a few Rivorossi locomotives , mostly diesels. I have noticed, they don`t like to sit for long periods not being run. They will sputter and spit, but always seem to come back to life.
    I have gotten several that the seller said, dead, does`nt run.....
    Not dead, merely sleeping. Little shake is all it takes.

  • @alaskarailroad3996
    @alaskarailroad3996 3 роки тому

    Nice. I have a rivarossi big boy in ho scale too. Mine is a newer model with a can motor mounted inside with flywheels. I love it. It was new old stock still in wrapped box. The grease was all hard. I had to take it apart and what a pain removing the old grease.. Afterwards it runs excellent. Love my rivarossi big boy. Its also the 4005.

  • @awizardalso
    @awizardalso 3 роки тому

    I have a Rivarossi Big Boy, numbered as 4001. The second set of driver wheels are mounted solid to the frame. The first set of driver wheels are mounted on a swivel frame that will move left or right out from under the front of the locomotive depending on the track curve.

  • @thebritishengineer8027
    @thebritishengineer8027 3 роки тому

    I have exactly the same one, I bought it pretty much when I was your age about 25 ish years ago and it's one of my treasured possessions. I only found out a few months ago that 4005, was the locomotive in the fetal Red Desert railroad accident in Wyoming April 1953.

  • @petescouve
    @petescouve 3 роки тому

    Very happy to see it running! Scored a 3 pointer from downtown! With this purchase!

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому

      It was certainly a pleasant surprise.

  • @stefanrichter9162
    @stefanrichter9162 3 роки тому +8

    The coupling is Märklin , a german model train brand in HO Scale. Looks exactly like I remember it from the 60ies and early seventies.

  • @davevan8864
    @davevan8864 2 роки тому

    You do a good job! That looks like a 2nd GEN Big Boy. The very first Big Boys were imported by AHM. After AHM went under Rivirossi brought their product in themselves.

  • @marcelsmodels
    @marcelsmodels 3 роки тому

    This happened to me with my first model. It didn’t work for 7 nearly to 8 years and was never serviced or oiled. But I tested it one day. I do that every now and again to make shore that they work because you never know. And I put it on one day and it worked so it does happen.

  • @stevenixon9022
    @stevenixon9022 2 роки тому

    When I have hardware that won't stay together on my RC vehicles, I've found that nail polish works as a great "hillbilly loc-tite". Strong enough to keep nuts and bolts together but won't tear things up if you need to take them apart.

  • @JustSomeGuy_WasTaken
    @JustSomeGuy_WasTaken Рік тому

    As soon as i saw the number #4005 on that big boy I Immediately thought of the devastating wreck it was in back in April 1953.

  • @franciscoj.sepulvedal.7975
    @franciscoj.sepulvedal.7975 3 роки тому

    Congratulations!!! Great model!! Greetings from Chile.

  • @shipbuilding1000
    @shipbuilding1000 3 роки тому

    I have two Rivarossi 4-8-8-2 Cab Forwards that I bought from a friend of mine. He also owned I believe a total of 6 RIvarossi Big Boy's. He showed me a grainy photo taken in (I was told) the late 70s of a train set he purchased containing one 4-8-8-4 along with a few freight cars and what (I am guessing) would have been a larger than normal loop of track. Incredible that such a set would have existed, I would guess it was some kind of store exclusive item, but the outer box appeared to be the blue and yellow AHM colors like the one your older Big Boy arrived in.

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому

      I had no idea they were ever sold in any train sets. Must have been quite the deluxe locomotive for such a thing. Thanks for sharing this information.

  • @markeckler8635
    @markeckler8635 3 роки тому

    I really like the bigboy and that is a fantastic model. It is amazing how good it runs after sitting so many years.

  • @davidztog9011
    @davidztog9011 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice purchase, Harrison. Looks like it possibly has a Märklin coupler on the tender, but I'm sure you can remedy that issue. It's in very good condition, definitely cleaner, but seems a bit newer than the one I sent you. She's definitely a runner. Another 4005 hits the rails on the SMT Mainline. Can't wait to see the third 4-8-8-4 Big Boy.
    Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍

    • @safetran50
      @safetran50 3 роки тому +1

      Hi David!

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому +1

      I think the number should be changed that way the original 4005 is more distinctive.

  • @class8866
    @class8866 3 роки тому

    Old engines can be used,the old lubrication my be a problem, but old RIVAROSSI were good runners with running light..Made around the 1960ties they have the old quality , good deal ! Greetings from Germany !

  • @lackawannarailfan
    @lackawannarailfan 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome buy! I might be getting a HO scale Pennsylvania 4-4-2 Atlantic! This engine you got is a Red Box model if I am not mistaken. Which that is newer than the AHM one. Take care!

    • @alcopower5710
      @alcopower5710 3 роки тому +1

      I think you are correct.....that the red boxes are newer than the AHMs. Also the wheel flanges on the AHMs are bigger and dubbed “pizza cutters”.

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому +2

      I never would have guessed, thanks for the info!

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому +2

      @@alcopower5710 I noticed that on this one, not very realistic but at least it should be hard to derail.

    • @lackawannarailfan
      @lackawannarailfan 3 роки тому

      @@SMTMainline Yep!

    • @lackawannarailfan
      @lackawannarailfan 3 роки тому

      @@alcopower5710 Yeah the Red Boxes had smaller flanges.

  • @liam.m.f4593
    @liam.m.f4593 3 роки тому +80

    "I wasn't Expecting This"
    Me waiting to see how shipping destroyed the engine: :|

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому +7

      Not this time, haha

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому +4

      Yes it does, lol

    • @liam.m.f4593
      @liam.m.f4593 3 роки тому +2

      @@SMTMainline Wow. You're still up this late too?

    • @ziiofswe
      @ziiofswe 3 роки тому +7

      Plot twist: Shipping shook something back into place and now it works _because_ of the shipping.

    • @Backlitshitbox
      @Backlitshitbox 3 роки тому +1

      @@SMTMainline looks like UPS or something came in clutch

  • @stuartsammodels6750
    @stuartsammodels6750 3 роки тому +2

    Wow two of my favorite model train channels just uploaded just a few minutes apart

  • @501Mobius
    @501Mobius 3 роки тому

    They were on sale at department stores. My 4005 has a wire clip to the tender. I didn't have much money back when I bought it but 2-8-8-4 cab forwards were also sold. Missed it. Mine is missing that part as well. Either it wasn't included or dropped off and I never knew it.

  • @chuchuchip
    @chuchuchip 2 роки тому

    In my younger days (i'm 66) Rivarossi Engines were known as accurate display engines that could run on a layout. They were unreliable runners, had high flanges on the wheels which made them problem runners over turnout frogs. their motors demanded power & they were very light so tractive effort was low. Earlier models had a Euro couplers Kadee made a conversion couplers for Rivarossi. Also when they sat a while they wouldn't run. They are considered borderline collector's model. It was the best accurate plastic model until the Trix model hit the market. Only better model was brass. Enjoy!

  • @A2Coriginal
    @A2Coriginal 2 роки тому

    I bought same just 4013 in littlebit other box. Just year before your video 😅 for 50€ because it was screaming like electric wood saw 😂 now remotorised for inner 5pole motor with flywheel, running perfectly. It´s almost same model produced for 50 years :)

  • @clangerbasher
    @clangerbasher 3 роки тому

    I remember when I first saw a Rivarossi 4-8-8-4 Big Boy in our local model shop when I was a kiddie. I thought it was awesome.

  • @randallellison6421
    @randallellison6421 3 роки тому +1

    Always nice to get a used locomotive off of Ebay and it ends up being BETTER than it was expected to be, nice Big Boy SMT Mainline!

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому +1

      It's not usually the case but it's a treat when it is.

  • @jpsholland
    @jpsholland 3 роки тому

    Its a Marklin standard Relex coupler. They are able to uncouple and push your train to the place you want it, go the other way and the train or decoupled car would stay there. This way you only need decouple tracks at the beginning of the yard. It is outdated by Marklin's Telex electromagnetic decouple system on chunters which could decouple everywhere you want. But Marklin still make Relex couplers to be backwards compatible with older non- NEM socket models. However Marklin's short coupler system is fully compatible with the old system.

  • @cmdrflake
    @cmdrflake 3 роки тому +1

    Serenity! The easiest job? The rear coupler. The worst? Well...

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому +1

      Didn't take to much effort to get it running, haha. Not sure what to do about that coupler atm.

  • @mercuryoak2
    @mercuryoak2 3 роки тому

    Wow thats beautiful and awesome. I think that had what you said the engine just needed to be coaxed to run. I love that locomotive the fact it runs. Sweet!

  • @michaelramsey82
    @michaelramsey82 3 роки тому +8

    I've seen those Euro-style couplers on other old Rivarossi stuff as well. I'm guessing it was their standard Italian coupler at the time.

    • @Dallas-Nyberg
      @Dallas-Nyberg 3 роки тому +1

      Yep.. Lima had them as well. I like them, it's a pity that all the manufacturers didn't opt use just one type of coupler. It would have made collecting and running mixed trains of other brands a lot easier.

    • @pierreroulier2679
      @pierreroulier2679 3 роки тому +1

      This type of coupler is standard in Europe. Most of my newer trains have this type mounted on.

    • @danielsellers8707
      @danielsellers8707 2 роки тому

      Lima used the European couplings when they entered the UK market in the 1970s; they were incompatible with the tension lock couplings used by Hornby etc.

  • @antonbruce1241
    @antonbruce1241 3 роки тому +6

    She beautiful....and it looks like she just needs a bit of TLC!!! Just give it a "once over" and I think you'll have a great runner there!!!! And now...go ahead and depress me by telling me how little you paid for it. Go ahead...make me cry.

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому

      Thanks Anton. What's up with the price?

    • @antonbruce1241
      @antonbruce1241 3 роки тому +1

      @@SMTMainline I have never been able to find one at a decent price, and I just needed a good cry when you told me how little you paid for it. Especially since it runs pretty well.
      Now...I need to find a Challenger, or better - a cab forward.

  • @ricardlupus
    @ricardlupus 3 роки тому +2

    About that European coupler: In Europe, all Rivarossi models were sold with European couplers, whether they were models of European or North American prototypes. (The same goes for Mehano models sold today). This of course made it awkward when mixing with models actually sold in the US or Canada. So my instinctive guess would be that the particular locomotive you have there was actually purchased in Europe, perhaps by a father coming home after a business trip or while on vacation.

  • @dgwachtel
    @dgwachtel 3 роки тому

    Many years ago screws kept loosening up on my then new kit built Mantua Mikado. I'm restoring my old trains now and use Loctite Blue (also known as Threadlocker Blue) on any screw that could possibly fall out. Works great. Just be careful to not get any on parts that are supposed to rotate or slide freely, like valve gear.
    -dave

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the tip. I considered using a tiny bit of CA a while back but didn't follow through with it because I was too nervous I would get it on the parts that move.

  • @josephcox4319
    @josephcox4319 2 роки тому

    I'm a little late responding to the video but the problem with the rivarossi locomotives are electrical contact points, I modify them immediately after getting one, I put a heavier Guage soft wire in place of there's and create new pressure fit contacts and then they run great plus I get flat 3/4" metal strips from Ace and cut to size and put more weight in the tender and loco.

  • @fredolka8552
    @fredolka8552 2 роки тому

    Fun video to watch glad the big boy ran ! But be careful using that utility knife ! The pointy end is what you keep away for you

  • @billnethen1062
    @billnethen1062 2 роки тому

    Hello The linkage bolts loosing out form the driver wheels can easily be solved by using a product called Loctite Thread Sealant. They have a Blue version when used will hold the screw in place and you will be able to remove it with a little force. The Red Sealant is for a more permeant bond but can be removed with heat.

  • @Pink_salmon
    @Pink_salmon 3 роки тому +50

    I’ve Never clicked a notification faster than this in my life

  • @CR7659
    @CR7659 3 роки тому

    Pro tip for shipping these - go to an auto parts store and ask for the boxes windshield wipers come in. Just big enough for some padding and long enough to fit without having to tape three boxes together.
    $170 US is a good deal, I think both of mine sold more than that. The plastic box is fairly rare.
    There's a Rivarossi collector website you can look up and maybe find out more on this. It's mostly in Italian though. I can't remember what it's called but I found it with Google.

  • @Backlitshitbox
    @Backlitshitbox 3 роки тому +4

    He's alive! HE'S A LIVE!

  • @positionlightproductions6187
    @positionlightproductions6187 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice! I have a Rivarossi Challenger with cars and a Rivarossi Hudson Dreyfuss with cars.

  • @Thinkle911
    @Thinkle911 3 роки тому

    i bought a new unopened Rivarossi loco of the shelf and it was completly stuck. Well, it sat on that shelf for ~10 years, so the oils and greases had all the time in the world to gum up and seize the whole loco. The dealer had to dismantle it and completly relube it.
    But that problem is not uncommon for Rivarossi engines so do yourself a favour and completly clean and relube it!

  • @iatif1995
    @iatif1995 3 роки тому +2

    You are so lucky! Love your videos!

  • @klbird
    @klbird 3 роки тому

    I have 6 of those one of which is the 4005. That loco have the deep European flanges and will not run well on code 83 rail. The rest of mine are "newer" from the 70s and they have the shallow US flanges. Rivarossi is now owned by Hornby and the Big Boy is no longer available. They did a run of about 500 4014s but they were sold in the European market only.

  • @AdrianDunevein
    @AdrianDunevein 3 роки тому

    Very cool, beautiful locomotive, love the eclectic mix of stuff you have Big boy running next to Go Bi-Level cars and a french TGV!

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому

      Thanks, not everyone sees it that way. It may not be realistic but the point of the hobby is enjoying it so why not?

  • @anantdabholkar685
    @anantdabholkar685 2 роки тому

    I noticed it is missing one of the two radiator grills on the front Pilot, along with the part on the boiler you pointed out. I have one bought used in 1980's that came in a red paper box, that may be older than yours. The plastic boxes must be newer.

  • @fleetwin1
    @fleetwin1 3 роки тому

    Cool! I agree, the motor probably just needs to be cleaned up. I had the AHM version when I was a kid in the 70s, played with it hard...Just burned out one motor, never any other troubles...Wish I still had it...

  • @kevinjennerproductions2024
    @kevinjennerproductions2024 3 роки тому

    Another big boy, Jeez. Now all you need to do is mount a front and rear coupler and then you could doublehead with the other one. Giving chuff chuff and tuff tuff a run for their money. Great video
    -KJP

  • @RamtheDaugterDodgetheFather
    @RamtheDaugterDodgetheFather 3 роки тому +1

    If you’re looking for a newer one, Strasburg train shop has the anniversary one for sale. Might have to call it’s not on their website.

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому

      That's good to know but I imagine they would want a fair bit for it?

  • @dfwrailvideos
    @dfwrailvideos 3 роки тому +3

    SMT's got a Model Train collection the size of *Approach Medium's Trainz Asset collection.*

  • @Vinyl_guy
    @Vinyl_guy 3 роки тому +13

    now you gotta double head the big boys with all your rolling stock once they run together

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому +7

      Totally, It would make one heck of a good combo.

    • @antonbruce1241
      @antonbruce1241 3 роки тому +5

      @@SMTMainline Don't be surprised if that is requested in your next live stream....

    • @antonbruce1241
      @antonbruce1241 3 роки тому

      @@iandenton1406 Well, Harrison is a genius at replacing motors. We've seen him replace motors with "cheap Ebay" motors and it's worked quite well for him. I'm sure he'll think of that...

  • @bernicecrowchief4413
    @bernicecrowchief4413 3 роки тому +2

    I love Rivarrosi big boys I always wanted one since I was 5

  • @anthonyxuereb792
    @anthonyxuereb792 2 роки тому

    A well made model of the Big Boy, a touch of weathering to add a little realism.

  • @markshogan2642
    @markshogan2642 3 роки тому

    I had a Riverrossi Norfolk and Western Y6B, 2 8 8 2. It didn’t run, and I found out that the tender trucks which picked up the power had been put on wrong, resulting in a short circuit. Five minutes of work got it running. Sometimes it’s the simplest thing.

  • @spankyham9607
    @spankyham9607 2 роки тому

    I bought one of these back in 2012 on ebay for like $70 because I didn't want to pay the $250 for the Athearn Genesis version. My how prices have changed. Mine too had a hard time at first but with some cleaning and oiling it was a good locomotive. I think I liked it better than the Athearns I had later on.

  • @smar7598
    @smar7598 3 роки тому +1

    SMT to make the done that’s missing you could use the piece from your other Big Boy and make a silicone mould of it and then make a resin replacement

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому +1

      That's a unique solution.

    • @smar7598
      @smar7598 3 роки тому

      Yes, it is. DOesn't cost too much depending what resin or silicone you get either. Worth a shot

  • @joallawestervelt6918
    @joallawestervelt6918 3 роки тому

    Congrats on what seems to be a great buy.

  • @bobsbasementhotrains3020
    @bobsbasementhotrains3020 3 роки тому +1

    I have had the same problem with Rivorassi steam one of the little screws for the side rods or valve gear shoot off never to be seen again.

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому

      It's now happened on three of my Rivarossi locos. Must be a fairly common problem.

    • @kencreppin2146
      @kencreppin2146 3 роки тому

      @@SMTMainline Have you tried loctite?

  • @thecaledonian4
    @thecaledonian4 3 роки тому

    Just discovered this, and it’s incredible. I have only one question: have you ever considered purchasing a British locomotive? They provide quite a stark contrast with the locomotives where you are. A few things to note if you ever purchase an engine from ‘across the pond’:
    • British locomotives and their models use a very different coupling system, so have a couple of spares available to fit.
    • Engines over here don’t have large illuminating headlamps - instead, they fit smaller handheld lamps (not as bright) in different arrangements to classify what type of train it is, eg. heavy goods, express, maintenance.
    • UK locomotives tend to be fairly small compared to their US counterparts.
    Absolutely great video, can’t wait to see more!
    - The Caledonian

    • @SMTMainline
      @SMTMainline  3 роки тому

      I have a few British locomotives. Most don't run, they belonged to my grandmother who was born there and run on three rail AC track. I intend to purchase more in the future.

    • @thecaledonian4
      @thecaledonian4 3 роки тому

      @@SMTMainline That’s very interesting, I believe that falls under the Hornby Dublo banner. Hornby is one of the main model manufacturers over here. Bachmann are also incredibly significant in the U.K. with a massive British range under the ‘Bachmann Branchline’ branding.

  • @BroWCarey
    @BroWCarey 3 роки тому +3

    Beautiful!