Thank you for the history lesson. One of my grandfathers was a brakeman for the B&O railroad, but I was not told that until after he died so I never had the chance to talk to him about that part of his life.
@richardgiammarino75687 күн бұрын
Good information. Thank you.
@raysrails21647 күн бұрын
I liked the video !!
@DFLTrains7 күн бұрын
Nice! Cool history
@MatthewJoseph-td5qc8 күн бұрын
Crappy plastic encased motors that are very difficult to repair I buy these on the cheap at train shows just to get the wheels,front and rear trucks.I use the motors armature's commutator to repair other postwar armartures that I have that need a good working commutator. I also prefer MPC motors for my my small MPC steam engines over these. MPC motors are better made than these.
@MHRRR548 күн бұрын
Yes I agree these motors are difficult to service but they were made to reach a lower price point market. The fact that some are still functioning is amazing and I’m enjoying it while it lasts.
@DFLTrains15 күн бұрын
Great video and channel. And I love the railroad name as a fellow, re-located, NYer (South Bronx and Harlem)
@richardsobieck966015 күн бұрын
The 242 is considered one if the most common locos of that type. Those are very likely made from the same mold. Lionel reconfigured some if the metal molds for use with plastics. But plastic molds could not be converted to mold metal. Yours runs well, I try to shy away from plastic motored locos as they are notorious for poor operation and difficult to repair.
@DFLTrains17 күн бұрын
Great switcher there
@genemanno153324 күн бұрын
The 1st rail car behind the engine looks rather big like a G scale compared to everything else.😊 nice engine coverage. A lot of sounds in Menards while the other’s are nice and quiet.
@haydenrichardp371229 күн бұрын
The Marx also appears to have three axle trucks.
@robertmckeever6910Ай бұрын
I love the Santa Fes! The Lionel 2333 was produced in 1948 and 1949. The 2343 was made from 1950-1952. The 2353 from 1953-55, and the 2383 from 1958-66. I do not have the 2383, but I have the others. Menard's also put out a Bluebonnet version last year.
@raysrails2164Ай бұрын
Neat thanks for sharing , i like the elephant ears ! Nice for mpc era .
@MatthewJoseph-td5qcАй бұрын
I have the Wabash steam engine and tender and I love it!! I love ❤ the MPC era!!! Many great trains were produced then. Thank You very much for sharing!!
@tableseven8133Ай бұрын
The electronic whistle, I believe they were going for a replacement of the Lionel air whistle. So if you listen to the air whistle tender and this one you will hear that they sound very similar. Doing this with oscillators electronics was pretty good for the times. In the tender, if you have not already replace the foam under the electronic circuit board. Often that foam rots away and then the board will touch the metal bass of the tender, and short out. While in there take a picture first and then you can vary the sound by moving the two variable resistors. TAKE PICTURE first for the controls so you know who to get them back like they were. I played around with one as a teen and found that the best sound was with the original sound. Now mine back then was a earlier version of the electronic whistle, so I assume the one in your tender is similar.
@JacksTracks-jw5mvАй бұрын
Super cool video!
@josephschuster1494Ай бұрын
Santa Fe F 3 and both the F 7 and FP 7 are the most iconic locomotives ever, recognized around the world. 🚂
@hush6149Ай бұрын
Lionel F7 = 1946 EMD F7 + 1949 hmmm
@johnknippenberg-LandmarkYardsАй бұрын
Nice Marx, Lionel and Menards comparison. The Marx 1095 is an E7 diesel. Thanks!
@MHRRR54Ай бұрын
@@johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards Thanks! The Marx 21 has really nice lithography but seems somewhat underpowered compared to the plastic molded Marx 1095 which seems to pull much better and can handle longer heavier consists. Aside from the somewhat inaccurate paint details the Menards entries perform and pull up to 12 (most I can fit on my 4x8 ovals) cars in a realistic prototypical way. I’m very pleased with them at that price point and am considering another, possibly the recent Pennsylvania. I’d really like to see some more East Coast road names and perhaps some other diesels as well. Thanks! 🚂😉
@jaminova_1969Ай бұрын
My favorite locomotive! Pop-pop would take me to watch the trains in Long Island City and sometimes we would see one at Penn Station!
@MHRRR54Ай бұрын
@@jaminova_1969 Beautiful memory ! Unfortunately never had a chance to see one operating but I have seen one on display at the Pennsylvania State Railroad Museum in Strasburg Pa. Thanks 🚂😉
@jaminova_1969Ай бұрын
@@MHRRR54 My father took us to Strasburg when I was little!
@jefflewis6331Ай бұрын
Lionel F-3 = 1947 technology, Marx = stamped tin, Menards = 21st century technology. Gee, lets compare apples, kumquats, and ugli fruit. The man has no ide what he's talking about!
@jefflewis6331Ай бұрын
32 Seconds in and already he doesn't know what he's talking about. It is an F-3, not an F-7!
@MHRRR54Ай бұрын
Thanks for your correction. Indeed the Lionel was a representation of the F3 not the F7. My apologies for the confusion. Regardless they are all beautiful reproductions of these classic diesel locomotives.
@revtlcАй бұрын
The Lionel is an F-3, the Menard is an FP-7, and the Marx is a curious mixture. The side grills say FT, but the roof vents and trucks say something else.
@sarahendrix6842Ай бұрын
Most of these companies are very good a depicting the early E and F diesels
@nathanieldaiken10642 ай бұрын
I love these Super Chief Santa Fe. F-7s!
@robbycastelli64862 ай бұрын
And I love the tender as well
@robbycastelli64862 ай бұрын
And I love the tender as well
@robbycastelli64862 ай бұрын
That train looks just like Edward from Thomas and friends
@MHRRR542 ай бұрын
Good spotting! Yes indeed this American 4-4-0 Union Pacific is the same wheel configuration as Edward from Thomas and Friends. Thanks to your reference I read up on Edward’s history as the original engine in the Thomas series. It’s a lovely story about an older steam engine that still wants to be useful like Thomas Thanks 🚂😉
@johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards2 ай бұрын
Very nice and the light was a great addition. 😎👍💯
@chiconian492 ай бұрын
Cool train.
@robbycastelli64862 ай бұрын
That train looks just like Edward Thomas and friends
@robbycastelli64862 ай бұрын
That train looks just like Edward Thomas and friends and I love the tender too
@TwistedMacGyversTrains3 ай бұрын
I used to have the K-line version and you’re right, it was a fantastic puller! It would out pull all of my locomotives at the time. The plastic gear failed and I did replace that gear and then I gave it away. Great comparison video. New subscriber!👍
@MHRRR543 ай бұрын
Thanks for you comment and for subscribing! Yes it’s one of my favorites. I only have that one but I’m always looking for a later addition that had the New York Central road name. Some later versions were provided with Railsounds.
@TwistedMacGyversTrains3 ай бұрын
When I purchased my set new it was called The Pennsylvania something? The set came with 6 cars for $99.
@johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards3 ай бұрын
Sweet Mogul! 💯
@gusshadleythelunaticfromar71253 ай бұрын
I rode behind the 89, sweet locomotive.
@terrysogaugetrains3 ай бұрын
Nice video and train purchase. If you ever want to put a headlight lens on the Marx 490, here's a cheap & easy way to do so. Just cut the pin part off a clear push pin and glue the top half into the headlight hole on the front of the boiler.
@MHRRR543 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I will give that a try! 🚂😉
@TPSAM75603 ай бұрын
Looks like this train will look real good under a Christmas tree it looks awesome yet Christmassy
@TomzTrainzandAccessories3 ай бұрын
Nice find Bruce. Everything is in great shape and runs really well. I have a Marx locomotive with that flapper type sound effect as well. For what it’s worth, it’s pretty interesting what ideas came from that era. It’s all good. It’s part of the history. Tom
@BlackRockRailway3 ай бұрын
Very nice set, but I would like to hear the train running instead of the music.
@MHRRR543 ай бұрын
Duly noted! Thanks for your feedback, it helps me improve my future videos. 😉🚂
@huntercoleman4603 ай бұрын
Nice MPC set.
@annettekay33073 ай бұрын
The triple track set up, with the various trains moving in opposite directions, looks so interesting and professionally set up! 😎
@johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards4 ай бұрын
Sweet steamer, I love those Americans. On mine, I noticed the pilot supports were on differently than the W&A RR engine I have, so I switched them around and they support the pilot better.
@stevesoscaletrainchannel.19014 ай бұрын
Very nice running and looks great.
@chiconian494 ай бұрын
That is a nice looking loco and tender.
@johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards4 ай бұрын
Those locks on the MPC Baby Madisons are tricky, will try your tip.
@rennethjarrett45804 ай бұрын
Thanks for the show and example of opening up the passenger car top. I have a concern that I have see both Lionel and K-line do. The pick up assembly on the rail cars, or tender or passengers cars. The first time I seen these was in 1973, 1976 on those the brass contact on the axle was under top of the axle not like your here is with it on the bottom. The problem I see with the one you show here is extra wear on the axle since no only the weight of the car is pressing on the needle bearing plastic but now the add pressure. Also they tend to fall out when put on that way as well since all that is holding it in place is the little plastic nibs. Worse yet on the real spring trucks.
@davidstevens90024 ай бұрын
I was there yesterday and as I didn't find anything to purchase it was nice looking around.
@backbonepictures784 ай бұрын
Would love to see more MPC locomotives spotlighted!
@northpennvalleysteamrailroad4 ай бұрын
Excellent 😊
@TomzTrainzandAccessories4 ай бұрын
Excellent haul Bruce! It’s great feeling when you can a good deal on items you’ve been wanting for a long time where you see it and feel it. Enjoy! Tom