@@markadams6854 minimum curve required for this engine is 22 and i have 18, 22 and 26 inch radius curves on my layout so im good
@michaelfedora563015 күн бұрын
Make sure you have the Scale Trains water tanker set of 2 units in Union Pacific. This completes the set.
@thegrandrailfan15 күн бұрын
@@michaelfedora5630 i do have the scale trains water tenders the up heritage fleet uses and also have a few of the up heritage passenger cars including the flagged baggage and experience the UP baggage cars
@michaelfedora563015 күн бұрын
Have 3 big boys Riverossi, DC needs to be changed over with an ESU sound decoder. 2 is the BLI 4014 same as yours. 3 the Athearns genisis DCC 4014 all gorgeous babies
@thegrandrailfan15 күн бұрын
@@michaelfedora5630 3 big boys is crazy i love it i have 3 cab forwards been wanting to get an athearn big boy with sound as well
@D_R-G_S27 күн бұрын
Lucky, have fun with it!
@brucehathaway7573Ай бұрын
I got the same Model for $300 less then the one you got
@thegrandrailfanАй бұрын
@@brucehathaway7573 nice what brand was it?
@danshobbies13Ай бұрын
For the price of it, how does it not have a flickering firebox?
@thegrandrailfanАй бұрын
@@danshobbies13 if it did have one i cant see it because the back of the cab is enclosed
@RailRideАй бұрын
_"I've had this locomotive for almost a year and haven't run it..."_ I know that feeling...but in O scale. 😵
@thegrandrailfanАй бұрын
@@RailRide oh no ive ran this locomotive a hand full of times before making this video its just usually when i get a new train i make the video very soon after i get it and not a year after i got the new train but yeah i dont run this big boy very often since its a really expensive model
@RailRideАй бұрын
@@thegrandrailfan That was my pattern as well, most of my channel is comprised of stuff I had in storage prior to my first "permanent" place to run it, and I would put up a consist, run it around a few times, making a video of the session, and then adding the consist to my inventory records as I put it away to make room for the next train (my current setup can only accommodate one train at a time). In time it shifted to running new acquisitions like you described, with the expectation of mixing in older equipment in order to catch up on inventorying them. In recent years this tactic has also bogged down from a sharp influx of new equipment outpacing storage space and other demands on my time As a result I have a number of pricey acquisitions that _should_ have appeared in videos by now (including two Big Boys, a Challenger, Class A and an Allegheny), but are part of a three-ish year backlog of run sessions yet to take place.
@derekalexander4030Ай бұрын
Great locomotive, they are beautiful.
@WAL_DC-6B2 ай бұрын
I thought I'd check out the ho scale version of MTH's "Little Joe" electric locomotive. Thanks for sharing. I have the O gauge version and it's quite heavy. It's removed from its box with two ribbons that precede the model being placed in the box. At least one "Little Joe" has been preserved in Brazil and possibly a 2nd one may still exist there. The Milwaukee Road last operated their electric locomotives in June 1974 and the South Shore discontinued using their 800s in January 1981. The ones in Brazil operated much later.
@thegrandrailfan2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info
@adamserafini69453 ай бұрын
Bowser has new motors to replace the original toy motor they used in the earlier runs of all the Century series Alco's they released that burned windings or just had no torque to barely pull itself .
@PNWTrains5 ай бұрын
The shot of the Amtrak Cascades with the CP was sick, and it’s crazy how much different the horns sound in the cold/snow!
@PNWTrains5 ай бұрын
Looks like it was an awesome couple of days! Great video :)
@jschoi55205 ай бұрын
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@sunnysiderails3977 ай бұрын
Awesome video and love riding the trains down there!!! I havent seen that steam loco down there before, but I love it and just got one like in in HO scale in the Coos Bay number 8 scheme! That whistle is epic!!! -Ken
@thegrandrailfan7 ай бұрын
I also have one in ho in the westside lumber number 3 scheme and hope to add another to my collection as well as the 4 truck shays from BLI that are appearently coming out in april
@sunnysiderails3977 ай бұрын
@@thegrandrailfan that’s awesome, I want another one of them also! Is yours a little loud when running? I’ll have to checkout that up coming shay as I would love to have one!!!
@thegrandrailfan7 ай бұрын
@@sunnysiderails397 loud as in the motor or the sound system because mind isnt loud when running
@sunnysiderails3977 ай бұрын
@@thegrandrailfan mine the motor is a bid loud when runnign without the speaker on
@TheRealTRENSDEBERROFRSince20227 ай бұрын
Im so glad they have preserved SP 5399
@jmream26187 ай бұрын
Is SP 5399 a EMD SD9
@thegrandrailfan7 ай бұрын
Yes 5399 is an SD9
@lashendawest75098 ай бұрын
Great catches awesome chase and nice video
@lashendawest75098 ай бұрын
Great catches and awesome video
@lashendawest75098 ай бұрын
Great catches and nice video
@Slipperyisimproving8 ай бұрын
Polson Logging Company #2 goes on one last train for ORHF before ownership is completely transferred to Albany and Eastern Railroad. Polson Logging #2 leads the holiday express one last time before Mount Emily Lumber #1 arrives in 2024. UP #96 helps out too.
@thegrandrailfan8 ай бұрын
Oh really this year is the last time polson runs at ORHF before going to A&E??
@Slipperyisimproving8 ай бұрын
@@thegrandrailfan yes. ORHF doesn't really own #2, they leased it for steam powered excursions.
@PullTab8 ай бұрын
A Shay pulling a Christmas train is nightmare fuel.
@PullTab8 ай бұрын
I really do think the 4449 and SP&S700 should be put back on display at Oak's park. If they are going to be static displays, then they should be in a park.
@thegrandrailfan8 ай бұрын
@@Slipperyisimproving i havent heard anything much about the shay orhf is getting only that they were getting one to pull the steam powered excursions because 4449 and 700 arent allowed to at the moment
@mikeschumann78328 ай бұрын
No stupid there not buffers there calleld anticlimbers STUPID
@mikeschumann78328 ай бұрын
You're generation is so fu#%&# up and no good excuse to back it up
@bobkonradi10278 ай бұрын
The D&S Has "8" operational steam locomotives All are 2-8-2s.; 4 are Baldwins built in 1925, rated 36,000 lbs at the drawbar. They have 3 ALCOs built in 1923, rated at 28,000 lbs at the drawbar. Then they have 1 Baldwin from 1905 that started out as a standard gauge but was converted to a narrow gauge in the early 20th century. As a standard gauge it was rated at 50,000 lbs at the drawbar, but was de-rated to 37,000 lbs after the narrow gauge rebuild. All the engines have been in continuous service since their build dates. The enclosed passenger cars were all built in 1881-1882, but of course have been updated on an ongoing basis. 5 engines have been converted to oil burners for environmental and fire hazard reasons; Colorado is a dry state and range fires are always a consideration. In 2019 the White Pass and Yukon railroad offered to sell some or all of their DL535 narrow gauge diesel locos to the D&S when they were replaced by new motive power. Four were purchased by the D&S, 1 for parts and 3 for yard and miscellaneous service. The 3 in use have all been refurbished and used for both yard work and also one train per day to Silverton. As we all know, diesels are much cheaper to operate than steamers, and the D&S has taken advantage of this by powering its daily (in season) 8:15 train with a pair of the 1200-HP DL535s. In return for taking a ride on a diesel-powered train, the passengers are given a $10 discount per person. For a family of 4 (husband, wife, and 2 kids) that's a savings of $40. Also, some people do not regard it as significant that they're being pulled by diesels instead of steamers. The 9:00 train to Silverton typically uses a double header steamer consist, as there are several substantial uphill grades on the outbound leg. The return leg is downhill, so the lead steamer is detached in Silverton and sent back on its own. There is a shorter trip, about halfway to Silverton, to Cascade Canyon, for those with children having a short attention span, or who want the steam train experience on a shorter trip. It leaves at 9:45 and is back at 3:00 PM. This shorter trip does include most of the truly spectacular parts of the trip, including the high-line and the Cascade Canyon / Animas River portion. The first Silverton train is back at 5:30PM and the 2nd is back at 6:15. For both, there's a 2-hour layover in Silverton, so the passengers can get a good meal in one of the town's restaurants, and also some souvenir shopping. NOTE: (I live in Durango, and am very proud of both my town and the D&S Railroad. I did work in their warehouse one summer and got exposed to a lot of the operational information about it.).
@Ghauster8 ай бұрын
That is not a track inspection light. That light is used at night to tell if your moving or slipping when trying to start your train. It has been a feature on diesels since the 40s.
@thegrandrailfan8 ай бұрын
Oh is that what that light is for thanks for letting me know
@kcgrailgilbert84668 ай бұрын
I see ur using Bachmann ez track ..I use it too
@thegrandrailfan8 ай бұрын
Its what worked best for my case senario plus i had too much of it by the time i built my current layout to not use it
@josephcosta51618 ай бұрын
Beautiful engine.... Where and how much you pay??? If you don't mind and do they have more to sell? Don't mind used as long as it works as good as yours... Thanks , joe
@thegrandrailfan8 ай бұрын
So i picked this engine up at a railfan meet in stockton california if your on facebook the event is called "stockton railfest" where there was a number of people that set up tables with model trains and other train stuff for sale the person who sold me this engine had 2 more of this exact same engine however i dont know if he still has them he was asking 200 for the engine but i negociated 180 since i was but another engine along with this one
@josephcosta51618 ай бұрын
Cool I'll check it out thanks bud... Great engine... You got a great deal . I found some one 3 years ago with mth locos ànd used them a month until I took my track apart but dcc sounds great engines2 CN'S AND 2 SP $150. EACH BRAND NEW SHOULD OF BOUGHT THE REST OF THEM WHAT A DEAL . I Can't find the guy no more look thank you for the reply, good luck with these train layout. I'll keep in touch, joe
@sernajrlouis9 ай бұрын
Cool 😎
@sernajrlouis9 ай бұрын
Cool video and channel just subscribed
@sunnysiderails3979 ай бұрын
Nice Warbonnet H1 combo and love that bridge down there in Vancouver, such a cool area! Great Video, Sub'd up, love seeing other train videos from the PNW! -Ken
@rp5619toy9 ай бұрын
I have several Bowser locos they have excellent sound and lighting
@Lakeside_Rail_Productions9 ай бұрын
Glad you were able to see much of the area! Looks like Casey ran his infinite collection of model trains for you too... lol.
@thegrandrailfan9 ай бұрын
Yeah he did and it was a good time
@kensbackshop639911 ай бұрын
Awesome
@fototrembr Жыл бұрын
Nice.
@jschoi5520 Жыл бұрын
He’s Funny Crazy
@TheMagicSchoolBusV2 Жыл бұрын
I would like one of those teardrop bells
@thegrandrailfan Жыл бұрын
Good luck finding one they are very rare and expensive
@bennygstrainvideos Жыл бұрын
This is a cool video. I like that steam locomotive at the beginning
@TWF1003 Жыл бұрын
Did everyone go to national train day except me?
@waterskippers Жыл бұрын
You almost got me on video. At the beginning, I'm in the middle of that crowd on the left side.
@thegrandrailfan Жыл бұрын
oh i can kinda see you
@mrtrainmaster8007 Жыл бұрын
I wonder how long locomotive #2 will stay in Portland before it returns to the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad?
@thegrandrailfan Жыл бұрын
I'm wondering that exact same thing it looks like its atleast staying in Portland til the last steam excursion on the 17th of june after that no idea
@cameronluna5728 Жыл бұрын
Nice vid
@BaltimoreAndOhioRR Жыл бұрын
Have a great Sunday!!!
@sunnysiderails397 Жыл бұрын
Really cool Warbonnet with the H2 door, man you captured tons of cool locos in this video!!!
@sunnysiderails397 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, I have been trying to catch 1456 on video for over a year now, I have a couple photos of it from 2 or 3 years ago. Is it still around down there near Vancouver? Great video, love that area, can't wait to get back down there and film some more. Have an awesome night! -Ken
@thegrandrailfan Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ken yes I believe 1456 is local power out of Vancouver so it's always here as far as I've been able to tell i usually see it leading its local train in late afternoon or evenings but I dont know what its schedule is
@sunnysiderails397 Жыл бұрын
@@thegrandrailfan Awesome thanks for the info, I use to see it go by my house once in a while but don't see it anymore so I'll have to drive on down and see if I can find it there. Really appreciate the info and great channel you have buddy. take care -Ken
@sunnysiderails397 Жыл бұрын
Fellow Washington HO scaler, great looking loco, I have a Weyerhaeuser GP9 by Athearn with a similar paint scheme. I've heard only good things about Bowser and will hopefully get one soon, that make some really nice Zebra units that I would love to have in my fleet! Love the review and the history of the loco was really cool to hear, great looking and sounding loco, congrats on the new engine! Sub'd up for the ride! -Ken
@OxnardLocalRailfan Жыл бұрын
For the lights there will be a bolt towards the top right about the visor that you unscrew. Inside there should be 2 wires connected to the led. Use a batter and a 2 wires (one negatively charged and one positively charged) and connect each to each crossing light wire. Make sure not to make the positive and negative wires touch but i'm sure you already know that lol
@FloridaRailfanKid803 Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@DistantHorn2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!! I am a new sub to your channel.. you have some great videos!.
@LONEWLF2 жыл бұрын
Swag 😎
@TrainBusinfo2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful locomotives beautiful freight train🤝🤝💝
@cameronthehedgehog261yt2 жыл бұрын
I’m surprise 4449 is taking the Christmas train again
@thegrandrailfan2 жыл бұрын
oh why do you say that? did something happen to 4449?