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My honorable mentions would have included the post war GP-9 and the 736 Berk. Thanks for the video.

well actuly i just listend to sme of my faverite recordings on youtube and #2 is ththe most acurite sorry my mistake.

but over all i really love that train I WANT ONE SOOO BAD AAAAGH!!!😫🤣

None of those whistles were even close.

I have the boxcar that simulates a brake fire. It is hilarious.

Great Video. The F3 and F7 have always been my favorites.

They should make an xfinity train because x marks the spot. 😂

I was checking ebay prices and bidding. Put my trains away 10 years ago. Shocked at the lack of bids low bids on o gauge(modern). Guess my stuff isn't worth 1/2 what i paid for it

I agree with your list. All three engines would be on my list. I of course own an F model Santa Fe engine to pull my Santa Fe passenger cars. I did own for a short time a Hutson engine but traded it for other items years ago. I never owned a GG-1 since my model railroad was set in the west featuring mostly Santa Fe trains. However a friend of mine modeled the Pennsylvania Railroad and owns several GG-1’s. He prefers the older original Lionel ones since he finds them to run dependably and easy to service if any work is needed. Your other honorable mentions were good too. I do own a Polar Express set and like its engine which is always run under my Christmas tree each year. The only other engine that I feel deserves honorable mention is the Alco PA engine that was featured on many era Lionel passenger and freight sets. Thanks for the video and your choices.

As a youngster I remember watching the PRR / CONRAIL GG1 locomotives roar past the Radnor train station on the main line near my high school. They were massive and downright frightening. Just awesome to see moving at high speeds. You could also hear them coming through the overhead catenary wires, which would make a metallic sound like a bullet ricochet. And they had a distinct smell to them as well.

Sweeeet

MTH K4 is on top of the list.

It's very obvious you really took your time and put lots of thought/research into your list! I had guessed your top 3 as the video opened, before you announced. I own multiples of all three of your top 3 list and I totally agree with your choice and the order which you put them. I must say though, I think an articulated steam locomotive ( such as the Big Boy or Allegheny ) should have been among your " honorable mentions"... just because of their uniqueness. Great video!! I just subscribed to your channel!!

Nice engine

Great list!!! I Believe

Finally bought a scale GG1 from Williams and upgraded it to PS3. Best decision ever.

Glad I already have all of these bought them before prices went through the roof.

Big question for you #RBPTrains What is the difference between 5454 and 5452? I'm trying to get one.

Ok so I do Ho but I have 2 of the locos you mentioned. I got a New Haven Hudson and a CNW f3. I don’t have a GG1……..yet

Need to get more Gundam!

I just want to ask where are the golden spike locomotives? I know they may not have pulled big trains, but they were important, to bring the country together via rail…

I have a good video please make a video on the Lionel big boy 4014

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Top 3 yes, agreed. I have both the semi scale and full scale GG1 and got the opportunity to see the real ones in action at the end of their career. I think I have more scale Hudsons than any other engine and the Lionel NYC ABA F3. The list does really go on Mohawks, Berkshires, Pacifics, Mikados et al. The only thing I can't wrap my head around is modern diesel power, they all look like bricks to me. Thanks for the list!

Just went to a train show in Plano TX. Parking lots were Full to capacity. It was Not a waste of time or money.

111% AGREEABLE YO! GOT ALL 3 IN 1/87 SCALE!

The 2-8-4 Berkshire must be in the top 5

Without watching yet... Big Boy T1 2-10-2 33 seconds in... I am so wrong 😂

this is awesome bro

My Halloween Triplex arrives this week and the 21” cars come in the 1st Q 2025. Can’t wait.

Norm you're a good sport

Hello! Great video! I am looking for a Xmas decoration under my tree. Could u pls give the link of the product?

It is also Hudson

Hey Chris, why haven’t you got the 424 blue comment

Great vidio, like the pics, got all but the GG1 in my collection of 0 gauge and N gauge, would of like to see more CPR steam .Thanks for the morning coffee...

Nice

Nice run of the Acela

ES44AC and SD70ACE.

Witness the real refurbed 4014 in Missouri. It was awesome.

Appreciate the humility RBP! love your site.

The 726 came out in 46 from lionel. The hudson and f3s just overshadowed the berkshire in popularity. I personally love the Berkshire it has the look of a powerful locomotive with the hudson tender but still looks good on smaller layouts. Im talking about the 726 from 46 to 49.

Welcome back Chris!

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I need to add this to my layout it’s now a top priority lol

Great video!! Thanks for putting this together.

Fun vdeo.

Agree with all. Honorable mention might include the FM Trainmaster

Thank you, Chris! Well done!

I disagree. I want to collect. Thomas Percy James