BEAUTIFUL Kato N Scale Big Boy Review

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Ron's Rail Reviews

Ron's Rail Reviews

Күн бұрын

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@RonsRailReviews
@RonsRailReviews Жыл бұрын
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@foxmotoman215
@foxmotoman215 Жыл бұрын
i loved this video ive been watching and checking each day sence u put that short teaser buy could u make the videos a little bit longer next time u should do a lot more locomotive rewiws good job loved it
@Trainsarecooll
@Trainsarecooll Жыл бұрын
I love my new Big Boy. I just had to get the 2 car water tender set and the 7 car excursion train. It looks great running as a complete train.
@nsrailfan0677
@nsrailfan0677 Жыл бұрын
I will definitely be getting this to start my N scale layout! Along with the Kato M1 set, of course 😄
@atanisoftware
@atanisoftware Жыл бұрын
It looks like a great loco. I pre-ordered the DCC+sound model, I'm also not running the right era for it but it'll still see some time on the layout anyway!
@2003MarionSSS
@2003MarionSSS Жыл бұрын
I was like you and couldn't resist picking up 4014 plus the water tenders and the excursion cars. My hometown of Marshalltown, IA has the UP mainline running through it and although I missed it, the Big Boy made a stop there. I can't wait to see your DCC install!!
@DinsdalePiranha67
@DinsdalePiranha67 Жыл бұрын
I don't model steam either, but I've always been fascinated with steam locomotives. This one would be more of a collecting/gotta-have-one purchase for me, although I think I'd probably go with a Kato GS-4 first because while I don't model steam I do model the Southern Pacific (sorta).
@kavemanthewoodbutcher
@kavemanthewoodbutcher Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this addition to my Christmas list lol. I guess I'll just have to build my lay out around it...
@alderusdmc
@alderusdmc Жыл бұрын
Did you notice "Big Boy" scribbled on the front of the boiler? Love how they included that little tidbit.
@jhoodfysh
@jhoodfysh Жыл бұрын
Nicely done Ron. Gratz on the new addition to your layout.
@denizen9998
@denizen9998 Жыл бұрын
Saw it roll through in Wagoner, Oklahoma. It's whistle, as it was pulling up, just about blew my ears out.
@TheSonofruss
@TheSonofruss Жыл бұрын
I am glad that you changed your mind about the Big Boy I have the factory DCC sound on order
@petemarchi5112
@petemarchi5112 10 ай бұрын
I’m getting one in DC after watching this. Thank you!
@KatoOnTheTrack1
@KatoOnTheTrack1 Жыл бұрын
It’s my first steam engine. I had to do my own DCC install and some track modifications to allow to do a full loop on my main but I love it. It’s about to get a lot of running time after all that initial work I did lol. I don’t think I have traction tires I need to check.
@randybrening9528
@randybrening9528 Жыл бұрын
I was waiting for a great review. Found it.
@seanpacificrailroad3700
@seanpacificrailroad3700 Жыл бұрын
Super cool review really great locomotive 🚂
@757beekeeper7
@757beekeeper7 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a Kato N scale Big Boy and I am looking forward to our DCC decoder install video.
@Jay_yan_09
@Jay_yan_09 3 ай бұрын
I would buy the n model as it does have its incredible details although my only worry is the size for the price, are there any websites out there that sell for lower than retail price?
@CM-ARM
@CM-ARM Жыл бұрын
She is truly amazing
@davidmcaninch4714
@davidmcaninch4714 Жыл бұрын
I actually got it for my birthday, my first train ever.
@christopherduke2177
@christopherduke2177 19 күн бұрын
My connecting rod came off just like your video. I couldn't get it back together as the parts were way too small for my old eyes. Sent to Kato for repair. Hope it doesn't happen again. Anyone else have this problem? Nice if someone made a tutorial on how to reassemble. This video is pretty good, will need to remember it if it happens again.
@theveganenemy
@theveganenemy Ай бұрын
Kato offers excellent precision and repairability. In terms of repairability they are even better than our german & austrian models, which I am accustomed to. It leaves less risk for damaging a model while working on them. So it's overall superior to design them that way. If you want an even better Big Boy made from zinc and smoke generator preinstalled, you'll wanna pick the Minitrix model (16990)
@norskviking9410
@norskviking9410 Жыл бұрын
I cant believe the amount of detail they have in something that small! Amazing! What does an Engine cost?
@IMRROcom
@IMRROcom Жыл бұрын
Nice Review, are you the new voice of Kato? If so I want one!
@RonsRailReviews
@RonsRailReviews Жыл бұрын
Lol not officially.
@CSXRobert
@CSXRobert 9 ай бұрын
Nice review, but to clarify about the "double articulation" - it's the second set of drive wheels that are rigidly mounted to the frame (not entirely, they do allow some lateral motion, but they don't pivot as a group like on the model), not the trailing truck under the cab. This "double articulation" is pretty standard in models of large articulated locomotives to deal with tight model curves and I haven't heard of any complaints about Kato doing that with the Big Boy, but I wonder if the complaints he's talking about actually have to do with the tender trucks. Kato "articulated" the rear 5 axles on the Centipede tender by using a 3-axle and a 2-axle truck where on the prototype the last five axles are rigid.
@reiheractual
@reiheractual Жыл бұрын
My Kato FEF-3 had that same issue with the side rods, granted I bought mine second hand but still. Not a huge deal breaker either, Kato stuff runs like a Swiss watch, definitely picking one up, I just gotta paint the grab iron on the smoke box door it’s throwing me off
@Melinko7902
@Melinko7902 Жыл бұрын
Just curious if you ever converted this to DCC/Sound? Would love to see that video.
@randydobson1863
@randydobson1863 Жыл бұрын
hello ron it's is randy i like yours is cool thanks and kato n scale big boy is cool thanks ron friends randy
@ApartmentRR
@ApartmentRR Жыл бұрын
You’ll have to let us know if those traction tires ever become an issue with the NO OX ID on the rails.
@RonsRailReviews
@RonsRailReviews Жыл бұрын
I am watching that and will report.
@DCSk8er529
@DCSk8er529 Жыл бұрын
As much as I love steam, I need them at O gauge and up. I can't handle the pain in N when it comes to steam if something gets knocked loose or a part needs replaced. I gotta give it to you for tolerating that headache. If I did N it would be diesels only.
@AbelG8781
@AbelG8781 Жыл бұрын
I'm not a fan of steamers but being a modern UP modeler, this is a must have! Just disappointed that it's not DCC ready in the slightest bit. It's next to impossible to install ESU sound easily.
@justin_railfan
@justin_railfan Жыл бұрын
What kind of dcc decoder would you recommend if someone were to covert this model to dcc with sound? Thanks for the review as always!
@allenwilson8913
@allenwilson8913 Жыл бұрын
That thing really is a big boy even in N scale
@LTRegulate
@LTRegulate Жыл бұрын
Can you name a dealer that is upgrading the engine to DCC + Sound for resale? Very interested in purchasing with those upgrades already in place. Also, did you attempt to see how many cars you could pull with a grade on the layout without slipping? I heard you mention 25, but did you attempt more? Thanks for the review.
@crazygamer0518
@crazygamer0518 Жыл бұрын
Can the riverossi big boy work on kato track or just this model??
@RonsRailReviews
@RonsRailReviews Жыл бұрын
As long as it is N scale it will run, yes.
@aFLICKINGCLINT
@aFLICKINGCLINT 14 күн бұрын
will it run on 15° kato unitrack
@ThomasHalways
@ThomasHalways Жыл бұрын
Point to 2:25, there the video starts. Prior to that Ron speaks that he will speak about the 'big boy', in the fatal bad tradition of "talking about intention to talk."
@James-Railyard
@James-Railyard Жыл бұрын
Well that explains how the front engine goes in and out of sync with the rear engine. I definitely want one now to haul my UP 7-car set.
@rdanscale3416
@rdanscale3416 Жыл бұрын
Howdy Ron what a Review I'm glad you done it sorry you had boo boo outta the box but it's probably better happening at that point as to popping loose as the engine was running down the Track.. Kind of wondering if that Rod bearing is a friction type we're the thickness is what keeps it tight to the Wheel it looked like it set back in place fairly easy but in that could it work it's self back out as the Engine is Moving especially under a heavy load & as the Engine rolls through curves, But I'm sure if it became a problem replacement parts would fix it, I think a slightly longer friction Rod on the rotating bearing or one that is lightly knurled would help to hold in place but Anyhoo hope that's all we see is just vary minor issues.. But she looked good Rolling I'd like to get a sound Version but I'm probably outta of the loop this go Around I hope Kato see's how fast there moving & Ramps up production for a Second Run especially before Christmas I know they probably won't have a problem selling them 1 or 2 more times & it would be neat if they'd offer like Athearn did the other Big Boys with the Coal tenders or even some weathered versions like did with 844 Kobo shop Engine.. I though Athearn would've Ran a Second Run & they might Now as they're probably seeing how the sales are going on the Kato's but that's Down the Road to see.. Just hoping & passing on some good thoughts thanks again for sharing the Video Ron hope to see ya up at Desheler for the Spring Creek show.. Take Care Allen 🚂🚂🚂🚂
@transcon_bnsf51atsf68
@transcon_bnsf51atsf68 7 ай бұрын
Very disappointed that the Kato big boy dc version does not come DCC ready!
@123stargate1
@123stargate1 Жыл бұрын
Does it smoke?
@RonsRailReviews
@RonsRailReviews Жыл бұрын
No smoke unit on this model.
@bobscoolcars
@bobscoolcars Жыл бұрын
I am extremely disappointed with the pulling power of my Kato Big Boy. On our flat and level N-Trak layout the wheels began slipping with just 30 fourty foot micro train truck/coupler equipped box cars. The engine just doesn’t weigh enough! This was at the N-Scale Enthusiast convention. Kato said that maybe the next run would be better..
@jamesdenny4734
@jamesdenny4734 Жыл бұрын
Well, its a nice looking locomotive, but if they make a coal tender I'll buy that! 😊
@cerneysmallengines
@cerneysmallengines Жыл бұрын
I personally favor the YELLOWSTONE locomotive over the Big Boy, but thats just me being a Minnesotan
@williammyers9773
@williammyers9773 Жыл бұрын
The DCC version has smoke. Does the DC version have smoke??
@KatoOnTheTrack1
@KatoOnTheTrack1 Жыл бұрын
Not Kato. Neither version has smoke.
@williammyers9773
@williammyers9773 Жыл бұрын
@@KatoOnTheTrack1 got confused with the BLI😵‍💫
@KatoOnTheTrack1
@KatoOnTheTrack1 Жыл бұрын
@@williammyers9773 nice feature, it personally wouldn’t work for me due to proximity.
@joepinto509
@joepinto509 Жыл бұрын
Pulling power?.. can't believe that pulled 14 pounds weight.....why?...I'd weigh all three big boys ..kato bli and athearn.....bli 8.5 oz.... athearn 7.7 oz and kato 5.4 oz ...very light in my opinion for pulling...more heavier more traction it would have for pulling ......lack of detail compared to bli and athearn....no builders plate and steam pipe decals like athearn has.....pro...kato runs really smooth chrome nickel side rods and duel Dynamos....my front grey tube was undone on the side your working on....used a rubberized glue to put it back in place ....I'll add more detail to my kato like I did to my bli and athearn.....
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