Broadway Limited HO Paragon 3 N&W Y6B Review

[@TWIGYBNSF]

Intresting fact, BLI used a authentic y6b whistle live field recording

[@southwestvirginiarailfan729]

Nice I got a used paragon 2 version off ebay a couple weeks ago. It is a great sounding engine. Its also quite a good puller. It managed to pull 67 cars up a 2% grade with out slipping. It could've pulled more, but I didn't have anymore cars.

[@peterglen734]

Ihave the same smoke issues with some of my BLI locos, and the same voice recordings on different locos.Otherwise i love them especialy the heavy freight locos

[@parts323]

I just got #2172 and find it to be one of the best Broadway Limited smoking locomotives I own. The model has run flawless for the past few weeks.

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Nice y6b engine! Has great sounds!

[@Trainmaster909]

I think this is a beautiful model. It looks gorgeous and runs really well (typical Broadway), however I think the sound recordings themselves leave a lot to be desired. The whistle (while accurate) doesn’t have any echo or anything to it. The chuff sound is also abysmal and sounds toy-like. Something of that size needs to more more aggressive. My hope is that Broadway will continue to make progress on their models. It’s a company we have all been rooting for to make progress, however progress has been much too slow. I only hope that Paragon4 is what we have been waiting for.

[@RodimusPrime]

Its better but not what we all want. Hoping for better things as well with Paragon 4

[@gonebamboo4116]

I haven't been able to find exactly what is added with Paragon 4. I believe the new issue of PRR I1s still has no markers or cab light. Am I wrong about that?

[@gonebamboo4116]

Agree about markers and cab lights. Should be consistent across a top line of engines. Can't bring myself to get their I1s or M1b on that account.

[@claytons8263]

Big boys are KING. 😄 BUT WHAT A BEAUTYFULL ENGINE ID BE HAPPY TO OWN ONE OF THESE TO ADD TO MY STEAM COLLECTION.

[@phillipsakalik4877]

Try blowing down the stack to fix the smoke. There may be an air bubble or something blocking it. This is common in O scale.

[@RodimusPrime]

Did that a few times

[@TobiasL1000]

What is the difference with all this paragons? Asking as a European

[@thomasavensjr.2790]

Excellent locomotive analysis, you have to love these articulated steam locomotives ; one day when i have enough $$ saved up i would really like to purchase either a BLI UP Big Boy, a N&W Y6B or a SP Cab Forward model.

[@69patrich]

Hello' i follow you from italy, congratulation for all your video, they are so nice, im broadway limited fan, but in italy we dont have place to buy....i have only a few piece in my collection...

[@James-Railyard]

If I can still get it I’m looking to get 2198 in the N&W blue scheme. Just because I like crazy one off schemes.

[@sourlemon9479]

It's the most beautiful thing i've ever seen in my life... It's Paragon3 INSIDE A Y6B

[@mesenteria]

You are mistaken about the tractive effort. A Northern Pacific Z-5 had just over 160K pounds of tractive effort at start with booster engaged. With booster engaged, in simple steam, the Y6-b was good for about 152K lbs. Small difference, but it is recorded and a fact.

[@RodimusPrime]

Y6b is 190k

[@cpjjp4705]

Awesome

[@officialpennsyjoe]

I like the part where the stack melts. (Gag joke) Would the Virginian 2-10-10-2 have the highest tractive force?

[@RodimusPrime]

Thats not really a traditional steam loco

[@brohoop]

Paragon 4 has been a huge disappointment. My sample did the exact same thing. Will never purchase BLI again.

[@Mr300bowler]

i want to get all of the BLI engines

[@nw611J]

Very nice video I love that H6b I’m really impressed by how good it looks. I hope some day I’ll a Aux tender like you’ve got. Great video as always and I look forward to seeing more from you soon Jeff aka NW611. PS I really hope BLI releases a new run of those Aux tenders soon.

[@MarkInLA]

Y6b, not h6b

[@claytons8263]

But it moved that's all it counts he he

[@CoalChrome]

does the rear engine swivel as well?

[@evanhizon8112]

I have the Paragon2 version of the Y6b. Is it worth selling that and getting the Paragon3?

[@RodimusPrime]

If your P2 runs perfect no

[@evanhizon8112]

@@RodimusPrime Thank You

[@alexlife470]

Did broadway limited made a y6a #2156

[@RodimusPrime]

No y6a ever made

[@jessedax7333]

BLI crappy smoke units

[@RodimusPrime]

Its working fine now