Custom Lionel Toby The Tram Engine

[@eryhv]

This video was a real delightful surprise for me! I love finding niche channels like this that are able to embody creativity and be engaging without being clickbait slop or poorly edited ramblings. I’d love to see your take on one of the 08’s like Diesel, Paxton, ‘Arry & Bert, ect, I think you could used what you learned from Toby to make some banger takes on these characters. You’ve earned a sub, and I loved bingeing all your Lionel videos, and I look forward to seeing what you have planned next! Bravo man, keep up the great work!

[@Koko_Chan]

i remember discussing with a friend on how to tackle a Percy a few years back and rip the chassis from some sort of an american 0-4-0 and use the body of a tanker for the boiler. But since you'e obtained a 3d printer i so see you just making one from that. I swear i've seen some g scale panniers on eBay i just forget when and where, if this wasn't the comment section of a youtube video i'd so go digging for some. But i cannot begin to explain how in love I am with this Toby, he's so well done. Your handicraft is just magical to me. It's like seeing stuff we should've gotten. I can't wait to see the refurbishments to the older models.

[@nigelgresley87546]

Me who lived 10 minutes from UNCG at Aggieland: But seriously I never thought I’d see a Lionel G Scale Toby, so I think this is the first. Banger custom💪🏾💪🏾

[@Diecastcreations]

0:48 Damn, boy! University of North Carolina? I see you- talentful with modeling AND smart. Keep it up! If anything, these off camera accomplishments have just as if not more merit than what you’ve showcased on your channel. Self improvement is always wonderful to see 👏👏👏👏

[@eduardoaguero1220]

He's scarily authentic to Lionel's thomas line

[@bungieman2810]

It's really cool seeing someone tackle an area of model trains that hasn't really been covered before for their customs. Great work on Toby!

[@EngineShedStudios]

Outstanding work! This was certainly worth the wait! I honestly did not expect you to go through the trouble of making Henrietta as well, but I’m so glad you did! If I had a suggestion for upgrading your older custom models, it’d be to correct the yellowing of their faces by either repainting them, or letting them soak in hydrogen peroxide while being exposed to the sun for a day or two. That normally does the trick. Best of luck to your next project!

[@Squeaksthepenguinofficial]

This is awesome, it looks perfect and Henrietta looks like it was from the earlier seasons of Thomas the tank engine. An overall great video and great engine, Toby is one of my favourite engines so this video makes me smile. Toby goes great with all the other engines that you made.

[@otakurailfan]

Great job, I love the fact you made it look like something lionel would have produced.

[@MidiMail]

My favorite part was when Toby said “It’s Tramin’ time!” And trammed all over the place 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Diecastcreations]

@@MidiMail Freaky Choby 🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@TankEngineMedia]

Your custom Lionel Toby looks so, so good, it Lionel did make a Toby this would be very close. You did a fantastic job!

[@NorthWesternRailwayProductions]

The best one out of the main 4 I've always imagined how a Lionel Toby would have looked and this gives a pretty good representation great work!

[@oliverthebrblack5330]

MINDLESS!??!!??!!??!?!

[@retroversals081]

If I hadn't known better, I could've thought that this was some cancelled Lionel prototype or something, that's how accurate and amazing this custom is. Great work!

[@Thompsonandfriends]

Make percy next

[@chaseyyangpupj5434]

We really need that cheeky little saddle tank

[@puppetme6316]

@@Thompsonandfriends ok

[@T.C.T.F.5710]

oke

[@Pilot--q1l-h7o]

Percy

[@thedarkblue419]

parsy

[@TheMagicRailroadStudios2000]

I really love this custom and it legit looks like something Lionel would’ve made. As for your next custom I would say either Percy, Mavis, Duck, or even Oliver could be some great ones! James’ boiler kinda looks like Percy’s, and you could modify Thomas’ bunker to look like Percy’s a bit. Mavis and Duck could also be easy since they are also characters that have boxy shapes even Diesel. Oliver you could modify a Thomas body, switch the wheels and power pickups around, touch up the body a bit more to look like Oliver’s since he and Thomas almost have the same shape. I’m not sure what you could use for the bigger tender engines but maybe you could use an older Lionel ready to play Hogwarts Express for the basis for Gordon and Henry, since the newer Lionel ready to play engines don’t fit on G Scale track but the older ones I believe they do.

[@CaledonianKid]

Hey dude I just wanted to say that what you’re doing is pretty awesome. As a modeler myself I take inspiration from people like you. Despite modeling in HO/OO, giving me easy access to things like the Bachmann Thomas range as a preferred choice, I’m still using what I have and buying second hand to create what I need. To be honest I was never comfortable with doing that before I saw how often you bought second hand to finish one of your amazing customs. Keep going I love seeing new models from you. I hope the future holds great ideas and destinations!

[@CaledonianKid]

Also sorry for writing you up an essay! I just had a storm of gratitude to give you!

[@CaledonianKid]

I thought I already made a suggestion but I think I forgot, however, I personally think you should make one of the Scottish twins, specifically Douglas, for your next custom, totally unbiased. I think it sounds like a challenge that might use your 3D printer more, like you could find a file of a gauge one Douglas and edit it to fit the Lionel look more and maybe print it in smaller segments as to create less of a hassle when it comes to printing. I don’t know what you’re thinking of making but I do know that it’ll be great no matter what it is.

[@hornbylee]

Toby looks fantastic, big nostalgic vibes from the finished model. Well done!

[@Splendid_Studios]

This is awesome! This looks just like if Lionel made a Toby!

[@CheekyChuffer]

Your custom G Scale models are truly inspiring man, making them look like the line as well as showing the potential for your customs. I love to see your take on Duck in the future, best of luck with future projects!

[@a_midland_engine]

I feel desperately inspired to make G scale models of my own now. Perhaps with James you could make one of the Scottish twins? Another I’d suggest would be duck. Oh.. I’m just suggesting my favorites at this point. But seriously, a G Scale Donald/Douglas would be amazing.

[@DZM0N]

First off congrats on graduating college BTL ( Bentenlife)👍 and second, beautiful Toby model, this legit seems like something Lionel would make👏👏👏👏 If Lionel revived their gscale Thomas line, they seriously need to hire ya👍

[@msashurst1]

Ben, I loved it. You are so detailed and talented. Great job!

[@Thomasfan2006-mk3vb]

Toby and Henrietta looks so good great job Ben

[@ThomasAndTheTankRailway.I.N.C]

I haven’t seen one of your models in a long time, another beautiful model as always!

[@zacharyspinks6207]

Wow, I have to say, The Custom made Lionel Toby the Tram Engine along side His Faithful Coach Henrietta is Amazing, a Wonderful Job Making these Custom Engines, You should definitely Make Percy, or Mavis for your next Customs.👍

[@maggieflores4819]

This is the BEST Lionel G scale custom EVER

[@LukeStuff-f8z]

i love how you make these characters to look like if Lionel made it isnted of making it like prop accurate love this!

[@LukeStuff-f8z]

also if i had to suggest you something i would tell you to try remaking your edwards model face, i think you are much better at making faces now then before, and if you ever make another model, i would suggest a small tank engine like duck, maybe a small diesel like mavis, or if you ever make a tender engine, maybe someone like Donald and douglas could work, reusing the games shell and modding his wheels to be a 0-6-0

[@Tombola1993]

You have done a smashing job once again, mate. The results are amazing! Hope to see more custom G Scale models. Maybe ones of Oliver, possibly Stepney, Mavis, Bill and Ben, or Molly. Whichever engine would be suited for Lionel, I guess. But with the 3D printer, anything is possible. You could even make Lionel Salty if you wanted.

[@ChrisSegerson]

OMG ITS FINALLY HERE YIPEEEEEEEEEEEE IMMA MBE TUNIN IN TO MY TV ON THAT DAY

[@geothom]

Amazing work on Toby! Something I could see you doing with the additional James is a Ryan. He shares the same amount of wheels, just with trailing wheels rather than leading wheels. Percy would also help complete the Ffarquhar trio, and is probably more likely.

[@BNSW1000]

Very impressive work! I love how Toby turned out, but I am also really impressed by Henrietta as well. It’s nice seeing a custom Henrietta being taken on despite Bachmann never getting around to releasing one for their G scale line. As for future engine Ideas, Percy is definitely the low hanging fruit but another fun one would be Mavis since it would be similar to Toby and it might allow to add more Lionel trucks and look into custom rock loads for the quarry,

[@BnuuyBoi2005]

The most interesting custom I have ever seen!

[@drevianedwardsproductions9244]

This custom, Lionel Toby, is incredible!

[@JacobHillPGHVideo]

You made an awesome Toby! 🎉

[@the15thtenderextras]

After so long....... he's returned!

[@Alejandros_Railfan_Channel]

Your Custom Toby Is Awesome, Great Job!

[@FortheloveofThomas84]

It was finally worth the wait and the execution was really good

[@kidswonderstories4144]

The legends back!

[@tomytrainguy7975]

What a fabulous job you’ve done making Toby! For your next custom, make Percy!

[@CheeeeezestickPlayZ9088]

Yo bro, these videos are sick. I’ve been watching them for quite a long time now.

[@petesplayroom797]

Amazing model

[@GeohToy]

This is a really nice model! Though I would highly recommend sanding the prints and doing a finer sand of the putty details. Still looks great!

[@judecyt]

is it electric?

[@DonaldandDougles57646]

Hwoosh

[@DonaldandDougles57646]

Electric indeed

[@trainspeer3100]

Wait. It actualy is electric. Is uses the g scale thomas chacie

[@leonvanlottum9864]

Bro ofcourse its Electric

[@UziTheDroneEngine]

WOOOOOOOAAAAAAAASSSSSH! 😡

[@MatthewTheRBXMan]

Omg I have been waiting for weeks

[@jovialpictures1997]

Yes, Let’s Go See Toby and Henrietta!

[@jr_estudio]

I love it! You really upgraded your skills. Toby's face looks way better than edward.

[@harrisonallen651]

Looks amazing, if only Lionel made an official model of him for their Thomas range.

[@Theia6476]

It's Toby!!!!!🥳 He Done!!!!!😎

[@Nestu190]

this is absolutely mind blowing! i feel as if lionel wouldve actually made toby he would look exactly like this! ps: not gonna lie, i feel as if you should remodel edward's face, it looks inconsistent compared to the other engines

[@Nestu190]

Maybe use your 3d Printer

[@Fleeglethebeagle43isback]

It looks like a real model that’s how good it is

[@LNERJ15]

Edward then toby, who's next (i hope Henry or Percy

[@ReallyUsefulPinkEngine29]

Amazing custom!

[@KilldaneW]

Great job! Looks great!

[@Abit2silly123films]

This is sick

[@JacobKopczyk]

Nice work, my boy

[@thomaswatkiss9484]

It looks amazing

[@teamzug3651]

Let's gggooo it's about time

[@abbietaylor7242]

I love watching you make your own costumes and it inspired me to make my own n scale lady

[@PlowBenderStudios]

You need to get your hands on another Lionel Annie/Clarabel and use that to make Victoria from the Railway Series since you now have Toby and Henrietta. I made one myself using a Bachmann Annie and scratch building parts to make her look more like Victoria. Another thing I'll mention is that when I cut the wood panels at Victoria's ends, I marked out where the slits in the boards needed to be and used my hobby knife with a ruler to cut the grooves. Not sure if that will work for you, but I myself found I had more control with that method as opposed to the dremel. If you want to see my Victoria model, she's made numerous appearances in my G scale videos.

[@WaywardRailroad]

Splendid Job!!!

[@certifiedcitydestroyer]

probably better than anything lionel wouldve made officially

[@LeoAndrews-my1pv]

I think your next should be duck or oliver since they could re use parts from thomas . Also great build 😊

[@LeoAndrews-my1pv]

Thanks for the like mr Ben ten life 😊

[@UziTheDroneEngine]

Wow this is amazing

[@UltimateFlamerZ]

You have an awesome craftsmans ship

[@justmartynek1518]

Awesome job Ben, you have my huge respect. I was so happy, when i saw running Toby with Henrieta. Do you also change Edwards number by that new print?

[@thomasandthemagicturkey2015]

Have you thought of making Henry using the hogwarts express engine?

[@Robin_The_Red_Rabbit]

Despite what they claim it to be it's not g scale in fact it's a bit too wide

[@BlueBirdTheIdiot5526]

or he could recycle another james into henry.

[@thomasandthemagicturkey2015]

@@Robin_The_Red_Rabbit well I think there is an actual g gauge hogwarts express engine, not the ready-to-play version, but actually true g gauge.

[@Robin_The_Red_Rabbit]

@@thomasandthemagicturkey2015 There's the one by Lionel and the one by Hornby but I don't think either of them fit to G scale track

[@IZK-c1w]

Try making Gordon by using the rws it illustrations

[@Locomotive-trainguy]

I'm not a fan of the face but everything else is perfect

[@TobyOliverHenryFan]

13:00 Here's a tip, use a metal ruler. And cut away from your hands if you do use one.

[@kelleec6319]

MASTERPIECE

[@trakkKonnektin]

The model is really really awesome 👏🤩 I like the face

[@IZK-c1w]

Welcome Toby and Henrietta

[@carlosplaysgames888]

Toby is my favorite character.

[@TobyOliverHenryFan]

3:40 Honestly, the bottom right and top left faces aren't that bad. They look a lot like Toby. Especially the bottom right one. I'd say it is the superior one if it's tidied up a bit.

[@thomasfanproductions8541]

Look so good!

[@Wilma-ff8nh]

A love it man 😊😊❤❤❤

[@tttefriendsfan01]

1:28 why he only has one window¿

[@Gameboy_1992]

He forgot.

[@Elsbridgeworkshop]

YESSSSSSS SIR

[@levidarling5107]

Idea, if you make Percy, try adding a British brake van (Br 20 ton.) that way you’d have a suitable brake car with your British styled/ Thomas stock.

[@RemoteControlRemakes]

Yes, you should make to Percy

[@TankEngine97]

For the next custom, maybe Duck? That could be an easy one to make.

[@Buster_the2MT]

HE IS HERE

[@DzenanBudakovic]

Lets goooooo🎉

[@puppetme6316]

Yesssssss

[@T.C.T.F.5710]

bruh ur an idoit why did u comment here

[@Benthetrainkid]

How did you manage to find the proper size wheels for the troublesome truck that was missing its wheels?

[@Benthetrainkid]

And in some clips, Toby is missing his one of his rear windows

[@Thetrainbloke]

You could try making other simpler rolling stock out of troublesome trucks (S.C.Ruffey, Rickety) or Annie and Clarabel (Other coaches, or Toad)

[@brightredmogul1912]

Idea: Duck, solely so that you can have a scene at the start of the next Custom Models video recreating their confrontation in Tobias And The Half Pariah

[@BufferBeamStudios]

I wonder how Gordon and Henry would have looked like in Lionel trains/Engines

[@tttestudios2024_xcuzwynot]

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@douglas10th]

12:56 When carving on body detail, you should use a scribing tool and dynamo tape to etch into the body for a cleaner look.

[@Trainman04-n1y]

Nice custom

[@DZM0N]

Looking back at it, you could probably make mavis as well using your custom Toby cow catchers file, the Thomas chassis, and of course styrene board for the frame👍

[@LindseyTate13]

Gordon would be awesome, you could take a Thomas chassis and add bogies, along with an extended James body.

[@Hacksworth_Sidings]

3:16 Use a junior hacksaw for more delicate jobs like this, smaller, less cumbersome, easier to handle, those larger ones are for working on stronger materials like metals

[@TobyOliverHenryFan]

You've got a spare James, huh? You could do something similar to Edward and make the City Of Truro. Or, why not Donald and Douglas? The problem with them is that the main chassis will have to be extended so that the rear set of driving wheels are further back. And they must have longer tenders. There's also Molly and Alfred. One isn't as popular and the other is an OC. Both pose a similar problem as Truro, and that is that their running boards get raised when you reach the splashers. Alfred is a 4-6-0, meaning you'll have to give him another set of pony wheels at the front. These five characters are a lot more plausible to work than say Henry or Gordon. They need to be a lot bigger. With bigger driving wheels, boilers, tenders and thicker cabs. And pistons. Or you could try making Arthur. He'll definitely be an interesting one to make.

[@TobyOliverHenryFan]

But if I had to say, Oliver will probably be a more safer bet. The problem is if the rear wheels of Thomas are powered. Losing them in that case will cause a loss in traction and power. But you could probably find a way to power the new smaller wheels. If they are metal.

[@TobyOliverHenryFan]

But if you get another Thomas you can make characters like Diesel, Salty, Mavis, Jinty, Stepney.

[@Nestu190]

@@TobyOliverHenryFan he could make duck

[@TheGermanEngine]

Toby scares me. Anyways, this is a great video! (Although Toby scares me)

[@CurtsCoolVids104]

YES WE GOT TOBY! So what’s next? Oliver?

[@partyup210productions7]

the tricky part is the back wheel

[@MistaOlivuh]

@@partyup210productions7Ben can just use James’ ponytruck

[@Titanic2-v6h]

Funny enough he was thinking of doing oliver(he said it in the edward video)

[@Bouncepatrolandfriends9061]

Stepney beacuse he is a happy charcter and sadly he is not gonna have a Bachmann model

[@Titaniclover95]

​@@Titanic2-v6hhello

[@ViridisGiggle]

YESS 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Hoppyplayz14]

this looks so good, you should make duck next he would look great!

[@MrTroublesome223]

WOOOOOHOOOO YEAHHHH

[@elizabethriarasandsjr.9398]

Cool!