Lionel NYC Pacemaker L-2a Mohawk & Freight Set

Lionel NYC Pacemaker L-2a Mohawk & Freight Set
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Chapter List:
0:00 - Intro & Unboxing
6:43 - History
9:23 - Model Stats, Facts & Features
10:58 - My Other Mohawk Locomotives
14:04 - Closeup Shots
18:23 - Expansion Freight Set
21:26 - BFIMO
21:55 - Startup and Feature Demonstration
25:06 - Running Session
34:05 - Conclusion
35:37 - End Credits

[@Ericstrains]

FYI, I goofed and called the feedwater heater on the top of the smokebox a "super heater". Also, there are chapters for those who was to skip around.

[@TexasRailfan21-RailfanRyan]

I think that one in particular is a t-type feed water heater corrects me if I'm wrong this style of feed water heater might be called something else if anyone is an expert

[@TonyLasagna]

Haha damn. I was going to text you and bust your balls 🏀 ⚽️ 🏈

[@NERRP2017]

Yeah, that’s an elesco type T feedwater heater, which looks cool, and beats the b&m coffin water heaters their berks had

[@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853]

Though not an MTH man, I have to admit that black Mohawk with elephant ears is stunning. I also feel Lionel did a superb job on this red Mohawk!

[@railfanjackson4531]

Definitely one of the best-looking fantasy schemes I’ve ever seen from Lionel. Right up with the Hiawatha S3 for absolute certainty in my opinion

[@Fridge56Vet]

Can't go wrong with the NYC & Scarlet & Gray.... 👍 I ordered this paint too, as I figured I can always get an NYC Mohawk in black. Looks great!

[@saabjunkieSPG]

Wow, that red really pops. Beautiful locomotive, I’m glad Lionel does those fantasy paint schemes.

[@Prewarpostwaramdmore]

Your Water Level Freight Set is still my favorite reviews of yours. That set is still on my radar. Someday I'll find one.

[@Ericstrains]

It's a great set

[@ChargerusPrime]

My SP1 is my daily carry knife, LOVE IT!

[@cnichting08]

I've seen NYC 3001 in person and I will say it awesome to see and it being one of two survivors left and I couldn't believe how freaking large they are in person

[@johnhagan7742]

For any of you who don't know about the difference with the Pacemaker Box Cars, the lettering and car numbers were originally white over light grey. Because of this, yard workers who were reading the car numbers to the clerks over the telephone that were making documents for train crews had difficulty reading the car numbers. And so, for that reason, the car lettering was later changed from white over light grey to black over light grey. That's what the different lettering variation in the expansion pack is about if any of you are wondering.

[@jasonsnyder3948]

The paint scheme on the engine is fantastic. My dad always says it doesn't matter what you run or even if it actually existed, as long as you like it. I love that they included the two different eras of PM box car paint schemes.

[@VanderClay2]

“…so that opened that can of worms and we all know where it went from there” is the catch phrase for all of us o-scale enthusiasts. haha!

[@williamkolina3988]

The plumbing really stands out with red.

[@fargusdetailedmodeling]

The ability to change the color of the marker lights is a feature I've been waiting for! Now we have the ability to accurately classify our trains to be as prototypical as possible! Love it Lionel!!!!!

[@ChrissTrainsandThings]

Today was such a great model by Lionel. Awesome video as always!

[@agenttexx]

My father had several of the Marx tin Pacemaker boxcars and I have always had a soft sport for them. I also like the Pacific Fruit boxcars.

[@haydenharman2351]

Something cool about Mohawks irl is that one of the tenders is/was used for western Maryland 734

[@Fidgetdidget]

NYC often left piping uncovered instead of hiding it. Lionel was very good about capturing that

[@rudolphward4375]

Beautiful looking locomotive...

[@edwardvincentbriones5062]

Wonderful history and running session! Love it!

[@Ericstrains]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rebelbaron7003]

Wow,this Mohawk set from Lionel certainly makes a statement coming down the track. Lionel did an awesome job with this engine and cars. Before you unboxed everything,I honestly thought a red loco and cars was too yucky and was going to blow this one off. Until the loco came out. When you put the Mohawk on the tracks with the box cars,my heart started pumping. Honestly,for me,the only train that excited me was the vintage Santa Fe 2343 F-3s carrying either freight or shiny's. This train is the bomb exciting. Course,I didnt hear the cost either. That brings me down to reality despite being divorced. Good stuff Eric.

[@PDLM1221]

Yeah, the color is really nice!

[@andypants97]

Man Eric you have one of the coolest collections. Life goals good sir 🤣 can't wait for your special run diesel to get here!!

[@Ericstrains]

Thanks!

[@BLWorks1982]

Cool video Eric. The paint scheme looks awesome on that engine!

[@rpscsx]

That was my grandfather's favorite train to run in HO Scale. Just need about 10 more cars now

[@rusty383]

Love this Red train

[@Ericstrains]

Me too!

[@JOEMAMA_534]

Love that paint scheme! I’ve also seen 2933 many times and have even been in its cab.

[@wkjeeping9053]

Wow the Lionel ones sound great

[@blairterry9435]

Excellent video and review. I heard both 765 and 1225’s whistles on the Mohawk.

[@paulconteyoutubesucks2931]

Beautiful set brother 👍👍👍

[@mattstrainroom]

Beautiful engine and set, Eric. Thanks for sharing!

[@jamesdenny4734]

Now that's a knife! 🔪 😮

[@Broncort1]

I like how the expansion pack goes with the gray Niagara….or you can lash up both engines….looks great together!

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Amazing set Eric! Happy Easter to you!

[@tobyyoder8350]

You’ve definetly nailed it with your assessment , the locomotive is gorgeous and beautiful👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

Awesome Set Eric! I like how the Weaver and Atlas cars look with the Lionel expansion pack. 🚂

[@georgetrains6168]

What a beautiful engine

[@allegheny48]

Thanks for the informative review. The paint scheme is really sharp. I have the MTH Premier version of that Pacemaker train and they use an L4a Mohawk 3100 as motive power. The actual caboose on the real Pacemaker train was a converted boxcar with an added cupola and painted to match. The MTH Mohawk you have, 3149, is an L4b and was the last Mohawk built for the NYC. Looking forward to your next review. Happy Easter to you and yours.

[@SleeperBBQ]

Man what a hot looking loco

[@TonyLasagna]

Damn, I didn’t think I was going to like this thing color scheme but it is gorgeous! Edit: I still miss these longer-form reviews, and am glad to see the plastic pointers back lately, too.

[@Ericstrains]

Thanks!

[@trainguy4265]

That air tank at the top in the front actually makes it look like it has a Mohawk haircut. 😂😂

[@Jokers_Trains]

Nice engine Eric. It looks fantastic

[@angeloarimborgo6352]

Using that knife for this is hilarious!

[@byates59]

AWESOME set Eric! Congrats and thanks! Happy Easter!

[@Ericstrains]

Thanks! You too!

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

One of the Mohawks escaped being scrapped because the shop forces piled a bunch of boxes in front of it and when it was discovered in 1962 the outcry prevented it from being scrapped.

[@walteranderson5090]

Looks like Lionel addressed the coupler issues. The cars aren't O scale? Are they? I also like the colors. That crew talk loading the box car is nice. One more thing. I wish Lionel would get ALL the engine switches on top. The bottom is a stinker for me. Nice job Eric, and a Happy Easter to you and family.

[@Ericstrains]

Everything is O scale.

[@richardsobieck9660]

I always enjoy your videos and your information us usually spot on, however I need to point out that the tank on the front of the boiler is an Elesco Feedwater heater and not a super heater. The Super heater would be inside the smoke box and feed the steam pipes back into the boiler. I have seen others make this same mistake. Thanks! Gorgeous train!

[@EnzoGiovanaTrains]

Very Nice, Loco and Box sounds! Thanks!

[@davidstrainsandlego]

Beautiful engine, happy Easter!

[@warplanner8852]

Boy, Lionel sure hearkens back to my childhood in the 50s! But the one thing I couldn't geranium past was the three rails on the track!

[@user-gz6tn4bj2m]

Love e t all day

[@AlikStansberry]

That’s a neat lookin model! And nice colors as well. Happy Easter by the way!

[@Ericstrains]

Thanks! You too!

[@ZachsAdventures290]

Its 2022 your Legacy system should be smart enough to find your engine by itself.

[@johnniet.7820]

Eric, I truly love your display of the new Lionel models and all of the educational details and minutia that you have incorporated in your videos. Also the price points and countries of production. As we (as human beings on this planet) move forward into the future, I was wondering if you had any thoughts or projections as to the future of model railroading, or the products of future technologies affecting this hobby? Specifically, what will become of real trains and model trains based on them? Like the evolution of the engine--steam, diesel, to electric--possibly to nuclear-powered, or Mag-Lev? I am certain that future model train manufacturers will reflect any changes in technology with all new models being produced. That said, will you have to build new layouts with no tracks, or elevated mono-rail-type lines, or even just flat roads that support semi-airborne "trains" or cars floating above the surface? Most of this may not come in our lifetime, but all hobbies reflect the standards of the time--witness model planes going to actual "rockets", and lighter than air dirigibles, and drones with remote control, and cars and trucks becoming more and more realistic, with some having power plants based on the real thing. Just curious where you think model railroading will head in the future--will you have a train running on air above the"tracks" with no wheels and no fossil fuel. Something to think about.

[@jcoozpam]

Not only were the paint different on the boxcars, but the also had different doors.

[@jacobdeaton1602]

Sweet!

[@Ericstrains]

Very!

[@greyfoxtrains3244]

As always, a good review. I have seen this locomotive in a few videos, and I must say I am a little jealous. It passed though my mind to get one, but I have too much other stuff on order, so I passed. Maybe one day.

[@DaybreakerProduction]

Cool engine.

[@sargentrowell81]

I believe I even remember your review of the Mohawk way back in the day when you first got it and you mentioning that it was your first steam engine. Doesn't seem like it should be so long ago.

[@Ericstrains]

13 years ago. Time flies

[@randytaylor1258]

@@Ericstrains Eric, growing up is so overrated. 😎

[@michaelhollingsworth9209]

I like the last whistle

[@harizon8862]

I really hope you do a review on the Lionel C&O Greenbrier in the “Chessie” paint scheme

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

Wonderful train 🚂❤️😎👍wicked awesome Wish they had a version of it in a starter set I collect starter sets

[@evileyeball]

You americans also called 2-10-4 "Texas" as apposed to Selkirk like we did. so its really interesting to see the name changes depending on location and railway

[@skrep359]

You probably understand this more than I do because there’s actual ballast between lines. Let’s say to give the layout a ‘foggy’ look you could take a Niagara (or any other locomotive with the water scoop effect) and fill the track space with smoke would this work as a legitimate tactic for looks or just choke everyone to death in the room?

[@chainsawcharl1e677]

The MTH Mohawk details really make it look like a brass model. The Lionel Pacemaker Mohawk details look ham-fisted, by comparison. I'll take the MTH details over the Lionel sound because upgrading sound is just a software update away while physical upgrades are a lot harder. I wonder if the caboose is semi-scale. Maybe Lionel, MTH, Weaver, K-Line, or Atlas produced a pacemaker caboose that would better complement these box cars.

[@PW3905]

I actually got the pacmaker set at home, I didnt order the engine but these cars will look great with my other NYC steam locomotive that I have for the fleet

[@Ericstrains]

Very nice!

[@PW3905]

@@Ericstrains i even had my firehouse look and they were like all impressed,

[@jimmelchin1531]

Eric....thanks for keeping us updated on your new arrivals. This is a beautiful engine and set. The lights appear to be quite bright...is it the video ? Just curious. Thanks Again !

[@PedrotheOscalecollector]

Hello Eric I love your train collection it nice I been starting my own o gauge collection and do you have any problem out of lionel engine at all just asking because I was interested in getting the new lionel alcea set one day

[@randytaylor1258]

Terrific video, Eric. Did you forget to introduce us to the 3 additional rolling stock? Very handsome.

[@Ericstrains]

Nope I mentioned them in the video

[@randytaylor1258]

@@Ericstrains I was hoping for more detail but I did notice the containers and the boxcars with different doors and black ladders.

[@RDS51403]

It’s got the Pere Marquette 1225 and the Nickel Plate Road 765 whistles as options? Too cool

[@williamkolina3988]

Do you really run all your trains, eric.you have such a massive collection.I hear you must run engines to keep them in good order.I try to rotate mine.i don't have a huge collection like you.great video as usual

[@Ericstrains]

yes

[@peterpiper_203]

Beautiful The caboose would be better if it had the black paint Would've made it pop Maybe offset some of the cons you mentioned

[@stevenbullock9276]

Made in Korea? Huh. Guess I didn't know they were making them there. But then again, I can't afford the high-end new stuff. That Pacemaker red engine looks great. I have enough black steamers, and I'm really liking the colors and some of the fantasy paint schemes.

[@jeanbieski3895]

I love 💕 steam train

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

Another reason to get the fantasy paint scheme is because it's your cash and you spend it on what you want

[@ericbechler9903]

Nice train Eric and we have the same first name 😃

[@miguelangelgarrido7233]

Hola buenas tardes excelente video miy bueno el tren abrazo grande y mucha gracias por subir el video

[@MrStevesTrains]

The freight sounds are the same for Lionel’s Pacific Fruit Express sounds boxcar. Not bad though.

[@rennethjarrett4580]

Good demo of it all, glad to hear they god the sounds for the engine much better. Sorry, maybe it is your voice, but I'm thinking either your mic is in a bad spot, to close or one of the parts of the sound audio line is over loading and gives you that annoying squawk sounding voice.

[@jesselee6502]

So Cool..!¡¡! LvYa...

[@Ericstrains]

Thank you!

[@file1man]

Eric, any suggestions for keeping our collections dust free, especially the stuff displayed on open shelves? You showed your engines from years ago. But we see no dust. Does an air filter help? With large collections, hand cleaning individual pieces seems a very time consuming task. What's your tips?

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

I was wondering that myself I see some dust on mine I don’t want my trains a lot dirty

[@fargusdetailedmodeling]

I use those handheld compressed air dusting cans. The ones used for dusting keyboards and such!

[@file1man]

@@fargusdetailedmodeling my collection exceeds probably 300 pcs, erics is probably 2000 pieces- cans of compressed air too expensive. Its hard for erics trains to respond because he has so many subs and lots of videos, but his opinion would be helpful with his cats roaming his space

[@chasefrost2274]

Lucy when you have a box that's from New York you got to go with a knife that actually will work but also that's not a knife... that's a knife

[@Slideyslide]

I'm looking at buying the black version on this. Do you know the difference between the #2775 and the #2700 Mohawk?

[@HowitzerHill]

I wish lionel would standardize the deck plate like MTH…

[@jordonfreeman166]

Big knife for two big boxes.

[@randytaylor1258]

Your knives are so sharp, Eric. You should cut the top with the knife upside down to prevent damage to the contents.

[@victordandrea8697]

One of the questions who is your camera guy / girl

[@HotRodRodney25]

Lisa is behind the camera

[@peytonmeador9748]

I just got mine in today and it already came with some issues. The main one being the engine won’t go forward without stopping in 2.5 seconds and trying again and again to do it. On the other hand it runs in reverse just fine. I love this engine and I’m really disappointed. Other than that it’s stunning.

[@ronbarr2819]

Re: engine-tender gap, how'd the coal get into the firebox?

[@mistermadmachine6311]

They have this one an n one with the same colors when is there going to be one with the color scheme in HO

[@TexasRailfan21-RailfanRyan]

Is that four valve facing thing behind the whistle the safety valves it's very bizarre that they're mounted to shoot steam sideways and not straight up like a conventional safety valve on a steam locomotive

[@Loweko1170]

Gotta let the shop crew shower sometime.

[@randytaylor1258]

@@Loweko1170 No -- easier to steam hot dogs.

[@concertalleyrail]

Hey Eric. What's with your Chessie System coal hoppers bein' upside down?🤔

[@Ericstrains]

They’re in flat cars being sent for repair work

[@acbhorn3]

Do you have any hobo miniatures to put sitting in the boxcar? Thought that'd be a neat tiny detail on one of your trains.

[@Ericstrains]

I do

[@acbhorn3]

@@Ericstrains awesome excellent video as always!!

[@F40M07]

Hello

[@Ericstrains]

Hello

[@F40M07]

Hi

[@stephenswift5531]

If you're opening the packages who's holding the camera

[@PLLesniak]

you will macke a good santa clus

[@NaYawkr]

Any ALCO Locomotives ? ? ?

[@bamamarco1008]

How much did this cost you? I like it

[@Ericstrains]

Price is mentioned at the end of the video

[@ericgeorge9513]

um i know all 5 whistles 1. polar express 2. NW whistle 3. mabe not 4. polar express aging both legacy 5.npr 765

[@jssw3618]

better if gray on tender lined up with gray on cars..imho.

[@brianrigsby7900]

What’s the barrel on top?

[@Ericstrains]

The barrel looking thing on the front? That's a feedwater heater.

[@brianrigsby7900]

@@Ericstrains how’s it work?

[@MrNJT]

@@brianrigsby7900 it preheats water in the boiler giving a better advantage with steam pressure. Those were common on a lot of northeastern US railroad steam engines and also in Canada.