Imagine if Eric had the budget and time he could’ve made a parody scene where he swaps the switcher for a sandbag, and then the ruins start to collapse. Then all of the sudden as Eric is running out a giant bolder is chasing him, after escaping the bolder he makes his way back to the layout to put the newly equipped locomotive on display for his layout.
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
I actually did think of doing the sandbag scene, lol
@chetsir2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. It is always so orgasmic to find that special item to add to your collection. Price, Quality and undamaged is always great. You must have thousands into your collection and a very nice layout.
@TheUnflushedToilet2 жыл бұрын
Even though the ATSF didn't have any it still looks very natural in the Warbonnet paint scheme!
@microbusss2 жыл бұрын
yeah it only came in BNSF but yer right it DOES look good in ATSF Warbonnet
@MrLunchHour22 жыл бұрын
I love the 90s war bonnet paint schemes. It was one of the paint jobs that really got me into trains as a kid growing up
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
Me too
@TonyLasagna2 жыл бұрын
agreed. have examples of both the original and bluebonnet on some locomotives as well 🤩
@steffenrosmus91772 жыл бұрын
90ies warbonnet??? Think it was introduced in 1955
@MrLunchHour22 жыл бұрын
@@steffenrosmus9177 I’m talking about the giant Santa Fe lettering on the sides
@wcmodelrailroad2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Eric, for the shout out of the Matt and Matt O Scale Train Podcast! and I'm really happy you found your lost artifact!
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@randytaylor12582 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful community this is.
@erikthepirate80682 жыл бұрын
Awesome Diesel Train! I made my very own LEGO Diesel ALCO MRS-1 and my very own LEGO Diesel EMD MRS-1 too!
@TheDarkKnight3502 жыл бұрын
I love the shots of the train passing by. Its almost as if im standing at the track and seeing a real train pass by. Keep up the great videos!
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@HappyJigg2 жыл бұрын
Hearing you talk about how these came out 10 years ago freaked me out. I remember when you made your first video about these lionel gensets.
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
wow
@myworld672 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Eric I like you like the fact that they are diecast I personally feel that it would be better if the majority of the trains were metal it gives them a better look and feel..It's a real nice engine and it's good to have good frieds to helpus look out for things and that we can share that same oppourtunity and priveledge with.Glad you finally got it I know what thats like.."Happy Rails". GMan
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@stevenfd1232 жыл бұрын
I lived in Wenatchee, Washington in 1970 when GN became BN so I really like the BN boxcar and anything I see in BN green. Nice video as usual Eric.
@randytaylor12582 жыл бұрын
You must miss that gorgeous mountain goat, though.
@mjmonjure2 жыл бұрын
I recently purchased a UP Vision Genset which somehow over the years, was never opened. I purchased it from a very reputable train store, so no worries of it being anything but "sealed". My problem is that it has been sitting in my basement for 2 weeks (where the layout is) and I can't bring myself to open it. I'm not sure why. Maybe partly because I am afraid it will be like driving a new car off the lot and losing a chunk of value and because I am afraid of breaking it, I have some history with not being the most nimble of collectors :-) I had a UP back when the Visions first came out and I loved it, but eventually sold it to raise money for another hobby. So, like you, it's been on my watch list for some time. I have one of the new Gensets (Bethlehem Steel) and it is truly a wonderful model for the price point. Enjoy your Santa Fe!
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
Engines want to be run.
@mjmonjure2 жыл бұрын
@@Ericstrains I unboxed it tonight and except for a couple of windows laying about, it was perfect. Put it on the track and to my utter delight, after sitting in a box for 12 years, it worked perfectly! There are only the 2 VL Gensets and are now impossible to find in decent condition.
@randytaylor12582 жыл бұрын
@@mjmonjure Even if you just unbox it, you have a collection of locos. If you don't at least open it up, all you have is a collection of . . . boxes. We have a word for that: Warehousing.
@mjmonjure2 жыл бұрын
@@randytaylor1258 Eric convinced me 5 months ago... loving my genset
@randytaylor12582 жыл бұрын
@@mjmonjure I think I missed that. But I love his answer: Engines want to be free. And mechanically, the machinery really needs to be exercised. I look at.model kits and think, how can I build that? I look at a loco and think, how will that run? Congratulations for following your heart -- it's what your hobby should be about. Eric's passion is in every video. Respect.
@henryszubielski86012 жыл бұрын
Another great find Eric! Enjoy it!
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@hcolin41652 жыл бұрын
How KOO! is that U took me back 40 years brathaaaaa!!! Saaaaweeeet!!
@gregoryamer2 жыл бұрын
These motors are amazing. Love the 3 smoke stacks going and that cab!
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
Yes they are!
@timothymclaughlin68602 жыл бұрын
Great Score ! Fella did You a solid for sure . Beautiful Engine . Congrats !
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@wrangler70jkujeep742 жыл бұрын
Very nice locomotive love paint runs great .
@michaeltrufitt54772 жыл бұрын
Great looking loco Eric 😀👍
@Jokers_Trains2 жыл бұрын
Great engine now I gotta get one for my collection.
@ashleyandliam99202 жыл бұрын
OH MY GOD I NEED THAT!! I know I have a Southern Pacific sw1500 #1032 But I need that for my collection!!
@FordEnthusiast4132 жыл бұрын
Hey Eric. Very creative title for this video. I hope I am lucky enough one day to get this engine..
@thomassabeldindahouse67532 жыл бұрын
This is a Great one! What a machine! Really nice with powerful sound!
@gustavovasile4282 жыл бұрын
IT'S GREAT!!
@adamtuck3701 Жыл бұрын
Hello Eric this is Adam tuck I'm also into trains of all kinds my favorite locomotives are the Union Pacific Big Boy Santa Fe and the ones with the horse symbol on it
@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video and seeing the Santa Fe Genset. Glad you were able to check it off your list. Bill B.
@ralphmiller22652 жыл бұрын
Indiana Eric found a treasure!!!
@WhiteCamry2 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who watched @ 3:13 - 3:35 waiting for Eric to knock over that little crossbuck post without knowing it?
@Chessie19852 жыл бұрын
Awesome genset Eric!!!
@randytaylor12582 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! The epitome of North American motive power. Question: What activates the flashing ditch lights?
@No_Skill_Life2 жыл бұрын
that has to be hands down the best switcher from lionel
@Stanf9542 жыл бұрын
O and O27 are so much ezr to work on then my HO and N gauge.
@randytaylor12582 жыл бұрын
It's all about the space, and the cost.
@trainfan19802 жыл бұрын
For $450 that was a deal. Iv got the conrail genset yes the windows fall out on these had to do the same put them back in! Great video Eric that was a good find enjoy
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
Right on
@ashtonmorrison6422 жыл бұрын
Awesome video love the details
@JoeG-firehousewhiskey2 жыл бұрын
Awesome engine, especially for the price
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed
@frankierailfan4014 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been on the hunt for a decently priced Union Pacific genset. I don’t want the visionline version though, I just want the normal dual motor version
@northpennvalleysteamrailroad2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!!
@davidstrainsandlego2 жыл бұрын
Love this engine
@guitarstuff46822 жыл бұрын
Love the title
@howardgriffin29662 жыл бұрын
Nice video, thanks for sharing also any update on when you're going to do a video on the lionel SOUTHERN PACIFIC VISION STOCK EXPRESS SET. Can't wait to get your opinion on this set, thank you Howard G
@TonyLasagna2 жыл бұрын
Lmao - they finally got their shout out.
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
lol
@miguelalarcon2754 Жыл бұрын
So they re did the metal die cast molding for sure?! I might have to look for them all if they won’t make anymore die cast.
@Evanm422 жыл бұрын
Hey Eric if Lionel or MTH made a loco and passenger cars for commuter railroads (ie Coaster, NJT, Trirail, Marc, LIRR ect) would you buy them?
@defdgk2 жыл бұрын
+1 for LIRR
@chicagolandrailroader2 жыл бұрын
+1 for all of them and Go transit, Metra, and Caltran
@miguelangelgarrido72332 жыл бұрын
Hola buen dia excelente video muy bueno abrazo grande muy buen modelo
@mgr_video_productions2 жыл бұрын
Love the video title and thumbnail 😂😂😂. Awesome locomotive tho.
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😅
@Conrailfan809811 ай бұрын
He’s collecting gensets like infinity stones.
@mr.shadestrains60332 жыл бұрын
Wicked awsum 🚂❤️👍👍👍👍
@gruntkiller33072 жыл бұрын
Nice
@RichRockster2 жыл бұрын
Didn’t know you had to share slots on the legacy controller with a large collection of engines...How the heck do you know which engine is which when running some of the duplicates slots?
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
I have a spreadsheet
@romanswestcoasttrains2 жыл бұрын
Hey Eric, great video! Just out of curiosity have you ever thought about getting a legacy 993 expansion set to give you more slots for all your locomotives?
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
That won't work. You still only get 98 slots.
@RandyCRR2 жыл бұрын
If you bought a new 990 Legacy System wouldn’t you get another 99 slots?
@austinmclaren3252 жыл бұрын
I'm a beginner in train modeling. What are slots?
@MattsTrainsTractors2 жыл бұрын
Wow, nice video, Eric. Thanks for going into detail on the cab’s interior. Just to clarify - there were no real-life warbonnet paint schemes, correct? Keep up the great work.
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
Correct
@MattsTrainsTractors2 жыл бұрын
@@Ericstrains gotcha, thanks for your help
@JohnDoe-bl7gj2 жыл бұрын
When you talk about not being able to go to York, do you mean the TCA train show in York PA?
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
yep
@Lil_Pennsy2 жыл бұрын
Hey Eric do you think they will ever create a grand trunk steamer? If they did, did I miss it
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
They've done many.
@Lil_Pennsy2 жыл бұрын
@@Ericstrains didn’t you do one before?
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
I don't think so.
@mr.shadestrains60332 жыл бұрын
6️⃣0️⃣3️⃣🚂😎. 🚂❤️another wonderful train. To add to your amazing collection ❤️🚂 👍👍. Very kool
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Nick-md2ro2 жыл бұрын
Hey Eric is this the part of your channel, where you start reviewing older lionel models like how you talked about ?
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
Sure
@christophercddelrosariocoish2 жыл бұрын
Hey Eric, can you do some switching videos with all the GenSets working together?
@randytaylor12582 жыл бұрын
In short, no. Eric explained that he has a number with the same IDs so you can run some in tandem (3?) but not individually.
@GSMRFan2 жыл бұрын
When did Lionel start adding the selectable horns I have a model from 2019 but it doesn't have the selectable horn
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
It's a fairly recent thing, maybe last couple years or so.
@emanresuaton2 жыл бұрын
Eric kinda looks like he's got the Arthur Morgan cosplay goin on.
@NW-gi1cp2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@tonyscholten59942 жыл бұрын
Put a cf7 on a diet and boom: you have this
@RDS514032 жыл бұрын
Hey Eric’s, did you once say you were gonna get some nickel plate road passenger cars?
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
yeah I'd like to eventually
@jacobsilasramsey2 жыл бұрын
Do you use any flex track or is it all atlas pre determined pieces?
@Ericstrains2 жыл бұрын
Both
@jacobsilasramsey2 жыл бұрын
@@Ericstrains Having watched what I think is all your instructional videos (very helpful) is it possible to go over why you use flex over other options and determining when to use it?