Lionel's BNSF Coal Train Set is REALLY Rolling Coal!

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Eric's Trains

Eric's Trains

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@Ericstrains
@Ericstrains 2 жыл бұрын
Video Notes: 1) This video has chapters if you want to skip around. 2) Retail price on the set was $899.99
@JacksonSubNScaleModelRailroad
@JacksonSubNScaleModelRailroad Жыл бұрын
The trucks on the coal cars look like a mix of arch bar friction journal bearing and modern roller bearing trucks...
@JacksonSubNScaleModelRailroad
@JacksonSubNScaleModelRailroad Жыл бұрын
And after watching it run, I get so irritated with how companies do this. Is there a way to turn off the alternating ditch lights? BNSF doesn't have that. And holy crap that EOT is massive. Then again, so are the couplers. for almost a thousand dollars, I expect a lot more than what I see here. Then again, I run ScaleTrains HO and N, so my expectations are set super high...
@JacksonSubNScaleModelRailroad
@JacksonSubNScaleModelRailroad Жыл бұрын
Also, legacy station doesn't have this set. lol
@Stosh_is_rollin_coal
@Stosh_is_rollin_coal 2 жыл бұрын
Laughed too hard at the apple joke. I wouldn't doubt if someone has tried to install a beer fridge in the hump.
@jacobpfeifertrains1998
@jacobpfeifertrains1998 Жыл бұрын
@Redlineoverload Productions that hump is the blower housing used to blow cool air on electronics. Dynamics are the fan u see in top just behind the cab.
@frankierailfan4014
@frankierailfan4014 2 жыл бұрын
Eric, you never disappointed. Your one of the only channels that I can watch the video beginning to end without being bored
@Ericstrains
@Ericstrains 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@trainguy4265
@trainguy4265 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@chexlemeneux8790
@chexlemeneux8790 Жыл бұрын
My favorite thing to see as a kid was an Sd70 rolling out of the EMD factory in London , especially when it had that orange BNSF paint job. I used to draw them for fun as a kid.
@mgr_video_productions
@mgr_video_productions Жыл бұрын
Awesome set! Always fun to have a six axle diesel locomotive in a set verses the typical four axle diesels that sets often have.
@2railnation
@2railnation 2 жыл бұрын
Great set for newer or younger people to the hobby! Lionel needs more sets like this.
@SFCRambo60
@SFCRambo60 2 жыл бұрын
I wish Lionel would sit their locomotives down. They seem to be sitting way to high and make them look like they sit a box on some railroad trucks.
@zachwheeler9846
@zachwheeler9846 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice set, I love the BNSF paint scheme, so sharp. Great review as usual Eric.
@nathancorcoran5347
@nathancorcoran5347 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Lionel BNSF Coal Train Set. Quite cool.
@gordonsnell6735
@gordonsnell6735 2 жыл бұрын
Dang Eric, about the 20:00 mark, that train was booking, it was really moving fast 😊😊 Good job by the way
@oldmanjimh3165
@oldmanjimh3165 Жыл бұрын
Great train set and even better layout.
@Ericstrains
@Ericstrains Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@dirtwaterfox5074
@dirtwaterfox5074 2 жыл бұрын
That is so awesome model trains have came a long way since I was a kid I remember the smoking steam locomotive was the big thing
@HardTac2
@HardTac2 2 жыл бұрын
Really cool train set. I see the "real deal" daily in my local area. Would love to be able to replicate a coal train with at least 24 cars and four engines.
@James-Railyard
@James-Railyard 2 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch your videos it makes me want to switch to O scale, then I see the prices and remember why I’m in HO scale. I did order a Lionel Strasburg 89 and am now looking to get a TMCC control system as I definitely can’t afford Legacy and honestly won’t run it enough to warrant Legacy. Keep the videos coming Eric and keep on rolling!
@Ericstrains
@Ericstrains 2 жыл бұрын
Most of the new stuff they've been making for a last few years has bluetooth on board so you can run them from your phone with the free LionChief app.
@James-Railyard
@James-Railyard 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ericstrains while I did think of that, I like holding an actual throttle. I also love taking videos of my models. For the time being I’ll use TMCC but might get the base 3 in the future and use my phone with that. I love the concept of controlling the engine directly with my phone but I love the good ol throttle. That reminds me I want to try the Soundtraxx Blunami decoder in one of my HO engines. Sorry for the essay. :)
@johnandrus3901
@johnandrus3901 2 жыл бұрын
Nice unit and excellent video. I've had the opportunity to operate these on coal trains coming out of the west going to the power plants in Michigan. This is a good representation. The only thing that Lionel doesn't get right is the ditch lights. The western roads ditch lights don't flash. They are on continuous with the headlights on bright and sometimes also on the medium setting, only. Either way, it is a nice looking engine.
@byronpeterson795
@byronpeterson795 2 жыл бұрын
I live in Gillette Wyoming and see the BNSF coal trains on a daily basis. This set is a great representation of those long coal trains.
@Orangeshirt_Railfan
@Orangeshirt_Railfan 2 жыл бұрын
This set looks awesome!
@curtislynch8189
@curtislynch8189 2 жыл бұрын
I bought the bnsf tanker train set from a couple of years ago and it’s probably my favorite train item. I thought about getting the rocket booster set this year but went for the class a since they haven’t done those in about 20 years.
@vickysangani1302
@vickysangani1302 2 жыл бұрын
waiting for this unboxing from long time. thank you chessi...
@johnlamprecht7523
@johnlamprecht7523 Жыл бұрын
Lovely trains, great set-up
@JohnHuntt
@JohnHuntt 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It is helpful for you to show the details and the weight of the coal cars that was made in Veit Nam. I had my doubt about them. But you were helpful for me to ease my doubt. Your presentation is upbeat and helpful for me to enjoy your presentation. A caboose would be a nice add on. Switch it out with end of train device.
@brianfaruol9974
@brianfaruol9974 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Glad to see a new review....Waiting for the new catalog review.
@Ericstrains
@Ericstrains 2 жыл бұрын
Coming soon
@Puddin_Pi
@Puddin_Pi Жыл бұрын
Nice! ❤ the MACs❤️
@AlikStansberry
@AlikStansberry 2 жыл бұрын
Great review Eric! That set looks great and seems to run great. I will say that I nitpick the fact of the model not having the little unit designation on the bottom sides unlike the real thing.
@Ericstrains
@Ericstrains 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, nobody's perfect lol
@daivdwalker2374
@daivdwalker2374 2 жыл бұрын
In South Carolina where I use to live they called those case knives Red Bone Case Knives
@F40M07
@F40M07 2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always!
@Ericstrains
@Ericstrains 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@F40M07
@F40M07 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ericstrains you’re welcome!
@Calebro4
@Calebro4 2 жыл бұрын
Been looking forward to this review!
@Chessie1985
@Chessie1985 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent BNSF coal train set my favorite
@arranshea9421
@arranshea9421 2 жыл бұрын
Eric I like where you have put the Piggly Wiggly.
@michaelskidmore5086
@michaelskidmore5086 2 жыл бұрын
The coal hoppers in the set, are similar to what CSX uses. In Palatka Florida or “Bostwick, Florida”, the hoppers used for Seminole Electric Power Generating Station, are similar shape and style as in the set.
@jimmyseaver3647
@jimmyseaver3647 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, they're "Bethgon" rotary coal gondolas. A lot of Class Is, power plants, and leasing companies have massive fleets of them.
@BnsfPRDModeler
@BnsfPRDModeler 2 жыл бұрын
Wait wasn't there already a video about this
@Ericstrains
@Ericstrains 2 жыл бұрын
I did a first run video a few months ago.
@Bus285Productions-l1x
@Bus285Productions-l1x Жыл бұрын
Love your humor
@cato12
@cato12 2 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this video. I was thinking about getting one.
@DaLuna87
@DaLuna87 2 жыл бұрын
Love the set
@Jared-91
@Jared-91 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice locomotive. I need to add a BNSF unit to my collection someday.
@Northcoastrails
@Northcoastrails 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful BNSF engine
@tonyarsenault4256
@tonyarsenault4256 Жыл бұрын
Eric very interesting with the fixed trucks springs. I just notice on my Industrial Rails cars also have fixed truck springs ! I agree it’s a very strange setup as they serve no purpose.
@charlesballard5251
@charlesballard5251 2 жыл бұрын
That is a beauty!!!!!
@gradymcclintock6160
@gradymcclintock6160 Жыл бұрын
This thing is really cool
@NemoTrainz
@NemoTrainz 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome set. I got the stand alone BNSF SD70 #9718 this past year. I unfortunately had motor issues already and it’s back at the shop ):
@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars
@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars 2 жыл бұрын
Nice coal train set
@louruntz9754
@louruntz9754 Жыл бұрын
Beer fridge?? Actually a cool see on a beautiful layout. Thanks
@whitmorestrains
@whitmorestrains 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t have a bunch of trains, but I have this one. The engine has never failed me. It’s a nice set for sure! The fixed pilots might not be prototypical, but it will let you run on in smaller diameter tracks. I have even run on 031. Kinematic couplers tend to pull my lighter cars right off of the tracks as the springs pull tight. This is on 054 curves, so I’m not sure if I am looking forward to losing fixed couplers yet.
@victordandrea8697
@victordandrea8697 2 жыл бұрын
Eric How are you it's Victor from New Jersey. Obviously this is from the first curious how many more you waiting for. When I discovered your channel about a year-and-a-half ago I was strictly into steam now all engines have that certain appeal. I will say that is one good-looking locomotive. Well I take that back second-half 2021 apparently. I'm with you I don't think there's anything better then Lionel the detail is second-to-none also as a sidebar I'd love to see the knife collection I mean you show it to us one at a time maybe one day you'll take a shot of the knife cabinet having said all that enjoy certainly love your videos looking forward to the next one say hello to your lovely girlfriend your kitty cats and hopefully I'll see you at York this thank you
@slimshady6359
@slimshady6359 Жыл бұрын
Your knife is made in America... But the Lionel box says it's made in Vietnam 😝😜😝😏 that's a gorgeous little set I can hardly wait to weatherize it
@josephmartin2443
@josephmartin2443 2 жыл бұрын
I noticed in this Video a switcher on your layout that said Flambeau on it. There is a good possibility that is a model of the very same Loco that I grew up around from the Flambeau Paper Company from Park Falls WI.
@Ericstrains
@Ericstrains 2 жыл бұрын
Yep
@kodyadams5561
@kodyadams5561 Жыл бұрын
WOW THESE TRAINS HAVE REALLY GOTTEN EXPENSIVE $ 90 FOR 1 CAR . I HAD A 1972 LIONEL O SCALE SUPER TRAIN SET WITH 12 LOCOMOTIVES AND OVER 94 DIFFERENT LIONEL CARS . BACK THAN A CAR WAS $6 - 15 AT MOST ENGINES WERE $ 30-40 . AT TODAYS PRICES MY 106 TOTAL CARS AND ENGINES WOULD BE OVER $14,000 WITHOUT BUILDINGS TRACKS SCENERY ECT. TODAY MY SET WOULD BE IN TOTAL OVER $20,000 EASILY. WOW 😮
@FordEnthusiast413
@FordEnthusiast413 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Eric!!! I was on the fence about this set but I am so glad that I added it to my collection because it is really cool to see it running. Debating on whether I should get the 4 pack of additional cars. Thoughts???
@Ericstrains
@Ericstrains 2 жыл бұрын
If you don’t already have coal hoppers, sure
@JD_79
@JD_79 Жыл бұрын
That's awesome, I'm jealous. But dang, you gotta be rich to run Lionel. :)
@trainguy4265
@trainguy4265 2 жыл бұрын
Nice train, Eric! The SD70MAC with the coal cars actually looks really cool.
@RaysTrains
@RaysTrains 2 жыл бұрын
Eric are you gonna do a 2023 catalog review with someone love those videos
@Ericstrains
@Ericstrains 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, doing a podcast with Lionel that will upload here
@ethanserrsno
@ethanserrsno 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric can you please get the Appalachian and western budd cars and shunter locomotive and a passenger train set ?.
@tuberoyful
@tuberoyful Жыл бұрын
Lionel is the Best!
@AndrewNeilFalconer
@AndrewNeilFalconer 2 жыл бұрын
Rotary couplers means that you will have to borrow someone's rotary coal dumper.
@Damone7653
@Damone7653 2 жыл бұрын
I love a good box
@luvindemtrains
@luvindemtrains 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder if the couplers are made as such to use in a rotary dumper. Interesting.
@brooks9661
@brooks9661 2 жыл бұрын
CSX,Bnsf, and kcs have rebuilds of these units. They car called SD70MACes
@Stosh_is_rollin_coal
@Stosh_is_rollin_coal 2 жыл бұрын
Did they remember to print Do Not Hump on the ends of the cars?
@garyjust.johnson1436
@garyjust.johnson1436 2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@PedrotheOscalecollector
@PedrotheOscalecollector 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Eric very nice train set I would add a caboose and take the end of train off it feel empty without a caboose
@wrangler70jkujeep74
@wrangler70jkujeep74 2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome set . But throw question since showed picture of Conrail and said swoosh Lionel ever make SD-40-2 Conrail with Nike logo or any thier special paint scheme? I know in ho you could get decals just wondering if you know if it's been done.
@charlesmcclure5994
@charlesmcclure5994 2 жыл бұрын
That is a great-looking set Eric, did you say that the engine will run on , 036 curves 👍👍
@daveprasse6643
@daveprasse6643 2 жыл бұрын
I keep hoping Lionel makes the Spartan cab SD70 ... the Illinois Central runs those ...
@trainsNwrestlin
@trainsNwrestlin 2 жыл бұрын
No drinking and driving on the job, Eric haha
@TheCreativeType
@TheCreativeType Жыл бұрын
I’d like to know what the reason behind the cab light turning off while the locomotive is in motion is. I’d assume it’s some sort of real railroad operation that I’m unfamiliar with.
@Ericstrains
@Ericstrains Жыл бұрын
It's more prototypical. Typically when locomotives are running (especially at night) the interior cab lights are off and only the interior gauges are lit...most likely for increased safety. It's the same in your own car. You typically don't drive around at night with the interior dome light on in your car because it makes it harder to see what's going on outside. Same thing on a locomotive.
@joeystrains.9316
@joeystrains.9316 2 жыл бұрын
I like it!
@3dartistguy
@3dartistguy 2 жыл бұрын
what do you mean by non operational couplers? you cant hook them together?
@matthewpearsall9249
@matthewpearsall9249 2 жыл бұрын
I don't own any trains I'm not really into them I do watch a guy here in the UK his channel is Sam's trains I just enjoy watching his channel and a couple of weeks ago your channel popped up on my feed I think your channel is great the engines you show are a work of art There is one question I'd like to ask. What is the engine in the film silver streak and do you own one?
@Ericstrains
@Ericstrains 2 жыл бұрын
That's are FP7A diesels made by EMD
@matthewpearsall9249
@matthewpearsall9249 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ericstrains thank you
@jacobzink6472
@jacobzink6472 2 жыл бұрын
Is the Lionel rotary coal tipple still out there to be bought?
@Ericstrains
@Ericstrains 2 жыл бұрын
On eBay yeah
@robertrussell6774
@robertrussell6774 2 жыл бұрын
Great design for the engine the best part is the quality crew dialog the horns choice and bells could use a little bit more work
@SilverAlert1
@SilverAlert1 2 жыл бұрын
Just wondering, with the bell and horn sounds, is there an actual close fit to the actual true real life locomotive?
@jameskubajak9628
@jameskubajak9628 2 жыл бұрын
If you want to add some weight to the coal gons, add it to the coal loads. The life size of these cars are made of aluminum. So they are lighter than their steel predecessors.
@dadsdiabetes1067
@dadsdiabetes1067 Жыл бұрын
I have a question obout the modern locomotives do they have a way to turn down the smoke so its not full blast, I just wanted to know just for reference.
@Goofyboi2002
@Goofyboi2002 Жыл бұрын
I was expecting the locomotive to produce a lot of smoke on the title "rolling coal"
@stephenbrady916
@stephenbrady916 2 жыл бұрын
Kinematic pilots should be an option. For example, lots of people do not have the space to run o54+ for their layout
@BMMEC2009
@BMMEC2009 2 жыл бұрын
Does Lionel have any different sound sets? My legacy gp-9's have the same exact sound set (voices).
@TheRubicon1079
@TheRubicon1079 Жыл бұрын
Do you know where I can get this set still?
@Ericstrains
@Ericstrains Жыл бұрын
It's gonna be pretty hard to find now. Best bet is probably gonna be ebay or a train show.
@1sttvbn
@1sttvbn Жыл бұрын
I wish all freight trains were that short.
@felixthetrainfan4819
@felixthetrainfan4819 2 жыл бұрын
Hold up, do these cars have rotating barring caps???
@WoodsPrecisionArms
@WoodsPrecisionArms 2 жыл бұрын
It’s funny - growing up in the golf cart business building hunting vehicles and some EV work it’s amazing how electric vehicles follow diesel electric trains they figured the AC induction motor was MUCH MORE efficient and it is on vehicles too
@kadalbuntung2
@kadalbuntung2 Жыл бұрын
i always ask in my mind,, what function the middle rail?
@JD_79
@JD_79 Жыл бұрын
Lionel runs power on that middle rail.
@jamesphilip6737
@jamesphilip6737 2 жыл бұрын
So, sorry for perhaps a stupid question, but does the audio transmit to a Bluetooth speaker or a speaker built into the locomotive?
@Ericstrains
@Ericstrains 2 жыл бұрын
Not a stupid question. The audio come from the locomotive only.
@pcj3405
@pcj3405 Жыл бұрын
What is the purpose of the different horn sounds, do real trains do that?
@strydyrhellzrydyr1345
@strydyrhellzrydyr1345 Жыл бұрын
Lionel... Ok this stuff I'm sure... Is fairly expensive...
@mollycaz1
@mollycaz1 Жыл бұрын
What does a set cost ?
@iggybeauchance7406
@iggybeauchance7406 Жыл бұрын
The lead coal gondola is connected backwards..
@DallasBlackburn-o2r
@DallasBlackburn-o2r Жыл бұрын
How much money did cost
@keithalan2072
@keithalan2072 2 жыл бұрын
Nice 🗡️
@cessnaace
@cessnaace 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting that it shipped from China. Based on my research most of Lionel's products were made in China and Korea from 2001 to 2020. As of 2021 they've moved manufacturing to Vietnam. The exception being Lionel's Lionscale line, which is made in Concord, North Carolina. This according to The Diecast Model. Maybe the moving of manufacturing to Vietnam is still not complete, or perhaps announced and cancelled.
@Ericstrains
@Ericstrains 2 жыл бұрын
Lionel didn’t move anything to Vietnam by choice. The factories in China also have plants in to Vietnam and they send some stuff there.
@cessnaace
@cessnaace 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ericstrains Thanks for the clarification.
@bryancox2577
@bryancox2577 Жыл бұрын
You do know that's a package date not the day it leaves China those containers could be sitting a week or two before it ever gets to the port
@Ericstrains
@Ericstrains Жыл бұрын
It’s the date when the items are placed on the boat. That’s what Lionel told me.
@bryancox2577
@bryancox2577 Жыл бұрын
@Eric's Trains I've hauled containers once it's sealed it's sealed the ports don't open and unpack a load to add a date and reload
@Ericstrains
@Ericstrains Жыл бұрын
I’m sure they don’t, but nevertheless Lionel told me that represents the date that it “leaves” China.
@johnpandolfino8663
@johnpandolfino8663 2 жыл бұрын
👍
@tuccimane
@tuccimane Жыл бұрын
The bell sound aint authentic. They don't have the fast paced stuck knocking
@kegancoccovizzo7970
@kegancoccovizzo7970 Жыл бұрын
It was designed to compete with the AC4400
@ronald8673
@ronald8673 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I personally do not like the trend for more intricate realistic detail. It makes the cars too accident/breakage prone, especially bad when small children are handling them.
@strydyrhellzrydyr1345
@strydyrhellzrydyr1345 Жыл бұрын
I'd be throwing a chunk of steel or bronze in that coal car.. for more weight
@EDavis-iw4zc
@EDavis-iw4zc 2 жыл бұрын
2 rail O scale is best.
@diegohorton869
@diegohorton869 Жыл бұрын
I use to run the real set 26 years ago, much better engine for coal.
@deweyhall712
@deweyhall712 2 жыл бұрын
Nice set, but it would of looked alot better with a steam engine, and a caboose..
@Train_Tok_Man
@Train_Tok_Man 2 жыл бұрын
Rednecks with diesel powered pickups are punching the air right now they got “out-coaled” by an O Scale locomotive.
@blue2824
@blue2824 Жыл бұрын
I only wish that the pricing would reflect the fact that they are made in China 🇨🇳
@Ericstrains
@Ericstrains Жыл бұрын
Just because something is made in China doesn’t mean it’s cheap junk.
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