HO Scale: Norfolk and Western

[@NorfolkSouthernES44AC]

Good video man! #2192 sounds great....it was fun to watch it haul that coal train, a lot of neat hoppers in there, the DIXIE LINE hopper at 8:07 was my favorite.

[@RailfanJason]

Thanks Dan, I was surprised it pulled that whole train all by itself. That's 110 cars if I remember correctly. It's got loads of power.

[@j.christopherlindsey8933]

I would be more impressed if they got the exhaust note correct for their Y6bs. I hate to be critical since I'm not a modeler (lack the extra funds and time but have always been interested.) Maybe it's something that can be changed by the purchaser, but a Y would not have the "double chuff" (like two locomotives out of sync) common to simple articulateds since it is a true Mallet. That's been my only pet peeve with these models... regardless, I think they're impressive and would actually like to have one just to put in a display case.

[@FYCH45]

Y6b mallets, like many compounds, were fitted with a valve which enabled them to be started as a simple. This was useful when starting from rest, as the power of a loco as a simple is considerably higher than as a compound. Once a certain speed was reached, the valve would be cut out, and the loco would then work as a compound. As the train would be rolling, its momentum would have meant that the power could be lower than when starting, and the benefits of compounding (more efficient use of steam, therefore less fuel needed) would kick in. Far from being peeved with the sound set up of these models, they have been praised for getting this right. Note how the "double chuff" disappears when the train speeds up.

[@j.christopherlindsey8933]

@@FYCH45 This is true. I think it was around 10-15 mph or so they'd switch back to compound. A true work of engineering.

[@eliasmobil7718]

This is the big boy from the westernstates

[@wobblinwheel]

Also, the Y6B was a COMPOUND locomotive. No "double chuffs", except when starting a heavy train. Totally wrong...

[@dacuzzz]

hi Jason.. i am very impressed at the amount of rolling stock the loco can pull.. awesome vid & thanks for sharing.. vinny

[@RailfanJason]

Thanks Vinny. That was about 110 cars if I remember correctly. I was amazed too.

[@mgr_video_productions]

Awesome engine! Sounds great too.

[@RailfanJason]

It is, glad you enjoyed it!

[@javedahmad7513]

wow so beautiful, I love it. thanks for sharing.

[@randallfunk8389]

this is sweet

[@RailfanJason]

Thanks Randy.

[@sparky107107]

now that video just makes me want one ,, wow great video ,, great steamer

[@RailfanJason]

heh... makes me want one too :D Thanks!

[@javedahmad7513]

the sound does not match the locomotive. beautiful layout. I wish I had that much space.

[@keithedmunds7536]

nice loco my local dealer has one on display sound is amazing great vid thanks

[@RailfanJason]

Thanks Keith. This locomotive is super nice, and it pulls a ton.

[@slightlyistorical1776]

I love the Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 and I especially love the Southern Pacific Cab Forward, but the Northfolk & Western Y6B 2192 model really gets me. I especially love how the coals in the tender are the highest point of the train. The DogHouse nevertheless is a really nice touch. And the fact that it’s strong enough to pull bricks makes it skyrocket to the top of the list. It’s the USA of the Model Train World

[@NS8010]

Sweet locomotive dude. I don't think the video does justice to the sound. I have a sub woofer as part of my PC and it wasn't doing a whole lot. Anyway, looks good man!

[@RailfanJason]

I got home and was finally able to listen to it on my system, it does sound better and gives you the idea, but yeah, you need to hear it in person to fully appreciate it.

[@delhatton]

Sitting at a grade crossing, counting the cars.

[@wobblinwheel]

Look at the odd (moulded-in) bunch of "brackets" holding the front HANDRAILS together... I have never seen a Y class locomotive with railings like that! Where'd they come up with that?

[@wobblinwheel]

In case you're wondering what I'm talking about, all the the front handrails were smoothly WELDED together...NO BRACKETS! Seems a lot of trouble for details that didn't exist...

[@BastiaanBlinksma]

How many cars did it pull, looks great, fantastic layout and locomotive, kind regards from NL

[@jslots2]

How many amps does the Big Boy pull? Thanks

[@tonyfrancesco3701]

The omnipresent bell. Like depending into hell.

[@newriverproductions12]

I have a Paragon 3 Y6B, and my girlfriend hates it. She says “the subwoofer is unnecessary”.

[@johnfeltes7614]

NICE!

[@LydeckerFan]

Its a shame that the steam loco manufacturers don't correctly paint the axle centers.

[@spcspc6495]

Nice loco, but needs more cow bell......

[@brandoncrete6426]

Wow

[@applegunking727]

you have 108 coal cars.

[@limosalimosa]

and a caboose that was sold to the N&W after they scrapped their steamers :-(

[@limosalimosa]

but it's looking great, regardless. Just being jealous here ;-)