I Got the Lionel Vision Line Triplex Steam Engine!!!

[@Dadified86]

Saturday morning Cartoons got nothin on this video! Glowing, screaming, smoking, spinning wheels & swinging bells… what a show! We loved it!! My son’s pick for the whistle is the Hooter because “owls are spooky!”

[@Southeastern_Railfan]

Hi dadified!

[@joegabuzda976]

The Lionel whistle . No comparison. Your theatrics are always sooo much fun to watch. Hope to see U at York in the halls or the meet and greet You tubers on Friday.

[@naeemahmed6494]

that wheelslip feature is SO UNBELIEVABLY COOL

[@kevinmartin9940]

Yes, it is

[@RBPTrains]

This is one of the main reasons I wanted to try out this engine. Wild!

[@Heritage_railfan]

With me being a Railfan I didn’t even notice that I would spell eerie “Erie” on some of my assignments! Great video Chris!

[@MattyCtrains]

I think what I love most about Lionel’s choice for using the Triplex in there Halloween line is that the Triplex truly lives up to that Frankenstein monster aesthetic since the engine in real life was considered a truly odd creation! Enjoy the spooky season Chris!

[@alexanderpoirier3350]

You’re definitely right there! The Virginian even had one with a 2-8-8-8-4 wheel arrangement, though it didn’t fare so well either. I wonder if Lionel bought the Railking tooling as MTH made one in Railking? Would Lionel perhaps produce one for O-31 layouts with as much detail and features?

[@mikev8909]

Lionel whistle hands-down. Thank for the review! Looking forward to running mine after York.

[@mckinleyminer]

Super Triplex! Lionel's whistle wins hands down! Hope they bring out a nice set of 18" spooky passenger cars to go with it! Congrats on your purchase!

[@kevinmartin9940]

They have 21" cars coming in 2025

[@mckinleyminer]

@@kevinmartin9940 Thanks for the heads up!

[@davidliebowitz820]

This engine is just plain cool. Lionel has really hit it out of the park with their holiday theme trains. The Legacy Pacific from 2018 with its matching heavyweights is 1 of my favorites in my collection. Looking forward to seeing the soon-to-be-shipped Halloween F19 and the Doom Liner next summer.

[@RHTeebs]

I have always had a soft spot for the Triplex. The greatest thing to come out of Erie.

[@steel5543]

Not gonna lie, it's fun seeing the Gundam models slowly increase over time in the background

[@randallellison6421]

If you ever get a chance to watch "Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz", I highly recommend it, one of the best movies I've seen!

[@Ben-Dover75]

Should definitely have mobile suit strapped to a flat car or something being transported around the layout. Combining both hobbies!

[@Railfangoose]

Well what a train to fit the vibe! And plus I love your layout cris! You made me make my own layout since I’ve watched your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@theubaum]

I love your videos! I know you must have heard this before, but the resemblance to Jim Carey is undeniable, as well as the wit! You are a great ambassador for the greatest hobby in the world!

[@smyset111]

i don't know why but i really like the halloween engines halloween makes, both ironically and unironically paintscheme is epic eerie railroad its a perfect being, and i love it. lionel's years of making model trains has all culminated in this masterpiece, and i am HERE FOR IT!

[@Steven_Williams]

I've never been much of a fan of Halloween-Themed locomotives, but this one is sharp!! Congrats and thanks for sharing!

[@danielmkubacki]

Spooky Woo Woo. I like the MTH for the whistle battle.

[@Manwholikestrains]

Rbp: clean trains are happy trains Me: glowing trains are happy trains

[@luzmalara5584]

I ❤love❤, "A clean train is a 😊Happy😊Train!" When comes to pronunciation, I prefer Tri - plex, just like your pronunciation! MTH's whistle is much more authentic to my ear. The🔔 bell is an underrated effect. Thanks for the posting, and keep up the Great Work!! Sincerely, Nathan in Chicago 🇺🇲

[@billlane7786]

Dude, you’re a modern day Gomez Addams! Keep having fun.

[@henkherta1vanzitteren50]

Wow What a beautiful locomotive Chris So many different machines that you have presented on your layout I found this locomotive very beautiful, The steam whistle I found beautiful just like a steamboat on the Mississippi river, I enjoy your episodes on this Canal every time Chris One word Great, Greetings from your friend Henk At the Belgian Border Essen,Driver at the NMBS Railway,If you lived closer I would definitely come and visit, To see all that beauty,❤😀👍

[@LousTrains1523]

Every version of this Triplex is just awesome and I hope more engines have that physical wheel slip in the future. Fantastic video as always Chris!

[@choochoodino5200]

Always awesome to see an other one of your train videos. Also, glad to see the gunpla collection growing with that Sinanju in the background.

[@kennymcgowan2880]

Glow in the dark got my vote, and both are beautiful engines Chris😊😊

[@josephwhitley7079]

The glow in the dark feature makes it look more like a ghost of a triplex that has returned from beyond the scrapyard

[@angeloavanti2538]

Those dudes at Lionel must be smokin' some good stuff. lol. I dig the ghost light under the firebox. Tremendous. Glow in the dark too. What's not to like. Have fun Chris!

[@dang5166]

Nice video love your Lionel O scale and Halloween steam locomotive fun there all good

[@dcartier100]

Budd your videos are FUN !!! THANK YOU

[@cnjrr1216]

Love that version of the Triplex. Great video yet again!!

[@josh_miester_x511]

Trains and Gundam models, bro is livin the life.

[@rogerstrate5727]

That is such a beautiful locomotive Chris. I love the sound effects and I was particularly impressed with the chuff rates between the locomotive and the tender. Three thumbs up (is that possible?) for the Lionel Halloween tri-plex (or is it "tripple ex" who knows?) ha ha. I loved the wolf howl whistle.

[@princenoah19-pc2xk]

The model is phenomenal! Love how intimidating it looks and the whistle was just the icing on the cake due to how intimidating she is! Also you weren’t wrong about the prices on the eBay market 😅

[@Fireball409]

I'd be extremely happy to have in my back pocket what you and Eric have spent only on locomotives!

[@janemarkham4133]

LOVE THIS VIDEO CHRIS!!!! RAVE ON BRO, RAVE ON!!!! ~~ Howard & Jane M.😀🙃😊🥰🤟🤘☝👍👍👍👍🚂🚃🚂🚃👍❤🤍💙😉😍🤩🥰

[@billcrowe7111]

Hi Chris, good to see you back. MTH for whistle and the model detail. Lionel for wheel slip. Bill

[@toddjrricketts9368]

That Lionel triplex is awesome. Definitely the Lionel won the whistle battle as it’s Halloween and it’s a lot more eerie as in the name. Sure to shiver the spine in real life

[@devinholmes5246]

The engine was outstanding!!! The details, bell, whistle, everything. When it glowed in the dark, that really completed it. All that's missing is some glow in the dark passenger cars. The whistles were good too. I like the werewolf better. The bell sounded like the bell from the Lionel Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine Set. In my opinion, I think the number on the engine should be 1031 instead of 3131 because the 10 represents October as the tenth month of the year and the 31 represents the day of halloween.

[@ronaldspanbauer2434]

super video, Lionel has a winner

[@thefuriousgamer2553]

Man I’d love to get one of these someday it’s the biggest fantasy holiday themed locomotive Lionel has ever made it’s super cool

[@jacobrobinson6603]

This has gotta be the coolest engine your collection Chris! I'm jealous....

[@DoubleX8620]

As someone who models in OO and N scale, this engine is seriously impressive. Like, I've seen a coupe of your reviews, but THIS is the most amazing locomotive I have ever seen. The glow in the dark looks absolutely spectacular, as if it is a real ghost train. The bell moving is quite cool too but man, that wheelslip feature is the most fun and amazing feature. Love the spooky vibe of it. Great review 👍👍

[@RBPTrains]

I really like the features that Lionel packed in it. Very cool. Thanks for watching!

[@Yellowstone216]

I was hoping you made a video of the new vision line triplex! Glad you did it

[@maxpaul11]

Wow! Really cool! Awesome video! Thanks for sharing! I really enjoyed this Halloween party! Beautiful trains!

[@matthunt5602]

I've never been one for trains with gimmicks but this one is awesome!

[@binksterb]

Chris, you're like an acquired taste, I bet your wife tells you that too. Always enjoy your videos. Thank You!

[@davidjenkins1484]

The best Halloween Triplex review of them all! That was excellent. Thank you Chris! The MTH sounded a little better. Maybe Lionel needed to install a sound baffle, like it needed to on the last Big Boy to bring out the bass a little more. But you have a choice of 5 different whistles with the Lionel so that's a big plus. I ordered the Matt Shay and then I said, that Halloween is going to be so awesome, so I went ahead and bit the bullit and ordered it too. I have the matching passenger cars on order too.

[@GustavoVasile]

WOW!! IT'S GREAT!!! CONGRATULATIONS FROM MONTEVIDEO URUGUAY, SOUTH AMÉRICA!!

[@deweyhall712]

Look, its mini dressed up as chris for halloween...😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@jameslanders4819]

I love the new halloween triplex with its looks and sounds. Triplex burnout! Ha ha chris. See you at york.

[@RBPTrains]

Not looking like I will make York this year. Hopefully next time!

[@jameslanders4819]

@RBPTrains I'm sorry to hear that buddy. You will be missed at the youtuber show.

[@Superb_0wl]

Spookily Amazing!!!

[@MrSEANDEERE]

I love big steam and I love Halloween so this locomotive is Awesome! Some think it's silly but I honeslty this it's awesome! Love the "EERIE" name very clever!

[@Highrollers_Roads_N_Rails]

The whistle does sound great on the Lionel one however I'm pretty sure it's the wrong whistle for the triplex considering that sounds like a C&O Hooter

[@davidryan3923]

I'm a Milwaukee Road fan, so thanks for Hiawatha as backdrop and additional action.

[@gregorysmith7952]

Thanks Chris, very enjoyable video!

[@paulkallus3683]

Awesome demo of the Eerie Triplex!

[@denisebasile3813]

Congratulations 🎉looks great on your beautiful layout 👋👍🚆🚂

[@dizguy89]

I think Lionel won that whistle battle, hahaha! The Halloween version is so cool!

[@ericwilliams2619]

I like the mth whistle awesome KZbin channel Mr Chris very comical down to earth guy 👍🏻✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[@keithwitts2177]

Very enjoyable video,thank you. Keith (London UK )

[@randallellison6421]

That thing is awesome, Chris!

[@TheSpeedyBrownHedgie2559]

Hey RBP trains, I think there is a big steam locomotive you might want to get in O scale, and it is the Australian Garratt engine, either 6029 or 6040 specifically that I am (aware of) being the last remaining but preserved ones, as 6029 is still ran from time to time for special steam passenger rides when it is in use, you should have a look to see if you can find one to add to your collection!

[@neilreynolds6453]

Exellent trains that cater to the rich!!

[@garydennis7759]

Hey Chris. Like your videos. I vote for the Lionel. It has a whistle as robust as the engine. The MTH Triplex whistle sounds wimpy.

[@charlespilant5104]

MTH whistle for me. Love the Halloween themed Triplex.

[@EwanMajko]

The biggest news with SL&L 1084 literally had me hyped up completely as this is gonna be the first 4-6-2 to operate ever since 1361 was undergoing operational restoration and since 425 went down for an overhaul.

[@N_scale]

Buying strategies 1st is preorder (up to 20% off) 2nd is msrp in stock 3rd is eBay when sold out for above msrp 4th is got out of hobby, changed scale, estate sale, etc. Using the 4th strategy and waiting for the roadname I wanted = 37% off my legacy engine on eBay. Nos condition. Box included. This is how I buy all my stuff. It allows me to have nicer stuff.

[@JonathanColemanMoreTrains]

The Lionel whistle has the best whistle because of the echo after you are done blowing the whistle. I also have the Ho scale Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 and I just love the sound of the Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 whistle

[@playingwithechoes]

Funny you should do a video on triplex when I just got a message from someone wanting me (Phoenix Train Works) to design one in Lego. Well, your excellent video is now my study material. :)

[@ciaranburke3243]

Both locos are so cool the features are amazing 👍

[@Huntingriversgaming-w7o]

Good to know your voice is back

[@kevinmartin9940]

Got mine from Dixie Union Station, got lucky, didn't pre-order, got it because the order was cancelled. This is definitely a very cool.engine. Great video Chris

[@RBPTrains]

You snagged a one-of-a-kind! Luck was on your side :)

[@kevinmartin9940]

@@RBPTrains I would agree but I am probably one of their best customers. The only place I saw one was Charles Ro and that might already be gone.

[@donaldfaris4798]

I love the Lionel triplex being a Holiday locomotive it is hard to compare it to MTH triplex that is a Normal triplex both are great models and jealous you have both Chris

[@kyleshape8645]

I think it would be cool if Lionel did defunct railroads as glow-in-the-dark ghost trains.

[@elleryparsons2433]

Very Nicely Done👍👍👍👍.

[@louisletourneau3429]

Nice video !!

[@JoshuaBarnett-d3l]

that is so cool about it glowing in the dark

[@damienadamsen4581]

Okay I'm sorry but that is freaking creepy and cool this new Lionel vision line triplex steam locomotive is ridiculously cool and frickin terrifying and this is the first time I'm seeing a Locomotive glowing in the dark

[@ARMYVETT]

I VOTE FOR THE LIONEL WHISTLE. I ALSO HAVE THE MR MUFFINS ARMY GREEN TRIPLEX. I LOVE IT. GOOD LUCK WITH YOURS. 🙂

[@YukonQueen190]

I like how it glows in the dark

[@Seaboardsystem-t7e]

You should recreate the train scene from, sometimes they come back. for a Halloween video

[@TomsTrains0718]

Luv the Triplex got one myself doesnt glow but a great model

[@mr.george7687]

Very entertaining, you remind me of a young Jim Carry !

[@huntercoleman460]

Awesome triplex Chris.

[@Calebro4]

I’m glad Lionel got the bell to sync with the sounds. I’m sure that’s not something they had to do. That’s something that would bug the heck out of me if it didn’t!

[@RixArtWorks]

Lionel whistle….hands down…..NOT EVEN CLOSE!! 💥

[@trainman5323]

Super cool

[@danielhemple8649]

Man thats cool!!!

[@Mich289]

Amazing train i'm second!

[@della1923]

Don’t worry about it it’s named triplex and the hallowing one wins

[@FBLP]

The 2025 vol 1 catalog by Lionel featuring a scary big boy Yellowstone j1e 😂 😈

[@TheNJ54]

LOVE IT!

[@trentsrandomness]

The paint scheme kinda reminds me of Arcade and Attica 18's paint scheme from a few years ago when she was in Orange

[@RobertFrei-q8k]

hi chris im leaning toward the mth triplex whisle your vidieos are great .

[@CPR2816pro]

Yooo spooky Halloween triplex and in my opinion triplex is one of my favorites in 5th in my favorite and I'm new to o scale so do you have some tips for a beginner here?

[@PopPopsTrainRoom]

wow great video a+

[@peterviapiano5631]

Lionel whistle definitely.

[@Fireball409]

Since you seem interested in Halloween themed trains, try taking a look at the Halloween Crusader from MTH

[@bobconrad5632]

Lionel got that one!

[@yourrandomyoutuber2211]

Love Halloween love the train love the video

[@GlennFresch]

It will be interesting to see how collectible this engine becomes. It certainly has its place in history as the first big high end Halloween engine.

[@RBPTrains]

I am curious as well. The price tag makes this one too tough to predict. I am really liking the Doom Liner Diesel set that Lionel is making. Didn't order one...yet....but that one really has my eye!

[@NORTH_WESTERN]

Clean trains are happy trains

[@ChessieSystemFan]

MTH has gotta win that whistle battle.

[@scottjackson3009]

In my opinion, MTH whistle is the winner hands down!