Review: Scale Trains Operator & Rivet Counter 31K Tank Cars HO Scale

www.scaletrains.com

[@JamesRegiersModels]

I really appreciate the additional coupler height info and the NMRA gage usage! Slight coupler variance may not seem like much, but on rough track, it can uncouple a train in a second. If you're unlucky and on a grade when this happens, it can lead to a runaway that will destroy those fine details. Been there, done that. Cried a lot.

[@haroldalexis4200]

Great job, realistic details on these tankers. Your engines & layout scenery excellent felt as i'm viewing a real freight train in action review A+ well done. 👍🛤

[@MineMountModels]

"Tanks" a lot for this review. The company looks like they are going to produce nice rolling stock.

[@jlwii2000]

+Ron Klaiss LOL! You're welcome.

[@philcrabbe3757]

Just ordered 7 of these, after watching your review. keep up the good work.

[@kenp6549]

Great review! I purchased some of the Rivet Counters for my fleet.

[@weebleslove469]

Nice! I always love the tank cars, might have to pick some up!

[@jimaz6532]

I was looking to buy some of these and found your review. Most helpful. And great review. Thanks.

[@DGModelworks]

These things are awesome looking! Still waiting on my preorder.

[@chrisshoulders4066]

Great review James.

[@shipmate3577]

Love your stock car reviews. Wish you would do comparisons (Athearn vs Walthers vs Scale Train, etc).

[@lionellance]

Nice !! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.... Lance 🚂

[@amtrak151]

Yay they finally got shipped! Hope they didn't have too much trouble with the damage.

[@Perfusionist01]

Nice job on the review. I'm looking forward to seeing some at the local dealer, but I know that I will buy some. You have assembled a first-rate train of them. That must have cost more than my 401K :-)

[@Track10TrainsRailfanning]

Good life advice to not eat Doritos before a product review. Nice review by the way I'm hoping to get some of these.

[@Track10TrainsRailfanning]

You also get to find a way to get rid of like a thousand manuals.

[@johnericson5839]

After review I when on line an brough one Rivet Counter. The blue oil caps are like the ones we kept fed on Buses. Only they were red.

[@mgr_video_productions]

Great review.

[@alexander1485]

I think james should get CSXT 993xxx "diesel shop use only" tank cars!

[@sparky107107]

these guys are great , American boys with a dream , I for one will be getting a lot of there stuff ,, congrates on being a show person for them , they are for doing the best model l you can get ,, with that ,, I have followed scale trains from the start , BUT EVERYONE SHOULD BUY THERE PRODUCT , and support a company that is out to please the modeler ,, thanks james for the review , best company out there ,,, FOR US

[@bnsfwarbonnet]

+Fukushima Daiichi Yeah, because I'm totally rich. It's not like I've been saving for a few months to buy an engine used.

[@bnsfwarbonnet]

+Fukushima Daiichi Yardwork and snow shoveling are nice too.

[@cllines604]

nice load of tank cars

[@miachevydude]

Will the couplers on the rivet counter version be compatible with kadee #5 couplers,or any other standard couplers?

[@k4kfh]

Nice review! I am excited to see where ScaleTrains goes. Are you going to do a review on their Big Blow turbine?

[@jlwii2000]

+Hampton Yep that's on the queue as well.

[@LucasGresham610]

I hope scale trains jumps into modern vehicles as well!

[@georgeferrer23]

James you had me thinking with that comment you made. I was wrong and I've should of known better to say things without facts. as far as Shane go's, I cared about the guy till I heard that rumor. my apologies to Shane, God bless him and the company.

[@Nick-qj5mc]

Genesis bearing caps spin. Also...is that a white paint mark on the handbrake chain? if so that is good detail.

[@bassbone52]

It would help if you had more light on the turntable

[@georgeferrer23]

I still give you thumbs up james

[@WhiteRiverRails]

Awesome review! I really want one of the river counter ones. Have you noticed any issues with the roller bearings popping out on any? I had an Athearn do that to me a lot so I'm hoping these don't do it.

[@jlwii2000]

+BNSFguy 617 I haven't seen that occur on these BNSFguy

[@WhiteRiverRails]

***** Ok that's great to hear!

[@firehound4035]

How much are the "add-ons"? the Decals REALLY jump out at the roll-by. The little decals- not so much. I'll probably get a few "rivet counters" to spot at the local oilfield, and a big cut of "operators" for my unit train.

[@sergeanttj3810]

One thing I have a question about is do companies ever send you stuff to review? Because I was thinking they would because you do a great job review things.

[@northfolk_southerntrain_hu8007]

Do they have rotating bearing caps?

[@RennellReed]

Whats the music you use in your intro in this video?

[@espinozajos]

Good job James, however I cant help to notice that those couplers are no where near being properly gauged. In order for them to be properly gauged the two creases in the middle of the couplers (they look like mold lines) need to line up, these are way off. Not your fault but thats why I call this RTR stuff 'Ready to Re-work'

[@jlwii2000]

Thanks man. I'm new to the kadee gauge but now I know. btw, I went to South Side trains today thanks for the heads up

[@espinozajos]

+jlwii2000 Cool man, did you get anything? I've been thinking of hitting him up to get the rest of the BLMA JTTX flats, I also just got some pipe loads from Proto Loads and theyre super nice!

[@jlwii2000]

+SPnoza LA I picked up two BLMA flats and one Walthers box car

[@scottmcclure4253]

How many of each do you own at the time of this video?

[@Superseanbarry]

Great job as usual. do you get to keep these tankers?

[@jlwii2000]

+Superseanbarry I bought them, so I would hope so! Lol.

[@Superseanbarry]

+jlwii2000 LOL back at you! You must have a very understanding wife. Keep up the good work :D

[@NicksCollectableCreations]

It's too bad us mere mortals still cannot get our hands on these. Looks nice though.

[@alexander1485]

eat sour cream and onion chips instead, less mess. PS- are they going to have the new "ladders" that are going into use?

[@oxolotleman7226]

Damn, $35! The o scale equivalent of these are like $90.

[@HARPO1ME]

Where are they made? Great review Thanks!

[@jlwii2000]

+HARPO1ME They're made in China. Thanks for watching!

[@HARPO1ME]

I forgot to ask you if the details are metal on the rivet counter or plastic.You know the railings,piping ect,ect...?? And are the wheels blackened ? Hard to tell. Thanks for responding.

[@oscalerailfan73]

what brand of rolling stock do you recommend on n and ho trains between bachmann and kato and atlas.

[@bnsfwarbonnet]

Not Bachmann. I like Athearn and Atlas.

[@oscalerailfan73]

thanks

[@oscalerailfan73]

do you do n or ho we do more of n

[@bnsfwarbonnet]

+sparks o gauge layout video's I do both. Micro-Trains is good for N.

[@oscalerailfan73]

ok

[@charlottevarela9648]

Why do they call tank car couplers shelf couplers

[@georgeferrer23]

I hope I didn't upset you james. my apologies to you.

[@jlwii2000]

+George Ferrer No, we're good. Just wanted to make sure everyone has the truthful information.

[@georgeferrer23]

You got it my friend.

[@JustGregShow]

What happened to your old intro?

[@jlwii2000]

+Hispanic Panic I can still mix it in from time to time. But I got this one made as well.