LIONEL 2023 VOLUME 2: LOSING ARE MINDS AT OVERPRICED TRAINS (NOT CLICKBAIT)

We return back to the Lionel Catalog series, with the new release of the Volume 2 catalog, now bringing new results to the table. Will we be surprised, or will be questioning are life choices? Find out in this quirky installment!!!
Music used:
Bad Boy
Main Menu - Mario Kart Wii
Toad Factory - Mario Kart Wii
Toad's Turnpike - Mario Kart 64
Moo Moo Meadows - Mario Kart Wii
DS Delfino Square - Mario Kart Wii
DK Snowboard Cross - Mario Kart Wii

[@TKS60163]

“What the LionHell” is the greatest thing ever said. Change my mind.

[@TheTexasTrainMaster]

The whole industry is overpriced unfortunately

[@StocktonSubber]

For buying straight from the manufacturers at least.

[@TheTexasTrainMaster]

@@StocktonSubber it is true also sometimes the discounts are good sometimes they are not

[@YukariAkiyamaTanks]

Overpriced and mixed quality

[@aydendunaway8283]

I get all of engines from auctions and shows

[@Texasrailfan9021]

I agree I like Bachman better

[@dogegames5543]

“What the lionhell” this is the goofiest thing I have heard in a long time and I love it

[@thatyellowj50tankengine20]

12:36 The workers at Lionel knew what they were doing

[@torontoareatransit8123]

“Mandated Christmas variant”

[@NotDaender]

"Mandated Boomer variant"

[@KatyPacific382]

*"Mandated overpriced variant"*

[@amtrakproductions-mx9ib]

"Mandated mallet variant"

[@Pensyfan19]

Great review once again! Your channel is continuing to reach high levels of success with the high quality diversity of your content. I think the berkshires actually utilized an early 2000s mold, not the recent pacific/hudson mold from a few years ago. I never noticed the smoke fluid scents until now.

[@kingkoopa64]

They put more effort into their nascar than there trains. Not complaining but bruh

[@ChescatRailfanning]

Yes, the Lionel trains are getting more expensive because they want to put tons of useless features onto them

[@BB_Sebring]

They also can rest on their laurels because they're the oldest and largest company in O-gauge trains in the US. They set the standard and pace for everyone else

[@modelrailpreservation]

This video is a good example of why I am into the classics, and the modern junk can go fall of a container ship into the ocean for all i care. My dad and I went out to York together back in April, we did the entire trip, filled the back of the car with derelict junk condition equipment (Nearly all of which has been restored and rebuilt), and drove back to Wisconsin, all for less than what ONE modern engine can cost.

[@HuntOfficial1776]

As a C&O Foamer, I can confirm

[@NorthAtlanticRails]

4:35 Man's already going ooga booga when we least expect it

[@MidwestTrainsAndTrucks]

"Vienna beef wrapping" 😂 had me cracking up there This video legit made my day I was laughing the whole time

[@NorthAtlanticRails]

Knew the new catalog came out and a video like this would follow. Can't wait until this premieres

[@traincrazymotive]

the one scheme on the FEF-3 that is a fictional is actually the 49er scheme for one of the UP's streamliners. Just thought I'd put that out there

[@avgjoeavglife]

sOuThErN pAcIfIc, RoLl On, RoLl On!

[@larken24]

I hope you do more of these!

[@railroadactive]

Like em or hate em, lionel catalogs way more smaller/not overrated steam locomotives than any HO scale manufacturer

[@OriginalBongoliath]

If only they applied that same logic to their own HO offerings instead of overpriced rebranded Model Power junk and crappy Berkshires. They would own the HO steam market with their Legacy and Vision Lines modified for HO.

[@Crosby_3]

Note- the WC gp30 2252 wore standard emd trucks because 2252 is an ex CNW gp30

[@theradialtank212]

These are my favorite videos

[@Wemfsh]

3:19 the cb&q one should really be c&s tbh

[@5jerry1]

~ *Our* minds.

[@Captainstrains9882]

I was waiting for this moment to happen!

[@KatyPacific382]

9:13 I had to look up western pacific 918 and 921 Both are preserved and they were painted green and orange like the lionel model of it. Photos of them and many other F3s in green do infact exist Though I prefer western pacific orange Edit: the name of the paint scheme is "Perlman Green" because back in 1970, Alfred E Perlman became the president of western pacific until 1972.

[@StreamlineProductions5545]

American's when Chinese balloon: 12:36 no comment.

[@gregleuze6657]

And what is funny is that is probably made in China.

[@challengerpat9810]

For the Burlington 641 model Right paint colors Right tender WRONG VALVE GEAR

[@bokchuaka]

OUR minds

[@DSZI.ShyHunterBB]

About damn time!

[@RyansColoradoRailProductions]

I would have wanted to be a part of this call so bad. Can I react with you for 2024 volume 1 if you do this again?

[@NotDaender]

I share Tyler's pain from seeing that WC GP30. I own one in HO scale from P2k (with the wrong horn, damnit) and it really stands out against most GP30s due to the AAR Type B trucks!

[@braysfinds7479]

2252 is an Ex-CNW GP30, the Ex-Soo GP30's were numbered in the 700-series, which means the bogeys are indeed accurate. Typical Lionel picking the CNW variants so they don't have to change the design.

[@KatyPacific382]

I hade the same pain with the Gulf Mobile & Ohio usra pacific 5296 and Missouri Kansas Texas usra pacific 411. *Both were not even usra locomotives!!* The real GM&O 5296 was a Chicago & Alton P-16 class pacific that has features seen on Harriman pacifics. And the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad (MKT for short, also known as the "Katy") *never had usra pacifcs* In fact, their H-3s which 411 is based on, *weighs between the weight of a usra light pacific and a usra heavy pacific. Thus making them "Medium Pacifics"* The real 411 was an H-3d class 4-6-2 pacific on the Katy. Problems with the Lionel MKT 411: 1. it's bell is supposed to be at the front 2. None of the Katy railroad pacifics had lamp shades 3. The oil bunker is supposed to be a bit taller. 4. The bell is supposed to be in the middle between the domes, not close to the rear dome Problems with the Lionel GM&O 5296: 1. NONE of the GM&O or Chicago & Alton P-16s burned oil 2. Those pacifics never had lamp shades 3. There is supposed to be a red cover at the front of the locomotives like on the P-16s 4. Once again, the bell is supposed to be in the middle between the domes, not close to the rear dome

[@aj3751]

"Losing *our* minds" - there, I fixed it for you.

[@StreamlineProductions5545]

Its funny cuz I saw the book yesterday and now this rolls out on youtube. Lol

[@anthonybarber3220]

It’s not just the trains that are messed up with Lionel. Their NASCAR line is also screwed.

[@kingkoopa64]

Wait WHAT

[@cc.creations1]

I can go a train show and get that for a fraction of that price

[@thedesigner00]

5:20 me I like WC and I’ve lived in Wisconsin for all my life so your right

[@SouRwy4501Productions]

This is exactly why I stopped buying O scale stuff after I set up my starter set with extensions. That was three years ago.

[@JOEMAMA_534]

1:37 “What? It’s just an ordinary OH MY GOODNESS!”

[@GspiderRailfanning7063]

You should review some Bachmann catalogs.

[@surplusgear3545]

Oh hell yeah

[@syeet1234]

I haven’t laughed this hard at a YT video before

[@CedarLakeRailfanner]

6:32 The B units unfortunately have the blue ends I saw it in a video.

[@Railroadracer49]

It’s that time again 😂

[@chicagolandrailroader]

"home made smoke fluid"

[@trainsforrobert]

8:11 I actually just put down 15 F-units on my layout and let’s say it didn’t go well.

[@nycto-mibu]

i can confirm as a wisconsinite i hate that wisconsin central one as well

[@Josephcavagnaro]

this is hilarious

[@BBL4004]

Just noticed "(Not Clickbate)" almost got in trouble by my teacher, lmao

[@thefuriousgamer2553]

I preordered the Halloween F19 pacific I just really like it

[@ASPEST2017]

3:47 you ruined one of my favorite PRR locomotives and that weathering looks like pencil marks ngl

[@NorthAtlanticRails]

5:25 I looked at a photo and 2252 doesn't have AARs but others like 711 do have them

[@PennCentral8505]

10:30 I found a picture of X201, the windows are correct in the render

[@boxcarthehusky420]

S scale brass prices for American Flyer quality models is what I've been saying.

[@boxcarthehusky420]

After watching this it made me curious if Lionel raised the prices on the American Flyer stuff since they own them, they didn't so the sd70ace and es44s are still on my wish list lol. Just wish the BNSF versions were accurate.

[@KatyPacific382]

At this point, I might as well kitbash a 1950s American Flyer s scale pacific, Get a lionel Flyerchief set and then a transformer and call it done. *this is because there hasn't been any new s scale steam locomotives as of now* maybe in 2024, American models might bring back their pacifics And maybe Bachmann and or Broadway Limited Imports could try making s scale locomotives and rolling stock, and see if they produce good results.

[@Kashi-K]

oooh, theyre doing Nasa No.2 nice

[@CentralManitobaRailfan]

10:44 familiar Area 51 car

[@Elliottblancher]

*T H E M I L W A U K E E R O A D*

[@rwchannel8832]

*WHAT THE LIONHELL?*

[@YukariAkiyamaTanks]

I lost it with, "Why is the roof red?!?" Also where is v1?

[@modemdog3649]

Yo is the discord open to your community? Just out of curiosity.

[@bigiron2572]

nice

[@ayyitsfade]

Gotta love conrail

[@NSandBNSFrailfanProductions]

hey is there any way I can be in ur discord thing

[@steamtrainrollon2060]

I saw a Gettysburg box car and I need it. It just needs to be made in ho.

[@Greystar2426]

how does one become a rail foamer?

[@vinchester8688]

Bruh, they didn't like the only great northern set which does not make you go bankrupt.

[@officialpennsyjoe]

Please, roast Broadway Limited Imports.

[@willgander]

How did I end up here, listening to nerds talk about model trains. (I am a nerd and I 100% understand their pain at the prices)

[@Goofyahhampster65]

They gotta add walters blue meth smoke scent.

[@frankierailfan4014]

I love Lionel but I agree with you on the stupid prices

[@XxLaBoixX]

I must know what happened to Pixel!

[@pixelengine7389]

i died and my funeral was yesterday. i was not watching mission impossible 7

[@XxLaBoixX]

@@pixelengine7389 i see Mission Impossible 7 > Slandering Lionel

[@eat_more_fries]

I think you made a typo with the "are"

[@carolinerichmond1256]

The lehigh 1 had The #611💀💀💀💀

[@PiercesTrains716]

4:16 why Lionel why would you pick the sd50 out of every emd you picked the sd50 I am concerned about how the company is being managed

[@nathanditton5011]

So they have realistic electronic problems

[@WIPEOUT_Trains]

Western Pacific Gang Rise Up!!

[@aidansmith325]

3:07 as someone who’s seen DMIR #332 in real life that model looks really jank

[@DaimosZ]

I second that

[@Matscolinger7305]

Ok so hear me out, what if when Lionel releases a new catalog, on the page with the scented smoke fluid, what if they made it a scratch and sniff? (Paperback only)

[@mikeslater75]

Wc 2551 thru 2253 are ex for ex cnw gp30's , the trucks are correct. However they should not have dynamics cheap and nothing wasted

[@NotDaender]

TIL, thank you!

[@pennsy6755]

The M1 illustrations sparked a flare of unfiltered screeching from myself. Why. Why’d you’d still have the fucking Worthington. On the 26 batch *_which didn’t have them_*

[@falfan7.62]

this is why I model on30

[@J.M828]

15:49 wait did this actually happen or no?

[@Mildcat743]

The tobacco scented smoke fluid is particularly baffling because if someone likes the smell of tobacco, there's a good chance they smoke in their train room anyhow.

[@MaNameizJeff]

I love the format (everyone on discord watches and comments) but the results are less then stellar (ok it was so bad I couldn't watch it). I think you should have recorded everyone's stream and re-edit with a new time line, that way we just hear the good comments and everyone's volume levels are matched.

[@WisconsinCentralProductions]

WHY DOESNT THE WC GP30 HAVE AAR TRUCKS

[@jjrailfan2024]

Standards?

[@Ace_6.7]

I genuinely hope that the mallets come in looking low res as lionel just being assholes I’d genuinely buy one if they did

[@Emerald-764]

Have you ever thought of reviewing catalogs from other manufacturers?

[@htrainsSA]

Lionell is a mix of relef and wanting to stab yourself with a knife

[@DaimosZ]

The tobacco scented smoke is whack

[@LunaGenYT7905]

I feel like the vision line catalog doesn't help Lionel at all

[@Lando_P1]

It’s the shame the internet allows people like this to connect

[@Whoasked-bc5ui]

Cry about it

[@Mandospam287]

Scented smoke fluid is nothing new, there were some aftermarket companies along with mth that have scented smoke fluid.

[@thatonecaledonian812]

Pls rolling line American Orient Express

[@mbtaghost2583]

Where was pixel? It’s nothing with out him

[@pixelengine7389]

i was on a date with a Bosnian spice trader, I appreciate the compliment tho

[@jasonschoenmann2308]

Ewww. Why are there three rails??!!!!

[@jandvmurray3483]

😮😮😂😂❤❤😊😊🎉🎉😢😢

[@TrainsAreReallyCool]

This one was far less humorous than the previous one. It was still pretty good though. *Unlike Lionel's Goofy Ahh prices*

[@MilePost106]

The whole model train industry is so over priced! The average person can’t afford it anymore. I model N scale and the cars alone are crazy priced!!!

[@Urijah-li5lk]

Watching a foamer rage is the pinicle of enjoyment.

[@Gothix1066]

Lionel's SD70ACes are not only ludicrously expensive but totally inaccurate looking and cheap feeling. Previous owner of one. If you want a better looking, quality and slightly more affordable one, go with MTH Premier. Way better!

[@STHSIndustries2K6]

The catalog is gonna get worse from here.

[@MissouriRails]

ngl, lionel trains aren't eve that detailed and aren't very protoypical and just way overpriced in general

[@yeoldeseawitch]

*prototypical

[@MissouriRails]

@@yeoldeseawitch I hate autocorrect...

[@joeyBirskovich]

no not it's overpriced

[@WyanoPenna]

Half this video is just unfunny screaming