Lionel PRR S2 Steam Turbine

My review of Lionel's newest 3-rail O-Scale PRR S2 Steam Turbine. More videos at www.ericstrains.com

[@raymondleggs5508]

There are a few Swedish steam turbine locos in existence one is being restored to operate

[@michaelnaisbitt1639]

Raymond Leggs it has been restored

[@brodster7042]

*i n e x i s t e n c e*

[@Noah_Ciquera]

@@michaelnaisbitt1639 Really?

[@Noah_Ciquera]

that is cool

[@TobyPasman]

I just noticed that the voice of the engineer kinda sounds like he's in his 20s.

[@Rammstein45]

It's always a shame to know that the actual locomotive was scrapped, still, this is a beautiful model!

[@sterlingmyers6276]

Lionel's replica was made in 1946 until 1952 using all new tooling. I have the ultra rare 1946 Lionel cut-away version of the 671 engine and 671W tender. The Lionel shop cut the body of the toy loco and tender in half, then mounted its new for 1946 smoke bulb, reversing unit and atomic motor to the inside of the die cast loco as well as placing the whistle assembly inside the cutaway tender. There is an actual photo taken around 1946 of Joshua Cowen Lionel holding it at his desk in Ron Hollander's book "All Aboard". Although there is little documentation, most Lionel collectors believe this display cut-away was sent to Lionel's three show rooms - San Francisco, Chicago and New York; and possibly a few large distributors as an aid to boost sales. Today, over 75 years later, one can count the number that still exist today on one hand. Making it one of the rarest and most unique items Lionel made in the post war period. Sterling

[@bobesposito7235]

I remember seeing the original engine passing by the RR station. in Carnegie PA. I was only 5 or 6 at the time. All I remember was the whining sound it made when it passed by - like a jet engine of today.

[@christopherbradley4829]

I have the postwar one the number is 2020

[@Trucktech80]

it looks like there are holes cast into the smoke deflectors for a cross brace between them, i wonder why they didnt put a brace in there

[@bigharryyy03]

Ok who else is bothered that Lionel was very cheap with this engine? I understand they re-use toolings, but since the tooling was fairly new on the J and the Mohawk, I was fine with it. But they re-used a tooling from 2000! The J's tooling was from 2005.

[@bluefoxy6478]

I'm not, I dont see why not use old tooling if you want something thats somewhat remanisant of the original. I mean whats wrong with it?

[@michaelbezak5401]

Harizon I think it’s a shame for the price you pay for the engine , don’t get me wrong it’s nice but if your dropping that kind of money it should be spot on and up to date. Or have the price reflect the tooling

[@Trucktech80]

The postwar S2s were fantastic locomotives, I'm lucky enough to have a 671and a 681, but this one looks absolutely gorgeous!

[@santiagop23]

Love that tender!

[@Galvan198]

Mr. Blue Smoke: the S1 and S2 both burned coal; no PRR Engines burned oil except ones that they may have borrowed.

[@draz8302]

if there is a Flying Scotsman can you make a video on it?

[@JChristiansenLuckythebrony2222]

the reason why was a 6-8-6 is because the turbo unit was so heavy that they couldn't do a 4-8-4.

[@TobyPasman]

I've always wondered something. Does "take the green" mean that you're clear for departure?

[@thisisutubnottwitterwhyhandles]

look at a signal, the green light means go, the red means stop, and the yellow means there's a train within what is it a kilometer? he says take the green as a go

[@anthonyangelici2963]

Yellow means approach, you can proceed, but be prepared to stop if the next signal is red.

[@thisisutubnottwitterwhyhandles]

pick up the green lens from the stop sign and sell it

[@williamschlenger1518]

Beautiful engine.My cousin had the 1950 model by Lionel.Very impressive 😎

[@engineer6325]

Man, those quill-able whistles are getting so good.....

[@Squid1562]

I have an original post-war turbine, it isn't functional yet because I haven't restored it but it is quite to detailed model for a post-war engine

[@johnhagan7742]

When this locomotive came in for maintenance, I would give this locomotive and maintenance crews a big 'Uh Oh'.

[@6942-h9u]

Turbine, T-ER-B-EYE-N That's how its pronounced.

[@davidbritton1802]

AWSOME-----{☆☆☆☆☆}-&-《♡♡♡♡♡》-!!!!!! DJB43@MEPA......U.S.A.

[@generalkenobi7389]

I would like to see a postwar turbine side by side with this one

[@Insufferable_Furry_Trash]

Quite a big difference from my O-27 671RR lol.

[@nasanetkibret4026]

[@The20thCenturyLimited]

I have the 1946 2020, turbine bros lol

[@rickclark7846]

got the 1950 681its great

[@cheapbastardmodeltrains7210]

The Postwar Turbine will be running long after this modern junk is recycled into a Coke can.

[@bigharryyy03]

I also heard that the version that doesn't have the smoke deflectors also doesn't have the steps on the running board

[@TobyPasman]

The shut down almost sounds like the rumble of thunder.

[@WarningSirensOfUpstateNY]

The whistle is so beautiful!

[@johnmacey7193]

That whistle sounds like the mikado whistle and the PRR k4 whistle.

[@byates59]

FANTASTIC review as always Eric!!!!!!!!! That's a really sweet engine bro, love the whistle on that bad boy! Hey I saw the 3rd and final section for the steel trestle bridge in there, can't wait to see a video of it! Hopefully we will get a look at it in your next blog episode! Anyways, thanks for the video bud and have a great one!

[@Ericstrains]

Thanks, bro.

[@victortapia5444]

WOW is so Good

[@1940limited]

To the best of my knowledge there were no radio communications between crews during the steam era which makes the crew talk "un-prototypical." But, as you say, it doesn't does any harm. Not a bad feature to have. Your track and roadbed are beautiful!

[@TheBNSFengineer]

great whistle!

[@hackenbeckproductions2683]

+ericstrains, me and my father have a lionel post war turbine, but this turbine looks amazing!

[@Maizerus]

Just got my first used one of these from ebay. It's my first scale Lionel product. Holy cow they're HEAVY. You do not handle the locomotive without using two hands.

[@bradstrains]

Excellent review Eric. The sounds and looks are pretty unique. Nice blooper at the end as well.

[@Ericstrains]

Thanks, bud.

[@154Skylark]

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[@awakening917]

ericstrains I love the funny bit at the end with the start-up failures I big fan I love ur vids I subscribed thx for getting me to know about these GREAT models!!

[@flossietube2065]

Agreed, the bloopers at the end are funny!!! I'm a fan of yours too eric, and you have helped to renew a love of model trains for me!

[@WentzTrainFanatics]

Thanks for the review. I love the history about the real locomotive.

[@robertswickard8355]

Nobody gets the STEAM TURBINE sound right ,,, The big RUSSIAN steam turbine gives a great example of the sound ,,, STEAM saying SHHHHHHH!!!!!! NOT A ROAR , but like a mom telling her child to SHHHHHHHH !!!! U.P. #1and #2 C&O #500 : #501 : #502 N&W. #2300 Jawn Henry PRR. #6200 SHHHHHH !!!!!!!

[@zachwheeler9846]

So weird to see what looks like an ordinary steam engine sound somewhat like a diesel. I love that it is unique and special for that very reason. I love the whistle sound, very high pitch and booming! Great video Eric!

[@aidensypolt]

it kinda reminends me about a4-8-4, but with 6 wheels, 3 axels, and for the prr

[@maxharris3498]

Cool! 5th viewer! Loved this video and the S2 looks great.

[@FranzFerdinandVIII]

and it was published on my Birthday!

[@hovermotion]

Wow an amazing model,,never knew a prototype like this existed it must of been stunning to see back then if you were luckey enough.if only i had a time machine.. I have a condensing dcc sound loco a german class br 52 special condenceing class loco with three fans on the tender and it too sounds like no other loco as the steam was recycled to the tender to make longer water stops...jim

[@buffalorailfan1957]

I have that engine I love it so much

[@DistanceNsVeterans]

Is this locomotive and the PRR S1 is the only 686 locomotives thats bilt back then?

[@andrewtheberkshireengine4385]

Behind the cowcatcher of prr s2 is the chains attached to a leading wheels when if the train crashed and derail the cranes lifting it and the chains hold the leading wheels all American locomotives have that I saw it behind the cowcatcher of Norfolk and western 611

[@TheBNSFengineer]

great whistle!

[@wesleyhymbaugh1450]

This Is Great Watching MTH Trains & Real Trains Every Day Yay ! ! ! ! 🚂🚂 🚂 🚂 😊 😊 😊

[@alexlife470]

Review the lionel legacy Frisco 4-8-2 USRA mountain #1501

[@bxjibaro73]

How much clearance space does this one need to TURN? Possibly an entire room. Great review, thanks!

[@Yellowstone216]

Definitely my top 1 favorite steam turbine

[@ArnavKhode]

The whistle reminds me of a theme park. Anyone agree?

[@bxjibaro73]

That was a SHORT RUN with NO TURNS! You can do better than that Mr Eric. LOL!

[@TexasRailfan21-RailfanRyan]

really cool this year on September 13th 2017 acquired a Lionel 671 turbine with the 2040w-50 tender with Pennsylvania lettering the 670-1 was manufactured between 1946 and 1949 and in my collection is the oldest train I have I hope to do a future video of it running soon I saw unsimilar videos at this particular turbine I have would come with three green 2400 series Lionel Passenger cars

[@ericspreviewshow1803]

I LOVE THIS ENGINE!!!! but just because i watch this on a bad day that doesn't mean I should stop watching it it's a good movie & I love to watch it right.

[@TheGhostRonin]

Prefer the S2 without the deflectors but a beautiful engine nonetheless!

[@GG1man]

I enjoy your reviews. Excellent narratives and great photography. However, one point that I must comment on would be your description of the loco sounds. In this review, you stress how different a steam turbine sounds, yet you compromise the turbine sound with too much of the whistle and bell sounds.

[@jsgaming3248]

where is bell in this locomotive? (no sound. means model bell it this lionel prr s2 steam turbine).

[@bxjibaro73]

This train Engine was a "COAL GUZZLER" LOL!

[@TobyPasman]

Last month, I acquired a 671 turbine from 1946. 1946 was the year Lionel first made the 671.

[@buffalorailfan1957]

I have a question. If you order something from legacystation.com do they ship to your house?

[@Ericstrains]

Yes.

[@TobyPasman]

Lionel made a Century Club version of the 671 Turbine around the turn of the century.

[@FranzFerdinandVIII]

(11.Jan.2020) That is a very cute whistle for a powerful engine!

[@trainmantim99]

Nice review Eric of the S-2 turbine. The Weaver milk cars look outstanding. Keep up the good work on the reviews. They are one to watch.

[@BXGUY73]

@ERIC'S TRAINS - I really like the HISTORICAL BACKGROUND/FACTS that are given on every train, it's a great part of the review. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ERIC!

[@TobyPasman]

I bet that engine would look better with passenger cars behind it.

[@fallingup90]

Where would Lionel have acquired the sound for the turbine?

[@markd1777]

Eric, can you do a review on the Lionel Legacy Nickel Plate Road 2-8-4 Berkshire? Or can you do a review on MTH version of that engine? That would help me make the decision of purchasing the engine.

[@anasiacameronelijahedcpndc4324]

I wish there was one built and it will Ben he same size as big boy and it will be pulling 10 engines and what should I do?

[@Stupidhead-et1je]

Flywheel Moto? You k man?

[@ericspreviewshow1803]

I have the same feeling of the Steam engine without the chuffing sounds too.

[@TallboyDave]

It's work noting that possibly the most successful steam turbine locomotive was the "Turbomotive" of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway in the UK; Sir William Stanier, the CME, went for a simpler control system on the turbine, and made the reverser turbine smaller, since it would only be used when the engine was running light engine, such as backing onto its' train, or running onto the shed.

[@FrankGrimaldiRR]

Appreciated your review. I have a Pennsy 6-8-6 MTH turbine steam engine and I agree the sound is much different than a typical steam engine. I did not know the history of the turbine but thanks you I'm up to date.

[@linkjoe806]

Dang. If only they didn't scrap it so it could be in the R.R. Museum of Pennsylvania

[@pauljohansson7697]

A turbin is what you wear on your head.

[@dickthiccem8888]

Sure wish we still had one of these in a museum somewhere at least. True Shame, hearing the no chuffing due to the turbine allways throws me off so much because of her appearance as a steam locomotive, never got to hear her outside the model. Also side not always found the characters speaking to each other goofy in some on-board sound systems, neat if you are like me and like to run trains at my home set, but me and the guys at the club have our own radios at our sides to the main dispatch office ;)

[@thesingleplayer2495]

I think I remember reading something about the model's real life counterpart about a year ago. If I remember rightly, it took an excessive amount of water to get it moving to a decent speed, and performed poorly at anything under 20 Mph/Kph. I'm not sure if it was this one though, I'll have to find the website again.

[@nelaserdareviccinderellast8475]

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[@IMRROcom]

Must of missed it. what does the infrared senser do under the tender?

[@MrOTBxTrains]

It lets the engine and tender communicate without wires running between them.

[@IMRROcom]

The IR that faces down at the track

[@trainlover9943]

+IMRROcom It's for a Sensor track that Lionel makes, it's basically like a programmable track magnet.

[@holtzman1378]

eric ever since i was a baby i LOVED trains and your the perfect guy keep up the awesome work also you might know or not but like you said there not efficent at low speeds but they suffered going in reverse becasuse turbines go one direction not only that but this locos forward turbine output is 6,900 horsepower and a question is train power mesured on horsepower? or somthing else

[@philipcasa7379]

Hi Eric when I was a kid my Lionel's went extremely fast if I didn't slow down at the curves my Locos would fly off the table and they withstood the punishment from repeated 4 ft drops onto concrete are these new Lionel's as durable and do they all run slow as in your videos?

[@vwgolfer1873]

Absolutely Stunning and Magnificent sound. GOOD JOB ERIC

[@spadesofpaintstudios1719]

Looks pretty good a shame it was scrapped this was a engine that needed to be put in a museum

[@rickpalo1]

Great review as usual! This would be a great looking loco if it had a decent paint job, it looks like a plastic model. It's a shame Lionel goes to all this trouble making a great loco, it really looks cheep without paint. You think Lionel would realize this!

[@lathanluu4535]

you need to get Norfolk and Western jawn henry

[@WWTBAMWinner]

I've been watching past reviews, and it just doesn't look the same without the trestle. Superb.

[@nyshortline]

Boy this puts the old Lionel "671" to shame BIG TIME!!

[@TobyPasman]

The elephant ears are also known as smoke deflectors.

[@djmpvae27091978]

Is there also a 6-8-8-6?

[@Highballer-500X]

I would love to buy those locomotives 🚂🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋

[@vwgolfer1873]

Hey Eric have you ever done a video showing how and where you store all your rolling stock> I think it would be neat to see because your O scale and ive only seen people showing that in HO scale. Thanks

[@HookLineSinker4343]

Dang it man, you make this look so easy, great review, :)

[@1862henry]

I have to agree on the fact that the steam turbine sounds on the lionel version are unique, cant deny that. But, mth has a railking version which is also unique too. The steam turbine models they offer have freight and passenger station announcements on seperate models.

[@brok3nD1am0nd45]

This would be neat to see this in a museum instead of scrapped. Maybe PRR still has the number plate?

[@awesometrains2196]

nice train you have there eric i like the train and the tender looks very smooth:)

[@emdman1959]

Apparently lionel does not know a dispatcher can tell you the color of a signal.

[@saxonaudio]

Keep in mind that I think all locomotives are unique and this thing and the 4294 are no exception.

[@justahillbilly7777]

Just some friendly advice/a possible "lesson" on the S2. The Pennsy, as far as i know, never used the S2 for freight service, it was used on their express passenger trains like the Broadway Limited. But it was a great review for a great model as usual.

[@williamsimmons152]

JustAHillbilly777 between Crestline and Chicago.

[@swordkirbyfilms7747]

I have a post war s2 from 1954

[@Toaster844]

its so weird how this steam engine has no chuffing

[@Train115]

Could you please do a video on the vision line H7 class 2-8-8-2?

[@Oat_meal_YT]

It sounds more like a diesels when it is moving

[@nebulagaming5970]

Nice Abrams in the background

[@anthonyxuereb792]

I like the way it moves from a standing start, nice and smooth.

[@Chris9017]

That is AWESOME!!!!! What a unique steam engine!!!