Lionel's Alaska Railroad F7 Passenger Set is Over 18 Feet of Train!

[@Ericstrains]

A few helpful notes: 1. Minimun curve for locomotives: O-31 2. Minimum curve for passenger cars: O-54

[@TrainmasterGT]

Helpful stats, thank you!!

[@buecomet831]

It really bothers me that the train is 0-31 or 0-36 on some diesels but the passenger cars are like 0-54, so when I look at a train I can't tell if the train set is 0-54 or 0-31 sometimes.

[@TrainmasterGT]

@@buecomet831 yeah it’s kind of annoying. Unfortunately the coaches almost universally require larger turning radii than their matching locomotives because of their respective lengths.

[@buecomet831]

@@TrainmasterGT yea but sometimes the engine isn't 0-54 or 0-72 with the cars they come with

[@TrainmasterGT]

@@buecomet831 yeah and that’s annoying. It’s usually because the engine is shorter than the cars and therefore can go around shorter curves.

[@imfunniguy3744]

The livery, the coaches, the quality... It’s beautiful!

[@NERRP2017]

Fun fact Eric: An alaska rr F7A unit 1508 currently still resides in my state of Massachusetts, its stored on the roster of the grafton and upton railroad.. used to run santa trains for them, and it did switching locals on mass central before

[@Ericstrains]

Thanks

[@brianrigsby7900]

@@Ericstrainswill there be more steam?

[@topicbaseball]

@@Ericstrains can u get a pennsylvania RR steam passenger set for a review?

[@solutions2exist556]

Excellent selection Eric.

[@allegheny48]

That is a really nice set of engines and cars. I love the paint scheme and all the added on details. Some research on the Alaska Railroad shows that their F units had silver painted truck frames until continued use turned them a dirty black. I was surprised that Lionel did not include the flexible end-of-car diaphragms to help close the gap between the passenger cars. You did a fine job populating them which makes all the difference. Thanks for all your efforts and I am looking forward to your new videos in 2023.

[@trainguy4265]

Great train Eric! Seeing your layout with trains inspires me to get my own layout.

[@nickott01]

Been watching since I was 8 years old and had my first Lionel set. I've taken a few year hiatus but have found myself on your videos again. I forgot how cool these are

[@wesleyrivera192]

I remember seeing this in your great train count video and I'm so happy to see it running. Amazing stuff as always, see you in 2023!

[@oglemansviews675]

Man, that is, without a doubt, one of the best looking train sets I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing. Beauty in motion.

[@Ericstrains]

Thank you very much!

[@brianknott6370]

I call this living vicariously through Eric looked fantastic

[@JohnHuntt]

Thank you for showing this great looking set. Watching it go through the switches was a plus for me. To see the 21inch passenger cars smoothly go through the switches is awsome. I always get educated by looking at your videos and appreciate the talent and time you put into them. My son and I run MTH engines. So we are not able to run any Lionel because the DCCs limitation. Nice to see folks like yourself enjoy and have the passion for quality electric trains. Thanks again John Huntt

[@PDLM1221]

I like the detail on this set like the night light or side light between the cars lighting up the area between the cars. Just real nice detail.

[@CohaLevelcrossingsChannel]

Nice Movie !! 🚧🚆🚇🚊🚖🚔🚘 🚧

[@aaronspringborn34]

Cool. I wrote on the Alaska railroad back in 2012. Ironically, those colors are my favorite colors. Generally speaking I love yellow and navy blue plus they were my high school colors. We rode from anchorage to Denali, and then another time on the same trip. A few days later we went from Denali to Fairbanks combined. We ate three meals on the train lots of sightseeing. It was a very unique experience, and that was only part of the trip.

[@chiefcaptainmoroni1]

Great horn with echo. Good speed there toward the end. Very realistic.

[@Ericstrains]

Yes, thanks

[@henryszubielski8601]

Eric, That is a phenomenal set. I've always liked the Alaska livery, simply beautiful IMHO! Thanks for sharing another wonderful video.

[@richardroberts2053]

What does "IMHO" mean?

[@henryszubielski8601]

@@richardroberts2053 in my humble opinion - IMHO

[@40belowful]

My friend Rich (which you met Eric) has all these and just about everything Lionel/k-line made in Alaska paint. He used too custom paint "n" scale sets from Kato in this paint scheme and also CP rail multimark.

[@kylestevens6925]

Definitely a beautiful set and ARR, something you don’t see everyday. Thanks for sharing!

[@KandRCustomModels]

Now we are showing some awesome trains!🎉 I painted my b unit trucks!

[@jonsmith4669]

Bootiful ! greetings from UK ..... A happy healthy peaceful New Year.

[@zacharyspinks6207]

This is..One word, Outstanding!, The paint Work on this Diesel Locomotive and the Passenger and Dining Cars are Superb.😉👍💙💛

[@Steven_Williams]

Beautiful set Eric!! The prototypical version is even more beautiful. Saw it when I was in Alaska in 2007.

[@magnumfrank9819]

Eric, another great video! My only observation is that Lionel made the trucks of the B units black while the A units are silver.

[@timothymclaughlin6860]

Outstanding set Guy! I pre ordered the new DD-35 in Alaska livery as a tribute engine to my sister in law who is Alaska native and Fierce! Use it to pull a family themed excursion train with rolling stock referencing our family . It’s definitely on my list to build out a train like this for the layout for sure . Love Alaska Railroads colors . Way cool Guy thanks for sharing 🙂

[@jimmelchin1531]

That would look so good on my holiday setup. Beautiful train....love the strobe lights on the engines. Great film Eric.....thanks.

[@TimMacPA]

Wow, what a magnificent set.

[@mattstrainroom]

Great video, Eric...I purchased the locomotives, they are phenomenal. What got me was the big snow plows on the front ends. The engines are superb and I always enjoy running them. Thanks for posting!

[@zachwheeler9846]

Beautiful passenger train, love the blue and yellow color combo, looks really sharp, also like the mars lights on the A units. Great review.

[@OwlEye2010]

F units are cool as hell in general, but I think the ARR's F7 units are my favorites for three reasons... 1) The blue/yellow paint scheme that feels reminiscent of Santa Fe's blue/yellow scheme, 2) the big snowplows they have, and 3) ARR 1500 was featured in Runaway Train as part of the titular train's consist and served as a cool set piece during the final third of the film.

[@Adamdaj]

Great video Mr. Eric. I'm sitting here enjoying last hour of my Birthday. I wish I could have gone to up to watch action out on Northeast Corridor down Holmesburg Junction Today, but I had work. Happy New Year!

[@Ericstrains]

Happy birthday!

[@mattkramer4132]

Beautiful!

[@sandiegodreamhome]

It really is a strikingly beautiful livery, Eric. Thanks for the video.

[@daivdwalker2374]

We just recently moved and have 2 completely rebuild my layout that's why I'm asking I want to build my main table like yours it looks great and it's all functional

[@mslickstrains]

The F7’s look awesome with those big plows

[@danielboone3770]

I love this passenger set!

[@JulianWatsonThe400]

I've always loved the horns of the F units.

[@mgr_video_productions]

Nice review! Love the added prototype details on the model as well.

[@c.j.taylor7325]

Awesome set! For these giant ones a zoomed out shot so we can get a feel for the whole 18' of length would be cool

[@Furrrburger]

That thing rips!

[@EagleCreekRailRoad]

Stunning, really like that.

[@SGTDUPREY]

I'd love to get some ARR passenger cars in Z, this set is gorgeous.

[@keithneal3253]

Eric - when you compare a set like this to a single Rolex or Omega watch, I think it’s a pretty good deal what you get for your money, and the fact that the premium sets with TLC, will hold their value or likely appreciate. We need to encourage Lionel and the other train manufactures and not bash them like some do. Thanks for another superb vid.

[@V-max97]

Just got the new Santa Fe GP 20 Lionchief 2.0 with the blue and yellow war paint scheme. Looking forward to your review!

[@gordonsnell6735]

Pretty cool, I like the night time shots as well 🙂🙂

[@TheNJ54]

Love it, worth every penny spent!

[@kyleking284]

This is a GREAT SET😁 ❤ Eric's Trains 🚂

[@wrangler70jkujeep74]

Wow now that is 2 best sets my opinion Lionel made Alaska and NS . Love Jeep at crossing 💪😊 . Alaska looking great with your back drop outstanding layout blinking light 🚨 on top of building night run very cool.

[@petestrains1021]

Very beautiful set Eric, Just makes me wonder why they put black trucks on the B units and not silver like the A units.

[@Ericstrains]

Not sure, but that’s how it was in the catalog so clearly it was on purpose. It could be that the real B units had black trucks, who knows

[@NicksTrains]

Nice Train! Great video!

[@briannorman952]

Yeah that’s a beautiful set. Wow.

[@scottfrezza3573]

I have the NS f-9 set with the theater car , and the vista doom that look amazing on 096 curves! My only complaints is the spacing between the cars and no observation car (lionel if you’re listening)

[@Chessie1985]

Very nice Alaska passenger set Eric!!!

[@Broncort1]

Very sharp looking! Need people in the Vista top pronto…lol

[@richardnelson-ux1zz]

Very nice train set

[@csxnspittsburghdivision8580]

I love alaska railroad and I been watching that show since I remembered

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

Absolutely amazing 🚂🚋🚃🚋🚃🚋😎👍

[@TonyLasagna]

Beautiful set. I would not have minded seeing the view from the car camera. PATREON EXCLUSIVE?! Lmao

[@Stosh_is_rollin_coal]

So many options SD90MAC, DD35A, class A, C-Liner, Es44 in many different liveries and paint schemes. But which one will it be🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@DarkTerritory71]

Start by saying, an absolutely beautiful train, and I would love to see the "Trains eye view". Those who are "pounding the keyboards declaring Lionel evil"? Those are the people who are "jelly" they want all that but can't buy all that, and it bothers them to see you with all that! Please, please! Enjoy ALL THAT! And have a Merry Christmas, God bless.

[@jimbroglin7598]

Great train set thanks for sharing

[@daivdwalker2374]

I forget from years ago watching you build your layout but I want to build my main layout like your with the turntable how big is width and end to end in that main room and are all your corner loops all 72 curve or is the inside loop 54 curve?

[@Orangeshirt_Railfan]

I thought you’ve had this for awhile!

[@Michael19B59]

Good looking set!

[@randytaylor1258]

Fantastic, Eric, especially ar night. No real club car?

[@David-yo5re]

It is a beautiful set. One thing that bugs me though is the black truck side frames on the B units. I would paint them silver. But, that's just me. Enjoy the set.

[@onedaya_martian1238]

WOW !!! Just WOW !!!

[@trs-no8lm]

With a collection like your how do you pick what to run?

[@paulj1962]

The lights out shots made me look twice

[@johnpandolfino8663]

That is nice 👍🙂 Like the bold colors and graphics.....sounds like it could pull you and your car out of a snow bank....if you ever got stuck 😅

[@tijuanabrassman]

Awesome thanks for the video!!

[@OwnerPlt]

Very good! 🌟

[@ldever3]

Beautiful. But it would have looked even better if you covered your whole layout in snow. Especially the room with the mountain scenery. The train needs a reason for those snow plows. 😂

[@Ericstrains]

Next time 🤣

[@jeffreym4273]

Epic!

[@donaldwiller9238]

Very nice 👌

[@miguelangelgarrido7233]

Hola buen dia excelente video muy linda la locomotora te deseo un muy feliz año nuevo abrazo grande😃👍👍👍

[@huntercoleman460]

That’s a very long train Eric.

[@TheSonofruss]

You got to wonder if you can replace the camera for a better one

[@Ericstrains]

Probably if you know what you're doing.

[@NYandAtlantic]

Excellent video too bad I’m ho scale due to lack of space

[@Lizard72]

Sound doesn't really come through, but I'd bet it sounds deep!

[@Maximilian7992]

The opposite ends of this train are in two different zip codes

[@waynehoward781]

Cool Alaska train. Wayne Howard

[@doggerbendrailway6002]

You doing a loco count this year

[@lynwoodreed9032]

Why didn't Lionel paint the trucks of the "B" units silver like the rest of the train?

[@Ericstrains]

Not sure but that’s how it appeared in the catalog so it was on purpose. Maybe the real ones are like that

[@michaeldavis707]

Can you get one in HO.

[@Train_Tok_Man]

Will you be doing a review on the N&W Class A?

[@Ericstrains]

Yes

[@lifewithroscoe6513]

Very nice, wish they had it in S

[@felixthetrainfan4819]

Looks great though!

[@richardroberts2053]

It would be great for the same consist be available in HO scale!

[@danielramsey1959]

Really should be as I recall and see often is they use the SD70 Mac locomotives.

[@patricesmith11]

Why did diesels like the F7 have porthole windows?

[@Ericstrains]

Because you could walk around in the inside so why not have some windows

[@NinjagoGuy416]

What kind of job could allow one to sustain a hobby such as this? I make $54k a year and I can barely afford to model in HO scale 😅

[@bethmotgomery2662]

Just listen to that horn!

[@YourFavoriteSCPguard]

The Alaska railroad locomotives are the best looking

[@andrewjackson9417]

It's a pity they didn't have an observation car for the rear. That would really have finished it off right.

[@Ericstrains]

I think that was done on purpose. I don’t think the real train has one. What they need to make are the double decker cars though.

[@alexanderblackwell3102]

IM NOT A BIG KZbin COMMODORE but talk about the price 3000-4000 is ALOT that's the price of my current car lol SO I think it would be cool if u did something budget friendly NOT talking just a stater set but like what's the coolest awesomest most realistic looking train you could build for like under a 1000 not including track and transformer AND maybe one steam train and one Diesel train sorry for making this so long but I do think this would be a really cool video idea.

[@alexanderblackwell3102]

Sorry but turn it into a challenge with other o gauge KZbinrs to see who can make the coolest budget train contest

[@charlesmcclure5994]

Sweet 👍👍

[@alaskanorthphotography5773]

These cars are impossible to find now

[@loucosmotivaferromodelismo6560]

👍😳👍

[@johnblair8146]

Lionel isn't evil, someone has to make trains for millionaires. Enjoy them!!!!!! I'll stick to my postwar even if I hit the lottery.

[@theamesingfgyh]

🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 NS carriages?

[@Ericstrains]

NS carriages?

[@theamesingfgyh]

@@Ericstrains Nederlandse spoorwegen (Dutch railways) this livery can be seen on the ICM, ICRmh , ICNG, ICNG-B (numbers 3301 and 3302), V-IRM 4 , V-IRMm 1 and DDZ

[@donovanhaight8089]

Donovan