MTH Pennsylvania 4-4-4-4 T-1 Duplex

My first PRR steamer, first upgrader steamer, and probably the coolest looking steam engine has been added to my collection!
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[@kensobocinski700]

I must admit my great appreciation for Steam driven passenger trains has reached a new high and my envy meter has peaked out! You are one very lucky man. Enjoy your train. ~ Ken

[@JDStucks]

Thank you Ken!

[@armageddonera1pack639]

Can I be honest? The Pennsylvania steam engine you have is beautiful. It’s stupendous and phenomenal. It’s outstanding and don’t ever deny it. It’s perfectly made for entertainment and getting a lot of attention, my man I say you should run this more often but I do understand if it took some work to repair it and restore it, but hey in the end it’s entertaining fun and outstanding to watch. Please run the steam engine more and more in the near future.

[@derekcarins142]

😅

[@David-yo5re]

For your first Pennsylvania Railroad steam engine, you sure picked a beauty. Sid did an awesome job with the upgrades.

[@JDStucks]

I would have to agree!

[@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway]

Wow, that is indeed one beautiful locomotive and passenger train! Sid really did marvelous work and made your T-1 a very special model. Loved watching the video. You always do such a great job. Have a wonderful weekend! Bill B.

[@JDStucks]

Thanks Bill. Always appreciate your kind words. Talk to you soon!

[@budstinger6856]

The trains were going so fast I thought this was a RBP video. I love that Pennsy T1. Fingers crossed Lionel makes a visionline T1 soon.

[@JDStucks]

Gotta run this one FAST! I hope someone makes another soon.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

A great aquisition Jason! And young Mr. Sid is an absolute wizard! A better wizard than Harry Potter in fact, because Sid's real! (And he's a braver man than I am! When I saw the "skins" off those units and all the boards and wires my blood ran cold!) Superb modifications, especially the "chuffs" of both driver units trying to beat each other out of the smokestack! And the whistle steam? What can we say? Perfection itself. AND add on those "Fleet of Modernism" cars and you've got the perfect Post-War Broadway Limited! Thanks for sharing it with us! I wouldn't blame you if you stay down the basement all week running the thing and only come up for bathroom breaks! PS: A little bit of T1 history. When the first two hit the PRR property they were so exotic and futuristic-looking Pennsy enginemen nick-named them "Flash Gordon" and "Buck Rogers!" /

[@JDStucks]

Sid did an amazing job with this one. I've been running it like crazy!

[@mdgsdg1152]

It’s absolutely stunning! A slight observation/correction if I may: per your comment at 4:03, Lionel did make a T1 Duplex with whistle steam, it just wasn’t offered for very long. It was in their Lionmaster series, designed to run on tighter curves with some aesthetic sacrifices made to accommodate the smaller curve radii. I believe the model was 6-11207. I used to own one, it’s the only reason I know. Other than that, what a pleasure to see some Pennsy steam on your layout! More, please!

[@JDStucks]

I did realize that after I edited the video. However, I can at least say the only SCALE T1 with whistle steam lol

[@escape150]

I sure hope Lionel or MTH get off their butt and make the T-1 4-4-4-4. It’s been way too long! I’ve wanted one of these for years

[@JDStucks]

Agreed!

[@johnandrus3901]

That is one gorgeous locomotive, Jason. I'm quite jealous, for sure. Sid did a fantastic job on the upgrades. The whistle steam is just plain cool and the sound set is perfect. The T1 is my second favorite passenger locomotive, just behind my favorite locomotive of all time, the S1 and just a tad ahead of the Milwaukee Road's A's and F7 Hiawatha's. It looks real nice heading the Trailblazer. They were brutally fast locomotives, but they had some issues with the Franklin Poppet valves at very high speed. Franklin sent some of their engineers to ride along and they documented that the valve gear could fail at speeds approaching 135 mph and recommended that they shouldn't exceed the 130 mph mark. Just amazing engines. The Pennsy had a fairly decent presence in Cleveland. They operated the Cleveland Line and joined the NYC at Drawbridge and serviced Whiskey Island. I took a number of trains in and out of there during my career. It was always cool to see the marquee on the Agora, all lit up at night. It was a great time running trains through Cleveland. An excellent video, as always.

[@JDStucks]

You're correct, they did have a good presence in Cleveland. So it's ok for me to have a little PRR in my collection now :)

[@DTIMainline]

Awesome loco!!! Pennsy ran through Ohio many years ago, there line ran through my town, about1/2 mile from my house. the rails have been pulled up, but you can see where they were. thanks for sharing! Go Bucks !!!!

[@JDStucks]

Yup! I know these went right through the center of Ohio. Just a little far South from where I grew up so I didn't grow up with the PRR lore.

[@giuliopedrali4794]

One of the most beautiful locomotive of forever

[@jogbutchtrain1]

Just purchased a brand new MTH Premier PS1. Going to have my friend Vern upgrade it to PS3. I really love yours and wish that I could Sid upgrade mine just like he did yours. Got it off E Bay for $540. I have a Weaver T1 that I am going to sell to another friend. I was going to have ERR installed with other upgrades. JD continues to inspire this old man

[@hughmungas5462]

I have the ho scale version of the T1 and it’s coach set and it is all time favorite set. The 20th century limited is a close second. But the T1’s design is what takes the cake for me.

[@jvb2095]

Jason I’ve been watching your channel since my senior year you gave me a lot of great ideas for my layout at my parents place

[@JDStucks]

I'm really glad my videos have helped inspire you!

[@jimmelchin1531]

Certainly an eye opener and loaded with unique features. Great angles in your filming. Thanks Jason 👍👍👍

[@JDStucks]

Thank you! I worked really hard on the running shots for this video.

[@jameslanders4819]

Wow! Really fantastic, one of a kind, steam engine. You are lucky to have such good friends.

[@henryszubielski8601]

Simply beautiful JD! What an amazing addition to you collection. Enjoy. 😊

[@JDStucks]

Thank you!

[@MrSEANDEERE]

The PRR duplexes are really incredible steam locomotives. As said designed wise, very much one of a kind. I'm also not a big PRR guy However I'm a huge transition era guy (in HO) and love steam pulled big passenger trains so I will be for certain buying a Duplex eventually in the future along with those gorgeous passenger trains.

[@bernardbob]

Jason, I have loved that engine for a long time and definitely share your enthusiasm for it. I also have the MTH Premiere version but it remains in its original PS1/Q1 state. But my first T1 acquisition was a 1989/1990 ROWI brass engine. It is really well done but the electronics left something to be desired so I had it modified with a Q2 kit. I think that is likely as far as I'm willing to go with it (it is a piece of history with only 350 made) and I have the MTH version to run for fun. I also have 10 K-Line heavyweight Tuscan passenger cars to go with it. I understand your enthusiasm about the T1 and what a joy it is to see it running around the layout. My layout is predominantly PRR stream so I have to say you found a great engine to start modeling the "Standard Railroad of the World." Your videos a great. Keep them coming.

[@davevan8864]

Once bitten by the PRR Bug few recover!!! I have a Weaver T-1 as I run conventional and it was cheap! A number of my wife's family worked for the PRR out of Altona Pa and I have learned to love it myself. One of her uncles ran the S-1!! Good lookin train!

[@JDStucks]

We'll see if I add more!

[@tomrogers5516]

This video is a must for any model railroad fan, Jason! This more than generous gift couldn't be given to a more deserving person for your years of promoting O gauge 3 rail and hosting train-a-palooza! Calling on input from Sid and RJ has helped put the icing on the cake! Please run this unique gem often!

[@JDStucks]

That is very kind of you to say. Thanks Tom!

[@markkilgore938]

These locomotives were also equipped with air horns in addition to the whistle. And most likely the air horn was used in high speed service.

[@bigharryyy03]

I love this model! I agree it is the best O scale T1 mode yet. It sounds like MTH is using some K&L Trainz sound effects. The bell is taken from their NYC Dreyfuss Hudson

[@RBPTrains]

Feel free to drop it off to me on your way to York this fall. Really want the MTH version!

[@JDStucks]

Let's get you one!!!

[@TheTrainboard]

An incredible upgrade to an already awesome model 👍 Sid did excellent work! You are very fortunate - Ryan

[@ChrissTrainsandMore]

Great video Jason, I saw the locomotive at your house and was at a loss for words. but would have loved to see it run with those passenger cars!! 👍👍

[@JDStucks]

Thanks Chris! It looks even better now that it has the cars.

[@1jefreys]

Very nice locomotive and passenger cars…and your layout sets them off beautifully. Almost like they were created to compliment each other…impressive doesn’t even begin to describe it

[@oglemansviews675]

Man, she's a beauty. Very impressed with the custom work done it and the passengers cars fit perfectly. Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed it.

[@timothystevenhoward]

Welcome to the dark side JD we have cookies. Excellent execution on the upgrades.

[@joecarlson6428]

I do not have works to describe watching and hearing the T1 6110 and passenger cars. You also have a cool layout. I am retired and in my seventh decade. I was vague memories of riding Santa Fe and Rock Island passengers trains between Rockford ILL. and NE Kansas.

[@JDStucks]

I’m really glad you enjoyed the video!

[@ARMYVETT]

THAT WHOLE SET UP IS FLY SON!!! THE TRAIN IS BEAUTIFUL. GOOD LUCK WITH IT. 👍👍👍👍ARE YOU GONNA KEEP YOUR TABLE PLAIN WOOD OR ARE YOU GONNA COVER IT WITH GRASS PAPER? AND WHAT ABOUT THE MOUNTAINS?

[@JDStucks]

GScnery/grass/trees will be added!

[@dantiel4179]

Wow Jason great video on the modified T1 That engine looks so modern it would make a great looking retro diesel

[@magnumfrank9819]

Jason, with those upgrades from Sid, that is the best passenger set you have in your collection. That sound file blows away what Lionel or MTH puts with their locomotives.

[@mikesamericanflyertrains]

Your T1 with its upgrades and mods is simply incredible! It’s a beautiful locomotive (real or model) to start with but, man oh man, this one of a kind is stellar! And the gorgeous set of passenger cars to go with it make it a rock star set!! I have no doubt you will enjoy it for many years to come.

[@JDStucks]

Thanks so much Mike!

[@johnnelligan4847]

Awesome locomotive! A true one of kind design (the real T1 and your model). The drivers in motion are so mesmerizing. The whistle steam is the cherry on top. Also love the shots of it in the roundhouse, very cool.

[@JDStucks]

Glad you enjoyed it! I worked very hard on the running shots for this video.

[@jacksonthomas1851]

One of the coolest engines out there. Excited to see it restored and to get one of my own in HO or N soon.

[@JDStucks]

That would be cool!

[@leoberiding]

Didnt know I needed a T1 untill I watched this video ! Thanks.

[@joegennari395]

Thanks for sharing!! What a Fabulous video!!! I would love to meet all three of you guys....someday! Again Great video!!

[@PopaJohn-Trains-ky4sm]

sid did an awesome job lil bit of envy going on

[@mad_trains12]

That was an awesome gift, the upgrades Sid did turned out great!

[@JDStucks]

He crushed it!

[@richardclayton7170]

What a beautiful machine!

[@chatanugadotorg]

Awesome train! Looking forward to when I can have my trains up and running again. Still trying to find a contractor to fix up my detached garage that I've got my layout and art studio in currently. Don't want to get it running now because it's not climate controlled, and to get the building fixed up, I'm going to have to move everything out and put it in the garage attached to the house, which also means parking my Jeep outside in the driveway. At least the trains themselves are safe and packed up out to my dad's house with the exceptions being new stuff (mainly kits) that I have here in my office to put together while waiting on the garage.

[@isellu]

Wow, that's a beautiful locomotive. Your steady videography and story telling skills make for an enjoyable video. Thanks for the review! TJ

[@roberthuron9160]

Now,for the piece-de-resistance is a NYC,proposed,never built C-1 Class Duplex! Nice companion to the T-1!! Beautiful engine,and well done!! Thank you!!

[@JDStucks]

Now THAT would be something!

[@gymnasticepodcast]

i love trains i have my own lay out but i love steam train. the smoke smells bad i i love it

[@seanstrains6090]

I will say some of the proto sound locomotives had really nice details

[@JDStucks]

They have aged very well!

[@jameskoryta7197]

Love the T1. Hope they get the new one built before I have to leave the station!

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

Sid did an awesome job! I enjoy seeing old locomotives given new life! 🚂👏👊

[@donaldfaris4798]

JD love the video of the round house and turntable that area is coming together thanks!

[@scottbohn929]

Awesome engine and train set. The passenger cars are a great match. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@ArtsModelTrains]

Gorgeous engine and that is a great idea to upgrade it like that, never thought you could add whistle steam to an older engine. BTW Lionel Lionmaster Legacy T1 has whistle steam effect 😁

[@JDStucks]

I did see that after I made the video. I can still claim no whistle steam on a Scale T1 LOL

[@johnstup4479]

Sid did a fine job upgrading that T-1. I have a few PA RR steam engines. The largest one being the Q-2. Maybe one day I'll get me a T-1. Thanks for run session JD.

[@garys0scale525]

That’s a good looking Engine!

[@MrStevesTrains]

Pretty cool 👍🏻 That’s a lonnnggg passenger train, but hey if you got the room then why not. 😊

[@TouchoftheBrushModelWeathering]

Smart man getting a PRR steamer on the collection :)

[@GlennFresch]

Considering the popularity of Pennsy steam, it boggles the mind that no one has made o scale T1s in recent years. This video shows just how amazing a new scale model could look and sound.

[@JJosephS1]

Super Sweet! Your best locomotive and train yet. I have one of these but I haven't attempted to upgrade it yet. I also have a Lionel model and a Weaver. I too love this locomotive!

[@ajmayowskijr]

That's my favorite engine of yours. Incredible engine Jason. Pennsylvania Railroad!!!

[@leterguyschroeder4919]

What a great engine, enjoy it

[@Chessie1985]

Awesome T1 Engine Jason!!!

[@trainlover9943]

Awesome engine! Sid did a killer job on the upgrade! Makes me want to add whistle steam to mine.

[@stuartuhlhorn5324]

Not a big fan of art-deco trains but if someone did all those mods for me: instant convert! Well done Sid with the whistle steam and sounds - it's a beast!

[@MWTrains]

Fun fact, while the whistle steam is a first on the PS3, the Lionel legacy Lionmaster T1 was ALSO equipped with whistle steam despite it being a semi scale model

[@JDStucks]

I did see that after I made the video. I can still claim no whistle steam on a Scale T1 LOL

[@MWTrains]

@@JDStucks TRUE! Honestly more of a flex when you think about it, knowing Lionel tho they’ll just randomly drop a new tooling of the T1 here in about 2 years with whistle steam, or whenever 5550 is finished, still tho that’s an amazing looking model my friend!

[@TheNorthwestWind]

beautiful

[@sergeselr1687]

Jason I have the same original MTH version I run with Weaver aluminum cars. The upgrade is cool !

[@JDStucks]

It's a great engine, isn't it?

[@johntoner6149]

VERY COOL.

[@davidkoehler136]

that's one beautiful Passenger train

[@ForemansEnterpriseChannel]

The PRR T1 4-4-4-4 "Duplex" is amazing, but not ENTIRELY. But I'm more of a PRR K4, J1, E2 (Not Thomas the Tank Engine), and the M1's.

[@mikeyanello3664]

So cool Jay

[@TehBellcarl]

Being a Central modeler means you need a little PRR to race!

[@prestonsadler9293]

Very nice man

[@roberteastmen5098]

Hi ... 👋 😀 ... Jason !! Your T-1 navigated curves easily !! Are the drive wheels articulated ? I am very impressed with the beauty and operation of your locomotive !! My son and I have a Pennsylvania T-1 in our collection ... the one made by Right-Of -Way Industries !! We have been enjoying it for decades !! I grew up on the east coast and saw Pennsylvania trains in operation !! I enjoy your videos a lot !! I used to make them myself with my son ... Jeff !! I know what a lot of work it is !! Thanks !! Bob.

[@JDStucks]

They are not articulated. So I believe the engine requires O-72 curves.

[@sodanotrains]

Another great video!!

[@normstrains]

👀 good!👍

[@kerrykonecny800]

That's GREAT!!!

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Well done on the video! 🎉

[@jonathanmurray2186]

I have the PS3 version I used your code when I got it from trainz. It has a quilling whistle but no smoke unfortunately. Love your upgrades.

[@huntercoleman460]

Incredible engine Jason.

[@theflintlockhunter5423]

All that thing needs now is a custom NS paint job!!

[@JDStucks]

LOL!

[@doherty2jz845]

damn, that engine is nice.

[@JDStucks]

Almost as nice as a Supra!

[@davebreazeale1671]

The 25 year t1 is beautiful. The upgrades are very awesome. How could u not enjoy that being in your collection although some green passenger cars would look good . Do u plan on upgrading to the wtiu when mth are finally done rounding up parts to release them.

[@JDStucks]

I'll probably get my hands on one. Right now I'm using two TIUs with two WTIUs.

[@Mr.Funk92]

Love this engine, and glad to see it upgraded! I’m jealous about the sound file. Need to do the same thing to my Duplex. Wonder if I could buy it from Sid?

[@JDStucks]

Doesn't hurt to reach out!

[@emagenevanhorn1543]

I heard rumours there is a new one being built

[@rj.trains]

What a great engine! Sad to see you caved and have such a terrible railroad in your collection though!

[@jimcarey9523]

A Q2 and some K4s are probably going to arrive next.

[@JDStucks]

Ain't that the truth

[@benzo430]

And some guy in Pennsylvania is building a real one.

[@JDStucks]

Yes, the T1 Trust!

[@BLWorks1982]

If you like the T1 you should check out the PRR Q2

[@humibugs]

Very nice brotato

[@bernardbob]

The M1 is a spectacular engine plus it can pull a whole lotta' freight cars.

[@trainhuntersfamily8625]

I have a crazy idea for this thing opening excursion in real life. What if they do a double header with the 611 and run it all the across the eastern United States. From New York to North Carolina.

[@arthurlites9658]

The chuffed sound file sounds like thr big boy but the whisle is different

[@johnl.haubrick181]

Incredible! Do you think he'd make more? Lol

[@JDStucks]

Sure! But you'd need to supply the engine, donor board, and $$$ for labor.

[@moeshobbies3459]

Have you noticed it looks like you might have a low spot at the tunnel entrance on the right? Never saw that before in your videos. Might need to adjust a leg.

[@JDStucks]

This big mountain tunnel or the one that goes under the future town? I know I have a few little dips. Hard to fix at this point.

[@tabomst3k851]

I'm there 😊, or here.

[@trainhuntersfamily8625]

What are your thoughts on the T1 trust?

[@JDStucks]

I hope they keep making progress!

[@LS_trains]

Very cool Jason, I’m trying to get into O scale, are MTH ps1 locos still considered high quality and good? Thanks!

[@JDStucks]

If you like command control you should upgrade them to PS2 or PS3. But an original PS1, with a replaced battery, can still be a great runner.

[@LS_trains]

@@JDStucksok thanks man! Just getting into o scale and I don’t have a huge budget to buy a DCS system and ps3 or 2 locos.

[@kenhoganson9481]

Turn off the bell, for heaven's sake! Otherwise, great loco, and thanks for the video.

[@JDStucks]

Lol. I did turn it down later.

[@chessiechick]

Where did you get the propane tank facility? I've been looking for one like that.

[@JDStucks]

Lionel came out with those years ago. I'm sure you could find them for sale online or at shows.

[@PhilBender612]

1:25 How can one T1 be half the price of the other?? Makes you wonder, especially seeing that both listings use the exact same image. ... lol weird

[@TehBellcarl]

Trainz doesn’t usually take new pictures for identical items. Each is graded and priced individually however. Look and read the description for each for any potential flaws

[@PhilBender612]

How come smoke doesn't come out the stack when at idle? I prefer that it does, it just looks a whole lot better.

[@JDStucks]

I think the smoke unit was cooled down when it was idling. But I can often get a lot of smoke during idling.

[@PSB-900]

Were the passenger cars upgraded to LED as well?

[@JDStucks]

Nope. Original MTH lights.

[@RobertRussell-gk5rw]

What's your thoughts about the triple crown ROAD RAILERS NOT BEING USED ANYMORE AND POSSIBLY OFF BEING SCRAPED

[@JDStucks]

Very sad. My favorite kind of freight train EVER.

[@johnandrus3901]

They were easy to run, but a pain to put together and even more difficult to set-out a bad order on the line of road. The problem with the RoadRailer trailers, along with all trailers meant for intermodal use, is that they are heavier than standard trailers. They are built to withstand the rigors of rail travel and also being on and off loaded onto flats. The RoadRailer's tires had to be lifted, so they didn't come in contact with the rails. I had one set lower enroute and it tripped a dragger. It was a pain, for sure. Either way, it is mostly their excess weight that keeps them from being used in normal trucking applications.