MTH Pennsylvania 6-4-4-6 S1 Passenger Set

A review of the 3-Rail O-Scale Pennsylvania S1 6-4-4-6 Passenger Set by Mike's Train House (MTH). More videos on my youtube channel or at www.ericstrains.com

[@russellgxy2905]

Wow, they incorporated the flaws of the real engine into the model... That's damn impressive!

[@That_One_Guy_In_A_Band]

in the start-up sequence, I love how when the Fireman is asked "How's she firing?" he replies "She's in good shape!" with just a hint of pride in his voice. That is a man who loves his engine, for sure.

[@MichaelB450]

Wow. The Pennsylvania S1 looks really fancy.

[@kalvinchester4068]

I wish she was never scrapped. Maybe converted to a 4-4-4-4 but not scrapped...

[@1940limited]

Too bad Pennsy didn't save this locomotive as a static display somewhere on the system. Horseshoe Curve?

[@noobuss1987]

This is my favorite steam locomotive of all time. And the model looks so beautiful and sleek like the real S1.

[@ajisusetyo3613]

This design is perfect for alternate modern steampunk world

[@Nyxiality]

S1 irl didn't have a whistle. It had a horn

[@warrenwilson4818]

I lived in "Lyma" Ohio for around 1980-85. It wasn't much fun to see the line downgraded to single track. South side of Lima were remnants of the Erie double track main line to Chicago. I wish I could have lived there when Erie was going strong. The Pennsy tenders were incredibly magnificent cars, with the skirting at the bottom and the great logos on the side. I'm a big R. Loewy fan, especially when he goes full-bore with the Art Deco look. By the way my parents visited the World's Fair on their honeymoon. (We lived in New Jersey.) They had a couple of snapshots of the Trylon and Perisphere but none of the S-1, which, looking back, surprises me because my dad was an excellent builder, mechanic, and civil engineer. That display, steaming all day, was certainly a public relations stroke of genius. The Trylon has always been a most curious phenomenon. The form is rarely seen in everyday life, probably because of the impractical limitations on interior space.

[@TheRealEasyA]

There are rumors that the S1 along with its successor the T1 broke Mallard's speed record with the highest speeds for both being claimed at around 140 mph.

[@arrowguy173]

Amazing how it resembles the prototype not only visually but also in that it has similar drawbacks. Beautiful engine and every time I cross that former PRR line I picture one of these racing across the flatlands.

[@shnimmuc]

A beauty. You are right, great whistle. Very impressed with the chuffing.

[@Herrmann90]

"It looks as if it's grinning" -Gene Wilder from the 1976 film "Silver Streak." I almost got a hold of this model but it sold out at my local hobby shop, hopefully MTH will make another model in the foreseeable future. The S-1 is one of my favorite streamlined locomotives along with the F7 Hiawatha Hudson, the Dreyfuss Hudson and the Lehigh Valley John Wilkes

[@zachwheeler9846]

Very nice model, that whistle sounds great although the S1 never actually had a whistle it had a Leslie A200 air horn just as a fun fact, but I don't put that against this engine, it's a beautiful set. Great review

[@hbsteve7724]

Wow, what a monster; that said , an absolutely BEAUTIFUL AND AWE-INSPIRING one. A land version of such icons as the Hindenburg and Titanic. Thanks for such a great video!

[@ogaugefoamertyler2777]

I love the S1, the design is very beautiful and its very a different loco. Thanks for reviewing it Eric

[@unclemikeb]

That is a gorgeous beastly engine but my goodness I was stunned when you mentioned it had less than 50% weight on the drive wheels. I'm not an engineer but even I know that is not a wise move.

[@WilliamCreator57]

The bell on this engine sounds just like 4449's bell.

[@hbsteve7724]

WOW! Absolutely loved your video of the MTH 20th Century Limited and always will; such an iconic train, but the S1 takes my breath away too. Thanks for your gr8 videos. :-)

[@luislaplume8261]

It was the most streamlined steam locomotive ever made as well as the biggest.