MTH Restoration Big Boy

Enjoy this long overdue review of my MTH Premier Union Pacific Restoration Big Boy. This is the 2020 release out of the 2020 Volume 2 catalog. Enjoy!
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[@ericwilliams2619]

Awesome locomotive 🚂 sounds identical to the prototype layout is looking awesome 👌 God bless you and your family

[@JDStucks]

Thanks Eric!

[@MattyCtrains]

Gotta give it to mth, this is probably the best sounding big boy they have ever produced, the radio excursion cab chatter Is always a plus and having the actual whistel recording on the model is really impressive. Nice showcase

[@JDStucks]

Agreed! This is an outstanding model.

[@jtbassgambler2594]

The most Luxury loco I've ever seen Mike train house did good job 👍🏻👍🏻 I've purchased one of those and putting it on my queen shelves 😊

[@MrBillCNW]

Yep the Union Pacific big boy is the coolest looking steam locomotive ever known. Thank you for sharing a great video.

[@josephseverino674]

Absolutely ""coooooooool"! You have have to love the big boy locomotive especially in miniature, like a fine clock work machine.

[@bobdutka1176]

WOW!! I have a lot of Lionel Vision Line and Legacy steam locomotives and some could only wish their smoke stack had as much smoke as that steam whistle!👍😃 Very nice unit!! Thanks for sharing Jason.

[@ILSRWY4]

Simply AWESOME! I love how its in the restoration GLOSS Black... very realistic. Sounds just as great! Have fun with that Jason, and thanks for the great review!

[@JDStucks]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks

[@eal8645]

I LOVE MTH trains. MTH's premier line products are unparalleled. Your shiny engine is an excellent example of what MTH is all about. Love the run, and the engine. Thank you.

[@Santafefrank]

Very Very nice unit Jason. Thank you for showing it. Stay safe.

[@timothymclaughlin6860]

Well we watched 4014 roll into Topeka , KS on September 2nd this last year . Then chased it west towards Manhattan , KS for a couple of dramatic run by’s. Your model sounds exactly like the real thing . You model looks absolutely amazing too . Thanks for sharing

[@henryszubielski8601]

Gorgeous model of the Big Boy! MTH hit out of the park with this model. Might have to find one. Enjoy it Jason!

[@Geo3Rail]

Typically I am not a big fan of articulated steam engines but your really starting to win me over. Great review and you have an awesome rolling stock collection. Definitely your own style. 👍🏼

[@johnstup4479]

That certainly is a beautiful engine Jason. Thanks for running it!

[@ajmayowskijr]

Awesome engine Jason. Thanks for running it for us.

[@joeyd4593]

I own no O gauge items but based on this video just ordered one from a dealer that had one in-stock. You sir cost me money :)

[@vanrail8108]

Really nice engine! Two thumbs up!

[@JDStucks]

Thank you!

[@TheMonstertrucker]

Mth did a fine job after seeing 4014 in person the sounds were dead on accurate. Thanks for sharing.

[@CountryBunkersTrains]

As you said, just plain bad ass! Great video!

[@JDStucks]

Thank you! Love the new thunderstorm you added to your layout.

[@MESA-East-Model-RR]

Excellent presentation Jason! Beautiful model!

[@tomrogers5516]

Thanks for this special sharing, Jason! Awesome sight, awesome size, awesome sounds! Shines like a jewel! I had the fun of seeing some of the excursion appearances made on 2014's tour of the U.S. on KZbin. The excitement in the crowds was electric! A quote in a book about steam engines said that a steamer is as close as an ordinary person will ever get to the industrial revolution first hand. This makes that fact obvious! I can see why you're so glad to this in your collection!

[@JDStucks]

I sure hope I can see it in person some day. Thanks Tom!

[@kiscofallsrailroad]

Really excellent review. Well done. Thanks for sharing.

[@LaneWoomer]

I love the big boy it's my favorite engine in the world

[@mamanbear1]

Jason, my man, I have been waiting for your review of the MTH Restoration model. I have this engine and I have not opened the carton yet because I have two other Big boys in my collection. Your review with the differences between Lionel and MTH are right on track - plus they have integrated the new Promontory recreation. Please get the passenger cars so that you can run the Steam specials as well along with the auxiliary Joe Jordan tender if you can find it. Intergalactic video on that beautiful layout particularly going across the bridge. Looking forward to the continued progress.

[@williamkolina3988]

Awesome.proffessor jason.keep these videos coming.love your collection.keep hi lightning all your equipment.

[@TyTytheTrainGuy]

Gorgeous model! I preordered the Mike Wolfe version and I’m very excited for it to come in.

[@jimmelchin1531]

Wow.....great video. Very informative and entertaining. She's a beauty! Thanks Jason p.s. stumbled upon the QLine in Detroit while on the web. Very interesting concept. I've always been around trolleys and the subway through the years. 👍

[@brandonfuzi3436]

Great video as always

[@briangeiser5861]

This thing is a gem. Trying to think of how I can convince the Mrs. that we need one lmao. Side note, I'm subscribed but didn't get a notification of the video!!!

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Awesome locomotive Jason!!! It’s a brute!!

[@miguelangelgarrido7233]

Muy linda la big boy una gran locomotora!!!!!

[@outlaw2191]

Jason in your opening statements concerning the availability of MTH BB was in a way, welcomed news because I ordered mine from a well known dealer on 1/13/2021 and still waiting! I was anxious to get it because I built a suspended layout specifically to run it. Once I do receive it, it better operate like it is supposed to right out of the box and do so for a long, long, long time.

[@JHChannel35]

I've been waiting for mine since 1/13/21 as well!!!

[@JDStucks]

My understanding is that the Mike Wolf BB delivers this year. I'm confident it will work correctly out of the box. I seem to be the only one who had issues with mine.

[@unclebuck5592]

Great commentary! Beautiful looking steam engine. I took the plunge and jumped on board and pre-ordered a Big Boy in August of 2021, 20-3808-1. Delivery was supposed to be the end of October 2021. It is the coal fired version. It was in the uncatalogued section. It must be the Mike Wolfe version. I still haven't received it yet, but after delivery which will likely be later this year I will be more than satisfied with it after watching your video.

[@jeffpotter-ni3uf]

Awesome. Thanks for the review. I pre odered the new release and hoping it cimes in soon.

[@adiddle7267]

Sweet looking engine. Good luck with it Would be nice to have but with my room constraints I cannot do 072 but I can dream. Thanks for showing Jason

[@carlmiles8655]

AWESOME STEAM ENGINE JASON I SAW IT WHEN I WAS HERE AT THE AMTRAK DEPOT IN DOWNTOWN HOUSTON THOSE DRIVERS ARE HUGE KEEP THOSE VIDEOS COMING JASON GOD BLESS YOU SHELBY STAY SAFE ;-)

[@ibslacking9102]

Just patiently waiting for my pre-order of the Mike Wolf Bigboy. Love that whistle

[@therosejewelrailroad489]

I’ve never been crazy about the big boy. I’ve always preferred the more traditional look of a Berkshire or Hudson. But a have to admit your MTH big boy is a attractive locomotive.

[@Chessie1985]

Excellent review of the UP Big Boy Jason!!!

[@joegennari395]

Fantastic!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@leterguyschroeder4919]

Great video Jason, love that Big Boy, won't work on my 031 small layout..LOL

[@JDStucks]

Yeah that's going to be a bit too tight haha

[@SternLX]

OMG!! It's beautiful. I'm still trying to decide on an HO Scale version of Big Boy 4014.

[@KandRCustomModels]

I have proto1 version plan to gut and install ERRco tmcc!

[@danielhemple8649]

Awesome JDS I ordered one from the last batch over a year ago was supposed to be delivered in August still waiting once I heard the PFA announcements and that beautiful glossy finish I had to have one nice job man

[@JDStucks]

O hope it delivers soon!

[@mslickstrains]

Sweet engine Jason. I’m still waiting for mine to come in

[@drgwnut]

Great video Jason. Awesome loco. I also like the plastic cover over the Taco Bell restaurant. I wish they would do that in real life...

[@rcaficionado]

Great review of an awesome model! It was very cool seeing it run on your new (and developing) layout. BTW, nice Speedmaster. Do you collect watches too?

[@JDStucks]

Thank you! I have the Speedmaster and a blue Seamaster. There is another speedmaster and planet ocean I'd like to add but just too expensive at the moment.

[@robertcampbell6713]

Bob Campbell checking in !!!!

[@FanRailer]

3985’s tender is still mated to the 4014 to the present day. It would be a waste of money to convert the 4015’s tender to carry oil when the 3985 is retired and it’s tender is practically identical to the ones used on the 4000s.

[@JDStucks]

So what's the status of the 4014's tender? Once 3985s overhaul is complete, will they have to fight over which engine gets the tender?

[@texaseagletrains]

@@JDStucks There are absolutely positively no plans to restore the 3985. If 3985 is ever put on static display the 4014's tender will be painted to match and mated to 3985.

[@miguelangelgarrido7233]

Muy bien te quedo excelente modelo

[@stuartuhlhorn5324]

I’ve got MTH’s HO 4014. The sound is incredible on it too but my MTH Allegheny is loud enough to scare the neighbors! I would’ve liked to have seen more coal cars though 😉 And thanks for answering the gloss question but I do love the matt version more.

[@JDStucks]

Oh I have more coal cars haha. I'll be doing another video on those soon.

[@richardkinkead7823]

Best looking o gage lay out I have seen so far. When do you plan on working on scenery? Would love to see you crafting.

[@JDStucks]

Hopefully soon. Just a few more things to do with the benchwork and wiring.

[@zdrummer72]

Great layout! Why did you switch from RealTrax to the Atlas O track? Just curious.

[@jurysummons2194]

Whenever I've seen a string of hoppers that have a rotary coupler mark (yellow paint) on one end, they all have the markings facing the same way (for obvious reasons, as trying to rotate a hopper that has two fixed couplers coupled would be a disaster). Just an observation, the 4014 is a beautiful model.

[@jturner0901]

Man i wish I had gotten my hands on one, wasn’t able to though, and they are no where online, hope they do another run of them but I thought they like are/went out pf business

[@davidkoehler136]

all steam engines were all painted in gloss enamel

[@JDStucks]

Yes. But rarely in O-Scale. So an explanation was needed.

[@fairestofthemalllocomotive4802]

David….Maybe in the 1800s mostly, but as time progresses flat paint schemes where cheaper and easier to maintain so I doubt the information you supplied was accurate….. but I digress 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@davidkoehler136]

@@fairestofthemalllocomotive4802 Flatners are added to gloss to dull them down at an added cost!, Steam and most diesels and cars are painted . in a gloss finish. I have worked on one and been around many. Take a rip to a RR museum and have a look

[@fairestofthemalllocomotive4802]

@@davidkoehler136 “flatners?” U mean Dullcoat? 🤣 yea u clearly know more then me lol good on you lol

[@davidkoehler136]

@@fairestofthemalllocomotive4802 Yes dull coat on a model , or a lot of weathering

[@dagoodsoldier6715]

How much is the overhang on 072 curves?

[@thetopnotchrailroad2901]

JD, Where did you get the water tenders? I need two.

[@JDStucks]

As mentioned in the video, Ebay. They're very hard to find right now and expensive.

[@thetopnotchrailroad2901]

@@JDStucks I found two!!! A bit over priced. But they are coming on 2/24

[@christsogaugetrains]

Jason awesome big boy. Only thing I worry about is repair parts what your thoughts on that?

[@JDStucks]

I have had no issues getting my MTH trains repaired since the new MTH era has started. I wouldn't be too concerned.

[@paultrains3336]

HOW MUCH DOES IT WEIGH JASON....LOOK LIKE THE BRIDGE BUCKLED A LITTLE !!!

[@enricovr83]

Great engine, I love those yellow cars. How are they called? I guest are hard to find.

[@JDStucks]

The auxiliary water tenders? Or the gunderson intermodal cars in the background?

[@enricovr83]

@@JDStucks the auxiliary water tenders!!

[@JDStucks]

@@enricovr83 Yes, I address them in the video. I got mine on ebay. Very expensive. Hopefully someone makes them again,

[@enricovr83]

@@JDStucks Yes I did a quick reserch on ebay and are very hard to find and very expensive. But maybe at some point I will get something. Thank you for share.

[@ChrisHiblerPinball]

I hope that either Lionel or MTH makes a run of Auxiliary Tenders and ruins the eBay market. Soon. I’d love to have an Auxiliary Tender but damn…$$$$

[@JDStucks]

I hope so too. The prices are getting crazy

[@mitchcornacchia968]

MAGA-NIFICENT

[@legotech101]

Disgusting that trainworld is charging 500 dollars over MSRP