New 2024 Run ScaleTrains HO Scale SD40 2's - All 6 Conrail Numbers!

Taking a look at the newest run of SD40-2 Locomotives from Scaletrains.

[@Mildcat743]

I picked up a pair of these units, one each in Soo and Burlington Northern, for use as pool power and I was blown away by the detail on display and the sound.

[@ConrailSteve]

Scaletrains really did an excellent job on these. I was tempted to grab a BN unit myself but am going to wait until they do a run of them with ditchlights.

[@Mildcat743]

@@ConrailSteve Ironically enough, I'm in the opposite camp. I wanted a Conrail unit, but since my layout is planned for the early to mid 80s, the Quality scheme with ditch lights isn't a good fit. Shame, since they look excellent.

[@ConrailSteve]

I'm sure they will do more as delivered units eventually, and they will be just as excellent as these are.

[@jazzlife1]

Great Review. Conrail Rules!!!

[@ConrailSteve]

Thank you!

[@GreenRC24]

I'm a Burlington Northern fan and I love watching your videos. Your layout and Conrail roster is fantastic!

[@ConrailSteve]

Thank you!

[@randydobson1863]

Hi CRSteve & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool & Thanks CRSteve & Friends Randy

[@ConrailSteve]

Thank you Randy!

[@BrandonWagner93]

Now the one unit I really hope we get from Scaletrains so I can move my custom built one to display would be a circa May 2001 CSX ex CR SD40-2 #8888 with the blue cab roof, and maybe the CSX 8392 to join it.

[@ConrailSteve]

I would look for those in the next run or two. I think Scaletrains has hinted that the next CSX SD40-2s will be the ex Family lines units with ditch lights.

[@AlleghenyNorthern]

Damn dude... all six at once?! Love the dedication. Absolutely beautiful models - ScaleTrains does not mess around. They're supposed to put out Conrail versions in N scale later this year so my NS versions should have some Conrail buddies to hang out with in a bit. Nice review - makes me excited for the release of the n scale ones.

[@ConrailSteve]

Had to get all 6, I have been waiting for these since the first run was announced a few years ago. Im sure the N scale ones will be awesome when they come in!

[@sparky107107]

I liked their couplers when they first came out, hold really good and look sharp.. then the pins started falling out of them, and impossible to find on the layout, so I switch all mine to the Kadees right out of the box. detail goes up= price goes up. but really sharp looking models, so can't complain about the price. again scale trains setting the bar for details.

[@ConrailSteve]

Ill be keeping an eye on the coupler pins to see if I run into any issues in the future. As long as the detail work and features match the increased price I can live with it and Scaletrains has been pretty good at always having a new feature to offer when prices increase. Itll be interesting to see what they do next!

[@jonathansabatino3987]

I m glad to see this review. I got 6475 and 6457 , 6457 had wheels out of guage ,fixed that and running very nicely now.

[@ConrailSteve]

Thank you!

[@jasonrash849]

Add some poppet valve sounds and what a gem

[@ConrailSteve]

That would definitely take the sound up another notch!

[@PennCentral99]

Hey Steve, nice review and impressive fleet. The class lights are pretty cool.

[@ConrailSteve]

Thank you and they really are neat to see on a locomotive with ditchlights.

[@conrailfan6277]

Very awesome models Steve!! I would love these SD40-2S but I'm trying to stay in the mid 80s with Conrail, I wanted some SD 60Is too but just too new, the SD40-2S are my favorite engine of all time, They're going to look great pulling a unit coal train on your layout for sure!!!

[@ConrailSteve]

Thank you! I understand the need to stay in one era myself aswell, I would love to get a few of the Scaletrains GP30's that are coming out soon but the are all from before my era.

[@conrailfan6277]

@ConrailSteve You could run a few in CSX, they removed the prime mover in some GP30s and paired them up with GP40-2S, just a thought!!! 😁😁😁😁

[@jacobpfeifertrains1998]

Scaletrains couplers are metal on their Rivet Counter and museum quality equipment. 6442 has a RS5T if im not mistaken

[@ConrailSteve]

I must have been thinking of a different coupler breaking then as I thought it was a plastic one that broke. Couldn't for the life of me remember RS5T when I recorded this, was having one of those days lol

[@jacobpfeifertrains1998]

@@ConrailSteve their "Operator" line has plastic couplers that look the same if im not mistaken. And its alright we all have those days lol.

[@robertsiebenrock3997]

I always enjoy your videos. I'm a big fan of the engines and would like to know how many you have?

[@ConrailSteve]

Thank you! and a rough estimate would be around 200, I really need to count and inventory them one day.

[@205004gs]

Awesome engines indeed!👏👍

[@ConrailSteve]

Best of the best!

[@AstroKnight118]

Is there a version of the Conrail with the normal can-opener logo available?

[@ConrailSteve]

Not in the most recent run. Scaletrains did do the can- opener logo on previous runs a few times years ago. Hopefully they do more in the future!

[@rickyhammond36]

great vid mate,,,wifey person lady loves your assistants at the unpacking. hows the piggy bank after that purchase ?? in your next vid stevo - show us where you are going to put them mate. seriously tho awesome locos & they look good. so does Terri Hatcher !!!

[@ConrailSteve]

Thank you! Piggy bank is definitely feeling pretty empty but I did have money saved up for these. More than likely only 2 of these are going to stay out on the layout for now and the rest will be put away to be weathered and customized when time allows. The 2 that are out will be weathered this summer hopefully.

[@prrsd4046]

I loaded up - 5 ICG, 3 BN, 2 SF, 1 Soo, 1 RI, 1 CR.

[@ConrailSteve]

Thats a heck of a haul! I thought my bill was bad id hate to see that one! Lol

[@prrsd4046]

@ConrailSteve very pricey but being my favorite engine (besides RS-1's), I didn't want to miss out, especially with all the cool roads this offering.

[@michaeldaus6168]

My dad had the both builders plates of off the 6442

[@ConrailSteve]

Thats awesome! I hope to add a builders plate from a Conrail unit to my collection eventually.

[@tomsnslayout]

Cute cats...we have 3 cats and a dog. Plus my hair is half way down my back. Constantly cleaning the layout of hair lol

[@ConrailSteve]

Thanks! I have been lucky that the cats haven't made their way into the layout yet.

[@FGLKPaul]

I'm kinda surprised more people aren't upset about the amount of light bleed out the back of those ditch lights to be honest.

[@ConrailSteve]

I did notice that when running them more after filming this video. Hopefully its possible to fix but I haven't taken a close look yet.

[@douglasskaalrud6865]

Paint is a little too thick-it clogs up some of the details. Be nice if they made undecs.

[@ConrailSteve]

It would be nice if the did undecorated ones again but I believe they had issues with missing parts when they did them in the last run.

[@josephcosta5161]

If you have any Conrail ENGINE'S with sounds for sale please let me know thanks , joe

[@ConrailSteve]

As of right now I don't have any for sale.

[@TobiasL1000]

I wish they would bring some SD40s for UP/NS. Last run is so long ago….

[@ConrailSteve]

I imagine they will do some in the next run they do. I could use a UP unit with ditch lights as well as a NS high hood myself!

[@TobiasL1000]

@@ConrailSteve that would be a dream. Would like to get 2 UPs 2NS and 1 NS high hood. 😅

[@BrandonWagner93]

I really need to track down a 6442

[@ConrailSteve]

I think Scaletrains still has a few in stock if not check Lombard Hobbies

[@BrandonWagner93]

I actually found them from Hiawatha Hobbies. I have 6450. Going to buy 6442, 6457 and 6475.

[@ConrailSteve]

Hiawatha is a great store I have ordered from them a few times. You will enjoy have those 4 units together as they all have variation in logo placement and really look neat!

[@braydendonnelly8388]

👍

[@ConrailSteve]

😁