Three Generations of O Gauge J Class Engines!

[@marshallgreen7815]

My buddy was Jimmy. He just died. His father was the head engineer of the 611. Miss him. Thanks for being cool and nice!

[@thumbegg9421]

Sad to hear that

[@jameslanders4819]

Great video showing the progression of j class...I was fortunate to ride behind the 611 Powhatan arrow back in 2015.. Lynchburg to fredericksburg.

[@zendoargos4988]

I have the 746 (1957-60), 8100 (1981), and 18040 (1995) Lionel "J" locomotives in my collection. They all have unique numbers since the Postwar number is 746, the MPC number is 611, and the modern number is 612. They're all beautiful locomotives that are among the most prized pieces in my collection.

[@RBPTrains]

I agree! They are some of my favorites as well

[@cascadesouthernmodeltrains7547]

This is my all time favorite locomotive of all time. I want this engine in all scales!!

[@outlaw2191]

Wow Jim Carrey is a model railroader too! I rode THE J when it stopped in the capital city in Ohio in 93 or 94,

[@RBPTrains]

LOLOL. Alrighty then! So cool you got to experience the engine in person.

[@samuelbenge524]

Jim Carrey as in ..."but I was expecting not to expect something, so it doesn't count."?

[@RobbieDobson-jw9wv]

I grew up in Columbus and the 611 would pass by my house sometimes. We lived close to the tracks and got some good views from home and a couple times up close too.

[@garylewis6495]

Nice video; I have the 1957 J746 locomotive, the coal tender, and the original caboose, but my late mother and father pitched the rest while I was overseas in the service. It brought back memories from when I got it for Christmas in 1957.

[@turdferguson4124]

I like the MPC version myself. There is a charm to the original postwar J locomotive design and the postwar-style extruded aluminum passenger cars make a handsome set that was never offered during the postwar era. The paintwork and decoration are gorgeous. I even like the crude sound of steam and electronic whistle (although the chuff sounds would be better if there were more chuffs per wheel revolution). I still have the 1981 Lionel preview catalog containing the Powhatan Arrow set that I used to daydream about. I think this is hands down the best, most desirable set of the MPC era.

[@RBPTrains]

It is such a unique set. I really like the passenger cars on this one.

[@brucehensley8770]

Just inherited a load of really nice prewar. Some of which had been on display most of its life. And a few MTH/Lionel prewar repro's. So it looks like I will be starting a layout this fall. I like how your layout flows.

[@michaelbezak5401]

Nice comparison, going to have to send out the dogcatcher for all of them... lol Growing up my father would always set up a train track around the Christmas tree and just like you mentioned the whistle in the postwar engines are so distinctive. Thanks again for sharing

[@RBPTrains]

That Post War whistle always takes me back. Thanks for watching!

[@Thetindallman]

For the old engines that have that older whistle, like on the postwar one, or the first one, if you take the coal car off, and press the whistle button, it will give the train an extra boost of energy, instead of slowing the train down, but it makes it dangerously fast. I found this out the hard way. This only works if the whistle feature is in the coal car like they usually were in the older ones.

[@janemarkham4133]

Chris we love all three, must say modern does sound best. All three are beautiful, thanks for a great show.. H.&J. 😄😁❤🧡💚💙💜👍👍👍👍

[@aj3751]

Dad bought me the MPC set with the add-on cars as a birthday gift when I was 5. That was back in 2000(ish). Still runs like a champ and is one of my favorite sets.

[@delhatton]

WOW! Nostalgia overload. Living on the main line, I rode the Powhatan Arrow and other J's many times when I was a kid in the 50s.

[@samuelbenge524]

Do you remember the locomotives heading the train?

[@delhatton]

@@samuelbenge524 I don't remember the numbers.

[@samuelbenge524]

@@delhatton at least thank God for the experience and remember that you still have the memories regardless of whether or not those engines still exist. In the very least N&W J Class #611 still exists. I would recommend looking up upcoming excursions to see where the 611 will be at. I went myself to the Museum of Transportation in Spencer, N.C. where the 611 was at that time. It was a great experience. To this day, I wish to put my hand on the throttle one day. At that time I was ten years old. I'm sixteen now and I will drive 611 one day should the Lord tarry.

[@delhatton]

@@samuelbenge524 So many train memories. My cub scout troop visited the Williamson rail yard. We were allowed to climb into the cab of one of the J's. I dined in the dining car. I slept in a pullman. We made day trips to Huntington. I watched Santa come to town on a train. A train was chartered to take us to Bluefield for a state football championship. At one time or another I traveled the entire line from Cincinnati to Norfolk.

[@NorthCountryTrains]

Just in time for the Strasburg trip! I will be visiting Strasburg in a couple weeks, sadly before 611 gets there. Great production and congrats on 1K!

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks! I know the trip will be fun regardless!

[@samuelbenge524]

@@RBPTrains man I love the 611 so much! One of my top 5 favorite engines!!! Hope to see more streamliners in the future!

[@timstrainroom8007]

Awesome Chris. I gotta tell you man, you make me laugh. Your facial expressions are something else. You have such expressive eyes and a friendly smile. Devilish in a good sort of way, 😎 if I were back in MD or VA I’d be at the Strasbourg RR for the 611. That would be awesome. I need to pull out my 611 and run it around. Geez, gotta go through my inventory now. None the less, excellent video and look forward to the next one. Have a great weekend buddy!

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks Tim! I had fun making this video if you couldn't tell, lol!

[@bittersmithbricks4817]

i love your vids you look like ace Ventura best youtuber

[@imlonleyt-t3838]

I Grew up on Thomas the tank engine but i like faceless engines too.Your funny and very cool thanks for these vids

[@willrothfuss8470]

Thanks, Chris, your videos are always well made and entertaining.

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks my friend!

[@TubaSoundsandTrains]

I really enjoy your videos, thank you for sharing with us. You have some beautiful equipment. I’m looking forward to your next update!

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks Joseph!

[@Flsteamfan1990]

I just picked up a MPC 611! Had one as a kid and can’t wait to have her on the layout as a kid!

[@horror-metal-mike4320]

Very NICE O Gauge J class locomotive with very COOL passenger cars! That definitely is a must have steam locomotive with an AWESOME horn and lights! Congratulations on your one thousand subscribers and thanks for sharing this AWESOME video Chris! Very NICE view of the train going over the trestle to!

[@ChrisHiblerPinball]

Another well done edition Chris. Thanks for sharing those. They are quite cool!

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks Chris!

[@danielboone3770]

I LOVE the J Class N&W locomotive! I agree it is a must have! This is inspiring to me.

[@samuelbenge524]

At 4:13 you mention the side rods. I would endorse in HO Scale because it's less expensive and takes up less space, yet usually does not sacrifice detail for size. One of the main things I look at when I browse for locomotives is ALWAYS the side rods. I love the Walschaerts valve gear and it should be be a detailed as the rest of the locomotive.

[@nitrobobgamez865]

Congrats on the 1k, I love seeing the different locomotives running on the layout

[@TomzTrainzandAccessories]

Excellent video. Well thought out, well planned, well executed, well played, well done!! Great job! I’m thoroughly enjoying your channel.

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks and glad to have you here!

[@abcando1]

Awesome channel and contents. Congrats on your fast growing subscribers. Great job 👍

[@RBPTrains]

Thank you for watching!

[@RailsAndContrails]

611 is probably my favorite locomotive so I loved this video!

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

I don't have a post-war, MPC, or MTH Premiere Class J, but I DO have an MTH "Bantam" one, it came as part of an MTH starter set I purchased in the early 2000's. I asked the nice lady working the train show display where I saw it "Excuse me, but is this yours?" "Yes it is" she said. "Good," says I, "In about 60 seconds it's gonna be MINE!" and out came the wallet! Great little runner! Pulls like a Clydesdale!

[@GCast]

I always liked the post war whistle. I got a post war 2055 and it sounds almost identical.

[@dagryffynhobby]

A great video and some absolutely beautiful trains. Love it. And congrats on reaching 1000, I swear you were at 850 yesterday! Keep up the great vids!

[@RBPTrains]

Thank you my friend! Had to get the Post War on there for ya. :)

[@dagryffynhobby]

@@RBPTrains always appreciate seeing the postwar, but even better next to the modern. 👍

[@k-lineproductions3972]

Was planning on going to Strasbourg this summer. Now I definitely am! Also congratulations on 1k! 🎉

[@RBPTrains]

Excellent! Enjoy the trip and thanks for watching.

[@railchief74]

@@RBPTrains do you have a Instagram or Facebook page?

[@CarmenFiala]

yeah, him saying that made me reserve a ticket right away. i missed out the first time 611 came, i won't this time!

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

Gorgeous trio of Mighty 'J's!!!

[@StephenCarlBaldwin]

Great to see all these J's in action. Thanks for making this video!

[@carlpeduzzi3780]

Wow, your videos have been focused on all the engines I enjoy and actually own. Previously it was the Blue Comet. This week the 611. Both of which I own. Next time the Vision GS locos. Great choices for engines and another good video.

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks Carl! They are some fun engines

[@michaelayers8068]

As someone from Roanoke that frequently visited the VA museum of transportation i can confidently say that this locomotive is part of Roanoke culture

[@RBPTrains]

Absolutely! The first time I saw 611 was when I was visiting friends in Roanoke.

[@timsolomon688]

Congratulations on your thousand subscribers reached also liked the whistle sound effects

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks Tim! I love those whistle effects too.

[@peterg321]

Excellent video! Great explanations and plenty of running time! Well done... again. Pete from Sydney, Australia

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks Pete!

[@seansonscaletrains3048]

All beautiful models! I have a 2005 Tmcc Lionel J and it’s amazing,

[@RBPTrains]

I bet that 2005 version is alot of fun!

[@StephenKoferl]

Congratulations on 1K, great video!

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks so much!

[@stevenbullock9276]

Thanks again Chris. Missed the 611 in fall of 2019- won't make that mistake this year! All booked up! :-)

[@RBPTrains]

Great to hear!

[@c.haubenriser1]

Great video amd congrats on 1K! I just found your channel through a facebook post you made in a Lionel group😂 love the video and cant wait to watch more!

[@RBPTrains]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@kensbackshop6399]

Another great video Chris,,,in 1996 lionel made one more J class called the warhorse set,,, the engine was#608 n+w it was weathered from the factory and tmcc ,,,it was one of 3 warhorse sets,,,,i have the santa fe warhorse hudson set,,,,scale hudson with disc drivers and tmcc,,,the whistle is awesome,,#3 warhorse set was a SP diesel,,,,that was it,,,Ken

[@RBPTrains]

Very cool, thanks for watching and thanks for the info!

[@edwardokum9414]

Good information and great video on these classic engines.

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks for watching Edward!

[@trainroomgary]

Cool layout and discussion of the J class 🚂

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks Gary!

[@thesouthernservesthesouth25]

I'd love to go visit the Strasburg up in Pennsy, but I'm all the way down in Alabama, so it unfortunately isn't feasible, but I hope I could, might just go visit it when it returns to the VMT, Roanoke is far closer to me than PA, love the video here, so cool to see all of these great models of one of the greatest Southeastern locomotives.

[@lavernengelke8778]

This a great video you do such an excellent job putting them together, lots of good comment and well put together, you'er a natural at it. I purchased the Williams NW-J and the cars by Williams in 1991 before Protosound was produced and is a fantastic set but don't have a layout or room to build one so I just sit and admire it. Keep up the good work!

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks for the comment LaVern! Enjoy that NW-J. They are such neat models.

[@ogaugesantafeandbnsf1157]

Another 5 star video my friend. Those are some nice looking trains.

[@RBPTrains]

Thank you! These engines are a blast

[@ogaugesantafeandbnsf1157]

Indeed , you are going to have a lot of fun running them.

[@deepdownes2882]

Can you Believe that 4 months ago he’s gained almost nine thousand subs! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

[@ewelinak1098]

I actually have a Williams brass j class. It runs amazingly well

[@chiconian49]

Great upload. I remember seeing a J Class N&W in a Lionel catalog around 20 years ago that was weathered, I believe it pulled ore cars but nut sure. If the three I like the post-war the best. Congrats on 1k.

[@RBPTrains]

Partial to the Post War version myself.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

Right, that was the "Warhorse" set. Personally I think it's disgraceful a Class J was "demoted" to pulling a coal train! I mean really!

[@GfwTrains]

Great idea for video. Thanks for sharing.

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks guys!

[@rangerstl07]

That's some good stuff, Maynard.

[@arnoldmace758]

Love the J, like the 3 running, have the Lionel J set that's weathered to look old, distressed, pulling 4 coal cars that match bay window cabus

[@demonknight3986]

I love your videos man. New sub! Beautiful trains! Btw, you kind of look like Johnny Knoxville haha

[@RBPTrains]

Welcome aboard! And I had a laugh about the Johnny Knoxville comment!

[@demonknight3986]

@@RBPTrains Thanks buddy! haha same hair, only a younger and more good looking knox! Cheers 🍻

[@janemarkham4133]

We love N.&W., made in Roanoke Va., STAR CITY OF THE SOUTH. N.& W. R.R SHOPS!!!!😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA COOL!!!!

[@trainlover9943]

Very cool video Chris! Love the J class(es)!

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks Matt!

[@skylitejunction5589]

Sweet! An O gauge youtuber that runs trains at high speed! Me likey! You earned a new sub Chris. Seen a few of your vids, and they’re awesome! Can’t wait for more.

[@lostonessoul5154]

If I can be honest am I the only one who get's reminded of that small toy train polar express near the end of the movie whenever they look at a post war model?

[@DistanceNsVeterans]

I like how lionel reuses that same tender for the Hudson's and 611 and other steam locomotives I can think of that's one of there oldest

[@georgetrains6168]

3 great trains

[@danielhemple8649]

Congratulations nice informative video I have warhorse and scale (606)from early 2000

[@RBPTrains]

That Warhorse set is on my list! Very cool

[@delpproductions217]

Hey The 2016 one is The Best and if you Have Any Questions about The J class Feel Free To Ask

[@martyl2644]

Great Video. Your presentation is full of life and information. I really enjoy watching. I want to share a thought. My pastor started to video his sermons and had a wonderful camera personality. But when he recorded he kept looking off to the side. We discovered he was looking at himself in the LCD display on side of the camera. We encouraged him to look directly down the barrel of the lens. His videos are now ultra fantastic. This may be a good tip for your presentations. This is just a suggestion for making better videos. Your are definitely successful and congratulations at over 1k subscribers. Take Care!.

[@RBPTrains]

Great suggestion! I often find myself looking at the screen in an attempt to QC the video as I go. This does lead to indirect eye contact. I will work on that. Still new to the KZbin thing so always looking of ways to improve! Thanks for watching

[@martyl2644]

@@RBPTrains Just frame a little wider and make the lens your friend and maybe cover the LCD for a bit until your get used to it. Otherwise I think you are a pro at this. Keep up the great work.

[@ChrisHiblerPinball]

..."that's the stuff, right there"... :-)

[@RBPTrains]

LOL - couldn't help it. Such a great whistle

[@jeremycarr9410]

Chris, any idea where I could get the front marker lights for my MPC version?

[@user-oy8zg4mv8m]

Nice job!

[@ChrissTrainsandThings]

Awesome video!

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks Chris!

[@brianblackburn2743]

I am just getting back into the train hobby and I found a NIB MTH O gauge N&W Powhatan Arrow passenger set. The engine is #612 and for some reason looks shorter in length than the 611's I see online and in your video. Are they the same length or shorter? Thanks

[@vintagemotoring3254]

Nothing is as nice as the scale Williams Electric brass version of the 611 from the 80s..

[@RBPTrains]

Williams Brass engines are incredible. One of my favorites is the Weaver Southern Tennessean!

[@marshallgreen7815]

Jimmy Deck if you need the full name. Great guy!

[@camdenerickson4307]

wow you got so 1k subs very fast

[@RBPTrains]

Still very new to this KZbin thing but very grateful for the support!

[@devenfoxx3647]

Hey RBP Trains, I just picked up a brand new Class A #1218 and rumor has it that it can fit on O-54 (my current layout is O-60)

[@patrickburns4723]

This man always has the best hair

[@happiestcamel5064]

Lmao anyone else out there think that he looks like Ace Ventura? Great vid by the way, truly an iconic steamer

[@RBPTrains]

LOL - I get that alot. Maybe one day Jim Carey will visit the layout!

[@happiestcamel5064]

Maybe some day, lol but you do a pretty good job yourself

[@danielmkubacki]

I love the N&W 611!

[@tjimmy71]

Another great video!!

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks Thomas! These J Class engines are a lot of fun to run together

[@gamingodriscoll5714]

very nice video!

[@samuelbenge524]

Dear Chris, I have an 8100 that I've been trying to get to run. I'm trying to figure out if I need to insulate the motor, which I have already done with the e-unit, or if the problem is elsewhere. A red wire came undone so I reattached it to the small silver wire on the motor right next to the field wiring. The motor buzzes but doesn't move under its own power. What should I do? -Sam

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

I’ve wanted a N&W J 611 passenger set since it was issued in 1981.

[@mikesutton-xd1sz]

RBP, What is the MTH part number of your 611? I would like to down load that sounds file into my 611! And thanks for your great channel!

[@mootsym]

Love these Js. I’m curious why you went with the modern MTH over the modern Lionel version.

[@seanstrains6090]

Wow when I saw the picture on discord I was going crazy. Then seeing them all running together. What a great video and are you planning to visit the 611 in Strasburg

[@RBPTrains]

Hoping to get up there. Tickets are going fast so I need to get my trip booked!

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

You have a likeness to the actor Jim Carey.

[@RBPTrains]

Haha! I get that comment a lot. Wonder if he is into trains?

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

If I was rich I’d have every version of the N&W J in O scale 3 rail. Lionel 1950’s, 1981 then several different scale J’s. Then Williams, MTH and even the morphed mini J which looks quite odd.

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

He shoots, he scores!

[@csxac4400cw]

Im going to see n&w611 in September

[@xxdanielxxtv8977]

what's the item number for the MTH excursion edition?

[@mistermadmachine6311]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 But wait what does the number 746 mean? does it mean something ?

[@RBPTrains]

Great question! I will have to research that one..

[@mistermadmachine6311]

😊👍

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

It's a progression of Lionel's eight-drivered locomotive series model numbers, that is "726" for the first Berkshire, "736" for the second, thus "746" for the Class J. What I can't figure out is why when Williams came out with a Class J they used the "746" number instead of the prototypical "611." Doesn't make sense, at least not to me.

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

Lionel built the J from the suggestion of a customer, not just any customer, It was Frank Sinatra.

[@RBPTrains]

I learn something new every day. Thanks Guss!

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

I never heard about the suggestion coming from Sinatra, although it's possible. As I heard it a professional machinist and toy train fan here in Virginia took a Lionel 736 Berkshire and modified it into an N&W Class J, then sent it to Lionel with a "How about it?" note. Up at Lionel they took a look at it, asked themselves "Why didn't WE think of this?" and put it into production, although oddly without a passenger consist.

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

@@wayneantoniazzi2706 what part of Virginia are you from, iam in southwest in a county called Wise.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

@@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125 You're WAY out there! I live in Henrico County's "Far West End," I could throw a rock and hit Goochland County. I've never done so because someone might throw it back at me! I'm originally from New Jersey, moved here in 1987 and I'm glad I did! We were lucky enough to ride behind 611 during the old NS Steam Program days and were enraged when the program ended in 1994, the wife especially, she called 611 "My engine!" She loved its Art Deco streamlining and styling.

[@vicferrarisgarage]

1000 subscribers & just a yr later 27k. NICE!

[@JRSB88]

I wish the 611 game back home to Roanoke. I miss it. But they can’t even use it here because the rules don’t allow it to operate. Ridiculousness.

[@wyatttrainworld]

And I’m one of those subscribers

[@TrainTableRailroad]

At 3:41 what smoke fluid is that?

[@RBPTrains]

MTH Protosmoke. Love that stuff!

[@samuelbenge524]

Do you have the Lionel 675 PRR K4?

[@phillipmontano7664]

Very realistic

[@lostonessoul5154]

I'm unsure about this but if I'm right the 611 is the last of two kinds of locomotive. 1: obviously it's the last of the J's, and 2: correct me if I'm wrong but it's the last of the streamlined locomotive. That says a lot when you think on it.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

It's the last of the streamlined steam locomotives that's operational. There's several Canadian streamliners preserved in museums, also a C&O "Yellowbelly" in the B&O Museum in Baltimore. Aside from 611 none are running.

[@lostonessoul5154]

@@wayneantoniazzi2706 Then let me correct myself. If I'm right the 611 is the last running streamline locomotive. Aside from MAYBE the daylight?

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

@@lostonessoul5154 Damn it, I forgot SP Daylight 4449! Ok, I COULD weasel out of it and say 4449's not a REAL streamliner, it's semi-streamlined, but if someone wants to call it a streamliner that's fine with me!

[@lostonessoul5154]

@@wayneantoniazzi2706 Same but still that kinda just shows ya how special 611 is if you think on it.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

@@lostonessoul5154 Oh, it's special all right! The last of it's kind, AND the BEST 4-8-4 passenger locomotive ever built. Some may dispute that, understandably, but for us true believers...

[@birdman1852]

I like the MTH version

[@francescosrailway575]

Does the o scale J class engine have locking couplers like the other lion chief engines?

[@RBPTrains]

The Modern O Scale J Class has a motorized coupler on the tender. Thanks for watching!

[@arnoldberk7686]

This will sound defensive, but Lionel was the creator of the modern electric train. Every generation of Lionel ( or other brand) thereafter would take their name to build on. Lionel made toys although a bit pricey for their time not scale product. Postwar trains although seldom stored properly or lubricated still run today.. People of limited skill could repair them. Companies after benefitted by advances in decorating ,electronics, having a tried and true design to build on. In addition M.P.C. and later producers benefitted from a customer base of adults that were post war kids that had the money to buy the newer versions that they desired as children .It sounds defensive but if Joshua Cowen was still around he would have produced a product that would have given any of these companies a real run for their money. It was the original Lionel that created this fraternity of railroaders . Like many things mid century they were built in the U.S.A. in Irvington N.J. Now that said I do enjoy your presentation,and interest .It’s good to see young people in this hobby and the finishes and added detail is a welcomed treat. What can I say still have all my stuff from the late 40s and early 50s. Had to defend old school today.

[@davidliebowitz820]

I'm surprised I don't see the weathered version from the Warhorse boxed set🤔

[@RBPTrains]

I wish I had that one David! One of these days... :)

[@davidliebowitz820]

@@RBPTrains Mine's sitting in a box just SCREAMING for some run time. Mazel Tov on hitting 1K subscribers.

[@samuelbenge524]

Do you have any ho Js?