I Got the 20th Century Limited Train Set!!!

[@Norm204]

I rode the 20th Century Limited to Chicago as a 14 year old boy in 1962. I remember it's beautiful dining car and its famous blueberry pancakes. It was a special trip.

[@Cbtrainnut]

Hearing the whistles I really like number 2 . Just a gorgeous set! You can keep the journey of Timmy and any crew talk. The engine sounds are good enough for me.

[@Tattooedtrains]

Number 2 is my favorite as well. It's one of my favorite engines!

[@that_woody_tradish]

@@Tattooedtrainsthose JLC Big boy whistles give some nostalgia

[@nssrrailfan6443]

I like whistle number 3! I love Timmy. Sounds just like me as a kid. Timmy's entire story is amazing. Timmy, use your manners!

[@ryandunham1047]

I wonder how many kids like him who remember the glory days of rail travel are still around? I'm betting some of them served in WW2 around that time.

[@mattstrains416]

I’m gonna go with Whistle #2! That deep tone is a sound we don’t usually hear, makes this set unique, and MAN DOES IT SOUND COOL!!!! Awesome review Chris!

[@lukePMberkshire1225]

I’m going with whistle 2. This set looks absolutely GORGEOUS!! Merry Christmas to all model railroaders🎄🚂

[@JOEMAMA_534]

I’d have to agree with you on that!

[@RBPTrains]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@Stormysteamie]

I'm really digging the 2nd whistle. My Daylight has that same whistle actually. Such an amazing train. 15 years (2008 - 2023) of standing by and the signal finally shows green! This thing is like the Buzz Lightyear of Lionel in terms of how some shops are yet to order enough engines to meet demand. And the competition is fierce. This year, Lionel released the newest gen Vision Line Big Boy and the SRC/GW 90, but that speedy little streamliner just kicked all their tenders! I wonder how this will look in Polar Express colors-- OH WAIT.

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Whistle 3 is the NYC Whistle. Go with that one!

[@turdferguson4124]

Number 3 is my favorite whistle, but they’re all outstanding. I do think the set is too light a shade of grey. There are color photos of the 1938 Century and the prototype was closer to the MTH version. But still a gorgeous set. You have a fantastic layout to run it on, Chris!

[@JohnBTrains]

I am definitely on the PRR team. I like whistle #2. Great looking train set for a NYC train.

[@MattyCtrains]

Excellent video my friend! So glad Lionel finally brought this icon back! Personally the color in person is amazing and makes those drive wheels pop! Team NYC all the way!

[@biscuitag97]

The detail on this engine is vision level. Its a stunning set. I have the full set as well and you cant help but smile when you see it. And for those who are bothered by the paint, I’m sure lionel will do future runs. Great video Chris, keep up the good work👍🏼

[@patrickerwinii9241]

4:43 Same here. If I was a billionaire. I would build a replica of an NYC Hudson. Like the Commodore Vanderbilt.

[@janemarkham4133]

Beautiful BRO!! Sound great, looks great, RAVE ON MAN,AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, COOL!!😀😃😄😁😆🤟🤘👍👍🚂🚂🚂🚂

[@kyletroknya2419]

Whistle #2 suits the engine because I can imagine the engine having that whistle back in 1938.

[@user-ig6dm7cq1g]

The Dreyfuss is definitely one of my top favorite steam engine! It's whistle is so unique!

[@user-dn5me4hw7m]

That is an awesome set, I'm a big fan of the New York Central. The observation car from the 20th century limited still exists today.

[@williamchastain9510]

I know we’re about to get a lot of videos from you and I’m so excited, I know this because you had facial hair in your community post.

[@BranchlineEngines]

Great Review! I love The Dreyfuss Hudson, And The Entire Set! This is something Everybody Has Been Waiting On. (Also Love The New Intro) I'm Team New York Central

[@TubaSoundsandTrains]

Hi Chris! This was a wonderful video of one of my favorite locomotives, the J3a Hudson by itself is a beautiful and iconic locomotive, but, the Dreyfus takes the cake for me. These are beautiful models, I agree, the Lionel Legacy version paint looks a little light to me but it's a gorgeous locomotive nonetheless. All the whistles are great but I like number 1 for this locomotive. Thanks Chris!

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks for watching! Happy Holidays!

[@maxwellwalcher6420]

i love the 20th Century Limited.

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

Talking about the colors, I see it. But with everything lionel, it grows on you. I like it.

[@cybertroniccustomz998]

Imagine if this beautiful locomotive was still around if it wasnt scrapped ❤❤❤😢 and whistle number 2 really goes great for her in my opinion

[@TrainManIII]

I think the 2nd one was the best. This engine just looks so powerful and the deeper whistle really does it justice. Amazing video Chris!

[@tractorrailfan_1]

Whistle 2, I just love deeper toned whistles, also the deeper whistle makes the engine sound more prominent like its the boss

[@johnalder6028]

Nice looking set! As a kid in the sixties i took the 20th Century Ltd.with my parents to Chicago for Christmas, we boarded at Croton Harmon NY. Great memories . Greetings from Port Saint Lucie, Florida! Yuletide greetings as well !

[@RBPTrains]

What a great memory!

[@TrainTableRailroad]

Sneaky hiding 90’s throughout the video …..🤩

[@robertmiller1299]

Dream on, dream on- in Britain several replica steam locomotives are either built or under construction - notably 60163 Tornado

[@jub856]

Chris, we ordered and received the 5454 fantasy paint scheme. It is almost the shade of the photo 2 MTH. It is such a fantastic engine.

[@peachystrains8772]

I like whistle 2 the best, and that Timmy dialog is amazing! I think the grandpa at the end might be the best part haha

[@RBPTrains]

It cracks me up, lol!

[@ejeski1]

There are no words for the envy I'm feeling. Luckily got a raise and ordered the 3rd Rail Passenger Set (finally!) All the whistles sound so cool!

[@alandrakeswara5907]

Whistle #2 is preety much my favorite!

[@landonmckeen4221]

The bell on the New York Central Hudson streamline sounds good. I chose number 2: deeper ghost whistle

[@robotman321]

Number 2 on the whistle, hands down, that deep tone gave me goosebumps. Thanks for the post Chris!

[@danstrunk8828]

Despite being an N gauge guy, I always enjoy watching your videos. (maybe I'm actually an O gauge guy at heart) For reference, Hudson and 8 passenger cars are 60" total length in N scale.

[@bearowen5480]

Great action with gorgeous trains. I especially enjoyed the vibrant color you threw in with the Pacemaker Mohawk (?) and matching freight set. Really fun video, and BTW, I prefer whistle #2.

[@lunges62]

The "Lots of talk" at 1:12 was fantastic! Horn #2 for me! My MTH Premier passenger set, labeled and ordered as the 20th Century Limited came with a Commodore Vanderbilt lighted drum head! No one is perfect.

[@callmebigpapa]

A real beauty! This layout needs a Marx 333

[@tomscameras]

What a beautiful trainset. I go for whistle #2 but really, #1 and #3 are also just totally fantastic !! And I'm in team NYC ... but that can change every second because the PRR T1 is also so amazing ... oh my. All those choices. This video makes me really want to build a huge double-track oval layout so I can set up a train race like that! 😃

[@RBPTrains]

The oval helps for these tests, haha!

[@biffspigler1093]

Congratulations! Yeah, that's your favorite train you must be pretty excited.

[@FlamerSmasherMBXCar]

I remember 20th Century train being mentioned on a classic PBS T.V. show called Ghostwriter.

[@MatthewTheRBXMan]

Hearing the whistles if I had to choose I’m going to say number 2 is my favorite

[@asteroidrules]

I'm normally more of a PRR fan, but the NYC Hudsons were some of the most beautiful locomotives in the history of railroading. A shame none of these survived in real life, but glad we're still getting such good models of them.

[@loganwhite8094]

Awesomeness, that is all I will say

[@Zmanmodelrailroads]

I am team Pennsy but I model PRR, NYC, and B&O in the Pittsburgh Division. Glad I don't have to deal with different DCC protocols in HO scale. Option 1 is most prototypical but it's up to you. Very nice model!

[@user-vd5xd7ho1g]

With the whistle I love the second one da best😊

[@Shipwright1918]

Have the bite-sized versions myself, a Railking Empire State Express, a postwar 221 black Dreyfus, and an unstreamlined J3a Hudson Jr. In my little alt-history headcannon, my road bought 'em off the NYC for scrap value when there was a passenger power crunch. Two came complete, the other was partially dismantled sans tender and was originally for parts, but was later rebuilt with Caprotti poppet valve gear and a surplus PRR tender.

[@usnusmcret]

I will agree …. Your Hudson is beautiful but the SP Daylight is my beauty.

[@bobconrad5632]

Beautiful engine and train. I like Whistle number 2.

[@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853]

Here’s my 2 1/2 cents from the west coast floor layout guy. Whistle #2. Ahh… the color thing. Hmm, well, if color is gonna make you loose sleep, pay the piper and never pre-order cuz Lionel just can’t manage; Tuscan (Orange) S-1 anyone?. However, it sure is fun just to run ‘em isn’t it. Maybe cuz I’m from the west, I’ve never liked any of the Art Deco era locomotives, deliberately avoiding the daylight paint SP GS for a stripped down black GS-2. That said I really enjoy watching you guys out east pay tribute to these wonderful and memorable East Coast trains; they just seem to look good out there. Chris, your layout is a wonderful example of how we O-gauger’s find our compromises. Paying astronomical sums for realism to run trains past pipe-cleaner trees and Lego people; that brought the biggest smile to my face. So… to all of us. To all our passion in this silly hobby as we partner with a 125 year old company that continues to exist in a digital world that destroys all comers. To all of us; Merry Christmas!

[@realtoytrains]

5:29 how dizzy we’re you?! 🤣🤣 Great video train fam!! 😎

[@johnalder6028]

I like number 2 whistle as it sounds powerful and thus seems befitting of a powerful engine.

[@robcioffi4955]

After opening mine and setting it up today, I have to say I really like it! I don’t see any issues with the passengers marching the loco. It’s a keeper

[@gordonsnell6735]

Such a wonderful train, all 3 whistles are good but I am going to say the first one, #1 whistle, Keep up the good work Chris 😊😊

[@saritadyson1142]

Whistle number 2 just sounds appropriate for no. 5252. I can't explain why I feel this way, there's something that just tells me that's the whistle for that specific locomotive. Hope your Hanukah, Christmas, and New Year's go well for you. Many tracks of love, Josh

[@Yellowstone216]

I love the dialogues

[@mrlee54]

Hearing the whistles I think, that the number 2 fits the steam engine best. Love the light grey color of the train.

[@richardnocar1357]

The most beautiful 😍 stream train is the SP Daylight, hands down.

[@danielboone3770]

I love the 20th Century Limited!

[@TheSteamChannel]

Gorgeous engine, mine came this week. Lionel knocked it out of the park.

[@greenchevy5764]

What a neat and very elaborate set! I’d probably go with whistle no 2. As a postwar collector, I own the 1st model of a Dreyfus Hudson that Lionel ever produced which is the No 221 with its tender (221T) . The locomotive was first produced in 1946 and came in grey NYC colors as well as a black version with mine being the grey NYC colored version. It would be very cool to line both models up and see how far Lionel have come in the past 75+ years of manufacturing model trains!

[@TrainMedia00]

I love this new legacy loco and I want it it looks so cool and exclusive I love this locomotive the whistles are perfect on it.

[@carlmiles8655]

Chris congrats the 20th century limited train is AWESOME GOD BLESS YOU YOUR FAMILY HAPPY HOLIDAYS NOW RUN THOSE TRAINS ;-)

[@RBPTrains]

Happy Holidays Carl!

[@Zackseals8]

the new york central hudson is my favorite steam locomotive the 2nd whistle is perfect for such a best of a locomotive

[@cecilyoung5042]

I purchased the entire set and instead of using a steam locomotive ,I plan on using the Lionel E 7 diesel locomotive in the "Beauty Queen" paint scheme . I saw this in an illustration in the book "The Greatest Train In The World " which is about the New York Central 20Th Century Limited. I love the passenger cars ,but I wished that Lionel had put full skirts on all of the passenger cars as the prototype had. I do like and prefer the 1938 version of the train over the 1948 version ,but I like that version also. I am so sorry that I got back into the hobby so late that I missed out on purchasing Lionel's versions of the Pennsylvania railroad 1940's passenger trains .

[@StevesTrains]

Beautiful set! and whistle #2

[@AllGamesAllMusicAllTime]

Whistles 1 and 2 are originally from the JLC Big Boy. Whistle 3 is from the Empire State Express (2015) - Suitable version!

[@kennymcgowan2880]

Definitely number 2, and both sets reminds me of that old Super man cartoon beautiful sets Chris just beautiful 😊😊😊😊

[@markiewodi3371]

These are badass! I’m an HO guy, and had to laugh thinking the music coming out of my Rapido units was strange….. ain’t got nothing on Timmy. It could be my cousin, he’s a Lionel cat too. The mystery deepens. Nice layout, nice trains, nice stuff, ya know, for a Lionel guy 😉😂👍

[@lamarblake]

Beautiful engine! I like the number 2 whistle the best!

[@ericwilliams2619]

Extraordinary looking layout and train collection i like whistle number 2 👍🏻✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[@TheNJ54]

So much fun watching, thank you for making it happen! Whistle #2 for me!

[@Geo3Rail]

Chris, just an awesome presentation…and your collection is ti die for😮

[@buzzmeachum1855]

Got to ride the Broadway limited from Harrisburg, Pa to Chicago..twice! Once to Navy boot camp in 1966, and a round trip on business in the late 70’s. Private rooms both trips.

[@RBPTrains]

Now that is an experience!

[@ChrissTrainsandThings]

Timmy's return is fantastic. Great video friend!

[@tylerfrizzell7998]

I am a fan of the number two whistle!! And I really get a kick out of your facial expressions when you demonstrate the new purchases on your channel. Keep the videos coming!

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks Tyler! It is fun going through all of the stuff these trains can do.

[@t-dasher3832]

I like the third whistle.

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

BEAUTIFUL!!! What an awesome run of toy train thoroughbreds! My fave would be the NYC over the Pennsy and as for the Dreyfuss’s whistle, I’m kind of liking the second one.

[@banshee1322]

Gotta go with whistle 2. The deep tone is beautiful

[@ZaidianZaid.]

That's an astonishing train set

[@seantyrrell4215]

Side by side classics. Love it. 😊

[@davidliebowitz820]

Good morning Chris. Beautiful set hands down. Gonna have to go with #2; really makes a statement. Congratulations 👏🏼 👏🏼

[@DarrenJMould]

Darrenbury Central Hi lovely layout. I think the second whistle is best. Just found your channel very good.❤

[@Prairieshutterbug64]

Awesome set. I would love to just sit in your train room and watch your trains roll by.

[@stephenlongtin6441]

Whistle number 2 definitely !

[@flashrocket9158]

Now you need to find a scale Commodore Vanderbilt, The Mercury, and some NYC E or F units to expand "The Great Steel Fleet".

[@PDLM1221]

Love the Hudson New York Central in grey , nice but like you said the Hudson started the whole Lionel trains , it’s the Benchmark for all others.

[@brooks9661]

A big reason why there’s yes Niagara or Hudson’s is NYC’s president,Alfred Perlman ordered them to be scrapped because he thought that having one steam locomotive preserved would make his company look old fashioned and that the amount of passengers would decrease

[@dantiel4179]

Watching the T1 And the 20th century limited racing around I felt like I was in the 1930’s I need shot of whiskey and a cigar what beauties I think I like the second whistle where do you keep all your train boxes 📦 your layout is is very clean underneath mine is is packed full 👏😃🚂

[@tomrogers5516]

Thanks for the train run of this phenomenal train set, Chris. It's quite overwhelming! As for favourite horn sounds, I pick #2 because of the deep tone. Very distinct. Dreyfuss was a very forward looking designer. Too bad none of locomotives survives.

[@CalebsTrains]

As always, nice video, Chris. Hoping that one will appear under my Christmas tree! By the way, the color looks great. Life is too short to worry about trivial things. Again, great video. Happy Railroading! 🚂🚃🚋

[@streamlinedtransit]

I’m with whistle #2. Soothes like something you would hear in the late 30’s.

[@Cbtrainnut]

Good Saturday morning! The Dreyfus was such a cool looking engine. My cousin had an HO version back in the 70’s and I always wanted one for my American Flyer trains. At age 66 I still want one for my S Scale. But that’s never going to happen as I am not a custom builder. So for now I’ll sit here this morning drooling over your 3 rail version. Thanks for showing it off! Merry Christmas from Christopher Burger @Cbtrainnut on KZbin!

[@Brayden4472]

Whistle 1 and 3 where my favorites! Also as always another great video by Chris!

[@Jordan-F92]

Definitely #2. Fits very well for the time period the locomotive is modeled after

[@scottudave4499]

My favorite line. My favorite engine.

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

Congrats on the new train. I really like the herald on the rear of the observation car - that's really nice

[@WIPEOUT_Trains]

Dang Chris New intro sequence! I dig it! But I have to admit you’re making me want to branch out and expand my collection with this video!

[@calebrimer2870]

2:30 "for over 100 years, trains were the best way to get around...before the dark times, before the freeways and airlines..."

[@AJScola-cq2ec]

RBP, Terrific looking train set. Thanks for sharing.

[@asdfdsa45]

I believe Option 1, the default option is the best fitting for this locomotive for sure. Chris, this video is awesome!!😃😃 Merry Christmas everyone!!!