The BIGGEST Steam Engine in my Collection?!

[@scottwendt9575]

These Lionel locomotives are actually made by the folks who made some of the finest brass locomotives back in the heydays of brass. They still do the occasional hybrid projects for some well known importers. All around, Lionel and their supply partners have done a stellar job over the last few decades to produce the great lineup we have today.

[@LMR78]

I just love the blackbonnet paint schemes on the ATSF Steamers. That is just so sleek and amazing looking. Also gotta love that turtle back tender.

[@RBPTrains]

I agree about the tender. What an interesting design. Thanks for watching LMR Trains!

[@NickelPlateDave]

@@RBPTrains how does the move back and forwards ?

[@danhildebrandt4956]

I liked the whistle of the 24-wheeler. It is more like I expect a steam whistle to sound. The other one sounds more like a ship. The fantasy passenger set, combined with the new locomotive, was absolutely stunning!

[@manifestgtr]

I remember that “steam” having such a distinct smell from when I was a kid. I saw this thing puffing down the track and my brain flashed immediately into remembering that sensation.

[@brianmuhlingBUM]

I am impressed! I just gotta get one... One of each that is. Love the whistle contest. They do sound real.

[@scoobs2511]

The shot of all the locos running is probably the coolest shot I have ever seen from anyones layout honestly. Only question is how did your circuit breaker survive that?

[@RBPTrains]

Good question! The tracks you see in this scene are fed by three separate power sources so I was able to spread out the power consumption. I also have 20amp breakers in the train room. Thanks for watching Scoobs!

[@goldie98462]

2-10-10-2 More LIKE the big challenger bcs idk i think big challenger is better then 2-10-10-2

[@chadbohnke5538]

🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂

[@chadbohnke5538]

@@RBPTrains 🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂

[@byates59]

Yep, I was torn between the Valley Flyer and the Black Bonnet too, but in the end I decided on the Valley Flyer and it is gorgeous, both are gorgeous! Thanks and enjoy!

[@Top-Trains-1943]

The big boy whistle always wins for my opinion but the whistle of the 2-10-2 is also amazing love your videos keep up the good work

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks Tristan and I also can’t get enough of the Big Boy whistle!

[@mrmurpleqwerty4838]

2-10-10-2*

[@yuyan5683]

The swinging bell is the best one I've ever seen on a Lionel engine. The default whistle is definitely best. The second one is actually from the Southern Pacific AC-12 Cab Forward.

[@RBPTrains]

Agree! I think the smaller boiler makes the swinging motion more pronounced. Thanks for watching Yu Yan!

[@spitfirebird]

The shot of all the locos running is possibly one of the best if not THE best thing i have ever seen in my life. It would be a railfan’s dream to see all of these locos all in the same place. It would have been amazing to hear these behemoths all running at the same time. Though, due to my autism, i would absolutely hate the noise, because autistic people get very overstimulated in loud environments. If you overwhelm even ONE of their senses, they’ll start looking very uncomfortable with the situation presented to them.

[@davidimhoff2118]

I actually saw the swinging bell in the debut of the video. I love the whistle. These trains are my favorite. Too bad you aren't single lol

[@tracynation2820]

Great video. One of my favorite steam locomotives. Hello from the Tracy Mountain Railway in Colorado. 💙 T.E.N.

[@ttteshorts8860]

Oh wow that Bonnet paint scheme looks amazing on the 2-10-10-2!!

[@RBPTrains]

I wasn’t sure at first until I unboxed the engine. It really is an amazing scheme. Thanks for watching!

[@koltsoscaletrains4325]

Fantastic as always Chris! What an absolute beauty and congratulations on adding such a unique engine to your collection! The cinematography just keeps getting better and better making for one impressive video! Thank you for sharing this with us my friend and keep it up!!

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks Kolt! Been enjoying seeing your buildings that you have been adding to your collection. Reminds me of just a few years ago when I was arranging buildings and prototyping the layout on my floor as well. Miss those days!

[@koltsoscaletrains4325]

@@RBPTrains It sure is a fun process and I cherish every ounce of time I get to spend creating my own little world! Thankful to have your support my friend!

[@user-ig6dm7cq1g]

That is the biggest articulated steam engine I have ever seen! It's so cool looking!

[@timothymclaughlin6860]

WOW! Absolutely Beautiful! Phenomenal Collection. Thanks for sharing . The Doublehead is incredible!

[@MattyCtrains]

That shot of all the big steamers rolling out without question has to be one of the coolest model railroad shots I've ever seen the house hold must have loved the noise haha! Well done

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks Matt! That scene almost ended in disaster as my trains were all about the crash into parked engines in the yard haha!

[@sayansaha155]

I want to confess something. All these engines and their electronic sounds, they give an eargasm. It's so good I can't describe it any better than that. I can only wish to hear those roaring engine sounds IRL.

[@ogaugesantafeandbnsf1157]

All are great looking engines, but My favorite is that Santa Fe black bonnet. Wow what a beauty!!!! Great video as always my friend.

[@RBPTrains]

I thought of you when I was planning this video, haha!

[@ogaugesantafeandbnsf1157]

@@RBPTrains Hahaha Excellent ;-)

[@AviCohenVerified]

Thanks for saying hi to my son at Strasburg! That meant a lot 🤗

[@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853]

Another awesome video Chris and dear god what an incredible display of the red and black!

[@markgoetz8616]

The passenger car set is AWESOME!!

[@raydunakin]

I never knew that Lionel made such realistic engines!

[@steffenrosmus9177]

It would be quite realistic if it was 2 rail.

[@RBPTrains]

While they are pretty detailed we will always have that ultra-prototypical third rail. :) Thanks for watching!

[@steffenrosmus9177]

@@RBPTrains seems you eat too often at the golden arch country club 😉

[@davvonmckenzie3911]

I like the Santa Fe 2-10-10-2. Congratulations on adding it to your collection. Great video.

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks Davvon! Hope all is well with you friend!

[@kevinwalsh7155]

That has to be the most incredible engine. Congrats and as before thanks sharing.

[@silverfox5319]

Great collection and layout. Big Boy whistle with its deep throat sound gets my vote - but not by much. Thanks for sharing.

[@mccringy6097]

the big boy whistle is still the best! thanks for making awesome videos I love to watch all your cool trains!

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

Thanks Chris, that video brightened up an otherwise dreary day here in the Richmond VA area! Snow, sleet, yuck! That Lionel 2-10-10-2 certainly works better than the original ever did! The originals soured the Santa Fe on articulateds, so much so that to my knowledge they never operated any others again. Turns out the didn't need to anyway. The Virginian on the other hand had ten very successful 2-10-10-2's built in 1918 by Alco that lasted until the 1940's. Best whistle? I like the Santa Fe's one, it's a bit more melodic than the Big Boys. And I loved that Santa Fe "Railfest" you put on! Even the "Blue Goose" showed up! Cool!

[@RBPTrains]

Hey Wayne! Brightened my day too. Lots of ice going on out here so glad the power is still on so I can run trains. Thanks for the background! Always appreciate your knowledge! Glad you noticed the Blue Goose I snuck in there. Take care!

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

@@RBPTrains The Blue Goose is a hard one to miss! Chris, I'm surprised no-one else has mentioned it. Maybe they were mesmerized by that 2-10-10-2?

[@elleryparsons5766]

Love the Details. Just watching is Speechless.

[@henryszubielski8601]

Cool addition to your collection! Love those K-line passenger cars! They look so nice behind any of you "Black Bonnet" locomotives. Enjoy!

[@leeference8624]

That is probably the sexiest train I have seen yet!! Great set up RBP!!

[@larrydorwin9196]

What a Awesome Train Love it 2-10-10-2 has the best whistle in my opinion and wifes opinion as well.

[@johnaugello1722]

210102 beautiful! Love the way you explain the details, I must have this train ! Thank you so much!

[@johnstup4479]

That is a cool engine Chris! That paint scheme, though not prototypical, is pretty darn nice. Thanks for running it and showing off all the features it has.

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks John! It was really interesting to see all of the features combined into a single engine. Fun to run!

[@kimsndergaard973]

Thank u for showing us a beautiful collection....really cool collection.....im self big big fan of steam locomotive and all these big engine will always fascinating me....woow!!👍👍🔥🔥🔥😎😎

[@ARP_GA]

Awesome video Chris! I love the 2-10-10-2’s. I hope to get one for my birthday that is coming up. That thing is sick! I’m sad that they scrapped all of them in real life. Keep up the awesome work!

[@RBPTrains]

What an epic Birthday gift. Happy early birthday to you Atlanta Railfan!

[@remie4494]

That set "consist!" Is absolutely perfect/gorgeous!!😍

[@romanswestcoasttrains]

I’m happy you decided to pick one up! Love the shot of all the big steam engines moving and the double header!

[@RBPTrains]

Yours inspired me Roman!

[@inkspot1765]

My absolute favourite train channel. Thanks for all the good content!! Greetings from Argentina

[@otakurailfan]

Only seeing this video now, what a magnificent looking locomotive! Glad you went with the black bonnet scheme. It's really nice.

[@jimmelchin1531]

Welcome Back ! I sat back and totally enjoyed your video. You are very informative and very well spoken. It's always a pleasure and look forward to your next show. Thank You.

[@RBPTrains]

Thank you very much Jim! Great to be back and making videos.

[@freeogeccqcsaaqqqd]

I love all your videos and I love the hard work that you put in your videos but this 2-10-10-2 is my favorite train that you have showed.

[@whilstingdog]

Big boy has a haunting note to it giving it the win.

[@DanTheLightfury08]

The next engine you should get is the Southern Pacific AC-9 Reversed Cab Forward. That would be an engine I would love to see on this channel!

[@simkinsfrank4169]

The pilot version is awesome

[@RBPTrains]

Maybe one day! That would be a great one. :) Thanks for watching!

[@DanTheLightfury08]

@@RBPTrains No problem! Your videos are inspiring.

[@anthonystrains8149]

That double-header was amazing!! What beautiful shots and a dazzling engine the 2-10-10-2 is

[@BCoFD510]

Good grief, that is massive! HOLY CRAP!

[@sparky107107]

that thing is amazing... love all the smoke features

[@tjprptchable]

Thats sick when you ran all of them side by side. Great video

[@makkiezps4]

2-10-10-2 trains are so cool!

[@jasongilbert210]

Wow Chris, this was such an awesome video! I do think that the 2 10 10 2’s whistle was a bit better though. I am surprised that your train yard was able to handle the massive weight that those Mega trains must have had. Your right though, to be able to have seen such a gathering of giant per portions. Thank you for bringing them all together for us on your layout. It was nice to see the Big boy again. Your black Santa Fe cars looked so cool! Keep them coming Bud I really love your shows.

[@RBPTrains]

Thank YOU for the whistle war suggestion Jason! It was a great and fun idea. Talk soon!

[@deweyhall712]

Got to love the 2 - 10 - 10 - 2 engine.

[@westcoastchill361]

This is a magnificent video about this Legacy Train

[@Frosted_Moontips]

Dude I LOVE how steam comes out of the whistle every time you press the whistle button, such a small yet brilliant detail that really brings the model to life

[@sleeplessingc]

beautiful locomotive, but what really knocked me out were the cars... they were stunning......

[@bige8359]

2-10-10-2?!!!? Wow that’s amazing

[@jacobrobinson6603]

Now Chris you might not agree with me but the whistle on the 2-10-10-2 sounds better than the big boy

[@RBPTrains]

I think the 2-10-10-2 has an awesome whistle! It sounds even better in person. Thanks for watching Jacob!

[@user-ye4ux1hl2u]

Wow, I think the 2 10 10 2 whistle wins. I usually chose the BB everytime. Really like that 2 10 10 2.

[@jamesdurkin1857]

Both whistles are great, but I still prefer the Big Boy/. May God bless you and yours.

[@daytonwurtz6373]

Big Boy by a long shot, that engine is just badass. Long live the king

[@anthonyshobbycorner]

Beautiful locomotive ... Love the default whistle ... great vid ... Regards, - Anthony - Anthony's Hobby Corner .

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks for watching Anthony!

[@Steven_Williams]

That is one beautiful beast! Love those K-Line passenger cars too!

[@danielboone3770]

Wow! Incredible engine! What an inspiration just like the Black Bonnet 4-8-4s.

[@wcmodelrailroad]

"It's a lot of wheels" Got that right! Awesome steam engine Chris. Black Bonnet looks great on that model.

[@RBPTrains]

Haha! Thanks Matt!

[@nicksherock8961]

So close, I thought the 2-10-10-2 would have the edge in terms of length, I thought the Santa Fe’s 10 driving wheels vs the Big Boys 8 driving wheels would edge the big boy out. Also, I hate to say it, but I think the New 2-10-10-2 has a better whistle.

[@RBPTrains]

When I unpacked the engine I was sure it might be longer but Big Boy reigns as the biggest engine. I really like the 2-10-10-2 whistle as well. An incredible sound! Thanks for watching Nick!

[@samsogaugetrains8670]

What a ridiculous engine! Good choice going with the warbonnet!

[@RBPTrains]

Haha, it really is!

[@stevewilliams9255]

Realy like the glossy black and warbonnet paint scheme of the 2-10-10-2 but the Big Boy gets my vote for the best whistle sound.

[@joegennari395]

So sorry I missed you guys at Stockyard Express.....40 min from my house I would have driven there just to meet you. Have been at Stockyard Express many times!!! You guys had a great time!!

[@RBPTrains]

We decided to go at the last minute. What an incredible store!

[@jbatman5092]

Another fun and enjoyable episode, Chris. Thank you! The Big Boy whistle still gets my vote.

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks J Batman!

[@AlexThePatriot]

Imagine the the Big Boy being a 6.10.10.6 and had the power of a yellowstone.

[@rml695]

As far as whistles? Definitely the Big Boy :)

[@unclebuck5592]

I vote for the Big Boy whistle. The two Santa Fe steam engines lashed together looks really good!

[@torryjobe6244]

I'm in love with both whistles but I'm partial to Big Boy as you can tell from my profile picture. 😆 Thanks to videos like yours, I've started model Railroading. Currently doing a 5x10 ho scale layout in the garage.

[@RBPTrains]

Enjoy the build of your layout! Building was the most fun part for me. And thanks for watching!

[@LIMowersAndMore]

Wow she’s massive! Love that paint job!

[@ramoncatano8125]

Big Boy, the horn matches the train, it sounds like a roar

[@playingwithmytrains5440]

Think I'm going to have to give the whistle sound to the Santa Fe. Pretty awesome.

[@MilwaukeeRoadJames]

Black Bonnet 4-8-4 And a Black Bonnet 2-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-2... Now that's my kinda train!!!

[@tomrogers5516]

Great to see all these giants together! A fantastic collection of the most powerful steamers ever built! Too bad that in reality, the 2-10-10-2 didn't quite make the grade. But the appearance is powerful! Thanks for sharing.

[@ThickGrizzlyPanda]

I just saw the size of it in your hands and I just had to watch this

[@angeloavanti2538]

i love steam whistles of any pitch. those all sound great.

[@drrgperrin]

Wonderful, just wonderful!

[@dancalmpeaceful3903]

That engine is beyond gorgeous......amazing what it can do too......

[@therandompineapple3805]

I had to hit the thumbnail The fact that he looks like he could be in his thirties and he has model. Trains is incredible especially when the demographic feels like it's mostly just retired old guys

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

Absolutely amazing train 🚂😎👍❤️❤️❤️

[@Michipicoten]

I’ll give it a name, Giant Obsidian Alpha

[@danielauen7790]

I saw the thumbnail and went "Yea, thats pretty big, Wait.. How many? Thats 5, Thats also 5.. Thats a 2-10-10-2.." and then I clicked.. Lol.

[@mitchcornacchia968]

Cmon man! Big Boy all the way, what a dream collection you have. I have a Big Boy, Y6B and a Texas 2-10-4, sold my Allegheny for the big turbine! Your videos are the best thanks and keep up the great reviews

[@RBPTrains]

Sounds like you have some great engines! The Turbine is one I would like to add one day. Thanks for watching Mitch!

[@SouRwy4501Productions]

I like the second whistle. Really sounds like an original ATSF lm540 6 chime

[@scaleyardmarine]

Big boy hands down whistle of the century

[@ronaldjoyce7374]

Hi Chris, Both are beautiful engines, both sound great but I’m still partial to the Big Boy, it sounds amazing 👍🏻 I’m liking the paint on the 2-10-10-2 but to me, the wheels just seem undersized, the features are amazing on it and I wish they would’ve put those on the Big Boy or at least so they work as well as your newest acquisition. Thanks again for a great video. Ron

[@jimmyjoejeeter2366]

Excellent video! I bet your inspiring people to get into Lionel trains. Lionel should have you do commercials for their trains, old and vintage ones! Once you get into Lionel trains your hooked! It is such a great Hobbie I have been doing for almost 25 years. I have learned how to Sodder loose wire on my train's engines. Hook-up the vintage switches, I repaired My vintage KW Transformer.

[@RBPTrains]

Believe me I am trying! Maybe one of these days let will let me do commercials, haha! I agree that this is a lifelong hobby. My dad got me hooked and I am in it for the long haul. Thanks for watching Jimmy!

[@MisatoBestWoman]

I’ve never owned a serious model train but I’d buy this just to have this incredible locomotive

[@ZaidianZaid]

I've never seen such steam loco before but I'm impressed with the bell and all details well anyways big boy is still my champ

[@realtoytrains]

💪🏼 As we say in Baahhhstin THATS POWAH‼️💪🏼 . Great video as always TRAIN FAM‼️🤘🏼

[@MinotoPPT2]

I love this Video Chris! Also for Whistle war, Big boy all the way!

[@RBPTrains]

Thanks Minoto PPT2! Big Boy is hard to beat!

[@joepepi7394]

Fantastic collection!

[@jwt6110]

i like the gloss finish

[@TomzTrainzandAccessories]

Great video Chris! That’s a tough one. That whistle on the 2-10-10-2 is pretty awesome, but I’m still partial to the king of the rails …… Big Boy! One thing I think would be cool, would be to put the 2-10-10-2 in Big Boys whistle mode, and if you have a secondary remote, simultaneously blow both of the two whistles together at the same time and really make some serious noise!!!! 😃

[@RBPTrains]

I should try that! Thanks for watching Tom!

[@TomzTrainzandAccessories]

@@RBPTrains Anytime. I enjoy your videos very much, and you have great energy and enthusiasm with your videos. Great job!

[@emanuelkakuja9614]

Big boy , he has more grunt to it , more HE-man deep sound :)

[@cerneysmallengines]

I recently found out that a boiler on steam trains is only really securely fixed at the back by the firebox. I always thought it was unique to articulated steam trains, but it turns out that MOST steam trains are securely fixed only at the back of the steam train. some may have "supports" along them, but most of the weight is beared further back. they are designed that way so that as the boiler grows and shrinks from heating and cooling, it has a place to go. according to my source, it also helps with traction in some way as it puts more weight on the drivers. idk if that last one is particularly true, but I know the first is the main one

[@KandRCustomModels]

Just got 3008 already had original 3000 love it! Will review it in a couple weeks once I get my hands on it! Would like to have that one too!