Review: Broadway Limited HO Paragon 4 UP Big Boy 4014

[@HTTVChannel]

I appreciate how you actually pointed out things relating to what is and isn't accurate to the prototype. Not a lot of reviewers do that. Subscribed!

[@michaelstrains4014]

Can’t say I got everything 100% right as I’m still learning but I appreciate the kind words!

[@jasonworden8209]

It comes with the decal now. I just got my 4014 Standard finish, and Friday my 4014 Glossy finish is coming in. The new run has the decal in the package which gives you the option to use them, or leave them off. Good video

[@michaelstrains4014]

Yep, mine has the decal in the bag as well. Already have it in place.

[@miguelCHIVASFan17]

I really like you ran your Big Boy 4014 at way higher speeds it looks Awesome at 19:53 and better than others who run model trains so slow

[@michaelstrains4014]

I don’t plan on running it much faster than that as that’s right around how fast UP runs 4014 in real life, I don’t think they’ve gone above 60 mph with her.

[@thomasavensjr.2790]

Very attractive "big boy" 4014 model, the change of the whistle sound effect is noticeable on this new paragon4 model, I really enjoy models of Union Pacific rr steam power and this model of the 4014 is an impressive ho scale model. Hopefully there won't be any decoder performance issues with the new "paragon4" style decoders installed inside BLI's newest releases of locomotives.

[@marc_abby]

The UP 844 whistle is the best, good choice

[@michaelstrains4014]

Both alternate whistles sound like 844 to me, but the one I picked (CV224=2) sounded the closest to 4014 in my opinion.

[@miguelCHIVASFan17]

@@michaelstrains4014 Big Boy 4014 is now using the UP 844 whistle since late July 2022

[@michaelstrains4014]

@@miguelCHIVASFan17 yeah so now mine sounds even better :D

[@TheUnionPacificGuy]

So now since you have a bli and mth big boy you can do a comparison video, showing all the differences between them and giving your opinion on them.

[@michaelstrains4014]

Unfortunately I don’t have the MTH model anymore, sold it off after it kept dying on me and bought this one as a replacement. However, I absolutely plan to make a comparison video as I’ve got enough stored video footage to make one.

[@timwelty4379]

What is the radius of the turns you show in this video? I'm trying to decide if the front/rear overhang on this engine running on a 22" radius turn will be to extreme for the cuts on my layout. As a point of reference, my BLI EF-3 Northern 844 Paragon 4 makes it through my 22" radius corners but its very close.

[@michaelstrains4014]

I’m currently running on 28” radius curves from Kato. They work best with the passenger cars I currently own. This should be able to take 22” no problems, my old MTH model would handle 18” curves pretty well.

[@timwelty4379]

@@michaelstrains4014 Thank you very much for the reply. This is useful information!

[@railroadfan-io7ns]

@@michaelstrains4014 how can you tell the curve radius

[@michaelstrains4014]

@@railroadfan-io7ns says it on the box

[@TheUnionPacificGuy]

I plan to get this model one day, I wonder also how to get the white box for it.

[@michaelstrains4014]

The white box is Broadway’s new standard for all P4 locomotives. Very sharp in appearance, but I do miss the older packaging design where the models were wrapped in foam along with their plastic cradles.

[@codymarshall2540]

Great video! I love the way BLI did to Big Boy and if I may ask. Does that Big Boy have that “On and Off” switch underneath the locomotive? I’m curious to know.

[@michaelstrains4014]

Yes it does have the on-off switch for the smoke unit. Actually is a nice touch in my opinion.

[@JoshSmith-eq7kp]

@@michaelstrains4014 The E6 Atlantic has an On off switch too

[@michaelstrains4014]

@@JoshSmith-eq7kp pretty much all of BLI’s steam locomotives have it

[@MikeJChilli]

What kind of track are you using? Very cool shots, beautiful locomotive

[@michaelstrains4014]

I have Kato’s Unitrack. A bit pricy but it’s very high quality and generally cheaper if you buy it in a pack. Haven’t been using it lately since I built my layout.

[@TobiasL1000]

Is Scaletrains really planing to release a big boy? First time I heard this???

[@michaelstrains4014]

They personally haven’t confirmed it yet but they did buy the Big Boy tooling MTH was using along with multiple other steam locomotives. Currently they’re in progress on producing the Norfolk & Western J class 4-8-4s. We’ll just have to wait and see…

[@TobiasL1000]

@@michaelstrains4014 sorry for the stupid question, but as a European I’m not so familiar with MTH. Was the MTH big boy a high quality one? I really like scaletrains product even they are hard to get here, but I don’t hear many god things about MTH?

[@michaelstrains4014]

@@TobiasL1000 not a stupid question at all. MTH’s Big Boy is pretty decent build quality, it’s actually the old Broadway/Precision Craft tooling. It was also about $200 less than everyone else’s Big Boys at the time (2020), and the sound and smoke features were killer. But the electronics were pretty finicky and I ended up selling mine after a circuit board in the locomotive kept failing and I got tired of replacing it. I do kinda regret selling it just a bit especially since they’re out of production now.

[@TyrantTitan.]

Trying to decide between this and the TRIX big boy. I may have missed it, but what material is the tank made of? Is it die cast metal or plastic?

[@michaelstrains4014]

The model is made from diecast, both locomotive and tender.

[@DietPizza1]

Seems to be the best Big Boy out right now

[@michaelstrains4014]

It’s expensive, but you mostly get what you pay for in my opinion.

[@DietPizza1]

@@michaelstrains4014 ended up getting one, have preordered a Rivarossi as well as a backup

[@michaelstrains4014]

@@DietPizza1 gotta say I’m floored that Rivarossi made some attempt to make their Big Boy look like the prototype. Granted there’s till a few things wrong with it (mainly the after-coolers on the front) but it’s not too bad honestly. And they have ESU in it too so I’m curious as to how it’s going to sound.

[@dzgtnbz3680]

I thought this was a tour version which does not have the chalk marks ? They actually have a version that has the chalk marks don't they?

[@michaelstrains4014]

They have this version and the gloss finish first run version. Both come with a set of decals that you can apply yourself. Would’ve been nice if they were applied from the factory like Athearn and MTH did, but hey, at least it’s there and available to use.

[@dzgtnbz3680]

@@michaelstrains4014 agreed.

[@vendetta2444]

us track tires for help big boy on steep incline on hill inclines.

[@michaelstrains4014]

Yes

[@atticafireman]

Is this train released yet?

[@michaelstrains4014]

Yes, it’s been out since July 2022 and BLI is making another release in 2024

[@tractor530]

does this locomotive work with just DC?

[@michaelstrains4014]

Yes it will run on regular DC.

[@alexiosneal3196]

What scale is this?

[@michaelstrains4014]

This is HO scale, forgot to put it in the title.

[@austinstitzel]

That's a great locomotive!

[@dannyking748]

I'm not saying you when I make this comment. If you cant pay the $770 for "The Works" 4014. Buy the Stelth version. It's a little cheaper. Not much, but a little. Got mine and very very happy

[@challenpewtress1230]

There is one in Green Bay and the rivets are as big as a Tesla car

[@michaelstrains4014]

I’d love to go see 4017 someday, the museum up there is fantastic from what I hear. So far I’ve seen 4006, 4012, and 4014.

[@railroadfan-io7ns]

@@michaelstrains4014 Iv Been there it is awesome there is even a train u can ride

[@michaelstrains4014]

@@railroadfan-io7ns Green Bay is the only place you can see a Big Boy, GG1, and a British LNER A4 all at once.

[@railroadfan-io7ns]

@@michaelstrains4014 yah it's pretty cool

[@johnnysager8899]

Hello and new to the hobby and O scale I find is too expensive and wondering what you use to control your train and power supply too? Just looking for some good advice from others who know what they are doing.. thanks and it's a beautiful Train ..

[@michaelstrains4014]

Welcome to the hobby! My control system of choice is currently the NCE PowerCab. Great starter DCC system, easy to use from my experience. Should come with a power supply in that kit too. You can also buy separate auxiliary controllers like the ProCab and Cab06. They are a bit pricey brand new but I think they’re well worth the money for what you’re buying.

[@hugobarrios5757]

¡¡Hermoso,hermoso!. 🚂🚃,¡una maravilla!! "👍😃👍"!!.)

[@michaelstrains4014]

Muchas gracias!

[@shamaha-hazar]

Модель супер. Только у нас такие не продают ((((

[@michaelstrains4014]

Это фантастическая модель, ни в коем случае не идеальная, но достаточно хорошая за такую ​​цену. Вы всегда можете импортировать его, но это сделает его более дорогим для вас.

[@shamaha-hazar]

@@michaelstrains4014 к сожалению к нам в Россию посылки сейчас из Америки не отправляются

[@PresidentBrony]

I'll give you the big boy decal, Just ask.

[@michaelstrains4014]

Funny you mention that, I found a small bag in the box with decals in it, so it turns out Broadway does have you covered in that area. Thanks for the offer though.

[@PresidentBrony]

@@michaelstrains4014 show us all on KZbin the big boy decals so everyone knows.

[@MrFluffy6184]

So, there is no perfect HO Scale Big Boy 4014.

[@michaelstrains4014]

I’d say the closest to perfect is probably Marklin’s, they went crazy with the prototype accuracy. Technically speaking no model in any scale is truly perfect.