K&L Trainz MILW A Hiawatha Promo (Official)

K&L Trainz welcomes the first Milwaukee Road steam locomotive to the K&L Roster: The 1935 A Class Hiawatha Trainset!
Special guest narrator Brent Abdulla tells of the origins behind the Hiawatha, and guides us along the inaugural run of engine #2 on May 29, 1935.
Get your copy of the Hiawatha today at: www.KLtrainz.com
0:00 Black Thursday
1:02 The railroads fight back
1:49 Streamlining, and lots of it!
2:59 A 4-4-2 Atlantic!
4:16 Passenger cars
4:30 The Hiawatha had been born!
5:16 Departing Minneapolis
6:17 Hastings, MN
6:49 LaCrosse, WI
7:09 Tunnel City, WI
7:41 New Lisbon, WI
8:47 Wisconsin Dells, WI
9:21 Pewaukee Lake, WI
10:01 Wauwatosa, WI
10:24 Milwaukee, WI
11:22 Lake Forest, IL
11:40 Deerfield, IL
12:00 Northbrook, IL
12:20 West Avenue Yard
12:50 Sangamon St. Viaduct
13:11 Chicago Union Station
14:03 Credits
14:37 For more information

[@OYEone89]

For some reason this feels like me watching an actual historical documentary

[@KLTrainz]

That was the point :D

[@trackgeek7399]

I really enjoyed this one and the NYC Dreyfus Hudson. This is a special time for me right now, because I am building the Commodore Vanderbilt in Lego. Is there any way to make a Vanderbilt Promo? Thanks, trackgeeks.

[@hush6149]

Track geeks honestly I wish I grew up with these titans

[@creeation7682]

@@trackgeek7399 they Dreyfus Hudson was really good

[@261fan]

@@trackgeek7399 we need a dreyfuss back in this world. We have to start an organization

[@HSMiyamoto]

This is a great reminder of how the USA once operated the fastest passenger trains in the world, even faster than the fastest in Britain. Into the 1990s, there were still four-indication color light signals on the route of the Hiawatha, today's CP Rail line, standing as mute reminders of a glorious past.

[@thegaminggallimimus4429]

The likes number

[@MagnumLoadedTractor]

They also streamlined them...

[@Luckyscottishtrucker]

Yes. I like the NYC Dreyfuss Hudson and the Hiawatha. I like the sound of that

[@currentbatches6205]

11:56 WONDERFUL *shake* added to the vid.

[@mattskey1]

Agreed

[@rkpr9370]

If only they still ran these beautiful machines

[@maxc9133]

[WUT] RKProRacer Unfortunately they’d all been scrapped.. we could rebuild it though.

[@evanharkin]

As cool as it would be the only purpose to rebuild this would be for excursion services which would never be guaranteed and incredibly expensive to build. It would even be hard for a nyc Hudson to be rebuild even though it is so iconic.

[@doc_1851]

Evan Volcano Productions I wish they'd restore a Hudson of some type, as they're iconic and many people's favorite locomotives (including myself).

[@bladerjefu1728]

@@doc_1851 well C&O 490 might have a chance

[@mpetersen6]

@@evanharkin All you really need is somebody like Paul Allen being obsessed with trains instead of shipwrecks. How much would it cost to build such a machine today? A lot less than some things society pisses away money on. I'd rather see the government pay to have reproductions of iconic things from our past built than just hand people money.

[@nathancorcoran5347]

Beautiful video of these Milwaukee Road Class A 4-4-2 “Atlantic” Steam Locomotives, cool Trainz model of a Class A.

[@noahdavidson8733]

Coming back here after moving to the Minneapolis area and putting in work with the amazing folks with the 261. Thought this was cool six years ago when it first came out, but now being able to recognize the places and the heritage of the Milwaukee Road makes this even more special for me. For work every day, I park at the very depot in downtown Minneapolis that the Hiawatha left from. What you guys did here is nothing short of amazing.

[@RailsofMichigan]

You do such fantastic work and videos watching this I literally felt like I had almost step back in time there's never a day that goes by that I wish I was born in 1890 instead of 1990 and I could have seen this all but in this day and age at least we will always remember it as Jim Wrinn said "the magical rein of steam might be over but it will never be forgotten".

[@KLTrainz]

Theres a reason I added that quote to the end of the N&W 1218 video. It couldn't be anymore true!

[@currentbatches6205]

"...there's never a day that goes by that I wish I was born in 1890 instead of 1990 and I could have seen this..." Yes, there's romance in this, but I prefer pooping in a porcelain pot, and for folks born in 1890, that wasn't many of them.

[@Kanefan701]

I too felt like I gone back in time! this the magic of K&L

[@ExpressRailfan]

​@@KLTrainzI can add it to my new video if you like.

[@frankf.addison1522]

Yes! The Milwaukee Road has arrived in the K&L scene - and with such an iconic train! Way to go! Hold up... One minute... *Goes to Projects Page and sees MILW 261* Oh... OH MAN GAAAAAAAAAAAAA - *screams like a PRR Banished in excitement*

[@jackboy317]

Frank Addison AAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@bluecomet9072]

@@jackboy317 AAAAAaAaAaAAaAAaAAAAA!

[@ThePolarExpress1225Productions]

Me be like AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@GLee-oe3op]

It’s so weird hearing a diesel horn on a steamer

[@redsignal3866]

The southern pacific did that too.

[@MagnumLoadedTractor]

So u are ignoring the fact some we're made with 2 driving wheels(this locomotive not others)

[@MagnumLoadedTractor]

And it runs on oil

[@troystaten5633]

NIcely done, I think the original Hiawatha was one of the most beautiful trains ever.

[@adventuresofamtrakcascades301]

Wrong! The southern pacific coast daylight is the most beautiful train

[@troystaten5633]

@@adventuresofamtrakcascades301 Notice that I said one of the most beautiful trains not the most beautiful trains. The SP Daylight is certainly in the running if not the winner of the most beautiful trains of all time

[@silvermoon88_]

Simply spectacular! Not only have you built an incredible locomotive and coach set, but an equally amazing video documentary to go with it. I loved hearing the history and technical specifications on the whole thing - the more information, the merrier! Can't wait to pick this up, and apparently the 261 with it later down the line! Awesome job Steve!

[@jamesaustin1988]

I wish they preserved the Hiawathas instead of scrapping them. They're my favorite streamliner.

[@MaxTheBlackDragon2010]

Me two

[@CENsystem]

I can hear the screams of MLW Foamers foaming right now, this is outstanding

[@darkflame2601]

I absolutely love the way in which promos for newly released trains is executed! A piece of history for sure

[@frootloops1696]

Words cannot describe how amazing this is! I was not expecting a 14 min vid with narration. This promo video really showcases the engine well. Truly amazing work and cannot wait to see how any future streamliners turn out

[@jakeandzack5763]

Now we need to see a MILW F7 Hudson as a follow up. I suppose that's on the agenda for the distant future.

[@unionpacific-bu6to]

Someone puts go pro on tracks THING GETS SWEPT AWAY🤣😂

[@Mark-Milw42]

Well Done! All the MR Hiawatha fans will enjoy seeing this tribute to this great piece of historic machinery!

[@6h471]

My mother grew up in the 30s and 40s with only a ditch and a fence and about half a block of open space separating her back yard from the Milwaukee main line in Aberdeen SD. When I was a kid, I used to watch all the trains pass by, sitting in a lawn chair in the back yard in Aberdeen.

[@BonnieKay13]

I saw it many many times, we lived a block from the tracks, some woods near also, kids make a huge slingshot, shot rocks thru the windows, the RR detectives soon put an end to that. Luckily I was on the farm for the summer, never got mixed up with it.

[@AmpcatProductions]

I love how your promo videos are becoming more and more like mini movies/documentaries. Keep up the great work guys!

[@NPminnetonka]

The intro was very unique and well done. Once again a terrific job!

[@aiforus]

YES!!!!!!! As Always!! and I too, saw the Milwaukee 4-8-4 on the Projects Page! AAAAHHH!!! YES! crazy anticipation!

[@zwiessh.5807]

Another fine piece of railroading history you have made, Steve! I so wish I still had Trainz so that I could enjoy your models (& others) once more.

[@mbp2ndchannel]

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[@Bal4833]

Nicely done. My dad grew up in Perry Iowa which I believe was a division headquarters for the Milwaukee. He worked as a fireman immediately after high school in 1945 while waiting to get drafted which happened in 1946. Go figure. After the army and college as a Mechanical Engineer he went back to the Milwaukee rising to Trainmaster in Milwaukee. He left the Road in 1953 and joined Wisconsin Electric Power Co. Their headquarters was immediately northeast of the Milwaukee station at the time. At 3:36 in the video a Hiawatha train set is sitting at the Milwaukee station with the Wisconsin Electric Power Co sign on top of the building behind the train. I would love to have a copy of that still image. The Milwaukee’s freight house in Kansas City is today the home to three very nice restaurants with lots of exposed brick.

[@KLTrainz]

Awesome story! Here is a direct link to the still image: 64.media.tumblr.com/9bf3c1d386152a738144d9b7f4e400c6/tumblr_oht6hwPJC11vga794o1_1280.jpg

[@PetersTrainz]

The intro makes the promo more dramatic! Love the new Hiawatha!

[@aiforus]

Incredible Job on this VIDEO. Historical presentation is SO IMPORTANT, and appreciate that History is recorded and preserved, along with the models..............

[@kazanu23]

Like the introduction very stylish especially where it looks realistic, from black and white, up to modern day tv colors, K&L you have indeed outdone yourself again

[@MrBsHiawathalandRails]

That was Great! I loved every minute of it. Mr. B.

[@Duececoupe]

Yeeessss!!! Just love it....but then again, I'm a Milwaukee Road obsessed fanatic! 😉😍👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻

[@Mrbowler300]

will done and great job on the Milwaukee road A class 4-4-2 engine number 2

[@StmGnr8trU2B]

Beautiful!

[@bruceraykiewicz6274]

Thank you for this video. A great reminder of glory days gone by. Sincerely BF Raykiewicz(Erie Atlantic)

[@sgt2dog]

Really enjoyed this production. Going to watch it later again tonight with my 35 lbs. large atlas. To put it into perspective. Thanks !

[@philfreyre]

As someone who lives in St Paul & has taken Amtrak to Chicago, this is really cool to watch!

[@andrewjones6693]

The locomotive, consist and video are all top notch! The rest of the Trainz scenery still amazes me how you guys can make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. :D

[@hiawathabeast]

*sees title* *turns into foaming mouth guy from avatar: the last airbender* (but seriously, THANK YOU SO MUCH for bringing this loco to the world of trainz, it looks absolutely beautiful and I think you guys are the first to bring the class A atlantic to trainz) one of my favorite locos of all time finally made her trainz debut, if I had trainz, I'd buy this loco ASAP.

[@NEAFarmKid4010]

I know you get a lot of people that ask you to make all of these different mods, and while I love what you do and wish you could make more, I just want to take the time to thank you for what you have done. I have only purchased the N&W 1218 and it beats almost every other locomotive that I've found out there, not to mention being the only Class A 2-6-6-4 out for T:ANE. Again, thanks for all that you do. Chris.

[@KLTrainz]

Thanks! I make what I am commissioned to make, and as fast as I can. Everything i've made for the last 3 years, everything on the current projects page, and everything coming up for the next 2 years is all custom commissioned work. I do all the modeling, promo, website, sales and tech support work myself, and with everyone expecting more and more details and features, I can only work so fast. I think 8-10 releases (most with promos that take weeks to make) each year is fairly good for essentially a one man show. 1218 was one of the hardest projects i've worked on, both model and promo wise. It was the first articulated engine i've made, and not to mention the amount of crap on that thing is staggering. The promo took almost as long as the model took to make. I believe there is an A available on PaulzTrainz, but i'll let you be the judge of that one.

[@NEAFarmKid4010]

I just looked at PaulzTrainz, and they are no where near yours, and yet cost about the same amount. Man, I'd be commissioning so many different projects if only I could. I'm a big fan of the Norfolk and Western as well as the Union Pacific, but I just have steam in my blood if that makes sense. I just wish I had the chance to railfan a bit more. I am a senior just getting out of high school, so I'm trying to save up for college, therefore I can't make many big trips. If only I knew how to make these models myself...... It'll be awesome to see some of the new steamers being restored to ride the rails again. If only they would actually restore the 1218, then I wouldn't need to use Trainz or KZbin to see it operate. Oh well, maybe someday.

[@awp2902]

I love how you guys added the drain pipe for the dunk tank, great job

[@CheStErCarToonZInc]

Keep up with the great work!

[@nelygarciag]

12:14 THAT TRAIN HAS GOT THE WHOLE SPEED!!!

[@isaacbrown9837]

I can't wait to see the Ohio central 6325

[@LNERMALLARD4468]

Isaac Brown same, but what about the MILW S3 Northern?

[@Wii_Cheat]

LNERMALLARD4468: YES! My favorite steam locomotive of all time

[@rayvaul3539]

@Isaac Brown It's actually Grand Trunk Western. Ohio Central is the railroad that restored the locomotive, not built it.

[@i_forgor_whar]

@@LNERMALLARD4468 Lucky for you, 1 year later, it has arrived.

[@CoalChrome]

Once again guys, amazing model.

[@warrenwilson4818]

Another great job. I'm a huge fan of classical music, by the way and was an English teacher, and so the Longfellow quote was quite a surprise.

[@TrainTrackTrav]

I loved the scene of the train hitting the CB&Q junction at the tower. Awesome audio dubbing. This pack looks beautiful. The front of the loco looks like a Dalek (Dr. Who fans know what I'm talking about). Great video as always.

[@danielkennedy7845]

Brilliant well done! In diesel days she would fly through West Lake forest. Had the full window observation car. mid 60s still competing with the great CN&W 400 and the Bi-levels.

[@myworld67]

Great simulated train video, the Hiawatha is one of my favorite engines 7 passenger trains.....

[@BanditAviation]

Great video! Man you're making to get this steam locomotive :D

[@SMTMainline]

It's a shame that none of these could have lived on to preservation..

[@SMTMainline]

I guess so, however this was a pretty original locomotive

[@parkerpresley5800]

Scrumptious Model Trains milw was going to donate #2 to mueseum of transportatikn but they didnt accept it as it was too "modern"

[@SMTMainline]

What a shame

[@mylesspear]

N&W Trainz you gotta be kidding me....

[@parkerpresley5800]

Myles Spear nope

[@noisefuljoy]

Ever since I first heard of the legendary Hiawatha as a boy, until now, I could never fathom the scrapping of ALL of the locomotives.

[@TheOldTeddy]

Bought. Love. Recommend, highly.

[@jeffreyrule8143]

One of my favorite road names and routes.

[@redfox2213]

I really love the Trainset, bought it today! Even though its historically accurate the horn is the most surprising XD

[@rask01john]

Excellent! Nice to see Wisconsin Dells feature in the vid. We passed through there back in '72 on the way to Seattle. That was by Greyhound though, not train sadly!!! Guess my CC's in for a hammering, just noticed a few other new ones on the site I 'need'!

[@CheStErCarToonZInc]

Nice Work!

[@adamgriffiths5472]

AMAZING STUNTS!

[@potatohead5910]

Such great work, month by month I buy something, and my main goal now is the Southern Ks Consolidation, only because the pack has trains that have individual whistles.

[@SP4449Fan1]

AMAZING!!!!! 😀😀😀😃😃🎈🎆🎈🎇🎈🎇🎊🎇🎊🎇🎈🎆🎈🎇🎊🎆🎊🎆🎁🎆🎆. AWESOME JOB

[@epicperson1116]

I love these videos, also I can't believe new york central #999 built in 1839 was in service till 1952, longer then the hiawatha, you should do a promo on it! (New york central #999 "empire express" RIP 1839 - 1952)

[@jordandorsett3106]

I love the Hiawatha it's just too beautiful

[@MaxTheBlackDragon2010]

Wow nice job I love that train it is my favorite passenger train in the world

[@trainzume]

Very nice video and nice content!! Very well done!!

[@Chasingrail]

I love this! Goes with where I live!

[@burlingtonfan7492]

Well,K&L,you have done it again! You amazed us all with this promo and even better the Engine and Cars that come along with it. Sadly,I won’t buy it,since I am working on a B&O Railroad Museum for Trainz and I need to buy engines and rolling stock first,and even though I put 2 items in my cart,It costs in all $25.50. I really don’t want to buy things that are useless to me. But in all,It is great. Looking forward to 261 to come so when the IRM for Trainz route is out,I can put 265 on there.

[@edwardbischof3161]

Ed Bischof I just wish I’d been able to ride this train. It’s absolutely beautiful!

[@LNERMALLARD4468]

Brilliant job once again Steve, I cant wait to see how you tackle the MILW S3! Especially since 261 has 2 whistles and a horn.

[@MPT_Productions]

LNERMALLARD4468 that’s what I was wondering. I guess he can only do domain whistle and horn.

[@rayvaul3539]

Hey Mal! Wassup?

[@GfwTrains]

Great video! I wish I could have seen one run at 100 MPH!

[@alexpaumen3937]

IT’S HERE. I wasn’t expecting to hear a Tyfon A125 lol. I was expecting a whistle. THAT’S IT! I’M GETTING A GAMING PC to enjoy these magnificent engines.

[@michaelminetti4484]

Done nicely.

[@wolfchacer0139]

Every so often they pull these out and run them for nostalgic events, the Hiawatha shut down around 70-71 but Amtrak has and still does offer the same route on the old trains, we were on one such run in 79 or early 80 I cannot remember exactly. I am modeling this very run on my layout soon as I can locate all the train cars without taking a 2nd mortgage lol

[@oriontheraptor8119]

YES IVE WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS YEEESSSSS and on my bday to 😁

[@oriontheraptor8119]

doobear320 thanks :)

[@catlover2368]

we may not have a Milwaukee road streamline preserved. but we do have a C&O streamliner and the last of her kind preserved at the B&O museum

[@princeryanbalang268]

I.m really love milwaukee road Hiawatha 4-4-2 atlantic because his my favorite engine

[@charlest9387]

K&L Trainz another great engine, one question though I was always curious if you guys could ever do the EBT engines? You guys are just really good at what you do and I would love to see that. Anyway keep doing what your doing can't wait to see 90!

[@SB5SimulationsFerroviairesEEP]

Very cool!! Stéph.

[@ErikVince]

Love the horn on it

[@CheStErCarToonZInc]

There are 3 NYC K-11 4-6-2's from Sub Par Productions! at 12:33

[@cjones3710]

A great time for our nation.

[@BalticFilms144]

The old Milwaukee Road saying when running on the clock was "2 minutes early at the latest."

[@Neville60001]

Early American HSR-amazing.

[@connorflaherty175]

And in a few months, you will work on Milwaukee Road 261. I also have a sweatshirt featuring the Hiawatha that I got this past Christmas.

[@CSXT8482]

Connor Flaherty @

[@deandretaylornoeltherailfa986]

Very cool

[@HeSaid007]

As a child I had the privilege of riding the New York Central's 20th Century Limited from NYC up to Buffalo. Beautiful awe inspiring trains leave their mark on you. We COULD build rapid tech trains that run at 400 mph, and we should. Let your voices be heard.

[@Mas4449]

Best promo ever! The whole thing was flawless. Also, why no dynamo steam? Just curious

[@bangosger4542]

😊 I love the train

[@CheStErCarToonZInc]

Nice!

[@TheAtlantaRailfan]

The Hiawatha was one of the most beautiful trains to ever exist and its really sad they were all scrapped.

[@mattskey1]

Like I remember seeing that they were trying to beat the steam speed that Mallard broke but it never happened

[@meganthiell8196]

I have no idea how the steam trains disappeared. They are great.

[@LanesTrains]

I'm getting this tonight

[@LanesTrains]

Yoshi Steam Engine 1401 I would love to set things aside 😁

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

Nice.

[@Joshua_Starshard]

Just bought it today. Great engine, wish it had a accurate cab.

[@brianmorgan5739]

The Milwaukee Road Yard in Chicago was and still is Western Avenue Yard. The major freight Yard was and still is Bensenville Yard.

[@MPT_Productions]

Very good as usual. I’m more in this for the cars so I’ll buy it!

[@TG-cf6qb]

261 is coming

[@MPT_Productions]

Trainguy2929 Productions well aware

[@TG-cf6qb]

IKR I am more hyped for 6325 although

[@MPT_Productions]

Trainguy2929 Productions eh. I think 261 will be better

[@TG-cf6qb]

i agree

[@wesleyhymbaugh1450]

This Is Great Watching Milwaukee Road Hawathia With 4-4-2 Atlantic #2 With Train 100 The Olympian Hathiwa The Chicago Saint Paul & Pacific Railroad 😊😊😊🚂🚂🚂 Beinging Hawathia Service 😊😊😊 🚂🚂🚂

[@mpetersen6]

One thing people need to understand. Yes things were tough for a lot of people during the Great Depression. Unemployment was high. But the whole country was not the Dust Bowl, the whole country was not out of work. Businesses might have reduced their operations or had short weeks. Even in those tough economic times there were two auto makers that made a profit every year. GM and Nash. Ford developed and introduced its flathead V-8. A move that probably saved Ford Motor Company from going out of business. Both of my grandfathers were never out of work for any length of time during the Depression. One was a stationary engineer for a brass and copper tube, ingot an sheet mill. The other was a Tool and Diemaker working in Chicago. And he primarily worked for companies that made tinplate toys. If toy companies were surviving it was not entirely doom and gloom. Today there is some thought that the intervention of the Roosevelt Administration probably worsened the Depression. Especially during his second term. In the end the thing that really got the US out of the Depression was the rapidly expanding military production needed not only by the US but other nations. It's not a nice way to get out of hard economic times but it put people to work in industry making enough money to live on. Also in the 30s. People were still buying houses, cars, refrigerators etc. Two of the most iconic industrial products ever produced in the United States were produced or designed in the 1930's. The Ford Model A* and the Douglas DC-3. One of the th things that the Roosevelt Administration did was expanding the US Navy even prior to the Two Ocean Navy Act. FDR realized that expenditure on the Navy helped keep vital industries alive. The steel industry and ship building are just two. The Army Air Corp and Naval Aviation all through the 30s helped finance developments in aviation especially aircraft engines. But the most important programs the Roosevelt Administration undertook during the depression IMO were the expansion of the electricity grid into rural areas along with major hydroelectric and irrigation projects. Some of which were actually started under the Hoover Administration or been in planning for a long time. Boulder Dam, Grand Coulee, the TVA and others.

[@vondumozze738]

Hiya, watha!! First time visiting K&L . Great stuff, so after I type this, I will click on subscribe. Later!

[@mochicappuchino8570]

Yes!

[@Shortline819]

*MILW FOAMERS START SCREECHING*

[@LNERMALLARD4468]

Shortline Productions lol

[@kleiner851]

Have i met you in garrys mod name: hunterstowe10

[@brycepeterson1969]

And there gonna screech more once 261 comes out

[@qeen_unicornchristophersen427]

REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@rayvaul3539]

@@LNERMALLARD4468 Hey Mal!

[@FrehleyFan3988]

I wish they didnt scrap all of those. They had such a cool look

[@WETrains]

This is the first time that I’ve seen you do a 2-part Horn.

[@KLTrainz]

Yea, I didn't want to, but the airhorn does NOT work well with the 3 part method.....This will be the first, and hopefully ONLY time I do a 2 part.

[@jltrain-zgamingrailfan202x3]

But K&L, the important thing is that you did your best a good job. And I noticed that after GTW 6325 is finished MILW 261 was on your PROJECT YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Swag_K1RBY]

Jay Laurent 261 is on the project lit AAAAA

[@WETrains]

Steve, at least it’s better than Billvu, who is still impersonating you.

[@LePenguin]

Yeah, he reuploaded all of his fake K&L Trainz promos, he replaced K&L with BillVu in the title, but he didn’t bother redoing the videos