Polar Express Christmas 2011

My carpet layout has undergone several changes since my PE video last Christmas. Most notable is I now have an O-60 loop inside an O-72 loop. There are a couple sidings with operating accessories. I show some of these in this video. I hope you all enjoy this.
Lionel scale Polar Express
PM 1225 and Polar Express Tender.
Atlas RPO custom painted by Jeff Sohn.
K-Line Operating Milk Car painted by me.
Lionel scale Polar Express passenger coach and observation car. The observation car went through a heavy modification...done by me.
I airbrushed all roofs with Floquil Graphite then used Doc O'Brien's weathering powder to simulate wind blown snow.
Copy and paste the following to see a how-to on Winter weathering my passenger cars...
www.ogaugehobby...

[@Signal_Productions]

Oh the years have passed and I am finally watching this again!

[@fauxdivinity]

this video has a special place in my heart

[@brandi8907]

I use to watch this all the time when I was 3-5 years old.

[@cartooncat9115]

I did when I was 8 or 9

[@ryantoland77]

This was one of the first KZbin vids I ever watched

[@V-BuccaneersisH1M]

Same here!!

[@surewewill]

Christmas 2012 is just a few weeks old but watched some Christmas Movies tonight, listened to Christmas music (Polar Exp) and finishing with this train set, the magic is still here, the New Year can wait a little longer. Thanks a bunch.

[@DerpyPossum]

oh goodness, the memories...

[@parkerwalsh3340]

I know

[@parks1968]

Beautiful....brings back memories...especially during the holidays...great job

[@Debzuk76]

me and my 3yr old son loved watching this! thanks for sharing.

[@almacuevas]

I remember watching this video it brings back so many memories when I first watched it

[@markmeade8502]

JANUARY 2025 and I an still amazed by this video and dreaming and being inspired!

[@sunfiregts]

Thank you. Lionel did a great job on this locomotive. My prized piece.

[@SasukeUchiha-pj1pl]

Did lionel make your amazing one that you have?

[@KW1689]

Hi Keith. You have a very nice setup. Now all you need is a layout & you'll really have some fun, especially with the neat ideas & layouts you can think of. Have fun!

[@sunfiregts]

@MrTejano44 Thank you. This set has been fun to work on. I had a toy train when I was young. Grew out of it and returned to the hobby several years ago. Boy have things changed.

[@nscalefun]

AWESOME!!!!! I enjoyed the coal loading. Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work.

[@sunfiregts]

You bet. I had a good Thanksgiving...thanks. I hope you did as well. I'll be doing 2012 Christmas video soon. I have pulled those trains out yet.

[@Tryanpanther86]

I have been following your work on the OGR Forum and just have to say your little modifications are just incredible. Thanks for sharing.

[@sunfiregts]

Many thanks! It has been fun customizing the cars.

[@wyattsdad8561]

Still my favorite polar express vid on KZbin :)

[@KW1689]

Nice job, Keith. Thank you very much for sharing your videos with us too. You are a kid at heart & that is a very good thing. I like to think that most of us who enjoy trains both toy & the real thing are kids at heart. Have a nice day & a good week also.

[@DWBCHALLENGER]

Sweet! I got the Lionel Polar Express set this Christmas from Sears. I have a lot of old Pre-war and post-war stuff but haven't gotten anything "new" in 30 years. Haven't removed it from the box yet. I hope it is half the set-up you have. Poor folks that have to pick up those logs in the snow!

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Very cool! I love the attention to detail

[@lllehn]

I love the way that you put dekrashones for the 🚊!

[@mariacalabrese1330]

Memory’s is what this video gives me

[@wyattsdad8561]

My all time favorite train video! I watch it at least once a week! lol

[@sunfiregts]

Many thanks!!

[@gordonsnell6735]

Pretty cool train sets you had running, I like the fact that you had 2 trains running, pretty cool 😎😎

[@Geezer1947]

I am in love with the passenger cars!

[@dominictorreto4894]

If this is on your recommendations your a legend

[@apricotandwesternrailroad5662]

I first saw this video, I was 9 or 10 years old and I loved the Lionel o scale Polar Express!

[@sunfiregts]

Hi Ron! I custom mixed the paint. Using Floquil Railroad enamels shot through an airbrush. The formula is 4 parts Reefer Gray...1 part CSX Blue(GLS)...slowly add Reefer white-not quite 1 part. Thin per bottle recommendation with Testors enamel thinner. After a day or so, I clear coated with a 50/50/ mix of Floquil flat and their Crystal Cote. Thin per bottle with Testors. Hope this helps.

[@Barteaurailarchives96]

This is kinda nostalgic for me but I’m happy I found this again

[@Tralnboy]

Golden Spike Productions, same

[@sunfiregts]

@TheArtsyTuber Thank you! It is still coming along. Soon I will be adding a tubular line that will have my coal trestle and a coal tipple.

[@SalseroYQueDeLaMata]

Awesome!!!! Congratulations On All Your Hard Work Putting This Train Together...Thanks For Sharing This Video!!!

[@TheBigCrabCake]

This is such an excellent video! The filming is great. The modified cars are breathtaking! It is the gold standard of PE videos. Very well done.

[@sunfiregts]

Thank you! I really appreciate it.

[@albapacheco179]

Ok

[@phucnguyennguyen7085]

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[@melissaclavinger1218]

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[@MrManhound]

I meant This is magical.It feels like I could just step on board,i am in my late 40s

[@sunfiregts]

mal hound 👍 glad you like

[@Teedles]

I'm getting o gauge polar express when it's my birthday and I like this video :)

[@amyolson8353]

Love video where Polar Express I wish you many more. Those videos

[@MINTARKA101]

Outstanding layout! Great lineside views in the video with plenty of operational action....I found myself watching and looking forward to what I was going to see next. Loved it! :-)

[@TehBellcarl]

Holy cow! Just checked the preorders out. The gold 1225 looks tempting

[@sunfiregts]

@Rick Moredock That is the Lionel Polar Railroad GP7 pulling some Polar Railroad freight plus some freight that I custom painted. I painted the operating log car and operating barrel car. I put PE Cocoa on the barrels. The searchlight car was also added.

[@MartyLJ57]

I have the PM 1225 literally under my skin. I got the tattoo I always wanted and when I saw the Lionel Polar Express logo I had it tattooed on my right upper arm. She’s also my KZbin icon.

[@wyattsdad8561]

Thanks so much, I've been looking for this link! Lol I knew I'd read it a while ago but I was having trouble finding it! Thanks again!

[@adventuresofamtrakcascades301]

5:04 that's the whistle tye HO scale Polar Express has

[@sunfiregts]

@thomasandfriends47 Both are as they come straight from Lionel. The tanker was one of the first two freight cars that Lionel put out in the Polar RailRoad name. The diesel was an uncatalogued item that Lionel offered in the 2010 Year end flyer.

[@wyattsdad8561]

Okay thanks Keith! I'm a little afraid of trying to make them look like they've been in the snow but I think I'll end up doing it??? ;)

[@sunfiregts]

@Debzuk76 Thanks! I'm glad you both enjoyed it. Makes it worth the effort. Merry Christmas.

[@samuelii1187]

+Michigan & Ohio Valley Lines To be Very Honest, Your Train Layout is the Best, I Really Love it. I Like How you Ran the Polar Express Along side a Diesel Train. I also Like the Polar Express Model Itself too. I Really Hope in the Future That you Will make More of These Videos. I can see that you Put alot of Effort into Making this Train Layout, Keep up the Good Work & Stay Encouraged.!!😉😉

[@sunfiregts]

HerbieOFP Gaming Many thanks. Layout is temporarily gone...needed new carpet. Got some good plans for what I want to do next time. I will do more videos when I can.

[@MartyLJ57]

I like the PM 1225. She'd look nice on my loop.

[@BiPolarExpress1225]

i have the polar express set with train sounds tender would it look weird if the loco that came with the set was pulling those coaches

[@sunfiregts]

It probably wouldn't look right. These heavyweight passenger cars are large...19". Lionel suggests O-54 curves. I don't have the starter set to compare them with.

[@sunfiregts]

My set is the Scale items, not the ready-to-run set. My all aboard sounds come from the locomotive's tender. The diesel is a Lionel Polar Railroad GP7 from 2010.

[@mikebottiaux5850]

Very impressive!

[@ns65788]

hi Jennifer l I

[@ShampootheSpider2019]

All aboard!this is the polar express!

[@sunfiregts]

@Daniel Tabone That's fine. I saw your video and I am not at all worried about your opinion.

[@sunfiregts]

@MthRailFanatic Thank you...glad you like it.

[@npo64]

I really enjoyed this video. Great setup!!!!!

[@sunfiregts]

@farstarfilms Lionel Legacy Pere Marquette 1225 with Polar Express tender. I don't know where you'd find one now. Maybe check eBay frequently.

[@sunfiregts]

It is pretty easy to do. I have a how-to on it on O-Gauge Hobbyist site. KZbin wont let me post a link, but I updated this video's description with the web link. You have to copy and paste it in your browser.

[@raquelavila8923]

My childhood is back😍😚

[@heidim6468]

I am looking at this polar express train and was wondering do I see seats and some people sitting on the seats in the compartments?

[@HoboCrossingcom]

Great job on he Polar Express train.

[@wclaurence]

Looking good, as usual.

[@sistamay2010]

I made your trains in minecraft Thx a lot! I enjoyed the coal loading I am your number one fan!

[@sunfiregts]

@Keith Woodworth You are welcome. I'm having fun.

[@MrMartmatsil]

I model in HO-scale and love commuter lines,like the Long Island Railroad,and Metro-North.with dual mode locomotives.

[@sunfiregts]

@snowmantrains Thank you! I had some accessories that I just didn't really have a spot for, but I had purchased them so cheap I couldn't pass up the deal. Since I redid the track plan, I was able to make room for them. There are still many improvements to come for my carpet layout so stay tuned ; )

[@cwrhine97]

I've seen these engines before. Yours has realistic sounds and a really cool whistle. I've also seen the same engine but no sounds? Is yours a special edition or an upgrade?

[@kadengameralexgamerblevins1286]

why does it sound like a army radio before it started moving

[@Dronesword123]

Beautiful. I wish I had the scale one. Only have the original Lionel polar express in semi-Scale. I have the upgraded sound tender, but that just doesn't do it. I do however run my 736 Berkshire reproduction with command control pulling it to get the realistic whistle and ect

[@carlygolding4004]

I have been inspired

[@snowmantrains]

i liked the accesory action

[@Tahirah8]

Can someone tell me why track is always shorting on O gauge, this doesn't happen with HO.

[@williamlemus5046]

yyi

[@vaninanattero4306]

the weathering isn't here, mind if you can make a video about it?

[@TF47]

Please answer me back: I have the polar express and I am thinking of getting the all aboard passenger car and the train sounds tender I just have three questions: One: Can the announcement from the passenger car be operated without a legacy system? Two: Can crew talk be activated through the whistle or does it have to be a controller system? And three where did you get the PE diesel? Thank you for your time.

[@sunfiregts]

@Tryanpanther86 Many thanks...glad you like them.

[@trainman1000]

So cool, wish I had one

[@johnsdaman2012]

Nice blue birney tram u got there

[@tyseeden7484]

nice video but theres one problem with the locamotive the polar express doesnt have a white line on it and the thing at the front is to short for the polar express

[@sunfiregts]

Thanks. True, it shouldn't have the stripe or small pilot, but this is actually the Pere Marquette 1225(inspiration for the Polar Express story) with a Polar Ex tender. I run it with each tender at different times so the stripe stays. I did however recently purchase the oversized Polar pilot to swap out.

[@veroene4852]

no,entiendo

[@buildwithmejeremiah1369]

I love the train it's really cool

[@sunfiregts]

No, it says Polar Railroad. It was an uncataloged item for 2010 by Lionel.

[@BroadwayNexp]

He's just sad he doesn't have a layout.. I use to be jealous like him :P! Great vid!

[@alexanderdavila4087]

That’s awesome 😊

[@treofficial1639]

y did they put detailed axles on all the other polar express sets except for the g gauge

[@TF47]

Is the diesel and the tanker real?

[@seventiethcenturynicky6572]

Nostalgic

[@celo2816]

Do you think it would be at all possible to do a video on how you managed to model the rear end of the observation car

[@thomasabbott8974]

Michigan @ oh...., Real cool video.

[@sunfiregts]

@MINTARKA101 Thank you very much! I try to make my videos as enjoyable as possible.

[@idontcare414]

I wonder if i can still buy this when i grow up?i mean if it's still available

[@sunfiregts]

Thank you!

[@thespiderwebbs1]

which train has the disapearin hobo?

[@MthRailFanatic]

Great Stuff Man!

[@3scnam845]

they still don't have the Lionel Legacy Polar Express train in this video right

[@sunfiregts]

TalipedDrake4 Martinez channel 2 Lionel did another run of these last year, now with the large pilot like in the movie.

[@sunfiregts]

I agree. Thank you.

[@TorontoTransitFan]

Since when was there a diesel train polar express??

[@dominictorreto4894]

How fast it go

[@UnhingedZombieBear]

I FINALLY FOUND IT!!!

[@sunfiregts]

@DWBCHALLENGER Cool. I hope you enjoy it.

[@justinacuna4292]

does the diesel say" polar express"

[@sunfiregts]

@cwrhine97 It is now hard to find. This is the more expensive Lionel Legacy Pere Marquette 1225 with Polar Ex tender. The sounds were recorded from the real 1225 locomotive that is alive and well in Michigan.

[@rusticrailproductions4804]

This is amazing! I use to watch this when I was younger and I thought it was so cool! I was wondering how you got the snow effect on the passenger cars.

[@TF47]

When I say controller I mean like command system or any type of remote systems. Thank you.