The Lionel Berkshire - A Gorgeous Unexpected Find

Let's take a look at the Lionel Berkshire Steam Locomotive. This was an unexpected find, but an incredible steam engine on any layout.
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[@Coreyt1976]

Went to Legacy Station unsupervised 🤣🤣 Great looking engine!

[@Bens_Trains_]

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[@dagryffynhobby]

That is a beautiful piece. Al the cars are awesome too, I might have to start looking for some of those! This would have been a perfect addition to the #dagcolorcarrun

[@driverman8615]

LOL you made me spit out my coffee "supervised".

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Nice!!!

[@JDubya96]

Thank you for sharing all of your amazing trains and experiences! We truly appreciate you!

[@therosejewelrailroad489]

That locomotive reminds me of the Pere Marquette 1225. I liked your history telling on the old boxcars. I never knew that. But it makes sense. I sometimes would wonder if them old boxcars were full of the product painted on the outside.

[@uranusimploding9830]

Yup, it's a nice one ...... At first I was disappointed after I purchased mine ...... seemed a little small to me ......but now I have it running with an REA reefer with Lionel Pullman cars from an add on set I picked up a couple of years ago ....... the cars go well with this engine ....... yours looks good with the rolling stock , thanks for the video 😁👍

[@ericoxner326]

This locomotive is being restored . She was part of the southern rail way program.Fine Berkshire uou have.

[@williamkolina3988]

You always have fine taste in trains Just a little tip,I got from Harry Henning You must run command engines frequently.At least every 6 months or you risk the boards being damaged.Current keeps boards healthy

[@DonHradisky]

Ben , I love your enthusiasm ! I am subscribed to your channel . Always enjoy your videos ! Thank You for putting in the time and the effort. I have both diesel and steam, The steam engines always have a lot of character. Once they are on the layout it’s hard to take them off and put the back in the box! 😂

[@LoCoMotiveTimeTravelersDNA]

Awesome little history lesson about the reefer advertising I never knew that ! Awesome locomotive! I’m digging how you did your layout on the floor yet built up with scenery . Would you ever consider doing a video with wider shots to see a broader view of your layout ?

[@gregleuze6657]

I am also a fan of the Berkshires. I have already ordered one as I also missed the last run of these. My plan is to have it be one of the engines I run around the Christmas layout. Ordered a set of scale Polar Express Coaches and the sound car. Love those sound cars and every time I hear that harmonica I think of my layout. I only go to my local train store unsupervised. Supervised means no purchases😏.

[@asdfdsa45]

This is what happens when you go to a model train store unsupervised. LOL!!

[@greatsmokymtnsrailfan]

What a great model! This one is also a favorite of mine. I really wish Lionel did this one in their most recent run of berks. I definitely would’ve preordered one if they made it again.

[@Bens_Trains_]

The fact they didn’t might make values go up!

[@John-k2i4c]

I agree they are the best looking loco I have one in VGN

[@John-k2i4c]

I allso love billboard freight car.

[@gizmotrains]

Looks great Ben! Saw one of those pop up for sale recently, almost grabbed it!

[@Bens_Trains_]

Well you’ve got the Polar Express Berk on the way!

[@ARMYVETT]

THAT THING IS STUNNING!!! WHERE DO YOU FIND THESE THINGS!!! 😮😮😮😮 I ALSO LIKE THOSE UP HERITAGE SD70ACEs BEHIND YOU. PEACE BRUTHA. 🙂

[@Bens_Trains_]

Got this one from the 2017 catalog

[@TrainTableRailroad]

I have the opportunity to buy this or a 425, which should I get?

[@JoeBell-y2f]

Love your content. It inspires me to keep looking and trying to achieve that Berkshire. That you have thank you for your in-depth. Look at it. I'm from Michigan, I'm trying to emulate trains from the iron ore air, so thank you for your input in your time. God bless JB. Bell

[@Bens_Trains_]

Thank you for watching, means a lot. 🫡

[@GoldStandardTrains]

I always liked that livery on the Berk. Nice choice on picking it up back when you did.

[@joeDeLude]

Always enjoy your videos, and keep up the good work.

[@Bens_Trains_]

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[@RealMrTrain]

Are you allowed to be unsupervised? This is a fantastic engine, and that sound is so realistic. The challenge is on for the best sounding Lionel engines.😍🚂 Every train you showcase is awesome though, no matter what brand they are. Happy railroading ~MrTrain

[@henryszubielski8601]

Gorgeous locomotive Ben. SR did a fantastic job giving the 2716 the look of a Southern locomotive. Enjoy that beauty!

[@rogerstrate5727]

Beautiful locomotive and rolling stock Ben, love the detail and the sounds.

[@jamesmelchin2873]

A timely video on a great engine. I pre ordered #765 out of the Big Book. My first Legacy engine. "Good things come to those who wait" ! 👍

[@TheTrainboard]

I'm not particularly a fan of the Southern Railway, but that is a very nice locomotive. Great whistle too! - Ryan

[@mikeyanello3664]

Ben love your channel

[@kenhoganson9481]

Wow! That is an amazing loco!

[@mjdh53]

Love your videos.......always entertaining and inspiring

[@Bens_Trains_]

Thanks so much!