The Lionel Legacy Santa Fe L1 Mikado! Unboxing & Review!

[@GoldStandardTrains]

I like that Lionel made the 5 whistle options more specific to the railroad the engines are modeled after. I have the Pennsy L-1 and the whistles are just about all different from yours accept for 1 of them it seems. It’s a nice attention to detail from Lionel.

[@will2926]

I 100% agree! Overall I am very impressed with this locomotive and it has a great story between the Pennsylvania and ATSF! I'm still researching if the Santa Fe replaced the whistle when they purchased it. Happy railroading 🦁🚂!

[@atsf3415dbr]

Hey Will, thanks for posting and giving us all a look at this engine! I may have to find one now, I'm a real sucker for Santa Fe steam and this one is gorgeous. Just checking out your channel for the first time and you're doing great work, keep it up!

[@will2926]

Thank you 3415! BTW that's an awesome locomotive! I would really recommend trying to find this locomotive! The brass tender makes this one different from all the rest. Overall, it's a great locomotive it fits with all the other ATSF locomotives! Thank you for checking out my channel! If you like Santa Fe this channel is for you! :) Happy Railroading!

[@wcmodelrailroad]

Lionel did a great job on these, I'm glad they put a Santa Fe whistle in it. I was contemplating picking this up, but MTH Premier Santa Fe Northern 2926 popped up so I went that route. I'm sure you would agree with that choice 😃

[@will2926]

Yes they did!!! I'm happy they put the Santa Fe whistle on it too. I'm going to research and see if Santa Fe kept the original whistle from the Pennsylvania or changed it. I would still pick this locomotive up! The fact the it has a brass tender shows that Lionel will go to great lengths to deliver a great product! I cannot tell you how excited I am for the ATSF 2926!!!! I cannot wait! I recommend watching my Vol 1 Preorders video to see what I have on order! :)

[@GolfandTrains1392]

Great whistle on that engine. Great review.

[@will2926]

Thank you! I tried a lot of new things in this video! I'm starting to get a hold of iMovie and I'm really enjoying editing! Stay tuned for the next video! :)

[@MartyE]

Nice job. While not a fan of unboxing videos, I did enjoy the locomotive testing portion of the video very much. Nice and to the point! Thanks for sharing.

[@will2926]

Thank you for the feedback! I agree with you on unboxing videos. Sometimes the entire process can get very long and sometimes boring. Originally this video had a very long unboxing because Lionel really packed this locomotive well. I ended up skipping through a lot of the unboxing and focused on the overall moments when I saw the loco for the first time. Be on the lookout for more videos in the future! Happy railroading! :)

[@MartyE]

@@will2926 I do appreciate unboxing when there is a unique packing. Will be watching.

[@johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards]

Santa Fe all the way! Very sweet engine! 😎👍 3 chime Hooter 4 chime 5 chime

[@will2926]

You got it right! Santa Fe all the Way!!! Super happy this locomotive is here. Much better in person than the catalog!!

[@danielboone3770]

I love the engine! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@will2926]

Me too! It was a for sure locomotive for me! Happy railroading! :)

[@Sams_Trains]

Awesome review! You're right, Lionel did get it very close to the original, which is always great when that happens

[@will2926]

Hey Sam!!! This locomotive is AWESOME! If you are nearby we will take a trip to the Lionel Store and who know maybe we both will leave with locomotives!

[@Sams_Trains]

@@will2926 That would be super fun! Maybe after this next school semester

[@Coreyt1976]

Great video. The train looks and sounds great.

[@will2926]

Thank you! Lionel did an outstanding job on this locomotive! If you are a Santa Fe fan I recommend this locomotive!

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Amazing 😊

[@will2926]

Thank you! It was a tough decision at the store. If you are a Santa Fe fan I would try and get one!

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

@@will2926 too expensive. Plus I am more of a PRR, Reading, CNJ, P-RSL, NYC, Reading and Northern kinda guy.

[@jameslanders4819]

Nice video, but where was lady lionel? I like her commentary.

[@will2926]

Good question! This time she stayed at the station and is thinking of the next locomotive to unbox and review! She shall return! :)

[@Lady_Lionel]

Thanks James, I appreciate that! I will definitely be back on future videos! 😄

[@jamesf791]

I was hoping it was going to be this engine.

[@will2926]

The Community Poll was very interesting! I kept telling Lady Lionel that the votes really wanted to see the new C&O Greenbrier 612. Maybe we'll see that in the future! Or another C&O Greenbrier! Imagine this video had a after credit scene.. To be continued!

[@kyletroknya2419]

4:45 The locomotive was built in February 1916. That was during World War I

[@will2926]

Super cool fact! I really enjoy seeing the different builders plates on the Lionel steam locomotives! Happy railroading 🦁🚂!

[@kyletroknya2419]

@@will2926 Thanks, you too! 🚂🚆🚇🚊

[@Gilstrains]

B E A-utiful

[@will2926]

Absolutely it is!! Thank you!! Jim Carrey reference was great!! Happy Railroading 🦁🚂

[@kyletroknya2419]

Polar Express whistle is the best for this engine.

[@will2926]

Overall, Lionel did a great selection of whistles for this locomotive! My two favorite are the Pennsylvania and ATSF whistles. I still need to do research of if ATSF kept the original whistle or changed it.

[@mjdh53]

Difficult to tell under the light, but the body of the engine appears lighter than the tender body. Since the Pennsy engines were delivered by Lionel in a "not exactly prototypical" shade of green how would you define the color on your engine, and is there a slight difference between the engine and tender colors? Let us know how you address the vibration caused by the tender speaker.........

[@WIPEOUT_Trains]

Man will your making me want to spend some money on some Santa Fe instead of Western Pacific! A wonderful steamer but man it feels weird to see Penney steam dressed up in Santa Fe attire!

[@will2926]

Hahaha. I've been told that before, every time my friends get the locomotive and they love them! I would recommend getting this one for sure! It is weird at first but when you read about the relationship between the ATSF and Pennsylvania it makes this locomotive that much better! Maybe you can get both!?!

[@WIPEOUT_Trains]

@@will2926 maybe one day😂 but that day is not today.

[@dennisfriesland8010]

How much does it cost

[@will2926]

Lionel has an MSRP of $999.99 however, if you go through a good Lionel dealer it will cost less. Would 100% recommend this locomotive!! Happy Railroading!!

[@scottthurman3625]

I'm sorry, but that is a Pennsy locomotive in Santa Fe paint.

[@will2926]

Correct. This locomotive was sold to the Santa Fe from the Pennsylvania. The Santa Fe then renumbered the locomotive to 882.