Unboxing the Bachmann Pere Marquette Berkshire

A review of the Bachmann 50902 Pere Marquette Berkshire 2-8-4 locomotive.
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[@adamrivera3327]

who thinks he should get a big boy (4014)

[@SamsTrains]

Meeee!!! They're not cheap though ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@darknut9696]

Build the Revel version then, and use a old engine as the running gear or make it a tender driven one then

[@southernpacific-vp8ho]

Sam'sTrains can you do a reveiw of southern pacific cab forward 4294.

[@alexfogg236]

I second the motion.

[@r.a.monigold9789]

I want what I can not have (afford - same thing) an HO B I G B O Y 4014. Please Sam? Please. please. We'll all be good (for a bit) - no more Bullman comments, just COMPLIMENTS. Plus, all the other good stuff we could do/not do. Your layout is RIGHT for it and YOU would be the best to unbox, review, keep, maintain, run-by frequently, etc. And Bullman Oh please...

[@residentevil742]

Ironically enough the number on this locomotive #1218 is the number of a preserved Norfolk and Western Class A 2-6-6-4 which currently resides at the Virginia Museum of Transportation. It was at one time used for excursions but that got axed in 1994 and the second restoration which was underway at the time was canceled after parts were "lost" while the work was being done. The whole reason for the program cancellation which had ten locomotives from six railways and an old US Army switcher was cited as (safety concerns, rising insurance costs, the expense of maintaining the steam locomotives, and decreasing rail network availability due to a surge in freight traffic).

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh that's very interesting - many thanks for that! Thanks a lot for watching too mate, much appreciated, Sam :)

[@residentevil742]

It's no problem I always love talking to people who are interested to learn more about our countries railway systems. That's why I watch your channel to learn more about the British railways and the interesting models.

[@MonkeGT978]

@@residentevil742 I seen that engine and the 611 together when I went there around a month ago!

[@rickm4130]

I live near the town that 1225 still runs and it is an amazing to see.

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh you're so lucky - I bet that's amazing to witness! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@papashnitz]

I do chuffing sounds when I see a steam train on the layout

[@SamsTrains]

haha! I'm always tempted to do that too... but I have to try not to, for the sake of these videos ;) Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@yaboi5932]

@@SamsTrains Here's a funny suggestion. This year or the next or anuealy if you like on your birthday run train that you want with the theme of childishness. I'm thinking for example tiny tank engines hauling HUGE goods trains, Pocket rockets ( Smokey Joe and those types ) running right off the rails, Big engines small trains and small trains hauling massive ones. A bloody Dean Goods legging it round the bend with the express with the express locomotive it stole it from chasing behind, and chuffing noises galore. Just utterly childish chaos cause with kids if it can fly off the bend and still run that's hours of entertainment. That is of course if you like it.

[@PalomboDylan]

@@yaboi5932 I must say I support this idea fully. Especially the small locos stealing the express from the big locos.

[@kupferbergbahn7952]

also that Daylight engine is a GS4 class they pulled fast passenger trains in the 1940s and were retired in the 60s and there is still one running today!

[@SamsTrains]

Awesome! Thanks so much for the info - I didn't know it was a GS4, lol! I'd love to try and get the coaches for it too! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@kupferbergbahn7952]

trust me the coaches are lovely! apparently they are called cars in the US.

[@jameslagare2779]

Tedthetrain productions well yeah but 2 of the GS series still survived today the most popular one is GS-4 #4449 the other one is GS-6 #4460 and that is under still preservation in the museum of transportation.

[@jameslagare2779]

Sam'sTrains I would recommend getting Broadway Limited's Daylight cars and MTH's Daylights cars for high end looks and details but Bachmann's and Athearn's Daylights cars are also good options as well.

[@southernpacific-vp8ho]

Sam'sTrains 1225 is not a GS4

[@theotherrailway8325]

This was my first ACTUAL steam locomotive. Thanks for reviewing it!

[@SamsTrains]

Oh wow! You had an awesome start then, I had to start with a crappy 0-4-0, haha! ;D All the best, Sam :)

[@shinyredpaintworkproductio7969]

Well I started with a Flying Scotsman.

[@wilks3620]

I started with the hornby scotsman starter set. Had it for ages, still an amazing runner.

[@RMSAquitaniafan55]

The Lima Berkshire has got to be my favorite Locomotive to date (I'm from Michigan hehe) Since I love it so much, here is some Random Berkshire/Polar Express trivia! (may or may not have been mentioned) The N series 1225, only ran for 10 years originally, however... It was saved from scrap and ended up being preserved (along with its sister 1223), then eventually was restored to operation condition (1223 was not however, it was instead simply restored and permanently rests in Grand Haven Michigan) The fact that 1225 was chosen as the Polar Express in the movie was simply based on the numbering The proper pronunciation of "Berkshire" is (Berk-shy-er) but you are forgiven because you are British and I understand that Americans and British have many differences in pronunciations of certain words. The Berkshire was a mixed traffic engine, and wasn't just regulated to freight like most Americans Locomotives too my knowledge, 1218 has no known photos only 2 Berkshires still run today, being 1225 and 765, and I believe 1223 wraps up the ones that still are here today the creator/Author of the Polar Express also created Jumanji

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh good choice - they are epic machines aren't they? Thanks so much for all the info, really appreciate it! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@RMSAquitaniafan55]

@@SamsTrains no problem my dude, keep making great videos

[@iftheseoldbeastscouldtalk7796]

There is another. NKP 759 at steamtown.

[@berkshirerailfanproduction5155]

Thank you for the review Sam! Now I can’t wait for my Pere Marquette 1225 Sound Value to come!

[@SamsTrains]

My pleasure mate - that's awesome, really hope you enjoy it! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@liamslayout2726]

Yay a American locomotive

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah! Sorry it took a while! Cheers mate, Sam :)

[@jawaonstcyr5578]

Sam'sTrains British American we can work it out

[@nswrailwayskid]

please do an Australian locomotive

[@kieranbricker3278]

Sam'sTrains can you review 1225

[@williamou417]

The Polar Express

[@tiddles4x4]

Welcome to the bright side, There is a lot of us here in the UK who model American too so please don't forget us. People like me who have never been to the USA but gave up on the Hornby crap to get proper value for money. I have that loco and it is truly beautiful, I have PM 1225 because of the best ever Christmas film. I fitted sound to mine and it just adds more to this amazing model. The wheels stopping when you hold the loco is not a weak motor it is the impressive grip, it will easily pull 10 Bachmann heavy weight coaches and about 30 box cars. The only problem with Bachmann American is those plugs are very delicate and very difficult to remove, the wires will pull off easily when trying to unplug them and it is a trip to Bachmann to fix it. But It will just fit in the packaging with the plugs connected. Personally I through the box away and keep it in a proper foam lined storage box. The loco will crawl along all do but you do need a little extra power to get it moving then turn it down. This is because you need to get the flywheel and that very nice drive moving, I think it is actual a toothed belt drive and metal gears. So very quiet and less gearing to get in the way. If you want ANY info on American models please let me know. Ps: yes it is a smoke box and the silver grey is known as gun metal grey or graphite grey.

[@SamsTrains]

Yes of course - more American reviews coming soon! Many thanks for that, I'll do that! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@SuperJacob2006]

Great Video Sam And That Engine Looks Like The Poler Express From That Christmas Movie The Poler Express

[@SamsTrains]

Absolutely! It's the same engine! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@theresamerithew8282]

It's the loco that it is lol

[@Colz_]

Well actually The Polar Express was based off the Pere Marquette that's why it looks so similar.

[@SuperJacob2006]

@@Colz_ That's Very True

[@jeroniefrias3639]

The berskshires are one of America's pride when it comes to railroading

[@jacobforbes39]

American locomotives were so large because American railroads were built for heavy freight

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah that sounds about right - they definitely are large anyway! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@ronclark9724]

Not to mention the longer distances. It is 100 miles or so to Birmingham from London, it is around 180 miles from Chicago to Grand Rapids, around 285 miles from Chicago to Detroit, around 300 miles from Chicago to St. Louis. It is more than 800 miles from Chicago to New York City. The one state of California, granted a big state compared to other states, but by no means the largest state, is larger in size than the entire UK, including Northern Ireland. California is building a high speed railway from just north of Los Angeles to just south of San Jose through the valley cities of Bakersville and Fresno a distance of 350 miles with another 70 miles not being high speed rail to finish the trip through silicon valley to San Francisco and into urban Los Angeles. Around a total of 420 miles. A similar distance from London to Edinburgh, around 420 miles. Is the UK building high speed rail all the way to Edinburgh from London? NO wonder the Flying Scotsman had to have a second water tender when she was in the US and Australia...

[@Polak-dd7ds]

Sam'sTrains There is a photo of the Flying Scotsman next to some American engines, and my word, she was small compared to them.

[@MachRacer4]

Not to mention the steep gradients trains here have to deal with, with the steepest grades being 4%-6% on a line in South Dakota, but with the usual being around a 3% grade. Not those 1/100 or 1/200 grades over in the UK.

[@blackterminal]

Not only that. America is not as flat as the UK

[@Oskar-js6iv]

Huh, Its actually quite fun seeing you do reviews for more countries then the UK! I personaly have a UK Layout in progress. But i do have a love for the US steamers!

[@SamsTrains]

Hi Oskar, thanks very much mate - yeah I really enjoyed doing it!! :D I will try to do some more of them soon! All the best, Sam :)

[@angrya4pacific738]

Finally an American locomotive

[@SamsTrains]

haha yep! Sorry it took a while! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@nik-pm9pq]

This is going to be my first train set. So excited.

[@mitchellmilitello]

13:42 ;) Great video, Sam! I love it when you review American locos!

[@SamsTrains]

haha moo! Thanks very much mate - I will try to do it more often! :D All the best, Sam :)

[@HolyKhaaaaan]

One that I loved growing up was the 4-2-0 John Bull, a classic locomotive by Bachmann. Tiny thing about the size of your Rocket. Was a British engine customized for American needs, including a cowcatcher and a spark- catcher funnel. The model came in a set, was tender-driven, and came with three beautiful coaches - all in a beautiful deep green. Loved it.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh yeah that really is lovely - It'd be awesome to get a model of that! Thanks for the comment, Sam :)

[@kupferbergbahn7952]

thank you for doing a video on her! I've seen it on your layout and I've been waiting for you to review her. =D I own the DCC sound one and its amazing!!! if you like you can borrow it for a review. ; )

[@SamsTrains]

Hi mate, no problem! Oh wow, I bet the sound version is amazing - I might have tried to get that one instead if I'd known about it at the time! But that's okay mate, don't worry about that, though it's very very kind of you! All the best, Sam :)

[@P.h.o.n.e..G.u.y.1]

I have actually recently bought a Berkshire and I have noticed some things that have been Improved on the model the 1st they changed the color of the headlights or even changed them to led the 2nd thing they changed is the motor the motor has more power in fact it Hase so much power it can easily wheel slip and the 3rd change was that they made it a dcc loco EDIT I hope this was helpful for some people

[@jerrylankford4282]

Ah, great to see some international variety in the layout! I appreciate the honest review, as I had planned to get one of these hoping it to be a beefy puller that could tackle a large freight train with ease, but now I am to rethink getting one, now knowing the truth. And I know I am 3 years late, but anyway, my wallet and I say many thanks from America!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate - they're not beefy, but definitely better with a quality decoder! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@DellaKitty50]

Berkies! I plan on getting 765, a Nickle Plate Berkshire. US railroad terminology is similar to the UK's if not the same. There are some differences: guards are conductors, chimneys are smokestacks, handrails are called grab irons, railways are called railroads (but we're using railway more)... there's a wiki article on it. But those are the main ones. If you use UK terminology, US watchers will likely know what you mean. The Daylight loco is a 4-8-4 Northern type, it looks like one of the older Bachmanns as it's not shiny like the new one with an actual coupler at the front. The UK didn't have any sadly, but some countries in the mainland did. Germany, France, Russia, and Spain in particular, they were used mostly in the US though.

[@SamsTrains]

Hi! Thanks so much for the comment, and for some of that terminology - I will try to remember that! Thanks for the info on the daylight too, that'll be useful when I come to reviewing her! All the best, Sam :)

[@theironhorse1314]

can you a review on Australian locomotives ?

[@SamsTrains]

Hi! I'd really like that- is there any you can recommend?? :) All the best, Sam :)

[@kupferbergbahn7952]

i agrees!!!

[@slewjm]

Hi Sam, in regard to Australian locos, I've only been able to find HO diesel electrics and some rolling stock. If you're able to find some steam locos in HO or OO (Especially from the Zig Zag railway) that would be awesome. I drove past the Zig Zag just this weekend and they're referbishing it after years of it being deserted from bush fires in 2013 that destroyed some of the line and destroyed some locos. If it helps there is a link to their website with some more info about the locos. www.zigzagrailway.com.au/FireOct13.php Thankyou for having such high quality videos. :)

[@mich3801]

As much as I would love to see a loco from Australia, I don't think they would be in your price range. If you can justify the $600 Aud to drop on one of our locos then go ahead and get a C38 Pacific. 3801 is arguably our most renowned loco. There are other good ones such as the VR R Class or C36 but these too extremely expensive. Diesels are slightly cheaper (still $300 Aud at least) but they don't really have the same touch that our steamers had. If you did however, look for a NSWGR 48, 44 or 442 as these are the most common to be modeled and are usually the cheapest classes. Go with a second hand model from either Eureka, Precision Models or Auscision if your looking for quality. Good luck finding one in your price range. Several years in and I still haven't found mine. Regards, Michael

[@alfieparadise1017]

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[@RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS]

That's quite different for your channel! I have the Nickel Plate Road version of this locomotive, which is a class S-2. The PM version is pretty much the same design, just with a slightly different cowcatcher (Vertical bars vs. the NKP's sideways ones) and of course different liveries and whistles. Having ridden the real one once before, I am a big fan of this class and I'm so pleased to see other people outside the US having a look at it! Although for me, this model isn't very practical since my layout has to use 18" radius track and this loco's rigid frame and very loose pilot bogie tend to prevent it from running. Still, it is DCC, so it can always visit club layouts with my on-order Hornby APT-P and Birney streetcar :D

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks mate, yeah it was a nice change! That sounds fantastic too - I bet that is impressive - and blimey, you're very lucky to have ridden one, I bet that was an experience! Yes I've had that issue too - it won't run on my outer line in one direction, because of just that! All the best, Sam :)

[@RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS]

It certainly was! If I could compare the sound to a UK based loco, I'd say it's more like a Britannia or a Black Five, I.E. a very loud pair of cylinders! I understand that they're intended for bigger layouts, but the front pair of driving wheels could do with some more side play. And possibly a spring to keep that front bogie on! At least it doesn't do what my old Bachmann N&W 'J' does, where the loco itself is actually fine on small radius curves, but the handrails on the tender just barely catch the side of the cab enough to derail the tender and whatever you're pulling.

[@teescottageguyproductions]

Apparently the peer Marquette was the inspiration for the Polar Express. And every year at Christmas the Perre Marquette does a polar express tour

[@SamsTrains]

Yes you're absolutely right - that's true! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@demolitiongaming8012]

Well u know wut they say about American trains the bigger the stronger

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah that is true! And these are pretty darn strong! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@demolitiongaming8012]

Sam'sTrains ur welcome 😄 I'm happy to be a subscriber to u keep up the good work

[@doublejfarmshomestead4501]

I think that the lined wheels really make it look nice .

[@SamsTrains]

Me too! I love those! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@mirajali2777]

24 mins late notification squad apart from that .. very good vid

[@SamsTrains]

Oh really? Sorry about that, thanks for letting me know though! Glad you enjoyed it anyhow, All the best, Sam :)

[@TestECull]

I'd love to see UP 4014 grace your layout sometime! As for rolling stock, basically just browse American eBay for HO freight cars, that 2-8-4 was designed for mixed freight and would look fine with a string of random US freightcars behind it.

[@SamsTrains]

Me too - that would be awesome! Maybe it will one day... I will look out for one! :3 All the best, Sam :)

[@tffan-gm9nl]

The polar express basis

[@SamsTrains]

Yep - that's the one!! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@SamsTrains]

Yep - that's the one!! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@BreakinTheA3]

That is 1218 but the polar Express one is 1225

[@cloudatlas_]

I never understood why people hate big American steam locomotives. You need the extra power for the terrain. Like the Union Pacific 4000 class was built to conquer the Wasatch mountains range in the west. Obviously something the size of a U.K. locomotive couldn't dream of making a journey like that. I guess people have their own preferences.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah I can't understand any hate towards them either, haha! ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Shadow_Architect]

At 6:24, yes it is still called a smokebox here in the states ;) all around great video!

[@SamsTrains]

haha okay, thank you! :D

[@rynodynomyte2755]

I love this model! The preserved example, 1225, is the Polar Express engine!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Ryno, me too - it's a cracking model this one! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@SouRwy4501Productions]

That’s modern Bachmann for you. It’s better than you think.

[@raveoned]

Fantastic review! You did it justice! For US rolling stock for that Berkshire, she pulled freight with occasional passenger. For freight, get some more boxcars like the first one behind the Berkshire, about that length and type. Also, look for US refrigerator boxcars (sometimes called plug door boxcars or 40 foot reefers). Short single dome tank cars and short 2 bay hoppers will also blend nicely! Great job!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much Ed, I will do my best to get some more US rolling stock - I've already bought some hopper cars, which hopefully might look nice with these! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@rohanquinn]

Praying for a Christmas special with this one this year as it is the Polar Express inspiration. I know it’s a long time away yet but that would be excellent.

[@SamsTrains]

That would be amazing actually! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@rickm4130]

Search KZbin for "1225 pere Marquette" and you can see it run last winter. It was used for the sound track for the movie Polar Express.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh yes I think I may have seen that already - she's certainly really impressive! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@steamier7755]

Pere Marquette was the original prototype loco for the movie: the polar express, but with polar express painted on it's tender and the loco number not on the cab sides. Lionel have done O scale models of the polar express, but still include Pere Marquette's number: 1225 which logically for some reason responds to December 25th which most of us know as christmas day, Lionel have been attempting to get back into Ho scale by doing the Ho scale polar express with the prototype movie details instead of the real life details, but still keeping Pere Marquette's number. Lionel also included the polar express coaches in ho just like they did with their o scale versions, interestingly, the lionel polar express loco has better performance and speed than the bachmann Pere Marquette as noted by another reviewer. The polar express film is definitely a good movie to add to your christmas list.

[@SamsTrains]

Hi! Thanks very much for the comment - it's very interesting that Lionel have made an H0 polar express - I'll have to check that one out! But yeah, it's an awesome film - I do own it, and we watch it every Christmas eve! Thanks a lot for all that information, Cheers, Sam :)

[@fredtedstedman]

Lovely loco ! I think one of the attractions of Yanks is that they are unfamiliar and exotic ! British outline is familiar and after 60 years ..........not "boring" but you know what I mean ...... this loco is impressive , very detailed and In Your Face styled ! Wales UK.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Fred - yeah that's right, some of them certainly are very exotic! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@m0ther_bear914]

my grandfather and i used to work on the 1225

[@genta_muhammad]

You can get the polar express choach for the Berkshire Loco. Or an American train rolling stock

[@SamsTrains]

I'd love to! I'll keep an eye out for some! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jetseekers]

love the triangle realistic chuff

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah me too - it's awesome really, for how simple it is - it's just a bit of sandpaper rubbing against some metal!! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@SuperJacob2006]

Great Video Sam And The Polar Express Is A Pretty Awesome Christmas Movie To Watch Especially On Christmas

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much! It is - we watch it every Christmas eve! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@blazemaster1149]

Yes! It’s from my state. Also Michigan, the chi part makes a shh sound. So it’s basically pronounced Mishigan

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh fantastic! Thanks a lot for the info, apologies for the bad pronunciation! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@IndustrialParrot2816]

@@SamsTrains hahaha everybody butchers the pronounceation of different places

[@otisjb]

In the video you mentioned the s15 and I finally got for my birthday along with the l1. Luckily both locos don't have anything wrong with them unlike your versions which I was very happy about. I have to thank you for both reviews since I wouldn't have discovered them otherwise. Keep up the good work, Otis : )

[@SamsTrains]

Hi Otis, that's great news - you got lucky there then - I always seem to get unlucky, haha! That's no problem mate, thank you very much for watching them, Cheers, Sam :)

[@Lnerfan1]

I love the Berkshire and I see bullman is riding the daylight

[@sleepy_boi3125]

I think you should do both, it is neat of always seeing new trains from different countries

[@SamsTrains]

Okay! I agree - I enjoy doing different engines from time to time! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Garbageguitarist]

Sam did you know that polar express was modelled after the pere Marquette so on December you have a loco to run

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah I did - it's super cool!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@shortlinestudios]

There is also another berkshire you might want to look at, its called the nickle plate road 765 she has been a lot of places in america and is also famous like the pere marquette

[@SamsTrains]

Sure! That sounds great - I'll look it up! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@shortlinestudios]

@@SamsTrains np :D always happy to help find great models for you

[@crystalrock18]

Finally a real American hero!!!!!!! They are even more impressive when you see one in person.

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah! Oh yeah I bet they are - it was the same when I saw some real british locos! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@robertnicholson7192]

That Triang loco is very famiiar to the old AC Gilbert 4-6-2 from the 1950's. It was based on a New Haven prototype. It was made when a toy train was a prized posession, much like Hornby locos today.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh thanks for the info that Robert - I'll have to look those up! All the best, Sam :)

[@trainzville9237]

Hello Sam, That's is one fantastic review of the Bachmann HO Scale American Pere Marquette Berkshire Steam Locomotive, the details looks so cool and so is running performance. I do not just like our British Steam Locomotives, I also love the foreign steam locomotives including the American ones. Some British Railway enthusiasts say they are ugly looking, but I don't, they have a lot of character. I also like seeing the Bachmann HO Scale Southern Pacific GS-4 Streamlined Steam Locomotive, Daylight in action. Since you don't have a lot of HO Scale American Rolling Stock, how about buying a few Boxcars, some Flat Cars, a few Tankers, some open wagons and a Caboose, it's an American Brake Van! I think the Bachmann Southern Pacific GS-4 Steam Locomotive No.4449 Daylight could use some Bachmann Southern Pacific Daylight Coaches. I found a Bachmann Spectrum 89135 Southern Pacific Coach on sale on eBay in America, there are 3 available. These are the only coaches I can find on eBay. Here is a link! m.ebay.co.uk/itm/BACHMANN-SPECTRUM-89135-SP-DAYLIGHT-COACH-1985-HO-SCALE-NEW-IN-BOX-/112376930144?hash=item1a2a2fdf60%3Ag%3AfEcAAOSwIUNXFsoR&_trkparms=pageci%253Afa8e15ea-25c5-11e7-9e0b-74dbd180210a%257Cparentrq%253A8b5d28ba15b0a990f38643bfffffeea5%257Ciid%253A2 You buy 2 or all 3 coaches! Again fantastic review! 10/10 5 stars ⛤⛤⛤⛤⛤

[@SamsTrains]

Hi Jordan, thanks very much for your comment always - glad you enjoyed seeing this for a change! Definitely - I think some of them certainly do have a lot of character! Thanks for the suggestions too - I already have a caboose, and I've just ordered some hopper cars - so hopefully that should make a nice start! Thanks very much for the link too, I'll check that out, All the best, Sam :)

[@TheComengSset]

Oh wait Sam's train you forgot to put the f40ph onto the layout for the American train spotting

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh yes - I don't know how I missed that one! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@StuartJohnModels]

Sam that is another fantastic locomotive. I also have a American Ho loco will have to do a video of her. Keep up the great content

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Stu, really glad you liked her! Okay mate, I'll look out for that! Cheers, Sam :)

[@deetusyeletus]

Hey, I have this train and one of the wires on the the smaller connector snapped, how would I fix it?

[@SamsTrains]

Uh oh - that's tricky - you may be able to disassemble the connector and resolder it, but it's a tricky job! :/ Merry Christmas - Sam :)

[@gageblymyer]

I thought you said "Lemur" locomotive works! Great video sam! 😅

[@jonathannelson6620]

Love that locomotive and your KZbin channel

[@bigallan7181]

Horrah! A proper American loco :) Most American locos are built for strength and agility but British locos are mostly built for speed. My own personal favorite American loco is a "Shay", or a very unique logging loco widely used in America, there even is one all the way in Taiwan! (Where I'm from) But as always, love your videos and of course, HO is a slightly shorter in height than OO loco. On a personal note, I haven't been watching your videos for a while due to some extra schoolwork to be done just to save money to buy a Hornby Starter set. (I never bought the Bachman Thomas set in the end) I decided to buy the Hornby Mixed freight set since it was the closest and cheapest option for a hornby DCC. But as always, love the reviews and I do like you starting to review other countries locos, wonderful! Good day, BigAllan

[@SamsTrains]

Hi Allan, thanks so much for the comment - yeah I think you're definitely right about that! I'll have a look at the Shay, and see what it's like, thanks for that! So glad you like my videos, and good choice with the Mixed freight set - that always looked a good one to me! Thanks again mate, Sam :)

[@howiemcdavid401]

If you want some good rolling stock for the berk, use some C&O/B&O coaches/freight cars. It's what the Pere Marquette locos use daily.

[@SamsTrains]

Hi Howie, thanks very much for the tip mate, I'll look into getting some of those! Cheers, Sam :)

[@matbeech7518]

I have the n scale version of the same Berkshire with sound fitted not bad value and very smooth

[@Iliketrains774]

if you did the nickel plate road 765 i would've exploded. that is my favorite berkshire mainly because it rolled out of lima on my birthday 66 years before i was born

[@rathera7422]

I know British pronounce Shire like 'sheer'. I know in America it is said like it is spelled, but I've heard it called both the Berkshire and the Berksheer by Americans. In the end, its a beautiful and iconic locomotive. Built (I believe) to replace another Iconic locomotive, the Mikado! One you should nab one day, and I have a few suggestions, Locomotives I think you'd love to see. Unique and I don't see many talk about them outside the states, but I recommend looking at the Heisler, Climax, and Shay locomotives!

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh okay, thanks very much for the info mate! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Just_Another_Railfan]

One of these locos are still running in the us today. The 1225.

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh is she?? That's really great to hear - they're lovely things! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Chris9017]

The Berkshire is a classic locomotive. :) There are A LOT of other unique locomotives in America that would be great additions for your awesome collection.

[@SamsTrains]

I agree! She is a real classic! Yeah for sure - I'll have to try to get some more US stuff! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@SouRwy4501Productions]

@@SamsTrains the proto 2000 Berkshire is also a really good model. They made both the NKP and C&O Berkshires.

[@christinahartley209]

The gray part under the boiler is the firebox

[@someguy3162]

Fun fact Number 1225 which was the basis of the Polar Express is preserved and is now giving tours in winter

[@SamsTrains]

OOh wow - I'd love to have a ride one day! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@harrythegamingboi7974]

Love the Berkshire Pere Marquette (Polar Express)

[@SamsTrains]

Me too Harry!! :D

[@shopdog831]

Pere Marquez ran a lot of iron ore from north Michigan to the foundries in the south

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh okay, thanks a lot for that! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@spideyalex99]

Suggestions for more American locos: 1: Union Pacific #4014 Big Boy 2: Union Pacific #844 3: N&W #611

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Alex - I'd love to try those!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@IndustrialParrot2816]

what about a southern pacific AC-12 cab forward

[@NorthernSoulExpress]

I very much liked this video of an American loco, I really don't mind what country the loco comes from, it's quite a nice change to see something different anyway. Great video. Keep the faith - callum

[@SamsTrains]

Hi Callum, thanks very much for the kind words mate, really glad you liked seeing her - It was great fun to film something a bit different! All the best, Sam :)

[@thecpmr6276]

I like the fact that you did your best to fit the rolling stock to the engine and it's nationality. I think a video based on cabooses would be awesome, by the way. You can find a lot of cheaper ho scale cabooses online. Either way, great job!

[@SamsTrains]

haha I did my best - didn't work out too great though! ;D Thanks for the tip - I will look! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lorenzobeckmann3736]

@60 yr ago my family had an "O" gauge Berkshire (you put "smoke pills" in the stack); today the advertizing says, "14 yr and older". Back then less than 14. Gonna get one--thanks

[@SamsTrains]

Wow! That must have been super impressive!! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@josephbruceismay6832]

A Pere Marquette 1218!? Woah. NICE VIDEO SAM'S TRAINS:))))))

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah! Thanks a lot mate - glad you liked it! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@PlaybyPlay225_2.0]

Quick fact, American locomotives were usually much larger and more powerful, due to the fact that multiple American railroads span the country, and therefore, have to cross an entire continent. British locomotives usually just had to cross Great Britain, which, needless to say, is quite small compared to America. Therefore, British locomotives didn't need to be as big and powerful, as they didn't have near as long, and drawn out journeys. And also I'm amazed to hear my home state basically get a shout out in your video! Greetings from Michigan, home of the Pere Marquette Railroad!

[@PlaybyPlay225_2.0]

Also, another tid-bit of information, I realized the Kellogg's boxcars being pulled by the Berkshire, and many Michigan locomotives, with a normal mixed traffic train, might as well have carried Kellogg's products, since it is a Michigan company.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Cody for the information - much appreciated! Is it really a Michigan company? I never knew that - thanks for that one! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@thebeanboy7547]

The polar express song is just rushing through my head

[@SamsTrains]

haha!! ;D

[@dergenmusic2081]

What’s funny is that those engines are considered medium size over here. I’ll quote the Star Wars prequels on this one... “There’s always a bigger fish”

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah - I'd love to try a gigantic one!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Docpowjr]

I enjoyed this evaluation. I have purchased one. Which is supposed to be doc. But has no sound. It does run on channel 3. I need some Louisville and Nashville berkshires. Oh well

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Bill, thanks for sharing - yeah mine has no sound either! :( Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@TheComengSset]

Sam's trains the pere Marquette is used in the movie the polar express

[@TheComengSset]

And the pere Marquette running number is 1225

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah you're absolutely right!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@iceeblueburst03]

I love the Pere Marquette locomotive especially I also love the Polar Express locomotive as well. I remember first watching the Polar Express when I was in Preschool and it goes on everytime in Elementary School on every single Christmas month we watch the Polar Express and overall it's a great Christmas film. Speaking of the Polar Express have you ever once owned a Polar Express locomotive that is HO scale along with the 5 other passenger cars?

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you! I really like those too - we watch it every Christmas too actually - that's funny! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@iaingardener9268]

You probably already know this but the PM Berkshires were part of a standard design also built for the C&O and the Erie as (very) fast freight engines, and if you think this is a biggun treat yourself to a Bachman EM1!

[@SamsTrains]

Hi Iain, thanks very much for the info mate - yeah I watched a video about them yesterday, I saw some of the real ones running, at some real speed too! All the best, Sam :)

[@mayfieldd09]

Pere Marquette, the locomotive is actually a passenger locomotive. I would recommend, Pullman couches. In the movie the polar express is the same locomotive, they just changed her for the movie. The couches she pulled was Pullman couches. Hope that helps. Also Lima you pronounced it lema the I is not an E sound. Otherwise not a bad review.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot for the info Dustin - I'll look at getting some American pullmans at some point! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@maxheadroom7687]

Hi Sam, OMG now your into American! There goes the budget😎. Love the Berkshire! If you want really big look at the Big Boys Locos. I Have a small collection of American Diesels and rolling stock and generally you will be impressed with the detail of the models depending on the manufacturer chosen, The SP Daylight has a lovely rake of colour co ordinated coaches to go with it if you can get hold of them. May need as mentioned elsewhere to check the CV values of the Berkshire models chip, or its drive gear? Great video again.!

[@SamsTrains]

haha yep! There goes the budget! Glad you liked the Berkshire, and yeah I'd love a big boy - if I could ever afford one! I did see some of those daylight coaches, but they were a bit expensive, as expected probably! I did do some messing about with the decoder, I even reset it entirely - nothing really seemed to help unfortunately :/ Thanks a lot for the comment, Sam :)

[@ItsFarisZain]

Pere Marquette 1225 is actually the real polar express but his model does not have the no: 1225 instead it has the number 1218

[@ianhaynes5898]

You had a good price on that one. I don't know much about the old North American stuff but I have seen a fair number of modern Canadian stuff and even have a model of the very engine that pulled a train I was on - a GP40-2. I would like to get Dominion of Canada for my collection as I saw it in the railway museum at Montreal. GO HABS GO!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Ian, yeah I was very very happy with this for the price! That sounds great too - I don't have that one either, but I'd love to get one! Cheers again mate, Sam :)

[@richardp6178]

Only two Berkshires are still running. 1225 is only a few miles from my house.

[@TheOnlyHollywood1]

BTW, Strasburg might have some coaches you can buy, but you would have to actually go there.

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh cool - I'd love to visit one day! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@henrybn14ar]

This wheel arrangement was used in the Soviet JS (Joseph Stalin) type of passenger locomotive introduced in 1942. Over 600 were built. Unusually for Soviet locomotive types, only one is preserved. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_locomotive_class_IS

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh very interesting Henry, thanks for filling me in! Cheers, Sam :)

[@lefishe8303]

Sam, such a beautiful review, now that you have this, you should get a polar express HO set, i know Lionel (basically Hornby but American) has a good Polar Express engine and cars

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much mate - yeah I should get that, and get the right cars! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@zaeconnie9660]

I love all of your videos. But I have to ask...how did you make your U.S. models (The Bachmann Berkshire and the Daylight GS4) compatible with British rolling stock? I like that concept.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much! With quite a bit of faff to be honest - mostly I just screwed a Hornby coupling to them - I also have a conversion car (with a different coupling on each end) which does the trick! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@MeMe-sd6xv]

great video from Henry aged 6.

[@SamsTrains]

Hi Henry, thanks a lot for the comment - glad you liked the video! Cheers, Sam :)

[@youngeuphonium7575]

Michigan is actually pronounced as Mishigan and the Lima is pronounced lie ma

[@jodysmith7934]

The Bullmen he's so cheeky!!!!

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah he is - and he loves American locos too! :D All the best, Sam :)

[@intercity-mq6qv]

that's a lot of detail nice video

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah!! I was so impressed with her! Glad you liked it, Cheers, Sam :)

[@lukenoble3319]

Well I am very impressed by this loco and it has got to be one of the best on your channel.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Luke - I was really impressed by her too! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@duckhunter354]

This looks cool! Its a nice looking engine

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you! Yeah it really is a nice engine :3 Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@oscarpaisley]

Fantastic locomotive, a bit of a beast.!Beautiful model especially for a hundred pounds. Have you seen pictures by O. Winston Link. They show these monsters of engineering in the landscape they were designed for. Great video Sam. Oscar

[@SamsTrains]

Hi Oscar, thanks very much mate - yeah I was very very happy with this one! No I don't think so - I'll have to look those up, thanks a lot! All the best, Sam :)

[@AlanPalgut]

Cool that you got one. I bought one of my own.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Alan, yeah I'm very happy with it! Glad you got one too - is yours Bachmann also?? Cheers mate, Sam :)

[@AlanPalgut]

Bachmann as well, bought it at a model train store

[@ncopictures7182]

The day you review the big boy will be the best day of my life. ; D

[@SamsTrains]

haha blimey! No pressure then?! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@dts42015]

Just a word of advice, the Pere part of the Pere Marquette name is pronounced like "Peer", not "Pear". Also the Lima locomotive works name is pronounced "Lie-ma" locomotive works. Just thought i'd put that out there! 😊

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot for this, I appreciate it! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@apinchofsalt-7598]

It looks amazing if I were to buy this the only problem I would have would be that it has knuckle couplings. But I could replace the knuckle couplings with What ever Hornby uses.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah that's the problem I had too - but yeah, the knuckle is just screwed on, so you could just take it off and add whatever you like! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@JoseLopez-tk1qt]

Sam that is the real polar express for movie first polar express molded for movie then PERE MARQUETTE