My great grandfather had one of these. I found it in my great aunts basement and restored it. It is definitely one of the best running post war engines there is.
Liked your comments on the 2035.A little addition to the history ,the 2035 started with the prewar 225e with a2-6-2 wheel arrangement.Postwar saw this as a 2025/675 until 1950 when it gained a stamped metal four wheel trailing truck.The 225e as well as the 2025/675's came with a die cast two wheel trailing truck also the 225 boiler casting was reworked into the Belpair boiler of subject 2035.The 2-6-2 arrangement is known as a prairie.Remember while the K4 Was a Pacific,Lionel made toy trains and convention didn't bother Mr.Cowan a great deal on the toy line.On the other hand Lionel took a shot at scale and the Iconic 700e was the result,as well as OO.both of which are prized by collectors,OO in USA is not the same as the Brits OO.
Nice layout and trains selection. Like the way your layout has contoured/raised landscaping throughout, which gives it a more realistic appearance, similar to the old postwar dealer displays. I also like the track, with the brown railroad ties, again hats off to the realistic quality. Great job and enjoyed watching you run the various cars, especially the Madison cars. They look fabulous behind the classic 2035 steam engine. Thanks for sharing your passion for these wonderful old trains. American made and Loved forever. Cheers from Northern California.
That loco looks like my old Lionel 027 2-6-4 Adriatic engine. I got that Lionel train set for Christmas when I was a couple years old. I disabled the whistle on my tender 'cause I run my Lionel engines on DC (tender whistles all the time on DC). W Rusty Lane K9POW in eastern Tennessee
That Lionel locomotive was featured in the classic Gumby episode "Train Trouble" from 1957. They animated it on 2-rail track from Kusan for added realism (since they were just moving the locomotive and tender via stop-motion), used cotton to simulate the smoke and steam, and they used actual steam locomotive sound effects for it, to make it sound more like a real train!
@@ThomasDercole2230 It is. If you pause it at shots where the cab is easily visible, you can see "2035" under the cab windows. Plus, they covered up the "LIONEL LINES" lettering on the tender car due to licensing/copyright reasons.
Totally enjoyed your video. I did not see your face but from your voice I assume you are a young man. So glad to see that you are interested in the hobby. Do you have any other friends your age that also like trains? Hope so. I am always aware that model trains are on the verge of being obsolete once we older folks are gone. But you give me hope that that they might live on. Keep up the good work.
I do have quite a few friends that are interested in model trains but they all prefer HO over O scale. Its nice to know that the model railroad hobby will be around in some capacity for years to come, I just hope the interest in these older trains doesn't go away.
Realistic wheel arrangements or not ,they were built as electric trains not scale reproductions.To a kid like me having the 1950 version and later even more trains kids didn’t know nor did they care. This was a popular model for Lionel.
@ronalddevine9587 Thank you! My new layout is definitely an improvement, so be sure to check that out. Personally, I love Atlas track. It's durable, realistic, and it helps reduce the noise from the trains running. The downside is that it's very pricy and their snap-switch solenoids like to break. If money wasn't a thing, I'd for sure go Atlas for track and switches (using caboose industries hand throws or a third party remote switch machine), but Gargraves and Ross Custom Switches are very good alternatives at a much more affordable price. Gargraves also uses either plastic or wooden ties depending on the type of track you get (something about regidity for flex track) and that helps quiet down the trains just like Atlas track. Overall, if you have the money go Atlas for track and switches (just be mindful of the switch solenoids), but if you are looking for something nice without breaking the bank, go with Gargraves and Ross Switches. But any option beats the noise and inflexibility of the FastTrack system, in my opinion.
I thought all of these 2035's were smoking locomotives, but I didn't notice this one smoke. Is it possible some of these were made with out smoke units or did you just not have enough smoke fluid in it?
My great grandfather had one of these. I found it in my great aunts basement and restored it. It is definitely one of the best running post war engines there is.
Liked your comments on the 2035.A little addition to the history ,the 2035 started with the prewar 225e with a2-6-2 wheel arrangement.Postwar saw this as a 2025/675 until 1950 when it gained a stamped metal four wheel trailing truck.The 225e as well as the 2025/675's came with a die cast two wheel trailing truck also the 225 boiler casting was reworked into the Belpair boiler of subject 2035.The 2-6-2 arrangement is known as a prairie.Remember while the K4 Was a Pacific,Lionel made toy trains and convention didn't bother Mr.Cowan a great deal on the toy line.On the other hand Lionel took a shot at scale and the Iconic 700e was the result,as well as OO.both of which are prized by collectors,OO in USA is not the same as the Brits OO.
BTW you are right on the 6454 boxcar designation. Produced from 1948 until 1952, so contemporaneous with 2035 loco. I have one of these too!
Nice layout and trains selection. Like the way your layout has contoured/raised landscaping throughout, which gives it a more realistic appearance, similar to the old postwar dealer displays. I also like the track, with the brown railroad ties, again hats off to the realistic quality. Great job and enjoyed watching you run the various cars, especially the Madison cars. They look fabulous behind the classic 2035 steam engine. Thanks for sharing your passion for these wonderful old trains. American made and Loved forever. Cheers from Northern California.
Thanks for the video! The 2035 brings back a lot of great memories.
That loco looks like my old Lionel 027 2-6-4 Adriatic engine. I got that Lionel train set for Christmas when I was a couple years old. I disabled the whistle on my tender 'cause I run my Lionel engines on DC (tender whistles all the time on DC). W Rusty Lane K9POW in eastern Tennessee
Wow! I have several of those rail stock cars.
I've been collecting for 50+ years.
Great video, I just bought one of these and really enjoy it.
That Lionel locomotive was featured in the classic Gumby episode "Train Trouble" from 1957. They animated it on 2-rail track from Kusan for added realism (since they were just moving the locomotive and tender via stop-motion), used cotton to simulate the smoke and steam, and they used actual steam locomotive sound effects for it, to make it sound more like a real train!
i just watched it and it doesnt look like the 2035 to me.
@@ThomasDercole2230 It is. If you pause it at shots where the cab is easily visible, you can see "2035" under the cab windows. Plus, they covered up the "LIONEL LINES" lettering on the tender car due to licensing/copyright reasons.
very nice
Great Video! Have a 2026 with the same 2-6-4, 027 guage! Needs parts and cleaning!
Totally enjoyed your video. I did not see your face but from your voice I assume you are a young man. So glad to see that you are interested in the hobby. Do you have any other friends your age that also like trains? Hope so. I am always aware that model trains are on the verge of being obsolete once we older folks are gone. But you give me hope that that they might live on. Keep up the good work.
I do have quite a few friends that are interested in model trains but they all prefer HO over O scale. Its nice to know that the model railroad hobby will be around in some capacity for years to come, I just hope the interest in these older trains doesn't go away.
My dad had a 675 and a 2025, i have the 2035. I was going to post a video of my own soon! Great detail and explanation. Wonder why 5690 = O27?
Realistic wheel arrangements or not ,they were built as electric trains not scale reproductions.To a kid like me having the 1950 version and later even more trains kids didn’t know nor did they care. This was a popular model for Lionel.
Nice layout. How do you like or dislike Atlas track?
@ronalddevine9587 Thank you! My new layout is definitely an improvement, so be sure to check that out.
Personally, I love Atlas track. It's durable, realistic, and it helps reduce the noise from the trains running. The downside is that it's very pricy and their snap-switch solenoids like to break. If money wasn't a thing, I'd for sure go Atlas for track and switches (using caboose industries hand throws or a third party remote switch machine), but Gargraves and Ross Custom Switches are very good alternatives at a much more affordable price. Gargraves also uses either plastic or wooden ties depending on the type of track you get (something about regidity for flex track) and that helps quiet down the trains just like Atlas track.
Overall, if you have the money go Atlas for track and switches (just be mindful of the switch solenoids), but if you are looking for something nice without breaking the bank, go with Gargraves and Ross Switches. But any option beats the noise and inflexibility of the FastTrack system, in my opinion.
I thought all of these 2035's were smoking locomotives, but I didn't notice this one smoke. Is it possible some of these were made with out smoke units or did you just not have enough smoke fluid in it?
This engine did come with a smoke unit that used pellets but it was causing the motor to act up so I had to remove it. Very keen observation!
@@cwhall01 Thanks for your reply.
What kind of track are you using. Great video.
My outer loop is Atlas O 3 rail track with 0-54 curves. My middle loop is the same and my innermost loop uses Lionel Post-war Tubular Track
K-4 ?
Blow the whistle I didn't hear it enough!
I have this my grandpa gave it to me no idea if it works tho I have some blue rocket one to
My dad has one I don't know where we put it