Thank you for posting. The 763e has long been a dream addition to my collection. I knew I wanted a 1938 or 39 for the electrocoupler, but I wasn't aware of the other differences until this video.
Great presentation! It brought back many memories of the Hudson that my uncle bought for me in the early 1960's for $15! It was the only Lionel loco that could simultaneously pull all 22 boxcars that I owned. I could also make the train longer but with even a 4' diameter circle, if you didn't place the heaviest cars in the front of the train, the cars would tip over on the curve! I have to thank my uncle in many ways, as selling the loco in the early 70's allowed me to get into O Scale 2 rail, that lead to the purchase of a Niagara, which I have to this day. My present project is a custom made 4-12-2, with all flanged drivers! I am estimating at least a 7' radius curve for this monster!
Amazing and very informative video, as a young fella, i have a lot to learn about the trains i love. i love digging into the small details. I hope to have any original scale hudson one day, theyre such amazing models. but the hunt is the fun part! Thanks for making this
Terrific video. You are right, it took me 20 years to acquire my first prewar scale Hudson. Fortunately, I was able to acquire another a few months later. Pure luck. Mine are ‘37 and ‘39. Honestly, I like the ‘37 and think it’s superior to the ‘39. Thanks for posting. Very informative.
072, wow. I figured it would run on at least 036 track. I didn't know they even had that wide of radius track in 1937. That's still my dream engine. I would have to change the rear coupler though.
I have one I got for Chirstmas in '58. I've always assumed it was new but perhaps it was used and rebuilt. It's identical to these except for a cylindrical tank over the headlight. The coal car has a whistle built into it.
My uncle was a dealer service center. He had a couple of these if not more .. He sold 2 of them for 10,000 a piece. I'm glad I listened to this man he told me what to buy and when.
If you want to run your Hudson you can increase the cow catcher gap above the center rail by modifying a replacement cow catcher without modifying the frame. Suggest not modifying an original cow catcher, keep it orgional at all costs.
How about putting electrical tape under the bottom of the cow catcher to avoid it shorting on the center rail? I’m guessing that could bother some purists. I’m lucky enough to have seen a grey Hudson with round tender in November 2022. It was amongst a fascinating varied collection which all by itself could be a museum.
I;m sorry... there is NO WAY someone bought a 1937 special order 700e and had NO IDEA what he bought... There is nowhere on the planet you can find something that RARE without taking out a small loan, and to shell out that kind of money, you had better know what the hell you are getting. That's like paying the price for Prime Rib and not knowing what kind of meat your buying! LOL
This guy knows more about these trains than I know about myself.
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Thank you for posting. The 763e has long been a dream addition to my collection. I knew I wanted a 1938 or 39 for the electrocoupler, but I wasn't aware of the other differences until this video.
this was the greatest video on the pre war Hudson i have seen ,very well made!
Great presentation! It brought back many memories of the Hudson that my uncle bought for me in the early 1960's for $15! It was the only Lionel loco that could simultaneously pull all 22 boxcars that I owned. I could also make the train longer but with even a 4' diameter circle, if you didn't place the heaviest cars in the front of the train, the cars would tip over on the curve! I have to thank my uncle in many ways, as selling the loco in the early 70's allowed me to get into O Scale 2 rail, that lead to the purchase of a Niagara, which I have to this day. My present project is a custom made 4-12-2, with all flanged drivers! I am estimating at least a 7' radius curve for this monster!
Sir : you have the only doctorate of Lionel Hudson knowledge ! My hat is off to you for your grammar and diction as well !
Fantastic details. Thanks for posting!
Amazing and very informative video, as a young fella, i have a lot to learn about the trains i love. i love digging into the small details. I hope to have any original scale hudson one day, theyre such amazing models. but the hunt is the fun part! Thanks for making this
This is an excellent video analysis of the production changes and traits to look at. Much appreciated.
Terrific video. You are right, it took me 20 years to acquire my first prewar scale Hudson. Fortunately, I was able to acquire another a few months later. Pure luck. Mine are ‘37 and ‘39. Honestly, I like the ‘37 and think it’s superior to the ‘39. Thanks for posting. Very informative.
I had a ? 1952 Lionel Rock Island Lines train, since I lived in Moline, IL. Ran that set like crazy! Great Video!
Great video thankyou
Wonderful video , looks like you have a nice shop set up .
072, wow. I figured it would run on at least 036 track. I didn't know they even had that wide of radius track in 1937. That's still my dream engine. I would have to change the rear coupler though.
Just found your channel, very cool. I love that 5344 Hudson.
I have one I got for Chirstmas in '58. I've always assumed it was new but perhaps it was used and rebuilt. It's identical to these except for a cylindrical tank over the headlight. The coal car has a whistle built into it.
Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.
Thank you so much for posting the full video. More easily accessible info about these locomotives is always welcome in my book.
Thank You I appreciate you sharing your knowledge on the Lionel Hudson.
I do hope to own one of these someday. Atm im restoring a 226e which is another a great locomotive.
Very informative and helpful.
thanks for teaching about Lionel trains I had to subscribe to your channel cos learning is very important. thanks
My uncle was a dealer service center. He had a couple of these if not more .. He sold 2 of them for 10,000 a piece. I'm glad I listened to this man he told me what to buy and when.
Can the train dealer meet me in the alley? I need a hit of Conrail!
Great info…thanks!
Is zinc pest the same as intergranular corrosion ?
Brilliant ❤
If you want to run your Hudson you can increase the cow catcher gap above the center rail by modifying a replacement cow catcher without modifying the frame. Suggest not modifying an original cow catcher, keep it orgional at all costs.
Don Hagar's presentation on the scale and semi-scale prewar Hudson is priceless. Are these two videos available on DVD?
I wonder if post war(after '45) Lionel parts would work on Pre war Lionel Hudson's?
Would Love to have one of these !, Be will never be able to have one , I don't have that kind of money!
Even though I don’t “collect” o gauge, I actually own the tender to the 700e
I have one the tender is falling apart. I’m looking for a tender.
How about putting electrical tape under the bottom of the cow catcher to avoid it shorting on the center rail? I’m guessing that could bother some purists. I’m lucky enough to have seen a grey Hudson with round tender in November 2022. It was amongst a fascinating varied collection which all by itself could be a museum.
You don't put electrical tape on the bottom of a $4,000 engine.
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You wouldn’t. I would.
Hudson step downs were totally different for their time.
I love my new LionChief Hudson. It cost $650 which compared to Hudsons of the 90’s is a bargain.
Those earlier ones are nicer. We have a Hudson, but the detail isn't as nice.
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I;m sorry... there is NO WAY someone bought a 1937 special order 700e and had NO IDEA what he bought... There is nowhere on the planet you can find something that RARE without taking out a small loan, and to shell out that kind of money, you had better know what the hell you are getting. That's like paying the price for Prime Rib and not knowing what kind of meat your buying! LOL
Trains with three rails? Nah.
I bet ur fun
@@colestrains1 A laugh a minute.
@joeyBirskovich 3 rails = 3 times more realism😉
That and the outrageous cost for anything Lionel is why I went to American Flyer. I can get a AF Hudson for less than $200. 2 rail track too.