I must say your channel is definitely one of my favorites. My layout is mostly NS, Southern and N&W but I grew up watching SCL and ACL trains pass through our small town in eastern NC.
Man-o-man I just LOVE the look of that mile-long main rod going "Uuuuuup-down, uuuuuup-down!" That 4-12-2 (Also called a Union Pacific type since UP was the only 'road that had them) has been a favorite of mine for years. Just a few things, the three-cylinder design wasn't so much for economy but for ease in balancing the massive machinery that made up a steam locomotive's driving system. Alco pushed the three-cylinder concept hard in the 1920's but few railroads bought into it. Balancing was easier but maintainance was a lot harder. That third cylinder was a pain to work on so many didn't get optimum maintainance. No matter, the 9000's were a great success on the UP and lasted into the 1950s. A fun video as usual Chris, thanks for posting!
Great video, Chris. I always enjoy dad’s train room too. Looking forward to seeing the changes to your room. Impressive 4-12-2 and the brief history was cool
Gotta love a rigid frame monster of a locomotive. Makes me want to switch from HO to O. Great video. I'm also a victim from trainworld. Spent way too much there way too easily. 🤣 I'll need to get more videos of my MTH Yellowstones running around. TO THE TRAIN CAVE!!
Once again, another fantastic video, Chris! Please give my best wishes to your father - what an outstanding layout! Always inspirational to see this amazing hobby run in the family. :)
I did a tour video last summer. Not much has changed so I will add a link to that video in the description of this one. I should have added it from the get-go!
Awesome engine. Happy lionel brought this back! Love the amount of detail your dad put into his layout very impressive and looks like a joy to film 1 feature to note on the locomotive is the gauge's inside the cab actually light up!
Hi Chris, Long time subscriber but, first time commenting. You are such a great ambassador for the hobby and unparalleled enthusiasm for model trains is Amazing! I love watching your videos and always look forward to the next one. I will be coming to York in October for the first time. I'm spending a few extra days in the area after the show. Could you comment on some must see train attractions and train stores to try and visit while I'm there? Hope to get a chance to say hello to you at the show. Keep up the terrific work your doing on you tube! All the best to you Chris
The Triplex has a total of 24 driving wheels plus 4 and 6 more on the Erie (30) and VGN (32) engines, THAT'S a lot of wheels. The 9000 series were some of my most favorites from the Union Pacific. Glad 9000 is still around.
Like father, like son! You and your dad share a wonderful hobby. I have the MTH Premier version of the Union Pacific 4-12-2. I am sure your dad's engine has a ton of special meaning being that it was gifted to him by his family. None of my retirement gifts were O scale and had that many wheels. In the 1920's all locomotive builders were pushing the 3 cylinder concept and several railroads ordered copies of them. Even the New York Central had some 3 cylinder Mohawks which were later simplified. UP may have wound up acquiring the most 3 cylinder locomotives. Looking forward to seeing your layout's redesigned upper level.
go to RailGiants train museum and you could blow 9000 whistle and other steam train and diesel engines in Pomona California if you live there LA County fair.
Hey rbp I am currently feeling a lot better from when I first got Covid and I wanted to say I remodeled my layout as well my go track is. Better than ever
Nice video, Chris, and a great choice of gift for your dad! Really impressive model. What great thing it would be to inaugurate your newly redesigned layout when your finished. Hope you dad's on board with that. He has really great collection! Obviously a man of great taste and careful selection. Being familiar with all those models as a young person has informed you in your hobby interests to make you a great advocate for the hobby. Thanks for sharing this important family occasion in this special way.
Hey Chris - Nice video!! I have the same legacy loco by Lionel. I also have the MTH model which, though it does not have the Legacy system, it does have more detailing. For example, while all those angled pipes running up to the sand dome on our Legacy model are cast in, they are separately applied. The 3rd cylinder on Lionel's model is fixed while the MTH model's 3rd cylinder actually works as the locomotive is moving. The roof hatches on the MTH model also raise (though they can look a bit funny). The tender has the non-derailing chains from the trucks to the frame as well. Over all, MTH wins when it comes to detailing, Lionel wins with performance. - I kept both!!! Fortunately, they of of two different cab numbers. - LOL!!
That is one good looking engine Chris it looks like your father has a really nice layout too yes I'd like to see what he has in his collection for engines 👍👍
Chris really nice video it's a fantastic idea to do videos on your father's layout father's layout many cool things On the layout as you're pointing out Many of them I'm sure there's more.... this engine is awesome to all the fantasy paint schemes look great that I've seen It looks like it's an extremely powerful puller love the sounds the whistle steam paint job and all the details in the cab it's a real winner the sounds of the whistles are all fantastic definitely not a bad idea to see if you can review some of the engines and train sets that your dad has I'm sure your familiar with them... And hopefully you get a chance to run trains there on a frequent basis .. These trains are so much fun to play with but they're such a great social medium with family and friends.. Could be the ultimate hobby !! Lol
A fun fact: not only to these 4-12-2s have 3 cylinders, but they also use Gresley conjugated valve gear. In other words, these are (mechanically speaking) the same as other famous steam engines Flying Scotsman and Mallard. I have one of these from MTH Ho. While that one is amazing in every way, I am jealous of the whistle steam lol.
These are absolutely beautiful locomotives... But my favorite locomotive of all time is the American type 440... Basically because it was one of the first
Hi Chris! I enjoyed the video, your dad’s layout is fantastic, glad you shared it. The 9000’s are pretty impressive, the prototype is out here in Pomona California, what a behemoth! Looking forward to seeing your progress on your layout.
6:186:34 are exactly the type that number 9000 whistles is and there should be a video on RUclips of someone recording someone blowing number 9000s whistle and it sounds kind of like these two
Hello, What a beautiful steam locomotive this is Chris,I`ve seen a lot of them in documents, One is bigger than the others,I saw the BigBoy driving a few years ago, What a power it radiates,Now I have a Question Chris, I have noticed that the trains inyour country run with a bell sound, is that common with you? Msgr Henk Belgium Border😀😉
Chris...your Dad's layout is terrific. Like Father....like Son. Thank You !
Thank you Jim!
Love how there is this Giant Layout with those massive engines and then there is that little James just Chilling at the side.
6:35 That's actually the same whistle from the Visionline 700E Hudson
“Oh there’s 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18 wheels on a 9000. And they’re rollin’ rollin’ rollin’ rollin’ rollin!” Sorry couldn’t resist!
I must say your channel is definitely one of my favorites. My layout is mostly NS, Southern and N&W but I grew up watching SCL and ACL trains pass through our small town in eastern NC.
Thank you for watching!
Man-o-man I just LOVE the look of that mile-long main rod going "Uuuuuup-down, uuuuuup-down!" That 4-12-2 (Also called a Union Pacific type since UP was the only 'road that had them) has been a favorite of mine for years.
Just a few things, the three-cylinder design wasn't so much for economy but for ease in balancing the massive machinery that made up a steam locomotive's driving system. Alco pushed the three-cylinder concept hard in the 1920's but few railroads bought into it. Balancing was easier but maintainance was a lot harder. That third cylinder was a pain to work on so many didn't get optimum maintainance.
No matter, the 9000's were a great success on the UP and lasted into the 1950s.
A fun video as usual Chris, thanks for posting!
Great video, Chris. I always enjoy dad’s train room too. Looking forward to seeing the changes to your room.
Impressive 4-12-2 and the brief history was cool
Gotta love a rigid frame monster of a locomotive. Makes me want to switch from HO to O. Great video. I'm also a victim from trainworld. Spent way too much there way too easily. 🤣 I'll need to get more videos of my MTH Yellowstones running around. TO THE TRAIN CAVE!!
Once again, another fantastic video, Chris! Please give my best wishes to your father - what an outstanding layout! Always inspirational to see this amazing hobby run in the family. :)
So many wheels, convenient I was doing a project on large engines like this, it’s “wheely” cool.
The 9000’s are beasts. Looks good running on the layout!
Nice UP locomotive. We need a proper tour of your dad's layout and collection. Very nice!
I did a tour video last summer. Not much has changed so I will add a link to that video in the description of this one. I should have added it from the get-go!
@@RBPTrains Thanks! I will look for it. I probably watched it last summer! 😆
There was a Russian locomotive with 14 driving wheels
It's based on the 9000 class
@@berkshire4607 I know
@@F40M07 sorry
But it failed miserably and only got a footnote in history
@@SouRwy4501Productions Failed miserably for the most part*
It still was able to perform somewhat well. There is actually footage of it running.
Awesome engine. Happy lionel brought this back! Love the amount of detail your dad put into his layout very impressive and looks like a joy to film
1 feature to note on the locomotive is the gauge's inside the cab actually light up!
Dad has a great layout. That 4-12-2 is pretty nice. Bet cost a small pile of silver as well.
Looking forward to your layout update Katy boy.
Hi Chris,
Long time subscriber but, first time commenting. You are such a great ambassador for the hobby and unparalleled enthusiasm for model trains is Amazing! I love watching your videos and always look forward to the next one.
I will be coming to York in October for the first time. I'm spending a few extra days in the area after the show. Could you comment on some must see train attractions and train stores to try and visit while I'm there?
Hope to get a chance to say hello to you at the show.
Keep up the terrific work your doing on you tube!
All the best to you Chris
UP9000 class, I love it, the three cylinder offbeat exhaust is unique and the whole engine just looks 'right'.
That UP is a nice engine. Great to see it run. Your dad has Western Maryland on the layout. That Chris, is a man with great taste for sure! 😁
What an impressive steam engine! Sounds most excellent.
Wow your father has a very nice layout . I Like the upper deck. The buildings and towers add life and realism.
Your Dads layout is awesome.very impressive engine.
I'm so excited to watch the video!
The Triplex has a total of 24 driving wheels plus 4 and 6 more on the Erie (30) and VGN (32) engines, THAT'S a lot of wheels.
The 9000 series were some of my most favorites from the Union Pacific. Glad 9000 is still around.
Love your dad's layout, Chris! Thank you for sharing it with all of us 🙂👍
Thanks for watching! He has taught me so much
Nebraska 66 has a song called Nine Thousand. Worth a listen IMO
Like father, like son! You and your dad share a wonderful hobby. I have the MTH Premier version of the Union Pacific 4-12-2. I am sure your dad's engine has a ton of special meaning being that it was gifted to him by his family. None of my retirement gifts were O scale and had that many wheels. In the 1920's all locomotive builders were pushing the 3 cylinder concept and several railroads ordered copies of them. Even the New York Central had some 3 cylinder Mohawks which were later simplified. UP may have wound up acquiring the most 3 cylinder locomotives. Looking forward to seeing your layout's redesigned upper level.
Great History and thanks for sharing @allegheny48!
Keep the videos coming, Always enjoy your videos and enthusiasm.
Beautiful engine Chris and I love your dad's layout. Thanks for another great video.
Thanks Roger!
Amazing, in the US in 1926 ALCO was building 9000 Class locos for the UP. In the UK the LMS was building Crabs.
Awesome video! You had me laughing when you said “I don’t make the trains I just push the buttons”.
Haha! It’s so true though! I love getting blamed for the features on the trains…
your dad's trains were so cool i can't wait to see more of your awesome videos in your layout fully complete can't wait . have a good rest ear day
Thanks Christopher! Have a good day too!
Great locomotive! and I really enjoyed seeing your dad's layout! As always I appreciate your work to provide quality and enjoyable content.
Thank you Clint!
i have a locomotive on scrap mechanic that is a 2-14-0, of which i nicknamed 'COLOSSUS' because it's chonky.
Great job, like his layout also.
"9000 was her name" such a cool locomotive! I wish there was one that still ran
go to RailGiants train museum and you could blow 9000 whistle and other steam train and diesel engines in Pomona California if you live there LA County fair.
another great video Chris! I also wrote you a question on Facebook recently but I think I found the answer, it was a MTH question.
Thanks! I will check for messages. Really bad about checking on FB but I have an Instagram account that I monitor more often.
So cool that you guys have that big bond
Thanks Chris. The 4-12-2 had problems on the curves. Derailments were common. They pulled well, but there were wyes and turnouts they couldn't handle.
Only chanel where the owner is not afraid to highball the locomotives! I hate layouts that run their trains at unrealistically low speeds. Thanks RBP!
Hey rbp I am currently feeling a lot better from when I first got Covid and I wanted to say I remodeled my layout as well my go track is. Better than ever
Great to hear you are better!
Cool.
I love that so much you’re so unapologetic about that yes
0:23
Very nice engine, and your dads layout is very nice as well.
One of my favorite steam locomotives ever!
I love my old school tmcc 9000 still runs great and sounds FANTASTIC!
Excellent!
Oh man, your Dad is crushing you with his layout and roadname selection! Just rude to stick that UP on there, shoulda given him the big WM EM1!
Haha!
Nice!I always liked the big stuff!
I love the model 4-12-2!
Nice video, Chris, and a great choice of gift for your dad! Really impressive model. What great thing it would be to inaugurate your newly redesigned layout when your finished. Hope you dad's on board with that. He has really great collection! Obviously a man of great taste and careful selection. Being familiar with all those models as a young person has informed you in your hobby interests to make you a great advocate for the hobby. Thanks for sharing this important family occasion in this special way.
Thanks Tom! I am sure it will find it's way to my layout for a little run time eventually. Thanks for watching!
Your dad's layout looks awesome
That's a very nice gift 🎁
Cool video just when you think you’ve seen them all you show us another great beast of the rails I’ve never seen one of those 👍
Very cool locomotive, looks like your Dad has lots of nice trains as well 👍
One of the whistles that I heard reminds me of the Nickel Plate Road sound. Gotta get myself one of those
Nice 9000 class! I got one in HO scale which was made by MTH, but its still cool. Mine also has an operating Gresley 3rd valve
Don’t forget it can also semi-articulate.
Great video. Nice locomotive
Nice video! I love yours and ur dads layouts. Trains is my number one hobby
Thanks! Trains are my #1 Hobby too. Thanks for watching!
Great video. The 4-12-2 is awesome.
That is one good looking locomotive
That train is literally an 18 wheeler on tracks 😮
An overpowered 18 wheeler 100 cars up a hill
That Western Maryland ABA F-units is a very cool train ! ! ! 😎
0:41 mabye I'm hi af, but for a second I was anticipating a Count impression. Feefteen, seexteen, sayvonteen, eighteen, eighteen wheels! Ah ah ah!
Yea baby the 900 is back on the rails!
Great video and awesome engine. Your dad's layout is very cool
beautiful scale model!
i just finished building a model of the 4-12-2 out of paper, and this pops up in my recommendations.
You're dad's layout looks awesome
Big fan of the channel. Can we have a tour of your dad’s layout? I would really love to take some notes for when I make my own.
Great video Chris. That train is awesome. Dad’s layout looks nice.
Thanks @legenddriverc!
I actually like that locomotive more then the big boy. Your Dads layout looks very well done. Very nice change of scenery. Nice job on this video.
Was nice to switch things up for this one. Thanks for watching!
Hey Chris - Nice video!! I have the same legacy loco by Lionel. I also have the MTH model which, though it does not have the Legacy system, it does have more detailing. For example, while all those angled pipes running up to the sand dome on our Legacy model are cast in, they are separately applied. The 3rd cylinder on Lionel's model is fixed while the MTH model's 3rd cylinder actually works as the locomotive is moving. The roof hatches on the MTH model also raise (though they can look a bit funny). The tender has the non-derailing chains from the trucks to the frame as well. Over all, MTH wins when it comes to detailing, Lionel wins with performance. - I kept both!!! Fortunately, they of of two different cab numbers. - LOL!!
Sounds like the MTH version is a great model! Thanks for watching!
Funny, I'm actually working on a hobo camp right now. Below my bridge I am building a hobo camp with a few sheds and a campfire.
Fun scene!
Your dad has a nice layout i really like both of your layouts
do you think you would do a video on getting started?
That is a great suggestion. I will look into that idea. Thank you!
Awesome locomotive
That is one good looking engine Chris it looks like your father has a really nice layout too yes I'd like to see what he has in his collection for engines 👍👍
Chris really nice video it's a fantastic idea to do videos on your father's layout father's layout many cool things On the layout as you're pointing out Many of them I'm sure there's more....
this engine is awesome to all the fantasy paint schemes look great that I've seen
It looks like it's an extremely powerful puller love the sounds the whistle steam paint job and all the details in the cab it's a real winner the sounds of the whistles are all fantastic
definitely not a bad idea to see if you can review some of the engines and train sets that your dad has I'm sure your familiar with them...
And hopefully you get a chance to run trains there on a frequent basis ..
These trains are so much fun to play with but they're such a great social medium with family and friends.. Could be the ultimate hobby !! Lol
its interesting that you got 9000, which has been preserved and now sits in a locomotive museum.
the bigger the better great video
Thanks Tyson!
Love it!!!!!!!
A fun fact: not only to these 4-12-2s have 3 cylinders, but they also use Gresley conjugated valve gear. In other words, these are (mechanically speaking) the same as other famous steam engines Flying Scotsman and Mallard.
I have one of these from MTH Ho. While that one is amazing in every way, I am jealous of the whistle steam lol.
the 4-12-2, sounds pretty crazy for a steam engine of it's time. and predating that of the Big boy and the Challenger, also interesting.
These are absolutely beautiful locomotives... But my favorite locomotive of all time is the American type 440... Basically because it was one of the first
Great video
Hey RBP, new subscriber here, very cool locomotive, thanks for sharing!
Welcome aboard Randall! Glad to have you here!
Love the channel! Subscribed!
Thanks Full Earth Workshop and welcome aboard!
Hi Chris! I enjoyed the video, your dad’s layout is fantastic, glad you shared it. The 9000’s are pretty impressive, the prototype is out here in Pomona California, what a behemoth! Looking forward to seeing your progress on your layout.
Thanks Joseph! Hoping to see the 9000 in person one day. More layout updates coming soon!
" That is another one that is going to RBPs layout. What was that dad?". Hahaha
Damn That is quite the brute, certain puts my 0-10-0 Big Bertha to shame
This is my favorite engine.
A 4-12-2!? Holy moley the UP was power hungry!!
6:18 6:34 are exactly the type that number 9000 whistles is and there should be a video on RUclips of someone recording someone blowing number 9000s whistle and it sounds kind of like these two
Very cool! I am pretty bad with whistle history/ accuracy so these comments always help me out!
there is a coaling tower like that at Know More Trains in Ma.
Sounds like I need to go there...
What's cool is I have actually seen #4004 Big Boy. The one in Cheyenne.
Nice would like to see you run a triplex steamer
I have seen a few of the items that you have shown in this video in my travels
Hello, What a beautiful steam locomotive this is Chris,I`ve seen a lot of them in documents, One is bigger than the others,I saw the BigBoy driving a few years ago, What a power it radiates,Now I have a Question Chris, I have noticed that the trains inyour country run with a bell sound, is that common with you? Msgr Henk Belgium Border😀😉
the whistle you said sounds like a wild west whistle? Has more of a ghostly sound to it.
0:24 That Was Werid What Am I Doing?:A Meme Was Born.