Thanks for sharing. I know I got one o those articulated cars when they first came out(first run), but I don't remember buying both? I never got to build my layout, so they're packed away in the attic! TMI, you think. 😊
Don’t try to buy it off eBay. Try to find an online retailer. People have been scalping the heck out of these sets on the auction sites. Should only be around $200 usd. Highly recommend you get it though! It’s super fun!
This is probably the best video review I’ve seen of this set. You sold me. I was hesitant to buy this until I saw your demonstration of how the articulated cars bend (I have always disliked Kato’s articulated cars, especially on the European trains like the Eurostar and the Lyria - both of which I purchased but then sold.) I plan to use two now out-of-production Kato SP E8 diesels in the Coast Daylight livery to pull the consist, rather than the steam loco - which I also dislike - because the many small parts tend to loosen and fall off as the loco ages.
I have a question, does your 4449 operate weirdly when you first opened the box and used it? Mine seems like it’s struggling to operate through curves when I operate the engine slowly, not too problematic on straight tracks.
What size curves do you use? I find that the locomotive will “slow down” on tight curves. Back in the day I had 9.75” radius curves and the gs4 would slow through them. When I updated the layout (and built my new one) I went up to a minimum of 15 radius. At that point the loco had no issue or hesitation on the curves.
idk whats with mine mines the same thing the daylight train but there is a white outline on the wheels everytime i see a n scale daylight its just black wheel no outline wheels is mine rare?
Thanks for sharing. I know I got one o those articulated cars when they first came out(first run), but I don't remember buying both? I never got to build my layout, so they're packed away in the attic! TMI, you think. 😊
Ive been eyeing this set, because i just picked up a GS-4 Warbaby, but everything else i own is late 20th century. The price kinda made ne hesitant
Don’t try to buy it off eBay. Try to find an online retailer. People have been scalping the heck out of these sets on the auction sites. Should only be around $200 usd.
Highly recommend you get it though! It’s super fun!
Really awesome set. Thanks for sharing.
This is probably the best video review I’ve seen of this set. You sold me. I was hesitant to buy this until I saw your demonstration of how the articulated cars bend (I have always disliked Kato’s articulated cars, especially on the European trains like the Eurostar and the Lyria - both of which I purchased but then sold.) I plan to use two now out-of-production Kato SP E8 diesels in the Coast Daylight livery to pull the consist, rather than the steam loco - which I also dislike - because the many small parts tend to loosen and fall off as the loco ages.
Thank you so much!!! I’m glad it was helpful!
@@jayzobouldercreekrailroadanytime. I thought about that train in the tough guys movie
I just got this set and wanted to know if you had any issues with the trucks in the joining sections of the 3 articulated cars falling out easily?
I have not had any issues with that. They are really sturdy on my set. I’d definitely contact kato USA about that. They may have a solution for you.
Great review, so thorough!
I have a question, does your 4449 operate weirdly when you first opened the box and used it? Mine seems like it’s struggling to operate through curves when I operate the engine slowly, not too problematic on straight tracks.
What size curves do you use? I find that the locomotive will “slow down” on tight curves.
Back in the day I had 9.75” radius curves and the gs4 would slow through them. When I updated the layout (and built my new one) I went up to a minimum of 15 radius. At that point the loco had no issue or hesitation on the curves.
@@jayzobouldercreekrailroad I can’t remember, but it was from the Kato M1 oval track set.
Great Review! Gotta get myself one soon haha
idk whats with mine mines the same thing the daylight train but there is a white outline on the wheels everytime i see a n scale daylight its just black wheel no outline wheels is mine rare?