The Bessemer & Lake Erie railroad used the 2-10-4 Texas type freight locomotives for many years. One pulling and one pushing. As a kid I used to watch them go past my great aunts home in Branchton Pa.
Your videos are getting better all the time. Thx for sharing. Love the PRR 2-10-4..It will be my first Lionel ever. I am used to MTH but I want to try the Legacy line....Cheers!
Thank you Eric for that extensive review. I actually own the 2-10-4 Texas Pennsylvania in your video. It really is a fantastic piece. Now all I need to do is wait until the new Legacy controllers are availible so I can get the most out of my engines. I'm currently using a ZW-L and 2 CW-80s.
Personally I think the best feature of this engine is the better smoke unit, it creates a much thicker cloud of smoke than previous Lionel smoke units.
Eric, Fantastic review as always. Seems like the Pennsy version proved to be most popular with this iteration of their Texas locomotives. Browsing around, you can still find the C&O and the other road name (cannot recall), at hobby shops....however, the Pennsy is quite elusive. Think its that tender!! :) Its simply gorgeous. Congrats on the engine, looking forward to your next vid. Michael
Great review Eric, that thing sounds awesome and the blow down affect is great. I like how the smoke fills up the ground beneath it. Thanks for the outstanding review!
Hi Eric, I am a great fan of old steam engines,as my dad was a steam engine driver.I spent most of my early days living in railway colony in neighborhood of railway yard.We used to play around engines and tenders.I really wish to own these miniature models.This way I feel closer to my golden childhood.Hearty thanks for sharing this.
The only Lionel products on MTH's website are the Lionel Corporation Tinplate Trains. MTH has been making reproductions of pre-war Lionel tinplate trains for a long time, but a few years ago they worked out a deal with Lionel to where they could finally put the Lionel name on the tinplate trains. MTH did sue Lionel and they won, but the case was eventually settled and that's what eventually led to the licensing deal for the tinplate trains.
Awesome, thank you for the information. By the way, I don't own any trains yet, but I see the passion you have and I can tell I share that with you. The production quality on your videos is top notch, please keep them coming.
Great review Eric, beautiful locomotive. I really like how you included just a little more footage of the J1A running. I would really like to see this and even more in your upcoming reviews, as your layout is the perfect showcase for these amazing models! Ethan
OMG, that is just awesome. I do believe if I had one of those, I wouldn’t want anything else. Great review Eric, I probably will not think of anything else the rest of the day.
Love this engine and it looks great on your massive layout! Now you need some Pennsy cabooses to go with it. Just doesn't look "right" with a UP caboose. The BFIMO (the cylinder steam effect) is a trade off for the lack of the smoking whistle effect that most Lionel Legacy steam engines have. I guess there is only so much room inside the engine.
YES!! Finantly You reviewed it. I'm Logan. A steam fanatic. i also live in GA. I'm only 11 but I'm a master at steam locomotives. Thanks for reviewing this locomotive. -Logan
I like every brand of trains, but I've been buying more Lionel stuff for the last few years because for the last few years Lionel's been making engines that sound better and have more innovative features than MTH. MTH has sorta put their American O gauge trains on cruise control while they expand into other areas such as European O, HO and S gauges. Meanwhile Lionel has come out with Legacy, swinging bells, smoking whistles, operating fans, smoking dynamos, the cylinder steam effect and more.
Nice video Eric! Does Atlas-O make that "Goldenloaf Flour" at 16:30? I have the same car, only in N-Scale! I didn't realize they made it in every scale that Atlas produces. Very cool and great video as always.
The Santa Fe 5000 was built for Texas type requirements "high speed heavy hauling across the Plains by Texas & Pacific Railway in 1925" by Baldwin Locomotive and for the Santa Fe railroad. The first was a prototype delivered in 1930 and now is on static display at the Amarillo Civic Center since its retirement. The "Madam Queen" is a Beautiful Steam engine.
Perhaps if the holes under the cylinders were smaller the steam would escape under greater pressure creating a billowing effect which would look more realistic. A great model though!!
The restrictions were part of the War Production Board's task of allocating the countries resourcesand getting peacetime industries ready for wartime production. I believe it was more about allocating scarce materials. The railroads were not allowed to waste time and materials on new engine designs. For more info, do a google search on War Production Board.
look at the boiler on that thing! yeah the GN preferred to run locomotives that were of their own building that's why the Challenger was not very popular with the GN.
Hey Eric, recently found your youtube chn, LOVE IT! I've a similar past as you. Had a couple Lionel trains as a kid that were boxed up while I was away at college. Never touched model trains again until I had a son. My son loves trains so this past XMas I was faced with 0 gauge or HO gauge. I went with HO gauge for couple reasons: 3 rail trail didn't look prototypical to me (not that I'm a huge stickler for sticking to realism) and space. If you had it to do over, would you pick O or HO?
I like these videos and I love marvel at your engines and waggons. I have one question, though: Could you provide the engine stats in both imperial and metric system? That would be very kind of you.
AWESOME review Eric!!!! This is one engine I would really like to get, it looks and sounds great and you got to love the smoke effects. Maybe after I pay the tax man I will look for one LOL Thanks for the great review bud and have a great one!
That may be, I'm not a certified expert on the 2-10-4's history. I know that the Pennsy borrowed the design from the C&O and the C&O called them "Texas"...but maybe the C&O got the name from the T&P.
I know it's a little late but the Texas and Pacific had the first 2 10 4 type being called the Texas. Northern Pacific had the first 4 8 4, and were generally called Northern. Santa Fe had the first 2 10 2. And NYC had the first 4 6 4 calling them the Hudson after the Hudson river.
Great video Eric can I ask do these new Lionel's run at speed the ones I had as a kid where as fast as slot cars if I didn't slow down for the curve they would fall off the table? And they never broke when that happened I might break off a running light but that would be it! Thanks for your help
I never said the C&O invented the Texas name. I just said they were known as Texas engines when the PRR borrowed the design from the C&O. Thanks, though.
Sorry for another negative comment Lionel. I promise this is my last one. lol. But did the start up sounds really say, "please start her up..." Steam engines take about 6-8 hours to start up. lol. Just a funny thing to say. Anyways, as a Pennsy fan this sound system otherwise is one of the best I've heard. The chuff absolutely stunning. Thanks for the review. Could you do one of the new S-2 when it comes out please?
Theres a problem with this engine, the smokebox. The PRR texas type has indents on the bottom corners of the smoke box, giving it a sortof "chin" look to it, but this engine doesnt have that
Eric, why were only certain types of engines allowed to be built during the war? Was this to reduce manpower in locomotive research and focus that manpower towards the war machine? Thanks, Rick
I enjoy watching your videos. However I am curious if I could interest you in doing a review for the world war 2 troop train set that lionel offers, I have thought of buying it but don't want to commit to it yet
Hey Eric, I found a great deal on a o scale MTH premier dash-9 4449 bnsf and its a sweet looking engine. It has proto sounds 2.0 with all the goodies on it. I really want to get it but I want your opinion about it before I buy it. The reason I want your opinion is because I know that your the real train expertise. So what do you say bout it?
Couple of things.. 1. Lionel, don't you mean MTH now? 2. Nice Vid. 3. The engineer sounds brain dead LOL, I was laughing so hard, especially when he says "out". lol
The Bessemer & Lake Erie railroad used the 2-10-4 Texas type freight locomotives for many years. One pulling and one pushing. As a kid I used to watch them go past my great aunts home in Branchton Pa.
That tender is cool with the brakemans shack. That would of been one hell of seat to have riding along
vwgolfer187 of course it would be. I wish if I can back in time to 1936 so I can ride in the shack
Probably the coolest thing you have ever reviewed, awesome engine!
Those chuffs sound so mighty! An excellent engine!
I've always been into MTH, but it looks like times change, I'm really starting to like Lionel.
Your videos are getting better all the time. Thx for sharing. Love the PRR 2-10-4..It will be my first Lionel ever. I am used to MTH but I want to try the Legacy line....Cheers!
One of Lionels finer new legacy steamers. Lots of detail. Great review.
I used to have one of these but have gone to all 2 rail. It is a great engine.
Thank you Eric for that extensive review. I actually own the 2-10-4 Texas Pennsylvania in your video. It really is a fantastic piece. Now all I need to do is wait until the new Legacy controllers are availible so I can get the most out of my engines. I'm currently using a ZW-L and 2 CW-80s.
Personally I think the best feature of this engine is the better smoke unit, it creates a much thicker cloud of smoke than previous Lionel smoke units.
Eric,
Fantastic review as always. Seems like the Pennsy version proved to be most popular with this iteration of their Texas locomotives. Browsing around, you can still find the C&O and the other road name (cannot recall), at hobby shops....however, the Pennsy is quite elusive. Think its that tender!! :) Its simply gorgeous.
Congrats on the engine, looking forward to your next vid.
Michael
Great review Eric, that thing sounds awesome and the blow down affect is great. I like how the smoke fills up the ground beneath it. Thanks for the outstanding review!
Hi Eric, I am a great fan of old steam engines,as my dad was a steam engine driver.I spent most of my early days living in railway colony in neighborhood of railway yard.We used to play around engines and tenders.I really wish to own these miniature models.This way I feel closer to my golden childhood.Hearty thanks for sharing this.
I wish all lionel steam locomotives had cylinder steam, it's truly amazing.
Absolutely fantastic. Your reviews are amazing! I'll look forward to seeing more.
The bell sounds like Southern Pacific 2472's bell
I got this 2 Christmas's ago. One of my favorite Christmas gifts that I have ever received. Love the Vids and love my Lionel Engines!
The only Lionel products on MTH's website are the Lionel Corporation Tinplate Trains. MTH has been making reproductions of pre-war Lionel tinplate trains for a long time, but a few years ago they worked out a deal with Lionel to where they could finally put the Lionel name on the tinplate trains. MTH did sue Lionel and they won, but the case was eventually settled and that's what eventually led to the licensing deal for the tinplate trains.
I like the whistle and bell on this engine, I really do. And it sounds really cool! =)
The cylinder steam effect is really cool.
I know right
Dont know why they dont do this on other engines
Awesome, thank you for the information.
By the way, I don't own any trains yet, but I see the passion you have and I can tell I share that with you. The production quality on your videos is top notch, please keep them coming.
Finally, an engine with an authentic sounding bell. Some MTH bell sounds resemble someone banging the insides of a steel kettle.
Great review Eric, beautiful locomotive. I really like how you included just a little more footage of the J1A running. I would really like to see this and even more in your upcoming reviews, as your layout is the perfect showcase for these amazing models!
Ethan
Man, that is a beautiful locomotive.
You Must Have A Good Job To Have So Many Nice Trains Very Blessed Great Videos Ty.
OMG, that is just awesome. I do believe if I had one of those, I wouldn’t want anything else.
Great review Eric, I probably will not think of anything else the rest of the day.
I like the cylinder steam effect
Wow! I really like this one for some reason. It looks like it has a lot of detail. By the way, I like the UP caboose.
That cylinder steam option is awesome.
2-10-4s were called "Texas type because they were originally built for the Texas and Pacific Rsilroad.
*Railroad
Love this engine and it looks great on your massive layout! Now you need some Pennsy cabooses to go with it. Just doesn't look "right" with a UP caboose. The BFIMO (the cylinder steam effect) is a trade off for the lack of the smoking whistle effect that most Lionel Legacy steam engines have. I guess there is only so much room inside the engine.
Who is here after Lionel's 2019 volume 1 catalog?
Amazing engine! I'm surprised the steam whistle doesn't smoke on this as well though. Thumbs up!
YES!! Finantly You reviewed it. I'm Logan. A steam fanatic. i also live in GA. I'm only 11 but I'm a master at steam locomotives. Thanks for reviewing this locomotive.
-Logan
Job well done on the J1A Eric.
Richard Lindao ĺagotran
Love that piston smoke
I like every brand of trains, but I've been buying more Lionel stuff for the last few years because for the last few years Lionel's been making engines that sound better and have more innovative features than MTH. MTH has sorta put their American O gauge trains on cruise control while they expand into other areas such as European O, HO and S gauges. Meanwhile Lionel has come out with Legacy, swinging bells, smoking whistles, operating fans, smoking dynamos, the cylinder steam effect and more.
Your right the Texas and Pacific was the first class 1 road to use the 2-10-4 wheel config. that is why it is called a Texas class engine
The Texas type got its name from the fact that the 2-10-4s were built and operated by the Texas and Pacific Railroad first....
Fantastic model...
Lionel is remaking it. They had offered it in their 2019 volume 1 catalog.
Great Review as always Eric
Very nice review. I liked your videos so much that I subscribed.
DAMN that's nice!! i like the cow catcher at the front!
My 7 year old son has been wanting to see that review.
Nice video Eric! Does Atlas-O make that "Goldenloaf Flour" at 16:30? I have the same car, only in N-Scale! I didn't realize they made it in every scale that Atlas produces. Very cool and great video as always.
I saw a 2-10-4 Texas steam engine in Texas.
Where?
InsightAbe05 in Texas
Cola meyers at the railroad depot in palestine Texas
The Santa Fe 5000 was built for Texas type requirements "high speed heavy hauling across the Plains by Texas & Pacific Railway in 1925" by Baldwin Locomotive and for the Santa Fe railroad. The first was a prototype delivered in 1930 and now is on static display at the Amarillo Civic Center since its retirement. The "Madam Queen" is a Beautiful Steam engine.
Ah the old 610. She pulled the Freedom Train along with the Daylight. I'm practically neighbors with that locomotive. She's quite a beauty for sure
Perhaps if the holes under the cylinders were smaller the steam would escape under greater pressure creating a billowing effect which would look more realistic. A great model though!!
The restrictions were part of the War Production Board's task of allocating the countries resourcesand getting peacetime industries ready for wartime production. I believe it was more about allocating scarce materials. The railroads were not allowed to waste time and materials on new engine designs. For more info, do a google search on War Production Board.
Cool smoking cylinders! looks like a fog rolling in. Nice sounding bell to.
Dude that cylinder steam effect.
This reminds me of Pennsey's 4-8-4 turbine prototype locomotive.
Great video as usual. I like the cylinder effect even though it looks more like smoke than steam. Can´t be helped though.
another great video-but broke my heart not even one Pennsy coal car??? Need a coal drag behind!!!
Hey! You are almost to 200 videos! Hooray!!!
look at the boiler on that thing! yeah the GN preferred to run locomotives that were of their own building that's why the Challenger was not very popular with the GN.
Hey Eric, recently found your youtube chn, LOVE IT! I've a similar past as you. Had a couple Lionel trains as a kid that were boxed up while I was away at college. Never touched model trains again until I had a son. My son loves trains so this past XMas I was faced with 0 gauge or HO gauge. I went with HO gauge for couple reasons: 3 rail trail didn't look prototypical to me (not that I'm a huge stickler for sticking to realism) and space. If you had it to do over, would you pick O or HO?
I like these videos and I love marvel at your engines and waggons. I have one question, though: Could you provide the engine stats in both imperial and metric system? That would be very kind of you.
AWESOME review Eric!!!! This is one engine I would really like to get, it looks and sounds great and you got to love the smoke effects. Maybe after I pay the tax man I will look for one LOL Thanks for the great review bud and have a great one!
Actually, it was first released in 2001 along with a C&O 2-10-4
I know most people will disagree with me... but it looks like it would be a good passenger train.
i so have to get that...i can get one at my nearest dealer for 1170
I have the dymamic smoke effect on a roco ho model which works in the same way its very cool to wacth...
That may be, I'm not a certified expert on the 2-10-4's history. I know that the Pennsy borrowed the design from the C&O and the C&O called them "Texas"...but maybe the C&O got the name from the T&P.
I know it's a little late but the Texas and Pacific had the first 2 10 4 type being called the Texas. Northern Pacific had the first 4 8 4, and were generally called Northern.
Santa Fe had the first 2 10 2. And NYC had the first 4 6 4 calling them the Hudson after the Hudson river.
This engine just looks Texas
that's freakin sweet!!!
17:37 I think that’s the fastest I’ve seen you make your trains go
Chris B.bacon ikr it’s kinda annoying that he never makes his trains go faster they always go slow
Thanks. It's actually not Louisiana. It's a UP box car with a map of the UP's routes on the side.
Thanks!
It's a Pennsylvania railroad j1
Great review. Love the pennsy. Whats the box car with louisiana on the side?
when are you going to post a video about the post war engine that u had gotten from a friend and if it's going to be soon cant wait :D
It's very similar to the Q2, but not duplex
Why didn't you put J1 Warbaby in the title for the name of the locomotive?
Sounds good!
Great video Eric can I ask do these new Lionel's run at speed the ones I had as a kid where as fast as slot cars if I didn't slow down for the curve they would fall off the table? And they never broke when that happened I might break off a running light but that would be it! Thanks for your help
Hey Eric now you will have 2 PRR 2-10-4 s 6479 & 6498
Nice video! But why does the "engineer" sound like Charles Ro?
Awesome videos as usual Eric. Why is this locomotive equipped with the purple Star Wars Death Ray at 14:45?
Nice size locomotives and nice sounding whistle!!
I bet this could pull a 50 car train with no trouble!
I the real locomotives made the ground shake!!
I never said the C&O invented the Texas name. I just said they were known as Texas engines when the PRR borrowed the design from the C&O. Thanks, though.
Thanks man!
Sorry for another negative comment Lionel. I promise this is my last one. lol. But did the start up sounds really say, "please start her up..." Steam engines take about 6-8 hours to start up. lol. Just a funny thing to say. Anyways, as a Pennsy fan this sound system otherwise is one of the best I've heard. The chuff absolutely stunning. Thanks for the review. Could you do one of the new S-2 when it comes out please?
Hey, no problem.
By the way nice video and engine!
Theres a problem with this engine, the smokebox. The PRR texas type has indents on the bottom corners of the smoke box, giving it a sortof "chin" look to it, but this engine doesnt have that
Why does this PRR steam locomotive have a Southern Pacific bell?
Is there a smoking whistle?
Eric, why were only certain types of engines allowed to be built during the war? Was this to reduce manpower in locomotive research and focus that manpower towards the war machine?
Thanks,
Rick
I would love to but some of these great Lionel steam engines, but the price for Lionel engines with Legacy is too much for me :(
I enjoy watching your videos. However I am curious if I could interest you in doing a review for the world war 2 troop train set that lionel offers, I have thought of buying it but don't want to commit to it yet
From 17:33 to 17:45, it looked like the train was going at 30 SMPH (scale miles per hour).
I’m pretty sure Strasburg railroad has a 2 10 4 Texas
Hey Eric, I found a great deal on a o scale MTH premier dash-9 4449 bnsf and its a sweet looking engine. It has proto sounds 2.0 with all the goodies on it. I really want to get it but I want your opinion about it before I buy it. The reason I want your opinion is because I know that your the real train expertise. So what do you say bout it?
Unbelievable detail but again 3 rail ruins the illusion
Where would the bell be?
Exactly, I too would like to know, where is that darn bell???? Eric?
I think the J1a version of the Texas is better in my opinion because of that “mean” looking smoke box door
Thanks, bud.
nice
Hey Eric does Legacy station sell HO Scale locomotives or do they just sell O scale locomotives
Couple of things..
1. Lionel, don't you mean MTH now?
2. Nice Vid.
3. The engineer sounds brain dead LOL, I was laughing so hard, especially when he says "out". lol