No new videos in 6 months, hope things are going well. I appreciate the fact that your videos help me determine which road number has the best features.
I had the Northern Pacific "628" set growing up! My dad gave it to Me in the 70s along with a bunch of track, buildings and such. I had a great time with them!
It's interesting to note that there was a 100 ton switcher that was made I think by GE... the Lionel 44 ton looks much more like it than it does the model it was supposed to represent. I saw the 100 ton on line.
ironfox7 No, the size of that model is much closer to 144 tons than 44. A scale model would probably be half that size. I can’t call it a 44 ton switcher and keep a straight face.
If anyone is interested, there's a 44 toner for sale in North Conway NH. It is owned by the State of NH but it is stored at the Conway Scenic Railroad. If you go on RUclips or Google you can see it on one of the turntable stalls. I don't know how much the state is asking for the locomotive.
The 628 was catalogued in 1957/58. The best way to find out the value is to watch a few sales at ebay. Currently there are 5 listed with the option buy it now starting at 49.95.
I have two 628s, one I haven't fixed yet, the other I bought and customized (the shell was damaged) when I was still a bit newer to toy trains. It's interesting that Lionel's model is in fact rather oversize for O scale. I believe this is because Lionel did not wish to produce a new type of motor-truck, as the real GE 44-tonner uses a smaller truck than Lionel's postwar switchers.
Wonderful video. The train with the blue gondolas has an interesting caboose with loading deck. Is there evidence of such a caboose in real life on RUclips?
No new videos in 6 months, hope things are going well. I appreciate the fact that your videos help me determine which road number has the best features.
Making these videos is my winter activity. I probably start again in November
@@classiclioneltrains5977 Looking forward to them!
I had the Northern Pacific "628" set growing up! My dad gave it to Me in the 70s along with a bunch of track, buildings and such. I had a great time with them!
Amazing job I am a real fan of GE 44s.
It's interesting to note that there was a 100 ton switcher that was made I think by GE... the Lionel 44 ton looks much more like it than it does the model it was supposed to represent. I saw the 100 ton on line.
The actual Northern Pacific Railroad did operate one GE 44 tonner.
like your channel very much sir
Fun video. The 44 toners are neat little engines. My favorite is the 629. Thank you for sharing. Thumbs up.
I bought one of the 144 ton switchers around 2000. It runs great, and with two motors has plenty of power.
By the way its 44 ton
ironfox7 No, the size of that model is much closer to 144 tons than 44. A scale model would probably be half that size. I can’t call it a 44 ton switcher and keep a straight face.
Another great video ! Can't wait for the next one !
Thank you for a well done video.
If anyone is interested, there's a 44 toner for sale in North Conway NH. It is owned by the State of NH but it is stored at the Conway Scenic Railroad. If you go on RUclips or Google you can see it on one of the turntable stalls. I don't know how much the state is asking for the locomotive.
I have the Northern Pacific 628, how do i find out how old it is and how much it is worth? Excellent condition
The 628 was catalogued in 1957/58. The best way to find out the value is to watch a few sales at ebay. Currently there are 5 listed with the option buy it now starting at 49.95.
I always wished that I had one of those switchers
A real one or a Lionel?
I have two 628s, one I haven't fixed yet, the other I bought and customized (the shell was damaged) when I was still a bit newer to toy trains. It's interesting that Lionel's model is in fact rather oversize for O scale. I believe this is because Lionel did not wish to produce a new type of motor-truck, as the real GE 44-tonner uses a smaller truck than Lionel's postwar switchers.
Very professional video. Now I have a question do you know if lionel ever made a dark red Pennsylvania 44 ton switcher back in the day?
Not that I know from the existing literature and my own observations. Why do you ask? There are some customized locos on the market.
Because I have a frend who dus not know much about his Pennsylvania 44 ton switcher well I'm guessing it's a costume 44 tone switcher
@@tjprptchable Brunswick Green PRR 44 tonner made in 1992, dark red Rock Island 44 tonner made in 1993.
@@goldenmanuever1176 thank you for the info
Awesome, Glad to see a new video
44 tonner: exists
Lionel: lets make it a 65 tonner and slap 44 on it
I recently got one of these babies, the black one
I have a 628 too : )
Wonderful video. The train with the blue gondolas has an interesting caboose with loading deck. Is there evidence of such a caboose in real life on RUclips?
I actually do not know. Maybe somebody else can comment.
YOU'VE GONE POSTWAR!!!!
Love the videos
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Can I come over and play?👲
I´m with You, I´ll bring some beer!
huh?
What the fuck I just bought one at a train show this is creepy
Love the videos