Nice scores from the train show. Looking forward to seeing you fix this baby up. I was fortunate this past summer to sit in the cab of this engine at the North Shore Railroad museum in Duluth.
Interesting. It looks like you are getting things sorted out. It is certainly a fine looking engine. I believe that sound is a pump, most likely for water, but I'm not sure. Someone familiar with steam locomotives could chime in and explain its operation. I'm no fan of traction tires. I only have one locomotive, an MTH Rail King Pacific, with them. I've replaced them once and I need to get a few more new ones. Since I'm a conventional, post-war/MPC-era collector, I really have no use for them, as MagneTraction works just fine on my layout. Either way, it will be nice, when you get it running properly. An excellent video, as always.
You hit a home run That engine lists for 1395 in 1999 This engine is 24-25 years old Get a bcr in it so you don't scramble the board Sometimes the spare traction tires are brittle What an awesome set
This is a very nice set. I have the same thing from my father when he bought it new. The only idsue i ever had with it was the roof of the caboose wasnt prepped right when painted and now the paint is flaking. The set isnt from 2011, but from 1998 with QSI sound. There is a 3rd run of the ore cars if you want to complete the set, in one of 1999 catalogs. As for the fist start up, thats the air pumps that QSI sound is making. A great comaprison would be similar to the cab forward released as well in 1998. Try looking up "southern pacific cab forwards over donner pass" and you will instantly understand why it sounds that way! As for the no chuffs at slow speeds, it means the backup battery is weak and old, you should replace with a rechargeable 9v or a BCR battery componet replacement capacitor. It must be a rechargeable bsttery due to the rechsrge features in the model while running. When you do get a fully charged battery, try resetting the loco with feature 18 on the z4000. When finished the loco will run good as new! Hope this helps!
@@PainesvilleRailfans 1998! Wow 😮, yes the information was invaluable. Thank you so much. Without the owners manual I’m stuck with internet sleuthing. Great information.
That’s one beautiful set! It’s definitely going to be over the top once it’s upgraded! Congratulations, Steve!
Nice train from show be glad to see the upgrades from Mr muffins have fun 👍 😊🎉
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Nice catch Steve beautiful set you scored pretty good 👍,looking forward to the upgrade 😁
@@ELWtrains hey thank you Eddie. A little work and we’re gonna clean up that dog turd!
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Very nice keep the video coming 😊
@@josephyurko4857 Thank You Joseph.
Nice scores from the train show. Looking forward to seeing you fix this baby up. I was fortunate this past summer to sit in the cab of this engine at the North Shore Railroad museum in Duluth.
@@DelHudson1 wow! No kidding. Bet it looked like a monster long behemoth from the pilot seat.
Interesting. It looks like you are getting things sorted out. It is certainly a fine looking engine. I believe that sound is a pump, most likely for water, but I'm not sure. Someone familiar with steam locomotives could chime in and explain its operation. I'm no fan of traction tires. I only have one locomotive, an MTH Rail King Pacific, with them. I've replaced them once and I need to get a few more new ones. Since I'm a conventional, post-war/MPC-era collector, I really have no use for them, as MagneTraction works just fine on my layout. Either way, it will be nice, when you get it running properly. An excellent video, as always.
That's a nice Yellowstone. It will make it even nicer Yellowstone with PS3 system dropped into the tender. 😙👌 A piece of resistance. Great find.
@@slagcat lol 😆, thank you Slagcat.
You hit a home run
That engine lists for 1395 in 1999
This engine is 24-25 years old
Get a bcr in it so you don't scramble the board
Sometimes the spare traction tires are brittle
What an awesome set
@@williamkolina3988 thank you, I will. Appreciate the info.
This is a very nice set. I have the same thing from my father when he bought it new. The only idsue i ever had with it was the roof of the caboose wasnt prepped right when painted and now the paint is flaking. The set isnt from 2011, but from 1998 with QSI sound. There is a 3rd run of the ore cars if you want to complete the set, in one of 1999 catalogs. As for the fist start up, thats the air pumps that QSI sound is making. A great comaprison would be similar to the cab forward released as well in 1998. Try looking up "southern pacific cab forwards over donner pass" and you will instantly understand why it sounds that way! As for the no chuffs at slow speeds, it means the backup battery is weak and old, you should replace with a rechargeable 9v or a BCR battery componet replacement capacitor. It must be a rechargeable bsttery due to the rechsrge features in the model while running. When you do get a fully charged battery, try resetting the loco with feature 18 on the z4000. When finished the loco will run good as new! Hope this helps!
@@PainesvilleRailfans 1998! Wow 😮, yes the information was invaluable. Thank you so much. Without the owners manual I’m stuck with internet sleuthing. Great information.
Like your videos!! Please make a video after Mr.Muffin upgrades it. 😎👍👍🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
@@Massimo765 I sure will, and Thank You.
HOPE TO YOU FEB 9TH AT TAYLOR TOWN TRAIN SHOW.
@@jeffsikes5312 hey Jeff 👋🏻
Taylor Town, yup. It’s on my calendar. Ann Arbor too.
Be sure to say hi.
Uer wd40 on that rust will take it right off
Was not a fail at all ran just fine!
O gauge are toys
We all need a project!!!!!
@@Joestrainworld lol 😆 that’s it Joe, your spot on. That’s definitely my project engine.
Awesome I always buy new and used.mth premier I Also fix trains.too
@@jtbassgambler2594 great to have skills. …and the right tools. 😆