Lionel New York Central L-2a Mohawk

[LOMBARDISPACKERS1]

That is a great lay out you have there! Especially the Locomotives ! Very nice !

[rj2571]

@LOMBARDISPACKERS1

Thanks for the comment and compliment. It really is a life long collection and I'm looking forward to setting up everything up this year.

[Showgirl7able]

I love the trains and layout! You must have a huge room to keep it up all year round! I use a 3 foot oval at my folks house when I visit. A perfect circle for at home. I like my parents house better because I can put up the Park I have. (It's Union Pacific Park, and it changes every time I visit.) The track gets moved around and changed so much it doesn't last very long.

[rj2571]

@Showgirl7able

Thank you so much for the comment and compliment. I don't have a permanent layout yet, so I get my "fix" with setting these up for the holidays. The room measures close to 12' x 16'. I usually start setting things up in the middle of November and start taking it down in the middle of January. I am looking forward to setting things up this year as well as my next trip to York in October.

[TheRyanCage]

thanks to your video I'm inspired to buy one of these for my christmas layout I put on every year at the local park, I think the town would enjoy something like that mighty engine hustling around. Also the L2a is the only mohawk I like, it doesn't look generic or a bigger hudson in those respects

[rj2571]

@TheRyanCage

Thanks for the comment. Out of all the Mohawks the NYC had, the L-2a is my favorite. The layout you set up each year sounds very nice. I'm sure it's enjoyed by everyone.

[pensyturbine]

question if you sold this how much would you sell it for???

[rj2571]

@pensyturbine

Honestly, I don't plan on selling this locomotive. But if I was looking to buy one, I would think that $600 to $700 would be a fair price for a used on in good condition. Lionel also made this locomotive with Railsounds 5.0 and 4 chuffs per revolution, and I would think that version would sell for more.

[pjmilazzo]

One of my favorite engines. I hope Lionel or MTH makes New York Central L2-a Mohawk with Legacy or PS2 respectively. They both made other versions of the Mohawk, but the L2-a is the most beautiful of series.

[rj2571]

@pjmilazzo

I like all the Mohawks, but the L2-a is also my favorite. This locomotive with Legacy would be simply amazing.

[Fireheart528]

@rj2571 You just convinced me to switch to O scale trains. I love this video!

[rj2571]

@Fireheart528

Thanks! This locomotive is a favorite of mine. Lionel had three releases of this locomotive. Good luck with your switch to O Scale. If you have any questions just ask. I'll try to help.

[Fireheart528]

@rj2571 Well theres one right off the bat: do you happen to know where i can find another one like this?

[rj2571]

@Fireheart528

I did a quick search on ebay and there is one that ends tonight. Lionel # 6-11105 and it has Railsounds 5.0 and four chuffs per revolution. The one I have has Railsounds 4.0 and two chuffs per revolution. When I get a chance this evening I do a more thorough search tonight to see what I can find.

[littleevan99]

I saw this at the Black Hawk automobile muesum inside a display case along the Centry Club 2 Niagra and a another NYC hudson from the 21st centry limented it to was a centry club 2 engine and cars.

[pensyturbine]

that probably cost a ton

[rj2571]

@pensyturbine

Actually, it was no where near a ton. Just a little over a quarter ton. I did get a GREAT deal on this locomotive.

[09JDCTrainMan]

Is that a up 9000 class @ 0:25?

[rj2571]

Thanks for the comment.  Yes, that's a Union Pacific 9000 class 4-12-2 that you see. I also have also uploaded a video of it as well.

[commanderhooha9431]

youve gotta love the sound on that engine and the long blasts of smoke

[rj2571]

Thanks for the comment. It sure would be great if either of those locomotive could be restored to run again.

[rj2571]

Good luck in your search for L3a. I'm sure you will enjoy it when you get one. The L2a is one of my favorite locomotives that I have. The detail is great and it operates very well.

[Railroadtrip445]

you know you can upgrade to 4 chuffs

[92hatchattack]

@Railroadtrip445

How is this possible? I just bought one and it not being 4 ciffs per rev. is the only downfall for me.

[MercedesSLK350V6]

Nice whistle quilling!

[rj2571]

Thanks for the comment

[RsldDecapod]

I always loved the "Mohawk"!!

[rj2571]

Thanks for the comment. I always liked the looks of them as well. Especially the L2 class.  They just looked like they were all business and could really haul the freight.