It would be amazing to operate, or even ride in the cab, of the 844. I'm sure it was nice talking with the guy you met. I can only imagine the stories he could tell.
I LOVE your blue and yellow Erie warbonnet diesel back to back engine video! Matua Tyco made my dad's Santa Fe HO scale locomotive. If you go to Lionel Trains Library and look up 202 Union Pacific Alco Diesel A Unit 1957 you can see my train. I am still learning how to send photos. I love your trolley too on the Erie video. Plus blue and grey piggyback train was a great sight to see!
Wow! She is a pretty engine and going sooo fast! I love her! I have a 1957 O Gauge Union Pacific engine and I got her at Sheraton 4 Points in Pittsburgh Pa's Western Model Railroad Assoc. It was given to me by a friend. It's rare women love these things, but I grew up with my dad HO scale Blue Santa Fe. (What is with our family and freight trains?) :)
Thanks for the comment and compliment. This is a great locomotive and actually there was more speed left in her. But this was plenty fast enough for myself. Although not HO scale, I also grew up with a blue and yellow Lionel Santa Fe Alco that was my fathers when he was a child. And I still have that locomotive today.
@rj2571 lionel should do that with all there engines and then no one can complan i think thay may have done that with there pwc N&W J CLASS #746 engine it sounds pretty close to me
Cleaning these newer locomotives with the many small detail parts added to them can be a challenge. I've used window cleaner from a spray bottle with decent results. I spray a little on a paper towel or a q-tip and wipe the locomotive. Just be careful around all the added on detail parts.
I have all types of steamers and diesels on my model railroad list, but I was wondering something. A lot ofthe engines on my list are really old, say 2000-2005 or so. Could it be possible to have those older locomotives updated with MTH's and Lionel's newest Legacy and Protosound control and sound systems? I heard the older systems and I don't like them. Not realistic enough. Could you have Lionel and MTH update those old trains? With enough money of course. I sure hope so.
No, Lionel does not offer an Legacy upgrade for there older locomotives. But places, like Weaver Models, can add TMCC and Railsounds 4 to a locomotive. I believe MTH introduced PS2 in 2000. One can download new sound files for PS2 locomotives from their website. And MTH does offer a PS2 upgrade for locomotives that are not already equipped with PS2.
Thanks for the comment. The 844 was gray at one time and the 844 was renumbered to 8444 in 1962 when the Union Pacific took delivery of some EMD GP30 locomotives. It was returned to its original number when GP30 #844 was retired from service.
That is correct. The 844 was gray at one point. I would like to have a gray version and it would be great to have two FEF's, just not two 844's though.
These are not easy to find. I did a few quick searches and didn't find any either. I've been in this hobby for a while and one thing I learned is to keep searching. You'll eventually find one and the search is part of the fun.
You know I'm actually making a list of locomotives and cars I want when I get back into the model railroading business, from both MTH & Lionel. I simply LOVE trains and can't wait to get back into the hobby in the future. I sold my last ones because I no longer have the space. I'm sad.
Sorry to hear that you had to sell your trains. Hopefully you will have the space someday soon to enjoy this hobby again. I can only imagine how large your list is already. There are so many nice trains made today that it's not an easy decision on which ones to get.
Thanks for the comment. The sounds of this locomotive are amazing. Lionel did an excellent job with them. It does sound great in this video. But it even sounds better in person.
That's great! The 765 is also a nice locomotive and one of the many I would like to get someday. And yes, more videos will be on the way once everything is set up this fall. One of the new locomotives I got so far this year is a Lionel Pennsylvania J1a 2-10-4. The Eastern Division TCA train meet in York is less then two months away, so there is no telling what I might find there.
Lionel recommends O-72 or larger and I haven't tried this locomotive on anything smaller then that. I wish I could be of more help, but I honestly can't say if this locomotive will work on O-54 curves.
That's an excellent question and one I honestly can't give an answer to. I haven't tried it with these locomotives and I'm far from an expert with Legacy. But if I were to make a guess I would say no considering the differences in the size of the drive wheels and the electronics. Not just Legacy to TMCC but the 844 has an improved version of Odyssey speed control compared to the 9000.
No, the Christmas Tree is not up all year. It's up for about 2 months though. Yes, this is the only layout I have. I start on it around Thanksgiving and take things down in late January. Although I do wish I had room for a permanent layout.
I bought this locomotive from Northern Central Supply when I was at the Eastern Division TCA train meet at the York (Pennsylvania) Fairgrounds this past October.
Thanks for the comment. I'm sure it was nice to see Cheyenne. Yes, I can do more of the Katy. Hopefully next weekend I will be able to do more. I also have a Lionel SP heritage SD70-ACe That I will be doing a video of.
At Train Festivle 2009, the 4449 had come up to Michigan. My dad & I got tickets, and rode it! I neve thought such a famouse engine would come to Michigan. Glad I live here!
I'm sure that was a very nice trip. The memories of doing that with your father will last your lifetime. I live about 20 minutes from Steamtown, which is nice, but it sure would be great if the 4449 and the 844 would make their way east sometime.
I've met a guy who drove the 844 last year in Manteca, CA he said in the 30 years he worked for UP that was the coolest experience he's had.
littleevan99 5 months ago
@littleevan99
It would be amazing to operate, or even ride in the cab, of the 844. I'm sure it was nice talking with the guy you met. I can only imagine the stories he could tell.
rj2571 5 months ago
I LOVE your blue and yellow Erie warbonnet diesel back to back engine video! Matua Tyco made my dad's Santa Fe HO scale locomotive. If you go to Lionel Trains Library and look up 202 Union Pacific Alco Diesel A Unit 1957 you can see my train. I am still learning how to send photos. I love your trolley too on the Erie video. Plus blue and grey piggyback train was a great sight to see!
Showgirl7able 6 months ago
@Showgirl7able
Thanks for the comment and I'll look up your locomotive.
rj2571 6 months ago
Wow! She is a pretty engine and going sooo fast! I love her! I have a 1957 O Gauge Union Pacific engine and I got her at Sheraton 4 Points in Pittsburgh Pa's Western Model Railroad Assoc. It was given to me by a friend. It's rare women love these things, but I grew up with my dad HO scale Blue Santa Fe. (What is with our family and freight trains?) :)
Showgirl7able 6 months ago
@Showgirl7able
Thanks for the comment and compliment. This is a great locomotive and actually there was more speed left in her. But this was plenty fast enough for myself. Although not HO scale, I also grew up with a blue and yellow Lionel Santa Fe Alco that was my fathers when he was a child. And I still have that locomotive today.
rj2571 6 months ago
i just wanted to stop by and say thays a nice sounds great
grizzleybearz282004 6 months ago
@grizzleybearz282004
Thanks for the comment. This is a great locomotive and it really does sound great. Lionel used the sound from the real 844 for this locomotive.
rj2571 6 months ago
@rj2571 lionel should do that with all there engines and then no one can complan i think thay may have done that with there pwc N&W J CLASS #746 engine it sounds pretty close to me
grizzleybearz282004 6 months ago
Not to mention make them shiny and look like new again.
6709ify 7 months ago
@6709ify
Cleaning these newer locomotives with the many small detail parts added to them can be a challenge. I've used window cleaner from a spray bottle with decent results. I spray a little on a paper towel or a q-tip and wipe the locomotive. Just be careful around all the added on detail parts.
rj2571 7 months ago
I have all types of steamers and diesels on my model railroad list, but I was wondering something. A lot ofthe engines on my list are really old, say 2000-2005 or so. Could it be possible to have those older locomotives updated with MTH's and Lionel's newest Legacy and Protosound control and sound systems? I heard the older systems and I don't like them. Not realistic enough. Could you have Lionel and MTH update those old trains? With enough money of course. I sure hope so.
6709ify 7 months ago
@6709ify
No, Lionel does not offer an Legacy upgrade for there older locomotives. But places, like Weaver Models, can add TMCC and Railsounds 4 to a locomotive. I believe MTH introduced PS2 in 2000. One can download new sound files for PS2 locomotives from their website. And MTH does offer a PS2 upgrade for locomotives that are not already equipped with PS2.
rj2571 7 months ago
they had a grey fef 8444 but now its a diesel engine
xtnt316x 7 months ago
@xtnt316x
Thanks for the comment. The 844 was gray at one time and the 844 was renumbered to 8444 in 1962 when the Union Pacific took delivery of some EMD GP30 locomotives. It was returned to its original number when GP30 #844 was retired from service.
rj2571 7 months ago
BAD ASS LOCOMOTIVE!
Amtrak1194 8 months ago
@Amtrak1194
Thanks!
rj2571 8 months ago
that is one bad ass sounding engine very buddy did you ever check out my postwar lionel #2354 nyc f-3 set i was telling you about awhile ago
grizzleybearz282004 8 months ago
@grizzleybearz282004
Thanks! Yes, I did check out your 2354 video. It's a very beautiful set.
rj2571 8 months ago
The 844 was grey at one time look it up on YouTube there's a video.
littleevan99 8 months ago
@littleevan99
That is correct. The 844 was gray at one point. I would like to have a gray version and it would be great to have two FEF's, just not two 844's though.
rj2571 8 months ago
@rj2571 youd cud get the gray version of 8444 or get 844's sister counterpart #836
trainman7616 8 months ago
Well found a grey one on eBay for $759 and it was on sale 20 minutes later somebody bought it. Man that was a great deal!
littleevan99 9 months ago
@littleevan99
That was a very good deal. If only Lionel made the grey version with a different cab number I would seriously consider getting one.
rj2571 8 months ago
wow i want a go! :D
Damowhite123 10 months ago
Where can you buy one I cant find anyone online who has them anymore.
LoganisTrainBoy1 1 year ago
@LoganisTrainBoy1
These are not easy to find. I did a few quick searches and didn't find any either. I've been in this hobby for a while and one thing I learned is to keep searching. You'll eventually find one and the search is part of the fun.
rj2571 1 year ago
The 844 :D
sporeman45 1 year ago
You know I'm actually making a list of locomotives and cars I want when I get back into the model railroading business, from both MTH & Lionel. I simply LOVE trains and can't wait to get back into the hobby in the future. I sold my last ones because I no longer have the space. I'm sad.
6709ify 1 year ago
Sorry to hear that you had to sell your trains. Hopefully you will have the space someday soon to enjoy this hobby again. I can only imagine how large your list is already. There are so many nice trains made today that it's not an easy decision on which ones to get.
rj2571 1 year ago
I like the way the chuff sounds at 0:36.
6709ify 1 year ago
Thanks for the comment. The sounds of this locomotive are amazing. Lionel did an excellent job with them. It does sound great in this video. But it even sounds better in person.
rj2571 1 year ago
hey rj just wanted to let you know i got this same fef
Railroadtrip445 1 year ago
That's great!! I've enjoyed mine a lot since I got it. Hope you are having lots of fun with yours as well.
rj2571 1 year ago
@rj2571 I am and enjoying it I got the 765 and I enjoy running that to so hope to see more videos in the future
Railroadtrip445 1 year ago
That's great! The 765 is also a nice locomotive and one of the many I would like to get someday. And yes, more videos will be on the way once everything is set up this fall. One of the new locomotives I got so far this year is a Lionel Pennsylvania J1a 2-10-4. The Eastern Division TCA train meet in York is less then two months away, so there is no telling what I might find there.
rj2571 1 year ago
@rj2571 I am going to maybe we can meet up there
Railroadtrip445 1 year ago
how much was the 844
xtnt316x 1 year ago
whats the smalest curve it can ride
xtnt316x 1 year ago
Lionel recommends O-72 or larger and I haven't tried this locomotive on anything smaller then that. I wish I could be of more help, but I honestly can't say if this locomotive will work on O-54 curves.
rj2571 1 year ago
Could you doublehead your 844 with your 9000?
PereMarquette1223 1 year ago
That's an excellent question and one I honestly can't give an answer to. I haven't tried it with these locomotives and I'm far from an expert with Legacy. But if I were to make a guess I would say no considering the differences in the size of the drive wheels and the electronics. Not just Legacy to TMCC but the 844 has an improved version of Odyssey speed control compared to the 9000.
rj2571 1 year ago
What size curves are you running this engine on?
atsf3415dbr 1 year ago
The curves are 0-96 and were made by K-Line.
rj2571 1 year ago
Question does your Xmas Tree saty up all year and is this your Layout
Railroadtrip445 2 years ago
No, the Christmas Tree is not up all year. It's up for about 2 months though. Yes, this is the only layout I have. I start on it around Thanksgiving and take things down in late January. Although I do wish I had room for a permanent layout.
rj2571 2 years ago
were did u get the 844
whitesoxofive 2 years ago
I bought this locomotive from Northern Central Supply when I was at the Eastern Division TCA train meet at the York (Pennsylvania) Fairgrounds this past October.
rj2571 2 years ago
Awesome video!
SouthernRR4501 2 years ago
Thanks for the compliment.
rj2571 2 years ago
Thanks
rj2571 2 years ago
I got to see where the 844 lives in Cheyenne.
can do more video of the up KATY?
from Amtrakkid
Amtrakkid 2 years ago
Thanks for the comment. I'm sure it was nice to see Cheyenne. Yes, I can do more of the Katy. Hopefully next weekend I will be able to do more. I also have a Lionel SP heritage SD70-ACe That I will be doing a video of.
rj2571 2 years ago
I saw the 4449 and 844 double heading on Puget sound
bigsteam5344 2 years ago
That must have been very nice to see. I wish that those locomotives could make their way east sometime.
rj2571 2 years ago
same I always wished to see the 4449
Railroadtrip445 2 years ago
At Train Festivle 2009, the 4449 had come up to Michigan. My dad & I got tickets, and rode it! I neve thought such a famouse engine would come to Michigan. Glad I live here!
TheLegendsoflionel 1 year ago
I'm sure that was a very nice trip. The memories of doing that with your father will last your lifetime. I live about 20 minutes from Steamtown, which is nice, but it sure would be great if the 4449 and the 844 would make their way east sometime.
rj2571 1 year ago