Eric, just wanted to say thank you for the awesome videos. Just bought my first new engine and cant wait to run it. But, also thank you for the review on this engine. The wife loves it and I believe it will be the next purchase.
@wampaAWESOMEsauce I really don't know. I guess it's probably partially a matter of opinion. My guess would probably be something during Lionel's MPC era in the 70's and early 80's.
@esiegel76 i have an old 90 something coast guard train and a 2003 great northern freight train and they have really bad sound graphics but good hand graphics and operation. but the Great northern one is really noisy when it runs.
Hey I love the colors. I see in your video that you also have a norfolk southern heritage. I just got one my self and was wondering if the fans on that one work as well and if you could do a video on it to help me under stand all the options.
How do you access the start up sequence/dialogue for this using the legacy remote? I don't know if I missed it in the instructions or what, I just cant seem to get that figured out.
The vibrant hose is not a hose... it is an electrical cord (wire). That's how multiple-units communicate with each other when lashed together. That electric cord works in concert with the MU hoses that you mentioned earlier. When the cord is not used, it is stowed in the position you see it on your model. On the prototype- where the cord comes out is "hot." The other side is a stowage port & the end of the cord is stowed in that stowage port in the position you see it on the model.
@bradstrains I've never done a comparison between all my engines, but I would guess that most of my 2-motor diesels can pull about the same. I've never tested the upper limits, but a typical 2-motor diesel will easily pull 30 cars. Probably the most powerful puller I have is my MTH Norfolk Southern A-B-B-A diesel set, simply because it has 4 motors.
How much is this engine? And does it work With regular Lionel TMCC? My Grandpa has a very large layout and I want to give him something with my work money for Christmas! Thanks for the vid. Eric!
@Hobbyinator The GE hybrid sold for around $875. You probably can't find one now, however. Lionel is continuing to make these engines in other roadnames, however, and you can get those for about $700.
when i seen this in the catalog i wasnt sure if i would like it im one of those pepole that wait some time and to see how well it dose for a year or so but after seening this vid i would most likely buy one down the line but i still think lionel is over chargeing us for our trains now being made in china since the year 2000
it depends on what you have in ur collection. Not all trains can run on same sized track. For example, the lionel Amtrak HHP-8 can run on O-36, but the GE Hybrid can run on minimum O-54. It's pretty much like how you want to balance between quality and quantity. Such as would you sacrifice quality so that ur train can run on tight O-31 curves? or would you sacrifice minimum curves for the best detailing?
@spartan0738 Yes, they can be turned off. It's not actually charging a battery in the model. Those battery charge lights are on the real-life engine and they light up when the engine's battery bank is being charged. The lights were something GE did for the first demonstrator Hybrid ES44 to show off it's hybrid features.
The lights under the engine look like something from a dance floor. Very cool! Sure hope a 1:20.3 scale model of the engine has it. It makes the engine look magical, like something that belongs in Disney's Electrical Parade.
@alexandernicholas123 Yes and no. the MTH system by itself will not control this engine. However, if you buy a Lionel TMCC Command Base and connect it to the MTH system you can control the engine with the MTH remote...but you won't be able to access any of the engine's advanced features. I would highly recommend getting the Legacy system to control this engine.
@alexandernicholas123 If you're going to spend the money to buy an engine like this, I would go ahead and get the whole Legacy system so that you can use all the cool features on the engine.
This if my favorite ES44AC diesal engine out of all of GE Beautifall Eric. Beautifull.I like how lional went with the hybrid act. I have theO scale MTH ES44AC GE Demonstrator.
@DJW701 I'm actually a huge fan of MTH. Most of my stuff is MTH. I think MTH has gotten a little lazy lately, however, and for the time being I think Lionel is putting out a better product. With MTH's expansion into HO, I think they've sorta left their O-Scale stuff on autopilot for a while, which is unfortunate. I hope they get back into the game and start pushing the envelope again.
@esiegel76 MTH is supposed to come out with Protosound 3 (which is already on their HO engines) in O scale this fall. Hopefully, they keep to their promises.
@Bassfanatic94 Hi Eric, just wanted to add a correction to what I had said earlier. MTH already has Protosound 3 in some of their O scale engines. They are only available in their European steam and diesel/electric. They are in their Volume 2 2010 catalog. I just noticed it today!
@Bassfanatic94 Yeah, I don't think PS 3.0 is any big change. The HO stuff has been using it. I think PS 3 is just a smaller system so if can fit inside a smaller space. I don't think it has any extra features.
@esiegel76 Yeah I agree with you. Protosound 3 is just smaller and eliminates the ugly cord that comes out of a steam engine tender. I think, if I heard correctly from my hobby shop guy, that they used a capacitor (whatever that means) in order to get rid of the cord. Heres a tip for you, if you use a diesel sound connector cable for your steamers it gets rid of that big ugly one that it comes with. I saw it on the Black Diamond Railway website, you can only do it for O-72 or higher I believe.
MTH isn't bad. At least they make stuff that even lionel wouldn't make, but they don't make a wider variety of sound sets like lionel has done. I remember watching the demo video of the new ALP-46. At first ,it's scald appearance was very nice, but the sound was awful. It sounded more to be a GG-1 instead of a real ALP-46. That was a big disappointment.
That sound amazing! The bad part is that a GE doesnt have a quillable horn in real life, they have a Solenoid and not a valve. The second part is that GECX 2010 (now UP 7605) has a different horn. A Nathan K5HLL horn. This one comes pretty close though.
Please let me know if this GE Evolution really has that much of a better sound quality and chatter ( I'm not that interested in the detail as much because of my poor eye sight) than any other MTH Premier or Lionel diesel. Before I spend close to $750.00 for the CP vision line. And which next two diesels would have the best quality total sounds under it.
That engine seems great it looks very nice i like all of the detail on it and i like the flashing lights going along the bottom i also thought that its cool that it can go into sleep mode. Anb by the way your layout looks GREAT!!
Yeah, there's a lot of stuff I would have liked to mention but YouTube's time limits forced me to cut a lot out. I wish they'd raise the limit to 15 minutes or something.
Thanks for the "honorable mention" Eric...your really coming along great as a reviewer...you must have it scripted or something, because you never stumble....lol. Hey, if you want a good laugh, watch the video with the "CC" turned on and read what you say....its hiliarious!
It is by far the best Diesel on the market right now, and on my want list! I've heard MTH is releasing a hydrid just like this soon. Great video you made on it, and congrats on the purchase! PLEASE SUB ME! I would love to hear your comments on my layout.....5% the size of yours LOL
im happy that u have the engine- with a layout like urs- its a must lol for what you have it is totally worth it! take care of it- in 50yrs its gonna be worth a lot like the old blue comet sets of the '30s lol have fun!
Great looking and performing engine, although lionel once again confuses me horn-wise. I don't know what horn is prototypical, but that horn almost reminds me of the old Amtrak E60 P1235 horns. Still, amazing train
Now those are two absolutely beautiful engines and a great video. Right now Im down due to total knee replacements so Im redoing old Marx stuff from EBay. Its fun and passes the time.
I was wondering if the Lionel features can be controlled through the DCS system. (horn, bell, smoke, lights, fans, etc.), I want to get this model but I'm not sure if it will work on my layout. I am also looking for a price range or what I would expect to pay for this model. I think the cab features sold me. Great video.
You can run the engine through the DCS system. Most of the cool features will still work, though some of the sounds and so forth won't work unless you've got Legacy. The engine lists for $875 (I think), but you can get it for around $700.
Do you know which features won't work through.the DCS? So far I know the quillable whistle won't work, but does the horn in general still work? As far as the smoke do you know if that will work ? It seems to me that the smoke is a built in feature as well as the fans. Can you give me a price range for the Legacy system as well? Thanks.
I'm not sure off hand exactly which ones don't work as I haven't ran this engine through my DCS system. The horn will still work, you just can't quill it. I think the smoke, fan and light features are built into the engine. Bottom line is that you can run this with the DCS remote, but it's more fun if you've got the Legacy remote.
Due to YouTube time restraints, I didn't have time for a lot shots of the train in motion. Besides, when it runs it pretty much looks like any other engine out there. It's the sound and features that make it special.
I feel like these are impossible to find. Do you know a website where I can find one?
The50Bricks 1 week ago
@The50Bricks Nope, they are really hard to find these days.
esiegel76 1 week ago
Eric, just wanted to say thank you for the awesome videos. Just bought my first new engine and cant wait to run it. But, also thank you for the review on this engine. The wife loves it and I believe it will be the next purchase.
cedmunds1986 1 month ago
i know MTH is making one with a passenger car i belive it is
SIMPLEPLANROCKS22 1 month ago
@SIMPLEPLANROCKS22 It's suppose to hit hobby shops sometime in Febuary.
MrNemesis63 1 month ago
@MrNemesis63 i know i cant wait
SIMPLEPLANROCKS22 1 month ago
hay were can i find that train i have look every wear
carshowkiosk 2 months ago
Still believe this is the best engine ever made? I still do....
Broncort1 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
@Broncort1 Yep, I think it's the best 3-Rail O-Scale engine every made. I have to specify "O-Scale" or else I'll get it from the HO guys. Hehe.
esiegel76 2 months ago
@esiegel76 what is the worst 3 rail O- scale engine ever made? as far as graphics and operation?
wampaAWESOMEsauce 2 weeks ago
@wampaAWESOMEsauce I really don't know. I guess it's probably partially a matter of opinion. My guess would probably be something during Lionel's MPC era in the 70's and early 80's.
esiegel76 2 weeks ago
@esiegel76 i have an old 90 something coast guard train and a 2003 great northern freight train and they have really bad sound graphics but good hand graphics and operation. but the Great northern one is really noisy when it runs.
wampaAWESOMEsauce 2 weeks ago
Hey I love the colors. I see in your video that you also have a norfolk southern heritage. I just got one my self and was wondering if the fans on that one work as well and if you could do a video on it to help me under stand all the options.
Eaglelandscaping 2 months ago
@Eaglelandscaping I already did a review of the NS Heritage SD70. You can find it on my channel. No, the fans do not spin on the SD70's.
esiegel76 2 months ago
will this fit on my Athearn HO 83 track?
shedimat 4 months ago
@shedimat No, this is O-scale, not HO
esiegel76 4 months ago
@esiegel76 ok, do you know if they make an ho model?
shedimat 4 months ago
@shedimat Lionel only makes O scale. Intermountain makes some in HO.
Weiberts 2 months ago
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Helllo Eric,
do you used the ledacy system remote with lionel trains or DCS.and vice versa.
jftrains 5 months ago
Helllo Eric,
do you used the ledacy system remote with lionel trains or DCS.and vice versa.
jftrains 5 months ago
wow! great looking locomotive, they keep raising the bar !
norfolksouthern8941 5 months ago
hey eric,for us newbies in the group,when you do product intros...would it be possible to tell mfg.and the product number to reference to order from
joeyoung19475 7 months ago
@nickthegodly They've made a bunch of them now. There's UP, BNSF and KCS now.
esiegel76 7 months ago
man, i never knew the roof acme off! :D
backinblack120 7 months ago
@aeroguy86 it is 875.00
mrpowerwagon123 7 months ago
very nice those lights are crazy does the poroto so that? and how much is a unit like this coast?
aeroguy86 7 months ago
How do you access the start up sequence/dialogue for this using the legacy remote? I don't know if I missed it in the instructions or what, I just cant seem to get that figured out.
SirSebaztian 8 months ago
@SirSebaztian Press and hold the start button and it triggers the start up sequence.
esiegel76 8 months ago
@esiegel76 Mystery solved, thank you!
SirSebaztian 8 months ago
The vibrant hose is not a hose... it is an electrical cord (wire). That's how multiple-units communicate with each other when lashed together. That electric cord works in concert with the MU hoses that you mentioned earlier. When the cord is not used, it is stowed in the position you see it on your model. On the prototype- where the cord comes out is "hot." The other side is a stowage port & the end of the cord is stowed in that stowage port in the position you see it on the model.
BNSF5675 8 months ago
@BNSF5675 Cool
esiegel76 8 months ago
Which engine of yours can pull the most cars?
bradstrains 9 months ago
@bradstrains I've never done a comparison between all my engines, but I would guess that most of my 2-motor diesels can pull about the same. I've never tested the upper limits, but a typical 2-motor diesel will easily pull 30 cars. Probably the most powerful puller I have is my MTH Norfolk Southern A-B-B-A diesel set, simply because it has 4 motors.
esiegel76 9 months ago
Did you notice that the battery charge lights change their direction when you apply the brake or slow it down?
disneylandguy10 10 months ago
How many and what product lines does Lionel have?
TheGordon4 10 months ago
If you were to make a top ten favorite O scale locomotive list, which 10 locomotives would be your favorite?
trainguy111 10 months ago
@trainguy111 I really don't know. That's sorta like asking a parent to pick their favorite child. :)
esiegel76 10 months ago
@esiegel76 In other words, you sort of love them all. Welcome to my world! :)
trainguy111 10 months ago
imagine this in n scale lol
atsf3780 11 months ago
How much is this engine? And does it work With regular Lionel TMCC? My Grandpa has a very large layout and I want to give him something with my work money for Christmas! Thanks for the vid. Eric!
Hobbyinator 11 months ago
@Hobbyinator The GE hybrid sold for around $875. You probably can't find one now, however. Lionel is continuing to make these engines in other roadnames, however, and you can get those for about $700.
esiegel76 11 months ago
Where can I still get one of these I cant find any hobby shop anywhere that has tehm in stock. Thanks in advanced.
LoganisTrainBoy1 11 months ago
@LoganisTrainBoy1 You're going to have a really hard time finding one now. They sold out quite a while ago.
esiegel76 11 months ago
So much trains, so little space for play :D
Horvat2044 11 months ago
I see a ring on your finger- I'm surprised you're still wearing it after buying this engine.
AmtrakFlorida 1 year ago
when i seen this in the catalog i wasnt sure if i would like it im one of those pepole that wait some time and to see how well it dose for a year or so but after seening this vid i would most likely buy one down the line but i still think lionel is over chargeing us for our trains now being made in china since the year 2000
grizzleybearz282004 1 year ago
What paint job is on the NS SD70m behind the GE EVO hybrid?
epistte 1 year ago
@epistte That's one of the NS Heritage SD70's that Lionel has been putting out for the last few years.
esiegel76 1 year ago
how strong is it i need to switch
BNSFTIM55 1 year ago
what curves do you think are most popular for O gauge track
1macgeorge 1 year ago
@1macgeorge
it depends on what you have in ur collection. Not all trains can run on same sized track. For example, the lionel Amtrak HHP-8 can run on O-36, but the GE Hybrid can run on minimum O-54. It's pretty much like how you want to balance between quality and quantity. Such as would you sacrifice quality so that ur train can run on tight O-31 curves? or would you sacrifice minimum curves for the best detailing?
IVEMER 1 year ago
The red hose thing is called an MU 27 pins cable.
pierrelabbee 1 year ago
You think there's a chance of getting the Vision Line 700e Hudson?
726berkshire 1 year ago
@726berkshire I've ordered one.
esiegel76 1 year ago
@esiegel76 Wow. Nice!!! ;)
726berkshire 1 year ago
hey, I got one of these for Christmas, and I am loving it so far!
disneylandguy10 1 year ago
this is a really great train. how much did it cost
appleintosh 1 year ago
hey eric- will this engine run on 0-42 curves?
daybeers 1 year ago
@daybeers I believe Lionel states the minimum curve is O-54.
esiegel76 1 year ago
great informative video, great job!
djfry01 1 year ago
wow, thank you for making this video, great engine. Yes I would like one, but I have the MTH system. Excellent job with the video also. thank you
djfry01 1 year ago
you know what would be cool, if the coupler cut bar really did open the coupler.
CSX8663 1 year ago
I agery with you that this is the best o scale Diesel ever made!
railfan845 1 year ago
wow Refinement !! Good :D
kakuice 1 year ago
Can the battery charge lights be turned off? and whats the point of having a battery in it if it has power from the track?
spartan0738 1 year ago
@spartan0738 Yes, they can be turned off. It's not actually charging a battery in the model. Those battery charge lights are on the real-life engine and they light up when the engine's battery bank is being charged. The lights were something GE did for the first demonstrator Hybrid ES44 to show off it's hybrid features.
esiegel76 1 year ago
@esiegel76 Hi.. Where can I you buy it? Thanks :)
TrainHDworld 1 year ago
I found your Page by accident.
I'm an HO/OO Scaler. I commend your Demonstration!
Brilliant and Clear explanation! Kudos!
Modeltrainguy 1 year ago
The lights under the engine look like something from a dance floor. Very cool! Sure hope a 1:20.3 scale model of the engine has it. It makes the engine look magical, like something that belongs in Disney's Electrical Parade.
trainguy111 1 year ago
I hope the Boy Scouts of America ES44ac in the Lionel 2010 Vol.II catalog has all the same details as this locomotive does.....
DJW701 1 year ago
@DJW701 It looks like it has everything except the blinking battery charge lights along the bottom.
esiegel76 1 year ago
can you run the engine on a MTH system???
alexandernicholas123 1 year ago
@alexandernicholas123 Yes and no. the MTH system by itself will not control this engine. However, if you buy a Lionel TMCC Command Base and connect it to the MTH system you can control the engine with the MTH remote...but you won't be able to access any of the engine's advanced features. I would highly recommend getting the Legacy system to control this engine.
esiegel76 1 year ago
@esiegel76 Thank you so much!!!
alexandernicholas123 1 year ago
@esiegel76 Would i need a full lionel system???
alexandernicholas123 1 year ago
@alexandernicholas123 If you're going to spend the money to buy an engine like this, I would go ahead and get the whole Legacy system so that you can use all the cool features on the engine.
esiegel76 1 year ago
@esiegel76 Thank you so much!!! Will do!
alexandernicholas123 1 year ago
You're very well spoken - that's refreshing; and somewhat unusual in this venue;-)
rightman220 1 year ago
how much did this cost????????????????
josh4157 1 year ago
@josh4157 They retail for about $800
esiegel76 1 year ago
man i doubted vision line. now i dont. THAT IS AMAZING!!!!! WELCOME BACK LIONEL! i still hate that i installed 0-31 stupid curves than 0-72.
GoldenCreekValleyRR 1 year ago
Does the EVILUTION HYBRID has the same 4,400 horsepower?Or does it have more?
BigBoyO56 1 year ago
@BigBoyO56 I believe it the same 4,400 HP, but don't quote me on that.
esiegel76 1 year ago
@esiegel76 OK.
BigBoyO56 1 year ago
This if my favorite ES44AC diesal engine out of all of GE Beautifall Eric. Beautifull.I like how lional went with the hybrid act. I have theO scale MTH ES44AC GE Demonstrator.
BigBoyO56 1 year ago
Will it turn on O-36?
disneylandguy10 1 year ago
@disneylandguy10 I don't think so.
esiegel76 1 year ago
I can tell you are not too big of a fan of MTH....
DJW701 1 year ago
@DJW701 I'm actually a huge fan of MTH. Most of my stuff is MTH. I think MTH has gotten a little lazy lately, however, and for the time being I think Lionel is putting out a better product. With MTH's expansion into HO, I think they've sorta left their O-Scale stuff on autopilot for a while, which is unfortunate. I hope they get back into the game and start pushing the envelope again.
esiegel76 1 year ago
@esiegel76 MTH is supposed to come out with Protosound 3 (which is already on their HO engines) in O scale this fall. Hopefully, they keep to their promises.
Bassfanatic94 1 year ago
@Bassfanatic94 I hope so too.
esiegel76 1 year ago
@Bassfanatic94 Hi Eric, just wanted to add a correction to what I had said earlier. MTH already has Protosound 3 in some of their O scale engines. They are only available in their European steam and diesel/electric. They are in their Volume 2 2010 catalog. I just noticed it today!
Bassfanatic94 1 year ago
@Bassfanatic94 Yeah, I don't think PS 3.0 is any big change. The HO stuff has been using it. I think PS 3 is just a smaller system so if can fit inside a smaller space. I don't think it has any extra features.
esiegel76 1 year ago
@esiegel76 Yeah I agree with you. Protosound 3 is just smaller and eliminates the ugly cord that comes out of a steam engine tender. I think, if I heard correctly from my hobby shop guy, that they used a capacitor (whatever that means) in order to get rid of the cord. Heres a tip for you, if you use a diesel sound connector cable for your steamers it gets rid of that big ugly one that it comes with. I saw it on the Black Diamond Railway website, you can only do it for O-72 or higher I believe.
Bassfanatic94 1 year ago
@DJW701
MTH isn't bad. At least they make stuff that even lionel wouldn't make, but they don't make a wider variety of sound sets like lionel has done. I remember watching the demo video of the new ALP-46. At first ,it's scald appearance was very nice, but the sound was awful. It sounded more to be a GG-1 instead of a real ALP-46. That was a big disappointment.
IVEMER 1 year ago
I might buy one, I have SOME O scale even though I'm HO.
GECP4256 1 year ago
You used the dark gray "yard" version of Brennan's ballast correct?
CSXTransportation 1 year ago
@CSXTransportation I use both. On the mainline I use the light gray, in the yard and use the black yard ballast.
esiegel76 1 year ago
i gotta get one they made one just like that one by lionel but it just has canadian pacific paint job instead of the hybrid painting
DJ4000VOLT 1 year ago
That's Eric for all the help and keep up the great work ! Can't wait for your video ! Put me down for 2
lionellance 1 year ago
I think that is one of the best locomotives I've seen. I don't use O scale but that one seems really good!!
BNSF700 1 year ago
That sound amazing! The bad part is that a GE doesnt have a quillable horn in real life, they have a Solenoid and not a valve. The second part is that GECX 2010 (now UP 7605) has a different horn. A Nathan K5HLL horn. This one comes pretty close though.
BNSF5608 1 year ago
that is very cool, i want one. and i don't have o scale. but now i think i might get into it.
sojournfan 1 year ago
that is very cool, i want one. and i don't have o scale. but now i think i might get into it.
sojournfan 1 year ago
that is very cool, i want one. and i don't have o scale. but now i think i might get into it.
sojournfan 1 year ago
Please let me know if this GE Evolution really has that much of a better sound quality and chatter ( I'm not that interested in the detail as much because of my poor eye sight) than any other MTH Premier or Lionel diesel. Before I spend close to $750.00 for the CP vision line. And which next two diesels would have the best quality total sounds under it.
Ty
Frank
beerdispensing 1 year ago
@beerdispensing The sound is fantastic, but it's up to you whether or not you want to spend the money on it.
esiegel76 1 year ago
This is a stunning presentation, well done.
Interesting all the info about the issue with turns. Looks great when it's on the move
I want one now.
leokimvideo 1 year ago
They should make one in ho scale (1:87)
CSXrules1 1 year ago
i think a realisstic horn would be better for this engine like the k5hll
mjet401bnsf 1 year ago
@mjet401bnsf Yep. A K5HLL also cannot be quilled as they are blown on Solenoid valves on that specific model.
BNSF5608 1 year ago
I wonder what would be next? what would you like to see (in therms of features)?
santiagop23 1 year ago
Now that you mentioned it. I checked out the new Lionel 2010 Signature Edition catalog.
The hybrid is back in a new paint scheme of the Canadian Pacific. Retail is about the same price as the origiinal GE Hybrid.
IVEMER 1 year ago
that is the best train ever
adtrains75 1 year ago
Thanks for the product review I'm getting mine in just a few more days :D paid $699.99..
I agree, this is definitely the best O-scale locomotive in the market :)
IVEMER 2 years ago
That engine seems great it looks very nice i like all of the detail on it and i like the flashing lights going along the bottom i also thought that its cool that it can go into sleep mode. Anb by the way your layout looks GREAT!!
NMags24 2 years ago
Correction 699.99.
krcm1981 2 years ago
I just wanted to say thanks, your video cost me 799.99. I am looking forward to it though.
krcm1981 2 years ago
FANTÁSTICO! É uma pena que para comprar uma locomotiva dessas e traze-la aqui par o Brasil fica muito caro! A Lionel esta de parabéns!
gibiliz 2 years ago
that plume of smoke which the unit emits when you take it up a notch is called 'turbo lag,' from revving up the turbocharger
ogauge47 2 years ago
cool
esiegel76 2 years ago
something else to notice....the flashing lights change direction when you decelerate.
Broncort1 2 years ago
Yeah, there's a lot of stuff I would have liked to mention but YouTube's time limits forced me to cut a lot out. I wish they'd raise the limit to 15 minutes or something.
esiegel76 2 years ago
Thanks for the "honorable mention" Eric...your really coming along great as a reviewer...you must have it scripted or something, because you never stumble....lol. Hey, if you want a good laugh, watch the video with the "CC" turned on and read what you say....its hiliarious!
Broncort1 2 years ago
Ha, that's really funny.
esiegel76 2 years ago
@esiegel76 ......."I'm American Eagle and thanks for watching"......lololol
Broncort1 2 years ago
how much was that
yourmaker13 2 years ago
$699
esiegel76 2 years ago
@esiegel76 700? i thought it was around 900
chevroletman90 2 years ago
It lists for $900. My dealer did $700.
esiegel76 2 years ago
@esiegel76 thats a sweet deal man,your layout looks awesome!i watched some of your videos on your web page.
chevroletman90 2 years ago
Great review. Have you seen Overland brass diesels?
mpitogo 2 years ago
Overland make nice stuff. It'd also be cool if 3rd rail would make more contemporary diesels.
esiegel76 2 years ago
so can you run this loco on 0-36 curves or is that to small
RandN425 2 years ago
I don't have any O-36 curves to test it on, but I would think those might be a little too small. The box says the minimum curve is O-48.
esiegel76 2 years ago
ok thanks
RandN425 2 years ago
Very professional, Eric. You've got a real talent. My only criticism is that close-up video to illustrate your speaking points would be nice(r). MVS.
NUMCEDDoc 2 years ago
It is by far the best Diesel on the market right now, and on my want list! I've heard MTH is releasing a hydrid just like this soon. Great video you made on it, and congrats on the purchase! PLEASE SUB ME! I would love to hear your comments on my layout.....5% the size of yours LOL
PghTrainFanatic 2 years ago
awsome video and keep your good work.
coedavid 2 years ago
im happy that u have the engine- with a layout like urs- its a must lol for what you have it is totally worth it! take care of it- in 50yrs its gonna be worth a lot like the old blue comet sets of the '30s lol have fun!
Southerntreatment 2 years ago
Great looking and performing engine, although lionel once again confuses me horn-wise. I don't know what horn is prototypical, but that horn almost reminds me of the old Amtrak E60 P1235 horns. Still, amazing train
Pup1234567 2 years ago
Where do you buy all your stuff and is there a website?
classicrocker2142 2 years ago
Great review Eric, I was waiting for this one!!
GEOMIMI89 2 years ago
Now those are two absolutely beautiful engines and a great video. Right now Im down due to total knee replacements so Im redoing old Marx stuff from EBay. Its fun and passes the time.
jenesaisquoi54 2 years ago
I was wondering if the Lionel features can be controlled through the DCS system. (horn, bell, smoke, lights, fans, etc.), I want to get this model but I'm not sure if it will work on my layout. I am also looking for a price range or what I would expect to pay for this model. I think the cab features sold me. Great video.
jpaufsc 2 years ago
You can run the engine through the DCS system. Most of the cool features will still work, though some of the sounds and so forth won't work unless you've got Legacy. The engine lists for $875 (I think), but you can get it for around $700.
esiegel76 2 years ago
Do you know which features won't work through.the DCS? So far I know the quillable whistle won't work, but does the horn in general still work? As far as the smoke do you know if that will work ? It seems to me that the smoke is a built in feature as well as the fans. Can you give me a price range for the Legacy system as well? Thanks.
jpaufsc 2 years ago
I'm not sure off hand exactly which ones don't work as I haven't ran this engine through my DCS system. The horn will still work, you just can't quill it. I think the smoke, fan and light features are built into the engine. Bottom line is that you can run this with the DCS remote, but it's more fun if you've got the Legacy remote.
esiegel76 2 years ago
Thanks for the info. I'll probably start off running it through the DCS and then get the Legacy system later. Once again, thanks.
jpaufsc 2 years ago
This is awesome!
MoPacBoy 2 years ago
I might get the GenSet once I widen my curves.
Weiberts 2 years ago
i wanna see it go around a curve!
NorfolkWestern34 2 years ago
I would like one.
Trainlover4ever2006 2 years ago
NICE!!! PGHtrainfanatic will be jealous
PRRK4Lover 2 years ago
Ahhhh man, Yeah I need to re-think my next engine. Thanks for posting.
nitromarc96 2 years ago
very cool.
spartan0738 2 years ago
Now if that isn't awesome, I can't tell you what is.
TheLegendsoflionel 2 years ago
Very cool, but could you do some more running of this engine? Thanks!
railfan95 2 years ago
Due to YouTube time restraints, I didn't have time for a lot shots of the train in motion. Besides, when it runs it pretty much looks like any other engine out there. It's the sound and features that make it special.
esiegel76 2 years ago
you can post up to a 10:59min video, i have tried 11min but it would not let me, so as long as you are under 11min u are good.
ohiosouthern 2 years ago
imovie won't let me go over 10 minutes
esiegel76 2 years ago
I know what I want for Christmas!
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