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The PS3 version is definitely nicer than my PS1 version. AND I got it for a price equal to or less than what I can sell the PS1 (upgraded to PS2).

Depends on the condition...

I've got a few engines from eBay and from Trainz in the past year. Buy it now prices on EBay are usually high and typically are the price the seller wants for the item. I've won some eBay auctions by bidding late at my max bid amount. I have gotten some good deals using that technique. Trainz on the other hand will lower the price of items periodically. Trick there is you need to know what a good price is and be willing to risk missing an item if someone else buys it before you.

I don't know if I can afford them.

@@RonnyTheEngineer There is a very nice TMCC Lionel scale B&O Pacific on Trainz right now for just $550

@@99thObsidian I'm sorry. That's more than what I could afford.

Willam, I think the PS3 model IS a new tooling. The detail of the wheel spokes and some of the air compressors seems finer. Handrails and ladders are finer as well. Its a great model and I appreciate your comment. I'll be doing a side by side comparison of a PS1, PS2, this PS3 and a Lionel Pacific in the near future. Stay tuned.

@@99thObsidian I will The Pacific is such a classy engine regardless of the roadname

Thanks man. Subbed your channel today. DUDE, you got guts taking your woman to Trainworld. My wife be like "You got another box from UPS"

Ryan, thanks. The Blue Comet was our first MTH RTR set in 2002. My son picked it out in the catalog. I've since upgraded just like you to newer versions for sound and detail. Before I sell my PS1 (upgraded to 2) Blue Comet I'll do a comparison video.

I'll be selling the PS1 (upgraded to 2) version I have soon. Let me know if you know someone who may be interested. Would love for it to go to a good home.

I agree! It's simply a beautiful steam engine. It must have been a sight back in the day. With most trains being black, brown this paint scheme really shines. I love the gold pinstriping too.

I agree. It helps too that I got it for about 1/3rd retail. Next challenge is to scenic the pylon lifts to resemble stone put vegetation at the base. The plan is to paint entire river floor like this: th-cam.com/users/shorts-UY5sBcfbLY?si=Vk1eV2zWudbIFs0

@@99thObsidian Should look great.

Keen eye! I normally do wear shoes in the train room. Discovered the hard way that the little metal Atlas rail joiners hurt like hell when you step on them😲 Was super excited to unbox and setup the bridge (first wife-recommended layout purchase 🤣). Super appreciate your comment. I should have the inner loop running by the next video.

Yes, I read somewhere that you could remove the Fastrack. Not easily though. Its held down with like 8 screws. I love the ppl on the base and will try to move them onto my finished river floor. Not too much of a fan of how they did the base water.

You and me both!

The first time I saw 611 was at the museum in Roanoke. I happen to be in town for a conference and had some free time. I was blown away by the sheer size of the engine. When we built our first layout my son requested a Railking model. It was our first MTH DCS equipped engine. I later bought our first Premier model of the 611. That was also my first PS1 to PS2 upgrade conversion. Seeing the 611 in person in Manassas VA was probably my fondest experience. Looking up from my camera to see those HUGE drivers roll by was a true thrill.

I have yet to explore the full line of Artisan structures. In part because they are large (& heavy - cost lots to ship), I suspect they didnt sell well. I got this bridge for about 1/3 retail.

Thanks dude. The plan was always to replace the MTH bridge. I just happen upon the Rockville bridge when researching regional bridges.

Hi John, welcome aboard! The minimum curve on the outer loop is O-72. This video was taken just before I expanded my layout. The min is still 72 but the max outer is 108. Goal of this layout was to go as big as possible curves yet still run a folded dogbone config. See vid of expansion with plan here: th-cam.com/video/api1wDtV0pE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=O_xypuY7F1dbMbYI

Thanks! Will do!

Yes, fun is the reward for hours of work. I enjoy sharing with my channel subscribers. Once scenery is to a presentable level then I hope to invite some of the neighbors kids to come see a running session. Thanks for the positive comment.

Glad it was helpful!

Glad you enjoyed it

@@oscarso-gaugetrains I’ve already been enjoying just sitting in the middle of the layout running 3 trains around. Please let me know what you want to see/discussed. I’m excited about the future of the layout and blessed to have great subscribers like you.

@@99thObsidian I just like watching other channels like mine to compare notes, techniques and make friends. If you're not a subscriber of mine, i invite you to swing by my channel and check me out. 😉

@@MarkWick Mark, I super appreciate your kind words and subscription. Welcome aboard, I assure you you’ll enjoy the journey. Now that I have 1k subs TH-cam wants me to have twice as many ‘watch hours’. Guess that means I’ll be shooting more vids. I’ve made lots of ‘grief’ train purchases over the last year that I need to review & run. So stay tuned.

Thanks for the comment. One goal of this layout was to model some real RR locations in O scale. Hard to do at scale within the confines of a basement. So I'm taking 'artistic license' in my interpretation of locales. I live in Leesburg, VA which is less than an hour from most of my layout scenes (except for Cumberland). I ride my bike along the C&O canal trail which parallels parts of the B&O mainline. So I have lots of prototypical inspiration for scenery. I hope to do well enough to get my layout into a model train magazine some day.

@@99thObsidian I hope so too.

@@johnandrus3901 One goal of overall goals of this layout was to use the largest curves possible. When I got into hobby I ran sub scale Railking. When I graduated to scale Premier and realized they look more realistic on bigger curves. Thanks for your comment. Next vid features a new stone bridge.

My Man... first to comment. Bet you took point on your squad. Thanks for the support. Yep, makin it hapn ;-)

Can't believe you guys already commented. I just posted this. Yeah, I've got lots of scenery work to do now. But I love the new layout and the time it takes to complete a loop

@@99thObsidianI watched your update immediately. 👍

Well... if I was truly disciplined then I'd not only just run B&O, C&O, Chessie & WM but I'd only run steam to diesel timeframe. While I collect primarily VA RR like C&O, Virginian, N&W, I do have a Blue Comet and NYC 20th Century Limited. I've seen a wide variety of modern diesels run through Harpers Ferry from CSX, UP to CN. I like steam since we don't get to see the prototypes anymore. One goal of the layout was to model actual places along the B&O.