I’m From the UK and new to HO and after seeing these I was gutted to find I was years late to the party on ordering, last month a inquired a Railroad stockest in the uk on the off chance they’ll get some in the future. Today I got a message saying they was here. £205 posted, $257 even at that price and watching your review I’m even more excited for them to arrive. Kind feels like Christmas Day in May 🤣🤣
Boy am I glad I bought a bunch of those Bachmann Spectrum black N&W and undecorated auxiliary water tenders when they were about $10 a piece. The new ones from a couple of sources are $100 a pop and up and don't look a bit better.
ScaleTrains is one of the few companies I trust with nearly each product before seeing it in person. Good quality, high details and price here in Europe is still ok. The import tax is bumping it up….
The water tenders look awesome on video and in person. For those of you who have not been to a Worlds Greatest Hobby train show this year, you could have seen these up close and personal along with the Big Blow Turbines that are shipping soon. I am an N scaler and am looking forward to their first locomotive to be announced this summer. Already saving up for whatever it is and getting it on preorder. Great review James, take a deep breath and relax, your consist is now complete.
I realize that this is a very old video, but I just wanted to let people know that scaletrains has 3 of the water tenders on their web site for sale. Unfortunately, the 814 is not there, but the 804 is along with a black one. $75 a pop. ONE QUESTION - With the DCC directional turned on, do these alternate when a directional change is detected on the track or is it completely manual?
can very much tell you are really excited about these! Im not a UP modeler so these don't have that affect on me but i too was very excited just like you when i received a Case 580 Super M.! very nice videos always love them!
IIRC in another video he said it was an Athearn 60' Gunderson, Which is not accurate to the prototype high speed express boxcar. The closest I've found to former UPP 9336 is a 60' Greenville Auto parts box car from exact rail but it isn't quite right.
great review James. I've pre-ordered and I wait in anticipation although I have 3 UP water tender sets from various manufacturers. What makes my collection unique is that all 3 sets are of different types. I want the scaletrains version because they are highly detailed.
I didn't know those were out yet - Cool! Nice review. Yes, the UP Steam guys have needed at least one of these for a long time and now we have the set! I have a set on pre-order in Lincoln and can't wait to see them. Nice job on the sound dubbing for the 844 run buys.
I got my set of ScaleTrains UP water tenders a couple of days ago. The detail is fantastic. I really like the separate American flag. It really stands out. My only problem is the FEF-3 I've got is the Greyhound #8444. I know the era isn't right,but the water tenders really look good with it.
KATO did a good job making these water tenders in N scale with lots of detail. If you have a chance, review the re released KATO N scale Daylight set with SP 4449. Next to KATO in N scale Scale Trains gets an A+ on details in HO scale.
James..you did a outstanding job of dubbing the sound! The next great wish is that someone actually captures the sound from the 844 for a sound decoder. What sound decoder do you have in your 844? I need to buy a new one to replace the MCR original.Thanks
Great review, James. Now an important question here: who makes the best boxcar in HO to use as the steam team's tool car? Does the Scaletrains Evans boxcar come close? And does anyone make decals? Thank you!
Thats very hard to find one in plastic. The closest I could find in plastic was a con cor box car. My suggestion would be to find the brass one by overland models.
Hi there,a very well done video.Great product by Scale trains.com.Do they have any plans to do a correctly articulated UP 3985 or other mallet type engine? Thanks
I’m From the UK and new to HO and after seeing these I was gutted to find I was years late to the party on ordering, last month a inquired a Railroad stockest in the uk on the off chance they’ll get some in the future. Today I got a message saying they was here. £205 posted, $257 even at that price and watching your review I’m even more excited for them to arrive.
Kind feels like Christmas Day in May 🤣🤣
I've been waiting for over a year for these, Pre ordered from Scale trains for $159.99 total cost. Will be delivered today 04/20/22.
Great video.
Nice 23-car double-header there at the end
Nice audio player of last run by you nailed it
Boy am I glad I bought a bunch of those Bachmann Spectrum black N&W and undecorated auxiliary water tenders when they were about $10 a piece. The new ones from a couple of sources are $100 a pop and up and don't look a bit better.
Do you realize how much money I am spending because of you? Everything you show, I have got to get! :)
Sound dubbing was neat!
You should come visit the Napa valley model railroad society
ScaleTrains is one of the few companies I trust with nearly each product before seeing it in person.
Good quality, high details and price here in Europe is still ok. The import tax is bumping it up….
The water tenders look awesome on video and in person. For those of you who have not been to a Worlds Greatest Hobby train show this year, you could have seen these up close and personal along with the Big Blow Turbines that are shipping soon. I am an N scaler and am looking forward to their first locomotive to be announced this summer. Already saving up for whatever it is and getting it on preorder. Great review James, take a deep breath and relax, your consist is now complete.
I'm really looking forward to the N scale- preordered some containers despite not even having stack cars lol
I bought the up gas terbine wich some how broke with dc an dcc but now I run the tebines water tender behind my 844 wich is a full train
I hope they come out with santa-fe they look great
I have ordered it.
layout update and all the trains you own
What about the wheels? I have read in a couple of reviews that the wheels are not that free rolling as one might think. Can you give any feedback?
buying these for my 3985 set
don't have to wait long James I got word from Ed Dickens #844 will be returning to the rails soon with this exact consist
Nice Job!!!
I realize that this is a very old video, but I just wanted to let people know that scaletrains has 3 of the water tenders on their web site for sale. Unfortunately, the 814 is not there, but the 804 is along with a black one. $75 a pop.
ONE QUESTION - With the DCC directional turned on, do these alternate when a directional change is detected on the track or is it completely manual?
James is your 844 from Athearn?
Where did you get that UPP boxcar?
Are you planning to get a big blow gas turbine? the same site where you got the water tenders also has brought the Big blow back
Walthers also makes them
I preordered mine when we were first able to preorder December. Still waiting on them...
Great review and great product. Just picked up a set of them. Very nice water tenders. Now I just need a steam engine.
Where are the TURBINES?
I've had 2 sets on pre-order since November.
Awesome Review. Love the run by. Great Business Train/Excursion Train set up.
YES !
Just got my set in today james!, Beautiful set and completes my cities train.
Great Ricky, glad to hear from you again. Long time, no chat.
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Yes!!!!
It great to see a new company breathe new life into the hobby. The tenders look really good. The price is fair for what you are getting.Scott
For the price, amazing value. Fantastic details.
can very much tell you are really excited about these! Im not a UP modeler so these don't have that affect on me but i too was very excited just like you when i received a Case 580 Super M.! very nice videos always love them!
Great review loved the runby
Cool cars. Great review. Can't wait to see what you review next.
WOW, JAMES! !!!!!!!!!!!
Outstanding review as usual, thanks.
bill
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, I too have wanted one of these forever and ordered mine tonight from Model Train Stuff.
scale trains will be the best thing that happens to this hobby !!! don't you agree , price and detail ,, ts the best
James, what model and brand is that tool boxcar behind the last tender?
IIRC in another video he said it was an Athearn 60' Gunderson, Which is not accurate to the prototype high speed express boxcar. The closest I've found to former UPP 9336 is a 60' Greenville Auto parts box car from exact rail but it isn't quite right.
Its an Overland Models Brass Box Car. Item number is OMI 3344.1
great review James. I've pre-ordered and I wait in anticipation although I have 3 UP water tender sets from various manufacturers. What makes my collection unique is that all 3 sets are of different types. I want the scaletrains version because they are highly detailed.
I didn't know those were out yet - Cool! Nice review. Yes, the UP Steam guys have needed at least one of these for a long time and now we have the set! I have a set on pre-order in Lincoln and can't wait to see them. Nice job on the sound dubbing for the 844 run buys.
Wow super great review !! Love the dub too.. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work James... Lance 🚂
I got my set of ScaleTrains UP water tenders a couple of days ago. The detail is fantastic. I really like the separate American flag. It really stands out. My only problem is the FEF-3 I've got is the Greyhound #8444. I know the era isn't right,but the water tenders really look good with it.
those aren't MU hoses.... he should just say accessory hoses.
Sure hope this means they are shipping everyones pre orders. Waiting along time now.
KATO did a good job making these water tenders in N scale with lots of detail. If you have a chance, review the re released KATO N scale Daylight set with SP 4449. Next to KATO in N scale Scale Trains gets an A+ on details in HO scale.
All I need now is for someone to make an aux for 4449 and I'll bet set for life.
Hi James, Can U actually visit one of the factories which make these model railroads? For example Athearn or BAchman etc?
James..you did a outstanding job of dubbing the sound! The next great wish is that someone actually captures the sound from the 844 for a sound decoder. What sound decoder do you have in your 844? I need to buy a new one to replace the MCR original.Thanks
Great review, James. Now an important question here: who makes the best boxcar in HO to use as the steam team's tool car? Does the Scaletrains Evans boxcar come close? And does anyone make decals? Thank you!
Thats very hard to find one in plastic. The closest I could find in plastic was a con cor box car. My suggestion would be to find the brass one by overland models.
I live near Stockton, California
What software did you use to make your end title, Blender? If so, where can I find that template? Great video...
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>water tendos
+MTStudios That's Spanish for water tenders...jk lol
lol
Nice review as always man!
Where'd you get that 611 picture btw?
+amtraklover My grandmother got it for me from my hometown somewhere.
Hi there,a very well done video.Great product by Scale trains.com.Do they have any plans to do a correctly articulated UP 3985 or other mallet type engine? Thanks
gas turbine by athren
Just ordered a Set through Lombard Hobbies if anyone is trying to find some before Christmas 2018