Review: BLI Big Boy 4-8-8-4 Steam Loco

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  • @DanielDaniel1
    @DanielDaniel1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When I was a younger kid around 13 I found out that my dad had a bunch of O gauge Lionel cars, tracks, and engines. They were left to him by my grandpa who I barely got to know before he died. I would spend HOURS a day having fun conducting a whole rail yard in my bedroom. Well one day my whole setup was gone. Dad sold it all. Thinking back on how I could’ve played with the set with my son who is 1 year old now, it brings back that childhood sadness.

  • @TheRealEasyA
    @TheRealEasyA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What perfect timing. It never ceases to amaze me how huge Big Boy actually is in all regards including model form.

  • @HTTVChannel
    @HTTVChannel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Hopefully the next run will incorporate some of the smaller exterior changes to 4014 for excursion service, such as the dual dynamos, roller bearing caps on the tender being painted silver and the washout plugs being stainless steel dog bowls.
    I’d also love to see BLI finally put out their own FEF-3.

  • @twiggs24
    @twiggs24 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Not going to lie I had a smile on my face the whole time watching this video. Unfortunately my train budget zero right now

    • @oldcroneysgarage9739
      @oldcroneysgarage9739 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The same bro I am saving for a truck right now

    • @lawnmowerdude
      @lawnmowerdude 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      To keep my big boy in budget I picked up the reveall plastic model so it can just sit in a siding.

    • @Northeast_Mainiac
      @Northeast_Mainiac 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have 8’x10’ room sizes , I don’t think that’s big enough to run one of these, and they also are very expensive because I would want the rolling thunder paragon 3 sound amp and subwoofer.

  • @Kay_jay_999
    @Kay_jay_999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Hopefully BLI make the 844 soon ... I have their 3985 & 4014 ... absolutely love them! ... the Bigboy is a beast!

    • @jeffstrains4014
      @jeffstrains4014 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hope so also! I have their 3714, and went to Athearn for the 844 not pleased. Hopefully the 4014 is somewhere soon I did not pre order

    • @michaelnsparrow
      @michaelnsparrow 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@jeffstrains4014 Do you want 4014 with a coal or oil tender? The Train Shop in Santa Clara, CA has a BLI 4014 with oil tender for $585, not sure if it's a second run one or not and they do not sell online but maybe you can call and get it shipped?

    • @jeffstrains4014
      @jeffstrains4014 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelnsparrow Thanks I will check it out, I emailed BLI they said the next run on this will be July next year.

    • @Greatdome99
      @Greatdome99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jeffstrains4014 I had a second gen Athearn FEF and it was junk so returned it. Got a 1st gen on eBay which works great. The connecting rod between drivers is one-piece, a recipe for binding.

    • @IsaacAmadeo
      @IsaacAmadeo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      God I hope they make an 844, not sure if id want it in UP or in Lionel scheme

  • @normg2242
    @normg2242 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I can't even imagine what it must feel like to bring this baby home, unpack it and add it to your fleet...!!!

    • @Reading_Modeler
      @Reading_Modeler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      probably one of the best feelings in the world

    • @sqiush2876
      @sqiush2876 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You have to build it

  • @epiccsx
    @epiccsx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    8:56 the smoke! that's awesome, really like seeing the smoke on model trains

    • @CTOdin
      @CTOdin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same!

    • @epiccsx
      @epiccsx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CTOdin 👍

  • @biggiefitz6275
    @biggiefitz6275 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Perfect timing indeed. 4014 will be incredible to see when it makes its way to Omaha. Great video as always.

  • @bobbywright2100
    @bobbywright2100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely enjoy the videos. Great source of information when thinking about a purchase. Keep the videos coming. Thanks, Bobby Wright

  • @jpotts1515gaming
    @jpotts1515gaming 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow that thing is gorgeous. Looks massive for HO. This coming from an MTH O Scale guy. Love the smoke effects

  • @mikewhite767
    @mikewhite767 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Because of your video I’m going to my local train shop and purchase the bli big boy#4014 thanks James for showing us your video!

  • @MrMiner807
    @MrMiner807 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It looks amazing only thing I noticed is that the rods are in the same place on the front and back cylinders which if you look at pictures they are in diffrent spots.

  • @NicksCollectableCreations
    @NicksCollectableCreations 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny you even placed the water bottle backwards. Was fun seeing the Big Boy today.

  • @HelloHello-hj7nw
    @HelloHello-hj7nw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much I just started on a layout of my own, thanks for the reviews now I have a good idea of what I need for my layout... thanks

  • @toddphillips7113
    @toddphillips7113 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this is just beautiful this and the actual bigboy in real life

  • @micksbackyardaquaponics1408
    @micksbackyardaquaponics1408 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a great video clip you put up there it was good to see it

  • @coquitlam_railfan5686
    @coquitlam_railfan5686 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the run by great videos james

  • @mattcastrains416
    @mattcastrains416 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect timing and day for this

  • @ssrailvideos
    @ssrailvideos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    please make a video of 4014 and 844 double heading! do the whole consist if you can, im not a steam guy but what a sight to see!

  • @versekustommodels7386
    @versekustommodels7386 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whoa! This thing smokes at the whistlen as well. I've been out the steam game too long now! Hmmm got me thinking about getting one now.

  • @kcarosielli
    @kcarosielli 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a fantastic locomotive I will probably look into getting one .

  • @1928Media
    @1928Media 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is a HUGE HO engine. But over $500? Wow.

    • @STho205
      @STho205 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Over 45 years ago the HO Rivorassi plastic model, no smoke, no DCC, no sound, oversized flanges, no cab detail, no lighted boards, no tender light... Was about $75. That's when the same line had a 0-8-0 heavy switcher for 19.95 and a USRA Heavy Pacific for $27.00. I wish it was cheaper, but this is a stunning model RTR.

  • @kenenzoperez31
    @kenenzoperez31 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You know he is the king of the railway and he can beat the other diesels!

  • @SullyyBones
    @SullyyBones 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That sd70 sounded fantastic with headphones on

  • @lifenscale5469
    @lifenscale5469 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Going To order mine right now! Thanks!

  • @choochoo3985
    @choochoo3985 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job as usual. Did you notice that the Real 4014 has black hubs on the drivers her other wheels and the Tender has the Silver hub? Got to get the paint out for my Broadway Limited 4014 w/Rolling Thunder. Thanks for sharing! Oh yes, these are really great. I have a couple TRIX as well, but really love the BL.

    • @TheRealEasyA
      @TheRealEasyA 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd hold the paint because that wasn't 4014's, tender. It's 3985's. They couldn't convert it to oil in time, so they used 3985's.

  • @spacecalander
    @spacecalander 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow that thing is amazing!

  • @ScrepTure
    @ScrepTure 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video!

  • @jasonklavirful
    @jasonklavirful 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to see a comparison of the most recent Broadway Limited Imports Big Boy Paragon 3 and the current Athearn Genesis ho scale Big Boy with DCC Sound. I would love to see the pill test for both in the same video.

  • @biscuitsbegood9742
    @biscuitsbegood9742 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10:36 I like what you do with scene because this scene is in real life because the big boy is restored hopefully I’ll see it one day

  • @jeffstrains4014
    @jeffstrains4014 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hopefully for those of us who did not pre order LOL the 4014 with oil tender will someday be on sale at train world hopefully ha

  • @pinchy08
    @pinchy08 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    4014 is officially under steam. He and 844 are on there way to Ogden UT for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Golden Spike. I’m glad to have my N scale models of 844 (by Kato) and 4014 (by Athearn). What a shame the coal tender big boy second run by Broadway Limited doesn’t have the depleting coal load like the first run.

  • @CarlosSilva-hs6wy
    @CarlosSilva-hs6wy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You even put the auxiliary water tender with its flag waving backwards, just like it happened two days ago with the real thing!

  • @markbass7145
    @markbass7145 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice ending!

  • @jessedax8058
    @jessedax8058 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good timing !!!

  • @paytonmynhier285
    @paytonmynhier285 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    One day we will see the amazing features of these on British and European engines. which will be interesting indeed

  • @hovermotion
    @hovermotion 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    True sound...unlike the marklin trix version

  • @jessedax8058
    @jessedax8058 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got a 4021 as well !

  • @tammylovescats
    @tammylovescats 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I must save up for one. I really would like to add a Big Boy to my collection!

  • @thomasavensjr.2790
    @thomasavensjr.2790 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    An excellent model of the UP Big Boy locomotive, i wish i could afford one, lol.

  • @MrJamie6031
    @MrJamie6031 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! 👍🏻😬

  • @kennethmeyers5008
    @kennethmeyers5008 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it

  • @turnerhoughton3652
    @turnerhoughton3652 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you had any issues with the smoke units on your BLI big boys? Mine smoked a ton out of the box, and after a few hours of running the smoke is very thin, sometimes I have to fill it every 5 minutes and pop the bubbles that build up inside it just to get a tiny bit of smoke. Any advice would help.

  • @IzzyRizzy
    @IzzyRizzy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've always been curious about the trains with sound but I cant seem to find an answer anywhere. Does the sound come from the train itself or from the controller?

  • @soldierofchrist6220
    @soldierofchrist6220 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The word "monstrosity" does also mean ugly, just to let you know. The Big Boy is definitely not ugly!

  • @shorttrackthing6919
    @shorttrackthing6919 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice one that is

  • @gunnyu.s.m.c8606
    @gunnyu.s.m.c8606 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    very nice my compliments sir

  • @HoboHeaven
    @HoboHeaven 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought it. €740!!! Nice Sound. Aber 5 Minutes a horrible melted Plastic Smell and no Front Light. I sent it to my Dealer here in Germany and waited 9 Months! Today I put my Boy back on the Tracks, after 5 min. the same Smell. Now I give it completely back. I am very pissed to say it clear.

  • @bmw325iscoupe
    @bmw325iscoupe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does the valve gear change positions when changing directions?

  • @10.000Days
    @10.000Days 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice

  • @mamanbear1
    @mamanbear1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah!

  • @claytons8263
    @claytons8263 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I want to get the smoke that you have in the BigBoy you did the review on? What would I need to have to order it?
    Thank you

  • @Ih8kone
    @Ih8kone ปีที่แล้ว

    I can imagine a model of this in O Scale.

  • @lhsboyproductions3446
    @lhsboyproductions3446 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey James! This might be stupid question... but...
    Are you going to go catch the 4014 in action? 😁
    Thumbs up!
    Greetings from Poland :)

  • @MrMitch5656
    @MrMitch5656 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it me or the DCC system, but does the unit seem to start up and stop a little herky jerky. I would expect a more gradual start up and slow down.

  • @BluPacific
    @BluPacific 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to have a train model like this (I can't get it anyway; my model railroad is too small)!

  • @mrchoo76
    @mrchoo76 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video, is this still available?

  • @armandito7383
    @armandito7383 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    why does it stop at 7:10 minutes and then start moving fast?

  • @armandito7383
    @armandito7383 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, amazing video, please tell me the number part's smoke oil what use in this video, thanks so much

  • @mariustix7797
    @mariustix7797 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey, super nice video :) and gorgeous model!!! is it possible that you can answer on this comment with a link to the exact same big boy as in this film? it is so many different out there. and i have another question, is a Big Boy sticker or something to put on in front of the boiler in the box? =) and maybe a link of the 4014 to? =)

  • @HXD3C-0573
    @HXD3C-0573 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My big boy 4024 get some serious problems when it was running on a track that is not very clean,I can not control it‘s speed but the sound system goes well,until I fix the problem.but it shakes when it is running on low speed :(

  • @davidstewart3337
    @davidstewart3337 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ha you even had the canteen backwards lol

  • @thepetrolheadkidz3698
    @thepetrolheadkidz3698 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love the big boy 🚝

  • @fritz3977
    @fritz3977 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Video, but Next Time you should turn on the loudness much more, because I still could hear you talking.

  • @Blacktopmafia660
    @Blacktopmafia660 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How appropriate

  • @johnnysvr8584
    @johnnysvr8584 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    0:00 no way that’s A monstrosity😳😳

  • @aidanshimpi2712
    @aidanshimpi2712 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have one but it keeps on stopping on my layout, I cleaned the tracks but the locomotive still randomly stops, and when it stops it's headlights just blink and the sound still works, it stops frequently, it runs longer if it's is going backwards but going forward it will stop sooner, I feel like I might have put an extra drop of smoke fluid in on accident, after that it would randomly stop, but can anyone help me, idk how to fix it!

  • @WesleyStClair-is5kx
    @WesleyStClair-is5kx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omigod you like the big boy train 44 I can't Stan it always come to Tuesday Wednesday Friday

  • @gabed1284
    @gabed1284 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do u out smoke fluid in the whistle

  • @danasdanielius5367
    @danasdanielius5367 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a fantastic locomotive where I can to buy this?

  • @jumpingjack-xg7fw
    @jumpingjack-xg7fw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    where can you get these? I can never find one.

  • @asdatrollys8944
    @asdatrollys8944 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a British person all I have learned from this is that not only do Americans not know how to make a car go around a corner but the same applies to their trains apparently as well 😂
    I imagine conversions in the design stages went something like this
    Person 1: what should we make the minimum curve radius?
    Person 2: no
    Person 1: ok
    Person 2: cheeseburger?
    Person 1: yes
    This is how I imagine all Americans

    • @zacharygutshall8452
      @zacharygutshall8452 ปีที่แล้ว

      At least Americans have freedom

    • @asdatrollys8944
      @asdatrollys8944 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zacharygutshall8452 I do like how Americans have this unshakable belief that they are the only people in the world with freedom… Americans are no more free than the rest of us.

  • @lolloll4441
    @lolloll4441 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would this fit on a Lionel ho track

  • @davidwilber4240
    @davidwilber4240 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    you would think with modern speakers .. The sound could be better then that . For the money you spend on stuff like this . the bass should be a hole lot better

    • @pjdj
      @pjdj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      David Wilber agreed

    • @CastleGraphics
      @CastleGraphics 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, has way too much mid-range, sounds like a crappy AM stereo

  • @trainmaster1548
    @trainmaster1548 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Is there any difference between the first run and 2nd run?

    • @KeystoneRailProductions
      @KeystoneRailProductions 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The headlight seems tinted yellow to me

    • @trainmaster1548
      @trainmaster1548 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eastern PA Railfan I have the first run of them

    • @jlwii2000
      @jlwii2000  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      coal load doesn't deplete any longer but whistle steam seems stronger. Lighting is a little more accurate looking.

    • @BNSF39
      @BNSF39 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jlwii2000 Not all the drivers are powered

  • @bobbywright2100
    @bobbywright2100 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello I just sent a question about a DD40AX. I don’t see it anymore??? I really need help with this problem. Am I not allowed to post those on your site? I was wondering if someone had the original paperwork they could share with me?

    • @jlwii2000
      @jlwii2000  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      whats the question, sometimes youtube deletes stuff they think is spam

    • @bobbywright2100
      @bobbywright2100 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I purchased a DD40AX after watching your video brand new but it had no paperwork. And I can’t find copy’s nowhere. Even from bachmann. I was wondering if you or any of your subscribers had a copy or could find one to email me so I can get a copy. I’ve looked everywhere and I’m desperate.

  • @Zidaddy
    @Zidaddy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    We’re did u get this

  • @Burlington_Route
    @Burlington_Route 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just like the real 4014

  • @thebritishengineer8027
    @thebritishengineer8027 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Almost as nice as my 30 year old Riverossi "Big Boy" No 4005 in HO...

  • @prestige128
    @prestige128 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s the MSRP on these?

  • @shorttrackthing6919
    @shorttrackthing6919 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lionel made that too

  • @brutecompaq2999
    @brutecompaq2999 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you do the reading t1

  • @datguymiller
    @datguymiller ปีที่แล้ว

    That would be an engine 4-8-4-4-8-8-4

  • @badorderproductions3576
    @badorderproductions3576 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much is that going for now?

  • @rockyfanatic6846
    @rockyfanatic6846 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am trying to find one of those

  • @arondaylight8444
    @arondaylight8444 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish bli make this in n scale.

  • @alfialfi7697
    @alfialfi7697 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Den Sound kann man ja jetzt am Original aufnehme. Das hört sich an, als würde die Lokomotive schießen.

  • @alexlife470
    @alexlife470 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    DO THE BROADWAY LIMETED CnO ALLEGHENY #1601 PLEASE

  • @ahalfsesameseedbun7472
    @ahalfsesameseedbun7472 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I dont like how wispy the smoke is, other than that is great

  • @shorttrackthing6919
    @shorttrackthing6919 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Actually looks really heavy

  • @CovBert
    @CovBert 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need this

  • @gaursachin09
    @gaursachin09 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Broadway ho big boy work with marklin central Station 3 plus

  • @Josh-xn2uv
    @Josh-xn2uv 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are flying number boards?

    • @jlwii2000
      @jlwii2000  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      unofficial terminology for number boards that are positioned up top of the smoke box. You won't find it in a dictionary but here's a custom search where you can see many people referring to them on different locos. www.google.com/search?ei=TeXOXLfAGfG7tgWX8aZo&q=%22flying+number+boards%22&oq=%22flying+number+boards%22&gs_l=psy-ab.3...5263.8573..8862...0.0..0.123.203.1j1......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j33i299.mjtjQJ-rq3k

  • @Greatdome99
    @Greatdome99 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A couple of suggestions;
    1. Put light source on the same side as the camera. Can't see as well when it's on the other side.
    2. Don't wiggle your pointer. It's unnerving. Rest it on something. I got yelled for doing that at work back in 1978.
    3. Drawbar test: Since static friction is higher than sliding friction, locos with wheels spinning can't pull as much. Gradually increase throttle until just before wheels begin to spin and note reading. You'll notice a slight drop as the wheels begin to slip. Modern diesels have computerized slip controls (individually controlled for each axle) that allow just a tiny bit of slip, which actually exceeds the laws of traditional physics.

  • @shorttrackthing6919
    @shorttrackthing6919 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    And nice and expensive

  • @bobbywright2100
    @bobbywright2100 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello I was wondering if you had a chance to read my comment on My DD40AX?

  • @christtking894
    @christtking894 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not recommend it for circles around the Christmas tree, nor on 4' X 8' layouts

    • @braaandon5716
      @braaandon5716 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ChrisTTking they can run 22’ radius, that’s the minimum, which is what I use for my 4x8

  • @anthonytaylor8895
    @anthonytaylor8895 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you please do a review on the LBNSC E2 Class 060 steam locomotive next???

    • @rhettrobinson1361
      @rhettrobinson1361 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Anthony Taylor The basis for Thomas the Tank engine

  • @tommyt329
    @tommyt329 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    BLi make nice locos but the whistle on the BigBoys are not very authentic. Maybe BLi will come out with an up to date version now that 4014 is back. I better send Harry a messege on making a Lynn Nystrom car for me.

  • @multihobbyman
    @multihobbyman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WOO HOO FIRST COMMENT

    • @multihobbyman
      @multihobbyman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      such an honor JLWII2000!!!