I really like this way of doing reviews. First time I watched one from start to finish all the way. I enjoyed and learned a lot about the model and the prototype. Please continue doing this way. Small suggestion, could you explain the use of some of the small details that are on the prototype. When you talked about the white anti climber, and cut lever. I don't know what those are used for. Other than that Awesome!
+Middle Georgia Railfan Thanks for the feedback on the background and prototype information. I think its useful too, but its good to hear what others think. Cheers, Kevin
Ben, the SD40-2's originally did not have ditchlights from the factory. When ditchlights started being added to engines in the 90s, eventually pretty much all SD40-2's did get ditchlights.However, for this road number it is correct for the engine to be in the white face paint scheme and still be without ditchlights. Cheers, Kevin
Good review Kevin with some nice facts about the prototype. The biggest thing I feel is the lack of inward facing traction motors on the trucks,leaving a big gap between the trucks and the fuel tank. This was the reason for the long "verandahs" on the dash2's and to leave them out is a deal breaker for me. Nice review just the same, and I have seen a few real ones during my time in the States so far!! They are so cool in real life!! Cheers Gregg
FishplateFilms Greg, thanks for the feedback. You can get a great view of how the space between the trucks and the fuel tank should look at 11:06. I didn't think there was that much difference in how the model looked from the side. If it bothers me in the future I can easily add some plastruct to the inside of the truck to fill in the gap a little more. For the Intermountain N scale tunnel motors, I completely agree with you and always thought the lack of the traction motors make the whole engine look "off". Cheers, Kevin
Scale Model Trains & Colorado's Joint Line I guess I'm comparing them with all my Kato's, that have a "traction motor" moulded into the trucks as you know. Just me being picky but it would drive me crazy..LOL Cheers mate!
My CSX Intermountain has been sent back to the factory. The trucks were defective, the frame wobbled on the trucks. Been there for over 5 months waiting on new trucks.
KU4PC A shame your engines trucks were messed up. Hopefully Intermountain will get the engine back to you soon. Sounds like they've already had it for a while. My BN unit runs nice and stead--no wobbling at all. Hopefully it won't develop the problems that yours had over time. Cheers, Kevin
Ok I am curious have you worked with plaster of paris before? If so can you tell me if Plaster of Paris will work if I form a Mountain out of dirt in a contained area on my layout and pour plaster of paris over the formed dirt mountain?I was thinking using that technique to create the entire bottom platform of my layout( creating the hills and valleys ect... and then adding in an effect to create a dirt and rock effect to it and then adding in a grass, water or stream effect and then molding in my road.Basically the entire table will be dirt with plaster of paris poured over it to give it a terrain and mountainous feel and effect.Im not sure if you get what I mean but hopefully you understand what im saying.
Michael David Cilantro Michael, I think I know what you're getting at. While you might end up with an ok final look using that technique, there are several other techniques of building up mountains and terrain that will give you the same look much easier. Most of these techniques involve building a support frame out of foam, cardboard strips, wadded up newspaper, or screen mesh, then covering those supports with plaster. Either plaster cloth or plaster soaked paper towels. You could also just lay paper towels or newspaper on the supports, wet it, and then pour plaster or Paris on it, but you'd get a lot more unnatural look than you would with plaster soaked paper towels. You can also use Woodland Scenics Shaper Sheet to create mountains (you can check out my review of the Shaper Sheet if you'd like), I think this works great for smaller areas, but if you're going to do a whole layout, I'd stick to one of the more traditional methods. Remember that plaster of Paris can be heavy and you don't need all that thick of a layer to provide all the support you need for your scenery. Hope this helps. Cheers, Kevin th-cam.com/video/F4IeOwhiH0U/w-d-xo.html
Awesome well I need a heavy bottom as Im not building just a train layout I am also building a 1/64th scale diecast racing track that cars can race down that looks like an actual road.Last time my supports were to heavy and fell through the paper cloth after 2 weeks of standing upright on my layout.The whole layout came crashing down.Its basically a giant mountain with a train and road going down and around it.The cars can race down the track and the train just drives around the whole layout.
A good review Kevin. I have had a MKT on order for over a year from IRC. Is this model from the same Build from IRC? You have a very enjoyable site. Thanks for sharing with us. Wiley T
railroadpics _ Matt, I believe so. Not sure it was that long ago, but I thought it was released last fall. Either way, its probably the release you're thinking about. Glad you liked the review. Cheers, Kevin
Most every model train store sells BNSF engines as they are 1 of only 2 western class railroads left. Just check out some of the model train stores on line and you should be able to find plenty of BNSF engines. Cheers, Kevin
Buenas noches amigos de scale model train y co, un favor muy grande , si me pudieran traducir en español los videos q suban x q soy de la ciudad de mexico uun millon.
Excellent review. Your use of prototype pictures and video really brings out the details and value of the model. Thank you.
Ron White Thanks for the feedback on the use of the prototype photos in the video. Glad you enjoyed the review. Cheers, Kevin
Very nice and concise review. Articulate speaking which is direct and to the point without a bunch of ah's and oh's. Very professionally done! Bravo!
Great review, Mr. Smith, always enjoy your model and proto videos
Joe Saurina Thanks for the compliment. Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Kevin
One of the best reviews I've seen. Using the prototype videos was excellent.
Thank you for the feedback on the prototype videos in the review and your compliment on the video. Cheers, Kevin
Great Review, this is one of the reasons that finding the perfect type of train if simple on the internet. Thank You for doing this.
+Kyle Wilson (TheCustomizer) Kyle, you're welcome and thanks for the compliment. Cheers, Kevin
Just received my Intermountain SD40-2 in Santa Fe. Nice review and I really enjoyed the background information. Cheers, Dan
Dan, glad to hear you liked the review. Hope you enjoy your Santa Fe SD40-2. Cheers, Kevin
I really like this way of doing reviews. First time I watched one from start to finish all the way. I enjoyed and learned a lot about the model and the prototype. Please continue doing this way. Small suggestion, could you explain the use of some of the small details that are on the prototype. When you talked about the white anti climber, and cut lever. I don't know what those are used for. Other than that Awesome!
Another great review! I like that the background and prototype info was included.
+Middle Georgia Railfan Thanks for the feedback on the background and prototype information. I think its useful too, but its good to hear what others think. Cheers, Kevin
Fantastic review. Lots of information and well done.
Scott
Scott Downey Thanks Scott. Glad you like the video review. Cheers, Kevin
Ben, the SD40-2's originally did not have ditchlights from the factory. When ditchlights started being added to engines in the 90s, eventually pretty much all SD40-2's did get ditchlights.However, for this road number it is correct for the engine to be in the white face paint scheme and still be without ditchlights. Cheers, Kevin
Thank you for showing us your video review I also subscribed to your channel!
Oh wow...that thing's nice.
Great review! You've got me wanting one now haha!
+Peter Di Cesare Peter, thanks. Glad to hear you found the review helpful. Cheers, Kevin
Good review Kevin with some nice facts about the prototype. The biggest thing I feel is the lack of inward facing traction motors on the trucks,leaving a big gap between the trucks and the fuel tank. This was the reason for the long "verandahs" on the dash2's and to leave them out is a deal breaker for me. Nice review just the same, and I have seen a few real ones during my time in the States so far!! They are so cool in real life!!
Cheers Gregg
FishplateFilms Greg, thanks for the feedback. You can get a great view of how the space between the trucks and the fuel tank should look at 11:06. I didn't think there was that much difference in how the model looked from the side. If it bothers me in the future I can easily add some plastruct to the inside of the truck to fill in the gap a little more. For the Intermountain N scale tunnel motors, I completely agree with you and always thought the lack of the traction motors make the whole engine look "off". Cheers, Kevin
Scale Model Trains & Colorado's Joint Line I guess I'm comparing them with all my Kato's, that have a "traction motor" moulded into the trucks as you know. Just me being picky but it would drive me crazy..LOL
Cheers mate!
Extremely helpful review!
Thanks. Glad you hear you found it useful. You've got a great channel by the way. Cheers, Kevin
Enjoyed the thorough review Kevin! Looks like it runs really well. Thanks for sharing.
Signalfan Thanks for the compliment. Glad to hear you liked the video. Yes, the engine does run really well. Cheers, Kevin
My CSX Intermountain has been sent back to the factory. The trucks were defective, the frame wobbled on the trucks. Been there for over 5 months waiting on new trucks.
KU4PC A shame your engines trucks were messed up. Hopefully Intermountain will get the engine back to you soon. Sounds like they've already had it for a while. My BN unit runs nice and stead--no wobbling at all. Hopefully it won't develop the problems that yours had over time. Cheers, Kevin
Nice review Kevin! I might have to give IM another chance. These look great.
~Deryk
Thanks Deryk. Cheers, Kevin
one of the best Reviews of these model !
Rarawer Thanks. Glad you liked the review. Cheers, Kevin
I like your review Kevin! with pictures and videos of the prototype. I purchase one in the UP paint scheme. RT
retrainrun RT, glad you liked the review. Hope you enjoy your UP. Cheers, Kevin
Great review. Even though my layout is all British outline locos and trains, it make me want to go out and buy it and run it.
Rob McCrain Rob, thanks for the compliment. Cheers, Kevin
hi Kevin.. fantastic review... great looking, sounding & running loco... thanks for sharing... vinny
bnsf6951 Vinny, thanks for the great compliment. Glad you liked the review. Cheers, Kevin
Kevin great review, nice looking and sounding unit.
Peter CPRail8748 Thanks for the feedback. Cheers, Kevin
I have the BN 6325 and the flags are not backwards. Intermoutian put them on the correct way
train show next month il try to see if i can get one there cool as hell
Hope you find what you're looking for. Cheers, Kevin
Ok I am curious have you worked with plaster of paris before? If so can you tell me if Plaster of Paris will work if I form a Mountain out of dirt in a contained area on my layout and pour plaster of paris over the formed dirt mountain?I was thinking using that technique to create the entire bottom platform of my layout( creating the hills and valleys ect... and then adding in an effect to create a dirt and rock effect to it and then adding in a grass, water or stream effect and then molding in my road.Basically the entire table will be dirt with plaster of paris poured over it to give it a terrain and mountainous feel and effect.Im not sure if you get what I mean but hopefully you understand what im saying.
Michael David Cilantro Michael, I think I know what you're getting at. While you might end up with an ok final look using that technique, there are several other techniques of building up mountains and terrain that will give you the same look much easier. Most of these techniques involve building a support frame out of foam, cardboard strips, wadded up newspaper, or screen mesh, then covering those supports with plaster. Either plaster cloth or plaster soaked paper towels. You could also just lay paper towels or newspaper on the supports, wet it, and then pour plaster or Paris on it, but you'd get a lot more unnatural look than you would with plaster soaked paper towels. You can also use Woodland Scenics Shaper Sheet to create mountains (you can check out my review of the Shaper Sheet if you'd like), I think this works great for smaller areas, but if you're going to do a whole layout, I'd stick to one of the more traditional methods. Remember that plaster of Paris can be heavy and you don't need all that thick of a layer to provide all the support you need for your scenery. Hope this helps. Cheers, Kevin
th-cam.com/video/F4IeOwhiH0U/w-d-xo.html
Awesome well I need a heavy bottom as Im not building just a train layout I am also building a 1/64th scale diecast racing track that cars can race down that looks like an actual road.Last time my supports were to heavy and fell through the paper cloth after 2 weeks of standing upright on my layout.The whole layout came crashing down.Its basically a giant mountain with a train and road going down and around it.The cars can race down the track and the train just drives around the whole layout.
Thanks for the fast feedback helped me alot
A good review Kevin. I have had a MKT on order for over a year from IRC. Is this model from the same Build from IRC? You have a very enjoyable site. Thanks for sharing with us.
Wiley T
wot342 Wiley, thanks for the feedback. Glad you like my channel. Hope you get your MKT engine soon. Cheers, Kevin
great video
Thanks
Great Review! Is this the release from early last year? Thanx, Matt
And the sound of those 16-645's are just amazing!
railroadpics _ Agreed.
railroadpics _ Matt, I believe so. Not sure it was that long ago, but I thought it was released last fall. Either way, its probably the release you're thinking about. Glad you liked the review. Cheers, Kevin
Alright! Are you going to do a review on the New BN SD40-2 from Intermountain in October? Thanx, Matt
do you know any store that sells HO scale BNSF locomotives.
Most every model train store sells BNSF engines as they are 1 of only 2 western class railroads left. Just check out some of the model train stores on line and you should be able to find plenty of BNSF engines. Cheers, Kevin
NMRA compliant?
Yes, the DCC decoder is NMRA compliant. All the other dimensions for wheels and such are also within NMRA standards. Cheers, Kevin
Noice
Buenas noches amigos de scale model train y co, un favor muy grande , si me pudieran traducir en español los videos q suban x q soy de la ciudad de mexico uun millon.