While the MTH whistle sounds more accurate, as I’m sure they recorded the Big Boy’s whistle in person, I think that Lionel captures the power of it much better than MTH.
I just got the mth one myself can’t believe it has such weak chuff sounds for such a monster of an engine it should have more bass and be louder the Lionel one is much better sounding more detailed and runs smoother
Also the Lionel vision 4014 is more in tune with the actual locomotive, cause even though I did not get to see the real one in person, but I did get to hear it's whistle and I can tell right away the Lionel 4014 is the better locomotive and I also saw a TH-cam video of Big Boy 4014 clearing his throat and getting all the gunk out of the whistles and sounded exactly like the Lionel. If you get a chance to do so, get on TH-cam and look up big boy 4014 blowing whistles after some years of storage.
Great haul! The MTH Big Boy having the commencement speech is a great touch, but I gotta say I like the Lionel whistle better. It’s bigger, clearer, more powerful.
The LEGO re-creation was genius. I love your videos and how they remind people of what is important in this hobby and that is that trains are awesome and super fun.
@@RBPTrains what brand of engine house do you have looking to buy one am building a lay 2 Christmas ago I received a car load of Lionel trains from my Sunday school teacher who was down sizing
First and foremost, the Lego crowd made me smile. Second, the whistle: the Lionel whistle had more depth and character, at least in my opinion. That’s a fantastic haul Chris, thanks for sharing.
Over the years, MTH's sound engineers have always been one to ten steps behind Lionel when it comes to train whistles and robust steam sounds. They didn't disappoint with the MTH restoration Big Boy, Lionel by a landslide.
Both whistles are good, but the Lionel gave me chills up my spine. When I saw the Big Boy go through our town back in July of 2019, that's exactly how the whistle sounded.
As always, great video. You never fail to put a smile on my face, you are so positive (which is in short supply these days) no matter what you are talking about, great layout. Oh yea, hands down the Lionel Big Boy on every whistle contest you've had. Thank you for all the great videos.
Almost regretted my Lionel Restoration Big Boy acquisition until the the whistle off. I do really like the MTH announcements though! MTH did nail the 611 with the right colors for the tender and stripes!
The Lionel Restoration Model is fantastic! I have seen that one and it is impressive. Both Lionel and MTH have such unique elements to their models that make them interesting and fun to run. Thanks for watching!
Thanks as always, Chris, for a crisp, fun train showcase and run. You picked up an impressive collection locos to enjoy over the summer. I hope you'll find time to share the fun. As for the whistle challenge, I have mixed feelings. I like the MTH Big Boy sound for its crispness, but I also like the Legacy Big Boy for its deep tone. It's very close the N&W 644, a very haunting sound, indeed, so refrain from making choice. Thanks for sharing your prosperous day collecting at York!
Love your channel! I only do a Christmas layout in our living room each year and am an amateur who struggles with the wiring but I push through with the help of an old friend of mine who is my train “Yoda”. Love what you’re doing for the hobby and someday I hope to build a layout in my basement for my future grandkids. Keep it going my friend - you are an inspiration!
Thanks Neil! I am still figuring things out myself, haha! The tinkering is one of my favorite parts. Enjoy the layout build and thank you for watching!
@@voidthe3f859 That’s actually how I got started with trains! My 10 year old son at the time (16 years ago) was well over the while Santa thing but he was a good sport as he had his little 5 year old brother. He told me he didn’t believe anymore and we had just recently watched the Polar Express movie. I was telling a good friend of mine at work about my Santa dilemma and how I missed that innocence. Space my friend happened to be a train enthusiast and was quite a bit older than me and had trains when he was a little kid. Space he suggested that I get the new Lionell polar express set and set it up Christmas Eve so that when the boys came down I might get one last you know I have a reaction from my 10-year-old. Space I did exactly that about some parchment paper and a gold sharpie and I wrote a letter from Santa with the bell that comes with the set and have a set running Christmas morning and they woke up to that sound of the train running. Space one of the all-time greatest Christmas moments for my kids and I’m sure it’s something they will never forget. Space but, a monster was born as I just love the train and each year I started the tradition of adding new train sets accessories buildings etc. My oldest son is also a two-time cancer survivor and because of this we have a family tradition we’re both sides of the family come to my house on Christmas Day because when he was sick we couldn’t travel. Christmas with my nieces and nephews growing up watching my Christmas layout trains have been a magical part of our Christmas tradition. So now I’m a train guy for life but lacking the true train guy skills LOL
Hello Chris Great video nice show at York Mr Muffin has a very nice train collection and the MPC era Lionel trains rock GOD BLESS STAY SAFE AND THANKS FOR SHARING ;-)
Winner....Lionel. I am just happy there is someone else that has WAY too many locos than anyone needs!!!!! Great additions. I'm going to the PO right now to pick up another loco.........One I wanted but didn't need!!!! Thanks
Lionel 4014 by leaps and bounds. That is some motive power Hall impressive. I think you're slowly catching up to Eric's trains I think it's time you did a count like he did like an old-fashioned dual. Don't ever lose the facial expressions hysterical
Lionel's Big Boy whistle simply looks like Secretariat beating the others BY 31 lenghts in the 1973 Belmont Stakes. MTH is great, but this is Lionel by landslide.
The Lego people was a good idea for the showing of the big boy lol! They both sounded ok ! Lionel had more kick n sounds. You’re going to be paying on your cc for awhile with these purchases lol ! Thanks for sharing, enjoyed watching!
Very cool Chris, sorry I missed you at York. Had a great time, bought a few things though I can't match you. It seems you got some great buys. As always stay safe and most of all have fun
Lionel sent shivers up my spine, like the howl of a mysterious behemoth through the old southern pines at night. Great idea with the Legos recreating that historic moment. I should try that with my L-gauge Big Boy 4005.
This faces off between Lionel and MTHs big boy has just became the battle of the model railroading century. As much as I love the Lionel big boy, the MTH has much more detail and is more shiny 🤩🚂
I got a few 1950s Lionels but these trains you have out do anything made back then ... You got some beauties with such great detail and sounds ,lights and smoke ..Newer is better in this
Nice Train set like and whistles sounds and smoke coming out love your Union Pacific Big Boy steam Engine Locomotive Train fun to watch good job love Trains
Very cool finds Chris. I've been to York a few times when I lived in PA. They always put on a great show. Enjoy the new stuff to the collection have a great weekend
hey Chris awesome video. Love your haul from York, I'm jealous (lol). I liked both whistles but the Lionel just had more balls behind it to say, yes I am a big boy. Great job
No question! Lionel VL wins the whistle "sound" contest. I do like that the Restoration Series has whistle steam coming OUT the whistle though. That definitely is cooler than how the Lionel just has the whistle steam coming out a small hole. Great video!
Fun video, Chris! You always do such a good job with your videos. Loved the use of the Lego figures. Being a diesel man, I really liked seeing that CSX lash-up too! Regarding the whistle challenge, I have to agree. I'd say the Lionel #4014 wins, but only by a hair. Great video! Bill B.
I was in Utah to see 4014 and 844. I was in the front row. Had an amazing time and met people from all over the world who came to see 4014. I like lionel's 4014 whistle the best. By the way, 4014 is actually using 3985's tender. UP just unannounced 3985 will be donated to a museum, never to run again. So sad...
From this recording the Lionel whistle "gets to you more" than the MTH. It sounds to me that the Lionel speakers have a higher fidelity. The presence of the revealing ceremony recording on the MTH is clever, commemorative and wonderful though. Hard to choose between them. If I had the money I'd have to have both.
Another great video. Have to admit I'm a little jealous that you have both restoration versions of the 4014. The Crayola car looks like silly fun and certainly unique. Thanks 👍
The museum of transportation in St. Louis, Missouri has a big boy that you can climb up into the cab and sit where the engineer would sit. It is quite awesome.
Your cracking me up Guy! Lol 😂. Congratulations on Your Classic Toy Trains Cover and Article feature on Your Layout . Very nice . Love your videos and work . York is definitely on my list of things to do for sure . Congratulations 🍾🎊🎉🎈 on all your recent acquisitions! Absolutely fabulous !
Fun video as always Chris! Let's take a few things seriatim. Whistle battle? As much as I admire MTH products I've got to give it to the Lionel 4014. Bolder, guttier, and more authoritative. The MTH whistle ain't bad, but the Lionel is better. LOVE that crowd scene! VERY clever! TWO vintage scale Hudsons with "Mighty Sound of Steam!" Great! And your's WORKS! I picked up a Lionel ACL Hudson earlier this year with "MSoS" but when I shot the power to it I got the "Mighty Sound of Agony!" It let out a blood-curdling scream! Hey, no biggie, I pulled the bad sound unit out and installed a Williams steam whistle and bell package. It's fine now. Congratulations! Great scores all around!
Those Lego peeps looked real to me, hilarious, thanks for the laughs Chris. Loved the Western Pacific too and vote for the Lionel whistle over the MTH.
Hi Chris! Just a bit of info on your Lionel 785 Hudson. Did you know that this was the last Lionel Hudson cast using the original boiler casting? Check it out closely and you'll see the unclean casting details where the die was showing loss of details. My father used to have one of thos back in 1987 when they first came out. We loved the spoked drivers even though it meant giving up the magnetraction. For me personally, I wish they'd get rid of all traction tires on these heavy, scale and scale-sized models. I get tired of having to replace these traction tires (some replacements are very difficult). Besides, some of us like to see the wheels slip when pulling a heavy train, especially steam locomotives. The two-rail models don't bother with traction tires so why do we need them? These locomotives are so heavy, far heavier than anything made before 1990 and their shear weight allows them to pull a lot. I spoke with a jeweler once about afixing a permanent stainless steel band around each wheel that had a track for the rubber band. He said it could be done quite easily. Of course I know that you can just not replace the traction tires but there's something about it that bothers me. BTW, I like the Lionel Big Boy whistle way more than the MTH Big Boy whistle, it's deeper and sounds more massive.
That is some great History on the 785! I did notice that it looks just like the Pre War 763e that I have in the collection and now it all makes sense! I will take a closer look. The traction tire situation is certainly a challenge and I am always checking the stock to make sure I have spares. The metal band idea would be interesting to test. Thanks for watching and for this info Ralph!
@@RBPTrains I'm glad that my storehouse of useless info 😁 is actually appreciated by others. Seriously, you help me take trips down memory lane and that means a lot to me. I wish I lived closer to fellow train collectors!!
Awesome finds, lot's of great trains. I think the Vision line big boys whistle is better, though the Mth one is more accurate to the real 4014, the Vision lines whistle sounds more beastly and powerful. Great video
Love that authentic MPC sound, haha. If you're looking for a train-based coloring book, a family favorite is Amazing Trains: A Coloring and Activity Book by Lindsay Turlan.
Geez Chris, what a haul! I'd have been happy to walk out of the show with any one of those engines, let alone all of them! Color me Brunswick green with envy! Your Dad has a good eye- that East Penn RS-1 looks great. Liked your Lego crowd, and- not sure which whistle is prototypical, but I like the Lionel one better. Nice vid! 👍
Having chased the 4014 over several days on 3 separate excursions, the MTH sound is more accurate , even so Lionel simply made their version sound cleaner and louder. After thinking about the sound of the whistles and my chasing 4014, MTH’s sound is that of a wet steam whistle, and the Lionel version is a dry steam whistle.
Awesome video Chris. I did see you at the train show on that Saturday but we never met. Cool stuff you got there, including the 785, 783, and the Big Boy. I also have the MTH Railking East Penn Railroad RS1 57! I live close to the real thing!
Great video Chris! I hope to make the trek out to York in October and meet everyone! As for the whistle battle, I think the Lionel one sounds better. That speech from the MTH Restoration model is fantastic though!
Your excitement and enjoyment for the hobby comes through in your videos. It’s been fun watching your videos evolve. Great job. And, my vote is for the Lionel Big Boy. They both sound great but the Lionel sounds a bit more clear and has more oomph behind it.
Thanks Vin! The Lionel model has a bit of an advantage as it has the 3 speaker system VS the tender speaker speaker system that is in the MTH model. Appreciate all your support!
Lionel wins. Mike/MTH has been very good/great for the hobby. Lionel just seems to get it a little bit more. Quality control? For a different conversation. Great work Chris
Just missed you at Grybozki's and Trainworld. I was actually eyeballing the WP GS Northern. Glad it went to a good home. I ended up getting the B&O 2-6-6-2 and the WM 2-8-0 from Gryobozki. Funny thing is, it's a shorter drive for me to his store than it is to York. Nice haul though. Maybe I'll catch you in the fall.
Hi, I’m just getting my feet wet into this hobby and I truly appreciate your channel and watch it weekly with my sons. I have watched a ton of your vids and had a quick question about how it seems you’re able to run any locomotive that you purchase flawlessly on your setup. What power source do you use and do you ever have to change it to be able to run anything in your collection, especially the older engines? I own 2 engines currently as a beginner, an MTH Railking RTR Union Pacific Dash8 ProtoSound 3 and a Norfolk Southern LocoSound Dash8. I definitely aim to add more to my collection one day but for now I only own a digital DCS Explorer power source that came with my RTR Union Pacific set. I am not sure if I need a conventional power source to run the LocoSound or anything older than a ProtoSound 2&3. Do I need to purchase a conventional power control such as Rail King MTH Hobby Transformer Z-750 Controller and Power Unit in order to run any engine older than proto 2&3?
It was definitely a great experience It was also kind of funny since the commuter line ran right next to where the ceremony was, one of the commuter train engineers played a joke with his horn right after Ed dickens said 4014 coming ahead
Mr Muffin has an awesome collection of Lionel Milk Cars he has every one that Lionel has made very impressive they even have a Choo Choo cafe the food there is off the chains .
Chris, comparing my video of the Big Boy whistle sound as it arrived in Hearne, Texas, the MTH tone is more realistic, however, I agree that the Lionel sounds better. The oscillation of the MTH whistle is one of my issues in your video. Happy Trails Another great show !
The lionel whistle is more accurate. I have chased 4014 many times and actually rode behind it from Denver to cheyenne this summer. I love hearing that 4014 steam whistle.
While the MTH whistle sounds more accurate, as I’m sure they recorded the Big Boy’s whistle in person, I think that Lionel captures the power of it much better than MTH.
Agreed!
Lionels mpc is superior to mth sounds
Definitely the Lionel whistle sounds more like a force to be reckon with like if Godzilla just cam into town
I just got the mth one myself can’t believe it has such weak chuff sounds for such a monster of an engine it should have more bass and be louder the Lionel one is much better sounding more detailed and runs smoother
As much as I like MTH trains, I have to admit the Lionel whistle sounds better.
Lionel Vision 4014 has the better whistle… It’s hard to describe, it just sounds fuller and has a better tone.
yeah its sounds a little better
@@IndustrialParrot2816 same
Also the Lionel vision 4014 is more in tune with the actual locomotive, cause even though I did not get to see the real one in person, but I did get to hear it's whistle and I can tell right away the Lionel 4014 is the better locomotive and I also saw a TH-cam video of Big Boy 4014 clearing his throat and getting all the gunk out of the whistles and sounded exactly like the Lionel. If you get a chance to do so, get on TH-cam and look up big boy 4014 blowing whistles after some years of storage.
big boy blowing it's whistle for the first time in 60 years.
@@RobertJackson-vc9rk i agree
Great haul! The MTH Big Boy having the commencement speech is a great touch, but I gotta say I like the Lionel whistle better. It’s bigger, clearer, more powerful.
Mth big boy 4014
No one does train stuff like you. Love your excitement and enthusiasm .
What a great haul of locomotives. Lionel gets my vote in the whistle off.
The LEGO re-creation was genius. I love your videos and how they remind people of what is important in this hobby and that is that trains are awesome and super fun.
Thanks Byron!
I thought so too
That is why I like watching Chris and his Channel. Nest on TH-cam, IMHO
@@RBPTrains I loved the use of Lego figures! I grew up with Lego as one of my main toys and Lego probably is my largest toy collection.
@@RBPTrains I also really love the Crayola Train car! That's my favorite brand of Crayons!
@@RBPTrains what brand of engine house do you have looking to buy one am building a lay 2 Christmas ago I received a car load of Lionel trains from my Sunday school teacher who was down sizing
Nothings better than a good train show haul! They are some of my favorite videos to make!
They are fun to make!
First and foremost, the Lego crowd made me smile. Second, the whistle: the Lionel whistle had more depth and character, at least in my opinion. That’s a fantastic haul Chris, thanks for sharing.
Haha! I watched the real ceremony video and was desperately trying to find a way for a reenactment. Thank you Lego!
Over the years, MTH's sound engineers have always been one to ten steps behind Lionel when it comes to train whistles and robust steam sounds. They didn't disappoint with the MTH restoration Big Boy, Lionel by a landslide.
3:05 my Big Boy has that whistle, and I'm so glad it does. It's beautiful!
Both whistles are good, but the Lionel gave me chills up my spine. When I saw the Big Boy go through our town back in July of 2019, that's exactly how the whistle sounded.
Must have been a great experience to see 4014 in person!
Very beautiful models
That Lionel Big Boy whistle gave me goosebumps, it's a winner!
The Lionel Vision 4014 sounds fuller, and the echo effect is amazing.
As always, great video. You never fail to put a smile on my face, you are so positive (which is in short supply these days) no matter what you are talking about, great layout. Oh yea, hands down the Lionel Big Boy on every whistle contest you've had. Thank you for all the great videos.
Thank you Michael! The trains give me that much needed escape from reality :)
The big boy and 844 look menacing on the layout great video
They make a great pair!
The Lionel kills it with this. The MTH isn't even close.
The Lionel Vision Big Boy's whistle, although not accurate still sounds better than the MTH Big boy
Nice video,great engine pics,York was lots of fun.
Indeed it was! Glad you were able to come this time Pop!
Almost regretted my Lionel Restoration Big Boy acquisition until the the whistle off. I do really like the MTH announcements though! MTH did nail the 611 with the right colors for the tender and stripes!
The Lionel Restoration Model is fantastic! I have seen that one and it is impressive. Both Lionel and MTH have such unique elements to their models that make them interesting and fun to run. Thanks for watching!
Thanks as always, Chris, for a crisp, fun train showcase and run. You picked up an impressive collection locos to enjoy over the summer. I hope you'll find time to share the fun. As for the whistle challenge, I have mixed feelings. I like the MTH Big Boy sound for its crispness, but I also like the Legacy Big Boy for its deep tone. It's very close the N&W 644, a very haunting sound, indeed, so refrain from making choice. Thanks for sharing your prosperous day collecting at York!
Love your channel! I only do a Christmas layout in our living room each year and am an amateur who struggles with the wiring but I push through with the help of an old friend of mine who is my train “Yoda”. Love what you’re doing for the hobby and someday I hope to build a layout in my basement for my future grandkids. Keep it going my friend - you are an inspiration!
Thanks Neil! I am still figuring things out myself, haha! The tinkering is one of my favorite parts. Enjoy the layout build and thank you for watching!
Your not alone with the Christmas layout only, as I only have the Polar Express
@@voidthe3f859 That’s actually how I got started with trains! My 10 year old son at the time (16 years ago) was well over the while Santa thing but he was a good sport as he had his little 5 year old brother. He told me he didn’t believe anymore and we had just recently watched the Polar Express movie. I was telling a good friend of mine at work about my Santa dilemma and how I missed that innocence. Space my friend happened to be a train enthusiast and was quite a bit older than me and had trains when he was a little kid. Space he suggested that I get the new Lionell polar express set and set it up Christmas Eve so that when the boys came down I might get one last you know I have a reaction from my 10-year-old. Space I did exactly that about some parchment paper and a gold sharpie and I wrote a letter from Santa with the bell that comes with the set and have a set running Christmas morning and they woke up to that sound of the train running. Space one of the all-time greatest Christmas moments for my kids and I’m sure it’s something they will never forget. Space but, a monster was born as I just love the train and each year I started the tradition of adding new train sets accessories buildings etc. My oldest son is also a two-time cancer survivor and because of this we have a family tradition we’re both sides of the family come to my house on Christmas Day because when he was sick we couldn’t travel. Christmas with my nieces and nephews growing up watching my Christmas layout trains have been a magical part of our Christmas tradition. So now I’m a train guy for life but lacking the true train guy skills LOL
Hello Chris Great video nice show at York Mr Muffin has a very nice train collection and the MPC era Lionel trains rock GOD BLESS STAY SAFE AND THANKS FOR SHARING ;-)
Winner....Lionel. I am just happy there is someone else that has WAY too many locos than anyone needs!!!!! Great additions. I'm going to the PO right now to pick up another loco.........One I wanted but didn't need!!!! Thanks
Haha! Thus is the life of a collector I suppose. Do we really need any of them? Yes, yes we do!
Lionel 4014 by leaps and bounds. That is some motive power Hall impressive. I think you're slowly catching up to Eric's trains I think it's time you did a count like he did like an old-fashioned dual. Don't ever lose the facial expressions hysterical
Thank you Victor! I need quite a few more engines to get to Eric's level, haha! His collection is insane! Thanks for watching
Lionel's Big Boy whistle simply looks like Secretariat beating the others BY 31 lenghts in the 1973 Belmont Stakes. MTH is great, but this is Lionel by landslide.
That’s a cool U.P. Bigboy
The Lego people was a good idea for the showing of the big boy lol! They both sounded ok ! Lionel had more kick n sounds. You’re going to be paying on your cc for awhile with these purchases lol ! Thanks for sharing, enjoyed watching!
That Lionel whistle sounds like it was recorded in downtown Cheyenne at 4am. LOVE it!
Lionel, for sure. The echo and reverb are awesome.
Very nice trains you got at the show. Especially the Big Boy.
The Lionel 4014 definitely has the best whistle sound in my opinion.
Very cool Chris, sorry I missed you at York. Had a great time, bought a few things though I can't match you. It seems you got some great buys. As always stay safe and most of all have fun
I swear, RBP is the Train Jim Carrey
Lionel sent shivers up my spine, like the howl of a mysterious behemoth through the old southern pines at night. Great idea with the Legos recreating that historic moment. I should try that with my L-gauge Big Boy 4005.
Thats very beautiful gotta love the MTH they're waayyyyy better than lionel
This faces off between Lionel and MTHs big boy has just became the battle of the model railroading century. As much as I love the Lionel big boy, the MTH has much more detail and is more shiny 🤩🚂
I like the way the Lionel whistle sounds over the MTH Both sound good.
I got a few 1950s Lionels but these trains you have out do anything made back then ... You got some beauties with such great detail and sounds ,lights and smoke ..Newer is better in this
Nice Train set like and whistles sounds and smoke coming out love your Union Pacific Big Boy steam Engine Locomotive Train fun to watch good job love Trains
Gotta go with the vision line. Gives me chills!
Very cool finds Chris. I've been to York a few times when I lived in PA. They always put on a great show. Enjoy the new stuff to the collection have a great weekend
You should make the trip in the Fall! :)
you are a guy that I can always feel the energy from, and it is all ways great
hey Chris awesome video. Love your haul from York, I'm jealous (lol). I liked both whistles but the Lionel just had more balls behind it to say, yes I am a big boy. Great job
No question! Lionel VL wins the whistle "sound" contest. I do like that the Restoration Series has whistle steam coming OUT the whistle though. That definitely is cooler than how the Lionel just has the whistle steam coming out a small hole. Great video!
I agree! I thought the whistle steam feature was pretty great as well on the MTH. Thanks for watching Jason!
Hi RBP trains
Awesome Chris, sure do like that grey UP 844!
Thank you for sharing...
Fun video, Chris! You always do such a good job with your videos. Loved the use of the Lego figures. Being a diesel man, I really liked seeing that CSX lash-up too! Regarding the whistle challenge, I have to agree. I'd say the Lionel #4014 wins, but only by a hair. Great video! Bill B.
I was in Utah to see 4014 and 844. I was in the front row. Had an amazing time and met people from all over the world who came to see 4014. I like lionel's 4014 whistle the best. By the way, 4014 is actually using 3985's tender. UP just unannounced 3985 will be donated to a museum, never to run again. So sad...
From this recording the Lionel whistle "gets to you more" than the MTH. It sounds to me that the Lionel speakers have a higher fidelity. The presence of the revealing ceremony recording on the MTH is clever, commemorative and wonderful though. Hard to choose between them. If I had the money I'd have to have both.
Another great video. Have to admit I'm a little jealous that you have both restoration versions of the 4014. The Crayola car looks like silly fun and certainly unique. Thanks 👍
I have to say that both whistles are amazing, but the lionel just has so much power and is in your face so it is the winner in my opinion.
The museum of transportation in St. Louis, Missouri has a big boy that you can climb up into the cab and sit where the engineer would sit. It is quite awesome.
One of these days I need to head out West and catch this engine in person like you did!
I love the reefers and the big boy locomotive and the sounds
That 785 Hudson is beautiful! Trains & Things is my local train store, and he has a great collection of MPC trains. Awesome haul!
They were such a nice crew. Really glad to be able to meet those folks at the show. You are lucky to have them close! Take care Matt!
Your cracking me up Guy! Lol 😂. Congratulations on Your Classic Toy Trains Cover and Article feature on Your Layout . Very nice . Love your videos and work . York is definitely on my list of things to do for sure . Congratulations 🍾🎊🎉🎈 on all your recent acquisitions! Absolutely fabulous !
Ohhhh I almost forgot . I think 🤔 💭 the Lionel 4014 Whistle was the best one . Lionel nailed that one ! Especially the way it echos 🙂
Thank you Timothy! York is worth the trip for sure!
LMAO The Lego figures at the speech 😂. Nice pickups Chris!
Fun video as always Chris! Let's take a few things seriatim.
Whistle battle? As much as I admire MTH products I've got to give it to the Lionel 4014. Bolder, guttier, and more authoritative. The MTH whistle ain't bad, but the Lionel is better.
LOVE that crowd scene! VERY clever!
TWO vintage scale Hudsons with "Mighty Sound of Steam!" Great! And your's WORKS! I picked up a Lionel ACL Hudson earlier this year with "MSoS" but when I shot the power to it I got the "Mighty Sound of Agony!" It let out a blood-curdling scream! Hey, no biggie, I pulled the bad sound unit out and installed a Williams steam whistle and bell package. It's fine now.
Congratulations! Great scores all around!
Those Lego peeps looked real to me, hilarious, thanks for the laughs Chris. Loved the Western Pacific too and vote for the Lionel whistle over the MTH.
Haha, thank you Kyle!
Hi Chris! Just a bit of info on your Lionel 785 Hudson. Did you know that this was the last Lionel Hudson cast using the original boiler casting? Check it out closely and you'll see the unclean casting details where the die was showing loss of details. My father used to have one of thos back in 1987 when they first came out. We loved the spoked drivers even though it meant giving up the magnetraction. For me personally, I wish they'd get rid of all traction tires on these heavy, scale and scale-sized models. I get tired of having to replace these traction tires (some replacements are very difficult). Besides, some of us like to see the wheels slip when pulling a heavy train, especially steam locomotives. The two-rail models don't bother with traction tires so why do we need them? These locomotives are so heavy, far heavier than anything made before 1990 and their shear weight allows them to pull a lot. I spoke with a jeweler once about afixing a permanent stainless steel band around each wheel that had a track for the rubber band. He said it could be done quite easily. Of course I know that you can just not replace the traction tires but there's something about it that bothers me. BTW, I like the Lionel Big Boy whistle way more than the MTH Big Boy whistle, it's deeper and sounds more massive.
That is some great History on the 785! I did notice that it looks just like the Pre War 763e that I have in the collection and now it all makes sense! I will take a closer look. The traction tire situation is certainly a challenge and I am always checking the stock to make sure I have spares. The metal band idea would be interesting to test. Thanks for watching and for this info Ralph!
@@RBPTrains I'm glad that my storehouse of useless info 😁 is actually appreciated by others. Seriously, you help me take trips down memory lane and that means a lot to me. I wish I lived closer to fellow train collectors!!
Awesome finds, lot's of great trains. I think the Vision line big boys whistle is better, though the Mth one is more accurate to the real 4014, the Vision lines whistle sounds more beastly and powerful. Great video
Great showing of trains of trains I am MTH Dan but I like the Lionel whistle which I hate to admit
The Lionel Big Boy whistle wins, hands down! Thanks!
Love that authentic MPC sound, haha. If you're looking for a train-based coloring book, a family favorite is Amazing Trains: A Coloring and Activity Book by Lindsay Turlan.
You gotta love the greyhound paint of 844
Nice show haul! Lionel knocked it out with the whistle although MTH's crew sounds were much better
Great video, Chris! Thanks for sharing - really enjoyed briefly meeting you Saturday morning at the CTT booth.
Great meeting you as well Matt!
The Mth Won because of the whistle sounded realistic, and more accurate than what the vision line 4014
Great To See Some Western Pacific Power On The Layout!! Great Pickup!!
Geez Chris, what a haul! I'd have been happy to walk out of the show with any one of those engines, let alone all of them! Color me Brunswick green with envy! Your Dad has a good eye- that East Penn RS-1 looks great. Liked your Lego crowd, and- not sure which whistle is prototypical, but I like the Lionel one better. Nice vid! 👍
Thanks for watching Steven!
Great additions! Can’t wait to see that new 4014 in person.
Come by anytime my friend!
i have to go with the Lionel 4014 that has the best whistle. you should do a whistle battle with the 4014 and the 844 from the train show.
Great video Chris, you did a great job with re-creating the speech! I do feel that Lionel still holds it's title as king of the whistle war champions.
Great buys. And the Vision Big Boy is clearly the winner as it should be.
Haha! I knew you would say that...
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That's what childhood dreams are made of!
Having chased the 4014 over several days on 3 separate excursions, the MTH sound is more accurate , even so Lionel simply made their version sound cleaner and louder. After thinking about the sound of the whistles and my chasing 4014, MTH’s sound is that of a wet steam whistle, and the Lionel version is a dry steam whistle.
Lionel for sure. It was good to briefly chat with you in the Orange Hall.
Likewise! Hope to see you again this Fall. Thanks for watching!
One of your best videos Chris, thanks! I am going with the Lionel 4014 whistle. Just a better, deeper and more full sound. But they are both great!
I liked the L:ional sound of the 4014. It had a echo quality to it.
This is probably my favorite big boy out of them
Awesome video Chris. I did see you at the train show on that Saturday but we never met. Cool stuff you got there, including the 785, 783, and the Big Boy. I also have the MTH Railking East Penn Railroad RS1 57! I live close to the real thing!
Saturday was a little crazy as I had one of my daughters with me and she kept running away from me, lol. Hope we can catch up this Fall!
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Great video. Love the Lego crowd! I have to pick the Lionel 4014.
I love your channel
Thank you @PA coin roll hunter!
Love the 844 and the paint I just like the gray and yellow
Lionel whistle is better. Glad you had a fun & successful York!
Lionel's sound was crisp and clear! Lionel wins!
Great video Chris! I hope to make the trek out to York in October and meet everyone! As for the whistle battle, I think the Lionel one sounds better. That speech from the MTH Restoration model is fantastic though!
Your excitement and enjoyment for the hobby comes through in your videos. It’s been fun watching your videos evolve. Great job. And, my vote is for the Lionel Big Boy. They both sound great but the Lionel sounds a bit more clear and has more oomph behind it.
Thanks Vin! The Lionel model has a bit of an advantage as it has the 3 speaker system VS the tender speaker speaker system that is in the MTH model. Appreciate all your support!
Lionel wins. Mike/MTH has been very good/great for the hobby.
Lionel just seems to get it a little bit more.
Quality control? For a different conversation.
Great work Chris
Just missed you at Grybozki's and Trainworld. I was actually eyeballing the WP GS Northern. Glad it went to a good home. I ended up getting the B&O 2-6-6-2 and the WM 2-8-0 from Gryobozki. Funny thing is, it's a shorter drive for me to his store than it is to York. Nice haul though. Maybe I'll catch you in the fall.
You snagged some great engines Wayne! Hope to see you this Fall as well. Thanks for watching!
Hi, I’m just getting my feet wet into this hobby and I truly appreciate your channel and watch it weekly with my sons. I have watched a ton of your vids and had a quick question about how it seems you’re able to run any locomotive that you purchase flawlessly on your setup. What power source do you use and do you ever have to change it to be able to run anything in your collection, especially the older engines?
I own 2 engines currently as a beginner, an MTH Railking RTR Union Pacific Dash8 ProtoSound 3 and a Norfolk Southern LocoSound Dash8. I definitely aim to add more to my collection one day but for now I only own a digital DCS Explorer power source that came with my RTR Union Pacific set. I am not sure if I need a conventional power source to run the LocoSound or anything older than a ProtoSound 2&3. Do I need to purchase a conventional power control such as Rail King MTH Hobby Transformer Z-750 Controller and Power Unit in order to run any engine older than proto 2&3?
I find it really cool they captured the ceremony for the sound file since I was actually in the crowd for that ceremony
Very cool that you were there! What an experience that must have been for you.
It was definitely a great experience
It was also kind of funny since the commuter line ran right next to where the ceremony was, one of the commuter train engineers played a joke with his horn right after Ed dickens said 4014 coming ahead
RPB Trains, did you see Henning's Trains at York this year? Harry Henning is the owner of Henning's Trains in Lansdale, PA
Mr Muffin has an awesome collection of Lionel Milk Cars he has every one that Lionel has made very impressive they even have a Choo Choo cafe the food there is off the chains .
I’m a MTH guy but Lionel whistle still is king. Can’t wait for my big boy to come in
Very nice group of locomotives Chris!
Real like the East Penn RS-1.
Keep having fun!
Still glad Dad was with me since he spotted that RS-1. He always finds the cool stuff and I finally got him to York. Thanks for watching!
Chris, comparing my video of the Big Boy whistle sound as it arrived in Hearne, Texas, the MTH tone is more realistic, however, I agree that the Lionel sounds better.
The oscillation of the MTH whistle is one of my issues in your video. Happy Trails Another great show !
I guess Lionel won one that one. Crispier sound that gets your attention . Both are great!
The lionel whistle is more accurate. I have chased 4014 many times and actually rode behind it from Denver to cheyenne this summer. I love hearing that 4014 steam whistle.