3rd Rail Virginian EL-2B
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- A review of the new 3-Rail O-Scale Virginian EL-2B from 3rd Rail. More videos are available on the Eric's Trains TH-cam channel and at www.ericstrains.com.
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i love your videos
3rd rail hit the ball park with this one. The detailing is amazing on this beauty!
Yes, they always produce the best version.
It’s Sunset Models, what else would you expect?
With a locomotive model like that, 3rd Rail could be a great competitor for Lionel and MTH. We could expect some amazing Legacy and Vision Line Locomotives and Cars after this.
I love those springing trucks, but MY GOD the EL2Bs are absolute behemoths of locomotives. I absolutely love them.
This is a beautiful locomotive and it sounds VERY cool! I’d love to see more 3rd Rail reviews.
I'm not an O scale guy but was drawn to this video by the EL-2B. I remember them as a kid and always loved them. Your review was fabulous and much more detailed and thorough than most I've seen. Thanks for a great review.
I like how far your videos have come. The new intro is a great improvement over the original, yet still nostalgic, original intro.
Nice job, I like those Indianapolis Power and Light cars. Who made those?
(11.Jan.2020)
*22:13* Eric operates the Virginian (Vgn.) EL-2B from 3rd Rail with a remote in the background.
lol
AWESOME locomotives and review Eric! Thanks bud!
I recall on my railroad history the EL-2Bs also worked alongside the side rod boxcab electrics the distinctive EL-3A class. The Virginian was the only other East Railroad that use electric traction besides the Pennsylvania Railroad and the New Haven railroad
They look similar to the Baldwin centipede
Jeez it's been easy to long thank you for finally uploading a video! Lol
Mr1988MONSTER My last video was 2 weeks ago. I guess that’s a long time. Ha.
@@Ericstrains could you do some operation session videos more of the other hobbies you have
Awesome review Eric, and great job on the video editing work!
I love the new intro and editing it looks like a movie!
Wondefulr video. I have several 3RD RAIL locos, no problems.
well ericstrains I never heard of this engine before but I have seen it today right now I am watching your video your video is awesome Eric trains you are the best recording trains in Georgia Atlanta 😊😊😊😊
Excellent video. You did your homework and it shows.
Great review, the video was fantastic. The hopper cars you used looked really good. Fantastic engine, they must have been incredible to see live!
I love your new opening.
Impressive detailing! I am familiar with Sunset models. Great video as well.. Thanks Eric...
Nice. But only 25 cars???
That unit is a beast.
Michael Johnson Lionel train a big boy up4014 and 844 up
Great video Eric!! You should review more 3rd rail stuff! :)
The new intro is AWESOME!
Great locomotive, consist and video.
Spectacular review. Gotta agree, 3rd Rail makes some of the best models on the market. I don’t even think Atlas go to as much detail as them. Anyway, great video as always. Can’t wait until you check out one of their steam engines.
What a beauty! You finally got something from 3rd rail! Will you be reserving the matching battleship gondolas from golden gate depot? Man you got me wanting to go in for one of these with the coal gondolas!!!! Best wishes Eric!
DjsOgaugeTrains, i ordered 2 of those battleship hoppers. One of the C&O hoppers and one of the Virginian ones.
Yes! I love the new editing and the el2b's
You're telling me this model comes with a free 9 volt battery? That's worth the price of admission alone!
When?
Here's some other 3rd Rail steM locomotives I thunk you should consider reviewing:
Timken "Four Aces" #1111
Northern Pacific 2626
CB&Q O-5B Northern
Texas & Pacific I1sa
NYC J-3a "Super Hudson"
And the PRR S1 #6100 Duplex (6-4-4-6) "The Big Engine"
Jones 3D Modeling Club Eric already has the MTH S1, and it’s a stunning model already.
@@Trainmaster909 He reviewed the model, yes. But in a later episode of Eric's Trains, he said he sold it because of its issues with navigating corners.
Jake andZack I forgot about that. It was a shame because the sounds on that engine were unusually good for MTH.
The outside of the wheels looks like something in HO scale. I like those wheels. But, they did look like traditional O-scale wheels when you tilted the engine to the side. They are coated in what looks like nickel-silver or stainless steel. This locomotive looks like the most detailed one you ever reviewed. I like both the engine and the video 😁👍👏👏👏👏👏👏
PS: I love how you changed the intro and ending credits to this video. Nothing like good ole Bluegrass!!!! That instrumental song was called Reuben. I think it's spelled that way 🤔
Gorgeous loco!
You have some unique trains! Enjoy your reviews and channel!
Wow!! Very pretty engines
I'd love to see your review videos show the engine tackling your grade. We don't get enough grade time. Maybe set up the shot from the Colorado room angle and include the whole Carolina room.
Great looking engines, Eric. Very interesting drive system too.
Love the new logo
That intro and outro is absolute boss, Hoss!
3rd Rail has gotten more and more of my money lately. Beautiful engines.
I’m more into Postwar, only new or modern train I have the 2017 703 Erie AAB and love it. She is a thing of beauty.
But my pride and joy is my 1950 anniversary 773 Hudson. With original boxes. I do have a few videos on TH-cam my self but nothing like yours, I just like showing off my stuff for newbies and Facebook.
So keep up the great work and keep them videos coming.
Very nice engines Eric!!!
Great video! Love the new intro. I have a 3rd Rail GN FT AB set on layaway now.This is my first 3rd Rail engine.
Nice
Love the new intro and the Virginian el-2b
Great video Eric! 3rd rail did a great job on designing this locomotive.
Wow, a new intro and a new segment of the hobby.
reality is today if the engines existed they would likely be pulling a mix of modern and old freight cars, so technically speaking what is available on the layout today would likely be period correct Eric
Awesome video and awesome Intro
Gorgeous
Man I was watching this show when I was nine years old, and it took him this long to review three rail.
Love the intro!
Detail is amazing did not see when this video was produced but any way good job Erick.
Love the new intro!
Eric, I'm about to build tunnels and portals. Will you please give a measurement of pentagraph's extended from the top of the rail?
An excellent video Eric. I had wondered when you were going to take the 3rd Rail plunge. They certainly are exquisite models and every one is as accurate as it can be. I have a handful of 3rd Rail steam engines as well as a Budd RDC. They are the only company that offers a full scale model of the RDC in O scale. It would be nice in my opinion if they could offer a choice between Lionel and MTH sound effects but I don't think that will ever happen. Thanks for a great video and I am looking forward to the next one.
Love the intro
Hey Eric, do you think 3rd rail, Lionel, or MTH will make the Virginian 2-10-10-2 #802 steam locomotive?
"they weren't very fast"
*has the model absolutely flying*
What curve is your trestle? You skipped it this time.
It's O-72
Your production is really getting better. Not that it was bad. But it's really showing polish!
Eric how do you think the durability of the motor compares to the other manufacturers motors ? Great video, thanks !
I've heard 3rd Rail motors are much more reliable than others.
@@Ericstrains The motors they use are as sturdy and solid as Lionel and MTH. My concern is that belt. I know they say it is basically unbreakable but...
Ralph Miller The guy who runs 3rd rail told me that he’s never seen one of his belts break.
@@Ericstrains That is good to know since I own eight 3rd Rail models. I love them but just been concerned about the belt. Thanks Eric. BTW, I really enjoy your video presentations, keep them up!!
@@ralphmiller2620 I own a 3rd Rail ATSF 4-8-4 from 1998, last week I replaced the belt for the first time after a lot of run time. It didn't break but I was noticing it slipping, could've just been loose tension on the motor but I wanted to replace it anyway for preventative maintenance.
I really like your new intro, very slick.
Nice review I think that a MTH layouts using DCS can operate TMCC also. So as long as one has the min 72 curves the 3 rail units will operate with DCS using the TMCC section of the DCS command control system along with the Lionel systems
James Sawyer you can run tmcc engines with dcs, but you still need the tmcc/legacy command base and the connector cable to connect the DCS TIU to the tmcc/legacy system. It’s not a money saving thing, it’s a convenience thing.
Great intro
Eric, great review as always, and great engine! I wanted to ask a question. Will the drive belt in this set ever break or wear out and need to be replaced? I was wondering if, being plastic, it would always last. I love this set though, and I want one! I hope they give you extra drive belts or can they be ordered
I've been told that they basically last forever. They're made of polyurethane and are designed to never have to be replaced.
@@Ericstrains Eric, not to be judgemental, but for a $2k engine set, they better. But consider that all the weight / force required to pull those many cars are directly felt by each drive belt. If I were designing the drive system, and had to use similar belts, I would have 1) used two of them per engine, with the motor axle coming out both sides of the motor, with one belt on each side, and 2) I would widen them to twice the width they are now. For such an expensive engine set, there's no harm in a bit of over-designing, even if it turns out to be overkill. I do like the design, especially since it's designed to never need servicing, so long as no dirt gets inside the drive belt assembly - and if it did, it could be cleaned anyway. Still, I SO VERY MUCH want that set, I just need enough room for 72" curves
Great new intro, Eric😂 great review
How tall is the locomotive including the pantagraphs raised?
I'd love to know if I could run her on my layout as I have made my ports and girder bridges with that in mind
Nice logo
Ooooh, a new intro! Sweet!
Another fascinating video, great job Eric. But for what I'm pretty sure is the first time ever, I'm going to have to correct you on one small thing in this video. The 9 volt battery does have purpose in command control mode, it serves as a keep-alive over dead track sections (only over 2 or 3 inches of dead track max).
William F yeah I’m not sure I agree with you on that. 9 volts is not enough power to keep the engine moving over dead track. It’s only enough to keep the sound system going during brief power interruptions. Thanks though!
@@Ericstrains A few of my TMCC locos used to find every dead millimeter of track i had and would stop dead. Then i put a battery in them and they run as good as the MTH ones.
Awesome intro, man!
Eric I have a question how much model trains do you have in all?
lets say one cuba jiba jillon
Ok just looked and it’s your latest one kudos.
Like the new intro Eric
Wow! What an engine, what details, what a fabulous collection of coal hoppers too. Does anyone else model this engine?
i wish i had that locomotive
I’ve always liked these electric coal hauling engines
man, O-Scale gets all the cool stuff.
i think sunset also makes brass ho scale trains too
Ive never seen a loco like this. Kind of looks like a sharknose with a pantograph
Hey got a new logo! I like that
I saw a CSX C44-9W on eBay that was brand new in the box, never used. I read the features and it doesn’t say whether it has TMCC onboard or not. I know for the fact that the 2 rail versions do not have TMCC with it, but the 3 rail versions do have TMCC. How can I tell the difference?
I'd like to see the Virginian on the Tressel
Are you going to do a layout update soon? I really enjoy those. But I enjoy all of your content keep up the good work!
Yes.
Nice
Hi Eric - super looking locomotive - must have incredible power as well - are you going to be getting any more 3rd Rail locomotives ? of any Golden Gate Depot Passenger Cars? I am fortunate to have a few of both - pretty much the highest level of quality in O Gage these days for Locomotives and passenger Equipment - would probably be hard to put in your budget - but it is well worth the investment - so many super sets and engines on your video s and with more of Scott's stuff it will just go up
When the engine is upside down it looks like the springs are bouncing up and down...lol. 12:40
Broncort1 ha
Nice Review Eric. I own a 3rd rail Big Boy. The Virginian Railways was way ahead of its time with its overhead electric power. So now will you be installing an overhead catenary? Thanks!
Do a review on your Baltimore and Ohio 4-6-2.
The horn kinda sounds like 1960' s Godzilla.
Drum roll why
Rhett Robinson because it’s my first time ever reviewing a 3rd Rail model.
@@Ericstrains Oh
My favorite scale is ho
In this scale the least you'd expect is for the trucks to be sprung.
This is just a video of a bunch of the fraight passing by
marsha Norby yeah, it’s a called a train.
I know it is called a train
Their was just a lot of freight passing by for mineutes
Pretty cool model
By the way, can you review an mth railking locomotive because im getting into o scale
That's a big old boy.
Eric I was wondering how do you know if your trains are all connected well, also do you pick up your trains to move them or do you move them to a side track?
So is this like the inspiration for the 3rd rail in fallout four?
This is a wonderfull locomotive😀 But can I See a German BR181 in the Background and can you review this locomotive?
That's a TRAXX F140
@@Ericstrains this is the fabricationnumber. Im not sure, but I mean here in Germany this is the class (BR) 181 or the class 185;)