Don't think the Big Boy can lose! It just seems to have what I call the 'canyon effect' on that whistle that makes it deeper and lonesome sounding! Beautiful locomotive!
That Custom Heritage is beautiful. The smoke output is incredible, but I think the Big Boy remains the winner in the whistle contest. That deep throaty sound is unmatched. Tom
That red color is striking and it really stands out. What a gorgeous challenger and it really makes a statement. Awesome addition to the collection! I hate to say it though, I still think the Big Boy whistle wins.
I love it! I just wish the handrails and classification boards were black. Would’ve helped break up the red, especially on the boiler. But otherwise holy red this fits in so well with your RBP fleet!
Great video Chris! Your enthusiasm for trains is contagious . I was there at york when you were looking at this engine at the train loft. He is a very smart and great dealer to talk with. He designs very stunning trains.
I'd love to see a video that shows more about what you are using to run all your engines. I find it all fascinating. when I was a kid, I ran a lot of HO trains, and my grandpa had O gauge. I've been wanting to build a new layout. Also to answer your whistle question, I think Bigboy still won this one, but you can't deny that challenger is a sweet train!
Initially, I thought "a red colored steam engine"? Not for me. But about 60 seconds into your video, my thoughts became one of "I NEED one of those"! It looks great running on your layout!
Yup we all go to York saying we're just browsing and come home with a whole lot of stuff lol. Gorgeous engine, the red really helps create the contrast with the add on details and those silver drivers.
Several years ago, I packed up my Lionel trains when we moved. Had a large layout in the basement. Then recently I got back into model trains but HO scale. I love the scale, detail, DCC, and operations. But when I watch your videos, I often think about unpacking those Lionel trains and finding a place to set em up!
Lovely locomotive, Chris! Now, hear me out: Big Boy 4014 in “The Katy” heritage paint scheme. Just imagine how that would look, both in real life, and in model form.
Very nice addition chris that katy is a work of art but on a whistle battle with big boy i gotta go with it i have the legacy 4014 lionel big boy and its my favorite of all trains i have
Both of Hi Chris. That is a beautiful challenger it is really. Hard to. Decide. Which has the best whistle. They both are top shelf sounds I also picked up a challenger at York I'm waiting. For the. Holidays. To put it on my layout mine is the cinchfeild rail road MTH have a great day my friend.
With your love of the Katy I don’t know how you resisted purchasing the matching passenger cars. The Train Loft is my local dealer and I have seen them in person. They are beautiful. I like your custom run as well. One of my favorite color schemes, regardless of the Railroad.
Whistle battle winner is the 4014 Big Boy. I have seen the Big Boy twice and experienced the whistle on that engine. I is incredible how close Lionel got that whistle. The first time I heard it was as it arrived in Fort Worth in 2022. I was about 50 feet from the whistle when they blew it. You've seen the insect collectors that have the bugs pinned to a panel? It's like that. It gets you're attention. Now, the Challenger is no slouch. It's beautiful. I, like others, thought you had another custom run. I wish I had the budget to get just one of these. I think I like the Challenger pulling the UP train. It makes those red engines really pop! Really good vlog today. As always.
big boy sounds farther away, a train in the distance. while the mth sounds like a train close and approaching. I still like the big boy one though, but damn do both make me smile.
Hi Chris. That is a great. Challenger engine it sounds great with the big boy very hard to decided. Which is better on whistle combat they both sound super good to hear . I also picked up a clinchfeild mth challenger from York still not on the layout yet waiting on the holiday's and topping of so layout changes well have a great day.😀
I love this engine! The Challenger is one of my favorite steam engines. And my favorite color is red, so all this engine is great to me! I do prefer the whistle on the big boy, through the whistle on the challenger sounds more realistic so I'm half and half on this whistle battle. At 1st I thought this was a custom run you were making too, and I thought it was a big boy instead of a challenger 😅. Great video Chris!
The Big Boy whistle is superior, hands down! Sorry, Challenger. Like the livery, though. It's very impressive running on the rails with those silver trucks. Very flashy! You've picked up a winner, Chris!
When I see a Challenger. I click. The Challenger is the best locomotive of all time. However, the Bigboy Whistle of a beast wins. But Challenger is very very close. Great Video
I saw that challenger sitting at York and said I know who needs that 😂 My friend then proceeded to tell me it’s yours and you was running it early before. Beautiful locomotive!!
Beautiful engine Chris! And isn't it nice when you go to a train show not looking for anything but then something finds you? Happened to me at York! BEst whistle? I'm giving it to the Challenger. Not much appreciable difference between the two BUT the Challenger whistle strikes me as a bit more melodious. Thanks for posting! yo
That is an amazing engine. I was looking on train world for n scale engines and found a katy haretige unit and if you ever get back into n scale you should get one.
Famous Quote from RBP: "Move over James cause this is the big red engine"
Edit: YESSS I GOT PINNED. THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE
Don't think the Big Boy can lose! It just seems to have what I call the 'canyon effect' on that whistle that makes it deeper and lonesome sounding! Beautiful locomotive!
The 4014 still stands undefeated!
I agree‼️‼️
Big Boy with the deep tone 👍
It is bold!
The big boy definitely takes the cake hands down!
Wait-a-Go Chris! The Challenger is such a Underrated Locomotive. This Engine is the Best of the Best. The Train loft and MTH has Done it Again🚂
That Custom Heritage is beautiful. The smoke output is incredible, but I think the Big Boy remains the winner in the whistle contest. That deep throaty sound is unmatched. Tom
Tom i gotta agree on the whistle battle of all my trains i have BB is my favorite one 👍
It has yet to be beat!
Big Boy definitely took the win for whistle battle! Just the deeper tone is unmatched! Great video as always!! ❤️
That’s a beautiful challenger.
what a great find rbp👍👍
The challenger whistle sounds so good!!!!! I think it is the new champion
That red color is striking and it really stands out. What a gorgeous challenger and it really makes a statement. Awesome addition to the collection! I hate to say it though, I still think the Big Boy whistle wins.
Great Piece! Congratulations!
This is going to be one of my favorite Union Pacific Challenger.
That's awesome!! 😁
Thanks for watching!
I love it! I just wish the handrails and classification boards were black. Would’ve helped break up the red, especially on the boiler. But otherwise holy red this fits in so well with your RBP fleet!
Get MTH to make a Railking version and give them your notes, lol
@ I dunno, you probably have more pull than I do. Wait no! I bet my son can convince them!
It looks great and sounds great. The whistle of the big boy edges out the Challenger.
Thanks Chris for posting
Enjoyable as always. Big Boy whistle wins again.
Love the whole "Heritage Consist" with the SD70ACe
Big Boy takes the crown every time, till they make a bigger locomotive, the Boy Boy rains supreme
Great video Chris! Your enthusiasm for trains is contagious . I was there at york when you were looking at this engine at the train loft. He is a very smart and great dealer to talk with. He designs very stunning trains.
Thank you for those kind comments.
That engine definitely has your name on it. Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely beautiful chris!
I'd love to see a video that shows more about what you are using to run all your engines. I find it all fascinating. when I was a kid, I ran a lot of HO trains, and my grandpa had O gauge. I've been wanting to build a new layout. Also to answer your whistle question, I think Bigboy still won this one, but you can't deny that challenger is a sweet train!
Nice job Chris. 👍👍
Really beautiful paint scheme, it actually looks really good on the challenger
Great looking engine!
SHES A BEAUTY BROTHERMAN!!!! 🤣🤟🤘👍👍👍👍🚂🚃😄🙃😊 BOTH SOUND GREAT BRO!!!!
Initially, I thought "a red colored steam engine"? Not for me.
But about 60 seconds into your video, my thoughts became one of "I NEED one of those"!
It looks great running on your layout!
A perfect home for it!! Great video!
Yup we all go to York saying we're just browsing and come home with a whole lot of stuff lol. Gorgeous engine, the red really helps create the contrast with the add on details and those silver drivers.
Thanks for sharing, what fun..... Appreciate seeing this colorful monster running and smoking iy up. Woo Hoo !
Love the folks at Train Loft! Got my Cheerwine hopper and Train earlier this year.
Several years ago, I packed up my Lionel trains when we moved. Had a large layout in the basement. Then recently I got back into model trains but HO scale. I love the scale, detail, DCC, and operations. But when I watch your videos, I often think about unpacking those Lionel trains and finding a place to set em up!
Sounds like it's time to unpack those trains, lol
Decisions decisions ,for me too close to call. Both sound FANTASTIC
Great video as always,thank you.
Keith (Southampton UK )
Lovely locomotive, Chris!
Now, hear me out: Big Boy 4014 in “The Katy” heritage paint scheme.
Just imagine how that would look, both in real life, and in model form.
Big Boy stays reigning champ!
The Big Boy is the best and will always be the best of the rest!
Hey! He may be bigger, but James is still a big engine in our hearts. ❤
Very nice addition chris that katy is a work of art but on a whistle battle with big boy i gotta go with it i have the legacy 4014 lionel big boy and its my favorite of all trains i have
Chris, a great model but the BIG BOY remains champion in my book!
They did a great job on the paint, and it looks better in person especially from the digital rendering
BIG BOY!!! 🫨🫨🫨❤️🔥🤙
Big Challenger fan. MKT everything fan. That's a beauty Chris.
I be like Eric and get 6 lol (Dreams). Whistle challenge, by a slight margin...Big Boy
Both of
Hi Chris. That is a beautiful challenger it is really. Hard to. Decide. Which has the best whistle. They both are top shelf sounds I also picked up a challenger at York I'm waiting. For the. Holidays. To put it on my layout mine is the cinchfeild rail road MTH have a great day my friend.
With your love of the Katy I don’t know how you resisted purchasing the matching passenger cars. The Train Loft is my local dealer and I have seen them in person. They are beautiful. I like your custom run as well. One of my favorite color schemes, regardless of the Railroad.
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS BIG BOY!!!!! CHRISS YOU ROCK! I’m so happy for you! ROLE ON THE BIG BOY!!!
Thanks for watching!
Whistle battle winner is the 4014 Big Boy. I have seen the Big Boy twice and experienced the whistle on that engine. I is incredible how close Lionel got that whistle. The first time I heard it was as it arrived in Fort Worth in 2022. I was about 50 feet from the whistle when they blew it. You've seen the insect collectors that have the bugs pinned to a panel? It's like that. It gets you're attention. Now, the Challenger is no slouch. It's beautiful. I, like others, thought you had another custom run. I wish I had the budget to get just one of these. I think I like the Challenger pulling the UP train. It makes those red engines really pop! Really good vlog today. As always.
Thanks for watching! I hope to see the 4014 in person one day
Great video RBP and the red challenger suits you!
So glad you finally added this beast to your fleet! It was meant to be! Congrats Chris!! 🙌 - Ryan
Sorry I missed you all at the York show!
@RBPTrains in person is special, since we all get together infrequently. But, you continue to inspire, continue to do first rate, fun videos.
Beautiful!!! 🥲 🥹
The Big Boy has my vote hands down 👌👍🇺🇸
Big boy because of its deeper tone 💪
Hi cris sorry if I spelled that wrong um I just want to say thank you for getting me in the hobby of trains I run ho scale
East Main trains in Thurmont is now open and has reasonable prices
Fabulous. Have fun.
HEY CHRIS YES ITS BIG ITS BOLD IT MATCHES THE NAME ON YOUR SHIRT ENJOY HAVE FUN GOD BLESS AND THANKS FOR SHARING ALWAYS ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS ;-)
Thanks Carl!
Fantastic! ❤ the paint scheme! MTH won!
Nice looking engine
As always, the one an only, Big Boy!
I am so glad you got this engine. It screams RBP!
Right place at the wrong time, lol!
big boy sounds farther away, a train in the distance.
while the mth sounds like a train close and approaching.
I still like the big boy one though, but damn do both make me smile.
Big boy they look so beautiful
Big Boy, Big Sound!!
Hi Chris. That is a great. Challenger engine it sounds great with the big boy very hard to decided. Which is better on whistle combat they both sound super good to hear . I also picked up a clinchfeild mth challenger from York still not on the layout yet waiting on the holiday's and topping of so layout changes well have a great day.😀
The Big Boy!
Lady in red! I like it!
Holy Smokes!
Great video.
Awesome video 😊
Yessssssssss
You gonna get one Eric?
"Uhh i dunno"
*"Yeah, that's what he says, and he'll buy like 8 of them"*
That is hilarious 😂
I love this engine! The Challenger is one of my favorite steam engines. And my favorite color is red, so all this engine is great to me! I do prefer the whistle on the big boy, through the whistle on the challenger sounds more realistic so I'm half and half on this whistle battle. At 1st I thought this was a custom run you were making too, and I thought it was a big boy instead of a challenger 😅. Great video Chris!
The Big Boy whistle is superior, hands down! Sorry, Challenger. Like the livery, though. It's very impressive running on the rails with those silver trucks. Very flashy! You've picked up a winner, Chris!
You outta name it Clifford, The Big Red Engine. 😂
When I see a Challenger. I click. The Challenger is the best locomotive of all time. However, the Bigboy Whistle of a beast wins. But Challenger is very very close. Great Video
I do have a feeling that you eventually end up with the matching passenger cars, as for the whistles the big boy is still King 👍👍
It's the BIG BOY 4014. I also can't wait to see in they the Mo-Pac 1982 paint
Both whistles are great. ,but there's something about that echo on the big boy that does it for me.
That's a tough call both engines sound great.
Love it!
Most definitely big boooooooooy i just love everything about that whistle 4014 for the win forever more
Challenger smoke and whistle FTW!
Big boy wins the whistle challenge hands down. Challenger sounds really good, just not as. Good video Katy boy!
My nod goes to the Lionel Big Boy whistle! Nathan in Chicago 🇺🇸
The Challenger sounds good the Big Boy is still the best!
Big Boy....👍
Very nice, like!
I saw that challenger sitting at York and said I know who needs that 😂 My friend then proceeded to tell me it’s yours and you was running it early before. Beautiful locomotive!!
I was so happy when the Modular Club let me in, lol
Haven’t commented in a long while great video and waiting for more videos to come
Welcome back to the comments section!
This is the steam engine the red baron would run, if he wasn't into triplanes..❤❤❤😊😊😊
Beautiful engine Chris! And isn't it nice when you go to a train show not looking for anything but then something finds you?
Happened to me at York!
BEst whistle? I'm giving it to the Challenger. Not much appreciable difference between the two BUT the Challenger whistle strikes me as a bit more melodious.
Thanks for posting! yo
That is an amazing engine. I was looking on train world for n scale engines and found a katy haretige unit and if you ever get back into n scale you should get one.
Hi Chris, it's RonnyTheEngineer. I believe both the Katy Challenger and Lionel Big Boy won. Both champions.
I say it from the bottom of my heart. You two reigning champions.
They are two incredible engines for sure!
Nice Video Chris
Thanks for watching Kevin!
BIGBOY ALL THE WAY!!!
Great day when rbp post
Nice addition, but the Big Boy is the clear winner here.
awesome!
Double head both challengers and the big boy on one train also great video
Big Boy for the win