TCS WOWSound is the best sounding decoder to my ears anyway. Anything with that decoder in it will make it very appealing. But yes Bachmann's execution on this model is nice also.
Bachmann did an impressive job on this J3A Hudson type model, this engine is well detailed and has high quality sound features being equipped with a TCS wow sound decoder. I find this Hudson model attractive and steam locomotive models like this engine here sometimes make me wish that I modeled the steam era.
The TCS WOWSOUND Decoder in the NYC 4-6-4 Hudson has nearly, if not as many whistles/horns as The ESU LokSound v.5 Decoder. I should know because my parents got me that locomotive as a surprise birthday present from TrainWorld. Truly an impressive model.
I just got one of those as a Christmas gift from my parents. It’s a beautiful engine, and it fits in well with my current set of engines. It’s also very powerful, being able to pull about 18 Rivarossi passenger coaches with lead weights. I even gave it a ceremonial nickname. I, somewhat ironically, named it “Alfred E Perlman” after the president of the New York Central Railroad and later Penn Central.
James, as a Subscriber to your channel wanted to say thanks for another great review... beautiful locomotive - but a word of caution ⚠️ here... not sure of anyone else's experience, but this model has an Achilles Heel, a long, thin, plastic drawbar that is prone to breaking off in shipping. The two I received from Trainworld NY arrived broken, the first one, AND THE REPLACEMENT. Huge inconvenience, hopefully the 3rd try will be successful. I understand from an electrical standpoint why Bachmann did a plastic drawbar vs a metal one on the tender, but it is a weak point to be aware of... happy railroading... sort of 😕 -George
Mine should be coming in soon. The Wowsound won’t last that long in it as I’ll be installing Tsunami 2 hoping to use the BH-2 decoder that is a straight drop in board replacement.
One thing I can't understand is how model railroad companies think the boiler jacketing that covers the side sheets of the firebox were ever graphited. The firebox jacketing is just boiler jacketing and should be black.
hello james it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks the bacmann 4-6-4 j3a hudson - new york central 5432 is cool ho scale steam power thanks james friends randy
Still not as deatailed as a BLI model, or Athearn. However, this thing is still cool. It'll look even better if it had builder plates and more seperate detail. It still looks really good for what it is. A+
I got mine but it makes a weird sounds as it run once in a while. According to Bachmann the WOW sound decoders have SD card that trialed to defrag extra data which causes the noise. The guy I talked to said his does it as well as the European models with the wow sound. He said to be on the lookout for a recall notice when they figure out a fox. Other than that a very nice model.
The little stack in front of the big one is to vent exhaust steam or not condensed steam from the coffin type feed water heater. The stack looking thing over the boiler is anyone's gueas
The smaller stack is the exhaust for the Booster, attached to the trailing truck. These engines were built with Elesco feed water heaters; they were eventually replaced by Worthington feed water heaters. What you describe as a "stack looking thing" is a bundle over the pops (safety valves).
Not sure that's a $400 loco detail wise. I moved from HO to O3r in 1995, still have all my HO stuff. But I picked up a few BLI locos in the $100-150 range that are much better detailed with full sound. O3r does not seem so expensive now. Thanks
@@canadianfoamer2052 But they are Simple, not compound, and only the King and Coronations need them, the A3s and 4s have 3 and most BR Standards have 3
Is it just me or is Bockman really stepping up their game and their sounds are so good
TCS WOWSound is the best sounding decoder to my ears anyway. Anything with that decoder in it will make it very appealing. But yes Bachmann's execution on this model is nice also.
@@jlwii2000 I really like TCS Wow Sound. I've installed it in several Atlas/Kato diesels that were not DCC ready.
bachmann is stepping up their game up really good, i love the whistle
it does sound good, thanks for watching.
@@jlwii2000it really hurts because people don’t know how to say thank you but I enjoyed this review amazing as usual!
Bachmann did an impressive job on this J3A Hudson type model, this engine is well detailed and has high quality sound features being equipped with a TCS wow sound decoder. I find this Hudson model attractive and steam locomotive models like this engine here sometimes make me wish that I modeled the steam era.
Bachmann seems like they are really trying to step their game up in their DCC SOUND STEAM LOCOS. I am really considering purchasing this one.
Same here, last locomotive I got from them was the streamline K4, and it was crap. But this one looks very good.
The TCS WOWSOUND Decoder in the NYC 4-6-4 Hudson has nearly, if not as many whistles/horns as The ESU LokSound v.5 Decoder.
I should know because my parents got me that locomotive as a surprise birthday present from TrainWorld.
Truly an impressive model.
I just got one of those as a Christmas gift from my parents. It’s a beautiful engine, and it fits in well with my current set of engines. It’s also very powerful, being able to pull about 18 Rivarossi passenger coaches with lead weights. I even gave it a ceremonial nickname. I, somewhat ironically, named it “Alfred E Perlman” after the president of the New York Central Railroad and later Penn Central.
Nice
For anyone curious, the second smokestack is for the booster engine in the rear truck.
Looks more like a shroud around the pop valves.
@@dave6695 yes its a shroud around the pop valves.
I like the box! It looks almost in direct competition with modern higher end models (kinda like the model as a whole)
Very cool locomotive James! The new look packaging from Bachmann looks great as well!
I love this model engine!
The double smock stack is for a booster in the trailing truck. It helps pick up speed faster
Good video James sounds pretty good that a good horn move great.
Thanks for sharing.
Robert
James, as a Subscriber to your channel wanted to say thanks for another great review... beautiful locomotive - but a word of caution ⚠️ here... not sure of anyone else's experience, but this model has an Achilles Heel, a long, thin, plastic drawbar that is prone to breaking off in shipping. The two I received from Trainworld NY arrived broken, the first one, AND THE REPLACEMENT. Huge inconvenience, hopefully the 3rd try will be successful. I understand from an electrical standpoint why Bachmann did a plastic drawbar vs a metal one on the tender, but it is a weak point to be aware of... happy railroading... sort of 😕
-George
Awesome locomotive 😊
A good-looking engine! I might just get one!
Wow that sound is very good. I thought first it is ESU sound but TCS WOWSound is really good
Mine should be coming in soon. The Wowsound won’t last that long in it as I’ll be installing Tsunami 2 hoping to use the BH-2 decoder that is a straight drop in board replacement.
Awesome video you did great it's a beautiful engine can run on DC also thanks
congrats to Bachmann: Finally
Wish they would bring back the C&O Heavy Mountain, & the C&O H-4 Mallet with the Vandy Tenders!
One thing I can't understand is how model railroad companies think the boiler jacketing that covers the side sheets of the firebox were ever graphited. The firebox jacketing is just boiler jacketing and should be black.
hello james it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks the bacmann 4-6-4 j3a hudson - new york central 5432 is cool ho scale steam power thanks james friends randy
thanks for watching Randy.
Still not as deatailed as a BLI model, or Athearn. However, this thing is still cool. It'll look even better if it had builder plates and more seperate detail. It still looks really good for what it is. A+
That Engine will Look good On my Ho.
They need to do more streamliners
The wind visor on the firemans side, is already broken off from the factory.
Exactly the same with mine! It wasn't anywhere in the packaging so it must have broken off before being packed.
I got mine but it makes a weird sounds as it run once in a while. According to Bachmann the WOW sound decoders have SD card that trialed to defrag extra data which causes the noise. The guy I talked to said his does it as well as the European models with the wow sound. He said to be on the lookout for a recall notice when they figure out a fox. Other than that a very nice model.
Should have a smoke unit. Wonder if it can be added?
when you blew the long whistle was that oscillating sound just feedback picked up by the camera or did the locomotive actually sound like that
Are you going to be reviewing the Bachmann 2-6-0 with WOW Sound?
Nice can it run also DC
The little stack in front of the big one is to vent exhaust steam or not condensed steam from the coffin type feed water heater. The stack looking thing over the boiler is anyone's gueas
The smaller stack is the exhaust for the Booster, attached to the trailing truck. These engines were built with Elesco feed water heaters; they were eventually replaced by Worthington feed water heaters. What you describe as a "stack looking thing" is a bundle over the pops (safety valves).
@@Toledo1940 I kept looking and looking and sort of figured that might be the case.
Not sure that's a $400 loco detail wise. I moved from HO to O3r in 1995, still have all my HO stuff. But I picked up a few BLI locos in the $100-150 range that are much better detailed with full sound. O3r does not seem so expensive now. Thanks
The speaker on mine seems to vibrate violently, even at the stock volume. I sent it back. Does yours do that?
What Else for Besides New York central?
What Road Names Is That Engine For?
Fun fact, the most powerful British steam locomotives are just as powerful as the Hudson, and they are so much smaller
But they need four cylinders to do it.
@@canadianfoamer2052 But they are Simple, not compound, and only the King and Coronations need them, the A3s and 4s have 3 and most BR Standards have 3
Is it just me or is there a rattle sound coming from the speaker?
Can it on s curve I made out of 22 in curve
I think so, the draw bar would probably accomodate.
@@jlwii2000 thank you