Lionel Billups Crossing Gate Signal! Epic Skull & Crossbones and "STOP - DEATH - STOP" Signage

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  • @aidsowen8369
    @aidsowen8369 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    just saw a picture of the real thing on reddit and went down a rabbit hole - what a cool little model!

    • @othersideofthetracks
      @othersideofthetracks  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Lol, hope you were able to get out of that rabbit hole! It is a really interesting real life story and a great looking model. Just delicate!

  • @microbusss
    @microbusss 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I hope someday they make this in HO scale

    • @julianzamorano9794
      @julianzamorano9794 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I definitely see it happening!! We just need it to get more attention.

  • @sheppardpat47
    @sheppardpat47 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I like the fact that they put a accurate siren on it! It sounds like a Federal Signal Model A

    • @othersideofthetracks
      @othersideofthetracks  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Cool, thank you!

    • @AlexTraxxas
      @AlexTraxxas 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Federal Signal Model As were the exact models used.

    • @sheppardpat47
      @sheppardpat47 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@AlexTraxxasI was pretty sure ! Great
      I don't know if there was only one or two but they got the sound right and that's all that matter :p

  • @trainman5323
    @trainman5323 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So I bought one of these since I thought it was super unique. And it is cool. My only issue is, that after tax and shipping it cost over 190.00! My bad. It’s very flimsy in parts. It works great but with all the complex electronics required to build these newer accessories, the cost has spiraled out of control. Also the arrow should light indicating the direction the train is coming from. Couldn’t tell if yours did that.

    • @othersideofthetracks
      @othersideofthetracks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very unique and not cheap either. Since I pre-ordered mine from Charles Ro, my cost was $25 less. The crossing gate is surprisingly flimsy and delicate. I ended up moving it to a back corner as essentially a siding for now; didn't want to mess with it too much and accidentally break it! The arrow was illuminating on my unit, showing the train coming from the right side. In hindsight I could have turned off all the room lighting to see the signage lights better.

  • @jebbthetrainkid1281
    @jebbthetrainkid1281 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is a very nice RR Crossing. Looks really good. I seen it in the Catalog but this is the first time I've seen it Live. Enjoy it Chris.

    • @othersideofthetracks
      @othersideofthetracks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, Matt. I had been thinking about filming another item, but was surprised to see no videos on this except what appeared to be a clip of a prototype, so I decided to do the crossing gate next so folks could see it in action. Thought people would get a kick out of it since it is something quite unique.

    • @jebbthetrainkid1281
      @jebbthetrainkid1281 ปีที่แล้ว

      @othersideofthetracks I am only running MTH Track now. If I was running Lionel I'd definitely get one myself.

    • @othersideofthetracks
      @othersideofthetracks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right, all MTH track on your layout. Have you had a good experience with the MTH track? I've never tried it myself.

  • @CharlottePufferbellyy2k
    @CharlottePufferbellyy2k 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    6:27 When Britt Alcroft Died:

  • @CharlottePufferbellyy2k
    @CharlottePufferbellyy2k 16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I’m so GLAD this wasn’t made during My childhood Years. because if it was, It would have scared The Frappee outta me!

  • @OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars
    @OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice gate crossing.New subscriber here

  • @strasburgsteamproductions3302
    @strasburgsteamproductions3302 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool crossing gate signal!

    • @othersideofthetracks
      @othersideofthetracks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it, thanks!

    • @strasburgsteamproductions3302
      @strasburgsteamproductions3302 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Quick question. How many drops of smoke fluid do you give your Strasburg 90?

    • @othersideofthetracks
      @othersideofthetracks  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are you referring to the steam engine in this video? It's my Strasburg #972, which is a one of 25 made. A 4-6-0 Lionel Legacy engine. How much I give can vary depending on how long it was since I last used it. I try not to overfill to avoid damage to the engine or have it splatter everywhere. I typically give it 5 drops with a pipette.

    • @strasburgsteamproductions3302
      @strasburgsteamproductions3302 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@othersideofthetracks No, I was referring to your Strasburg 90 2-10-0 locomotive.

    • @othersideofthetracks
      @othersideofthetracks  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ah ok. Put 20 drops in with pipette first run, then maybe 5 drops second time.

  • @jcdc6492
    @jcdc6492 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    That siren is ridiculous

  • @RcDescubriendo-S
    @RcDescubriendo-S ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video men!!!!!

  • @jcdc6492
    @jcdc6492 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do the lights work without the siren just to double check before I possibly buy? Thanx

    • @othersideofthetracks
      @othersideofthetracks  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, the lights will still work. The on/off switch is just for the siren feature.

    • @jcdc6492
      @jcdc6492 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@othersideofthetracks hallelujah - thanx for your time bud. Expensive as hell but Lionel has always been expensive but this should be at $129.99 tops

  • @kingjulian9496
    @kingjulian9496 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sounds like the train crossing at the steel plants.

  • @SOU6900
    @SOU6900 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A slight track modification should let you set up the crossing like you originally wanted it to.

    • @othersideofthetracks
      @othersideofthetracks  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Correct. Adding a special insulated track section would allow the signal switch activator to be placed farther down the track.

  • @northpennvalleysteamrailroad
    @northpennvalleysteamrailroad ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool 😊

  • @Keith-nm3uf
    @Keith-nm3uf หลายเดือนก่อน

    The real crossing is in Mississippi but the gantry was removed in 1970.

  • @1978garfield
    @1978garfield 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It is very cool but seems more like the kind of durability you would find on HO stuff.
    I enjoy the more detailed "Hi Rail" phase of the hobby but also miss when Lionel was "The big train for small hands" as none other than the late, great Johnny Cash remined us in this ad.
    th-cam.com/video/vvenARvF5EU/w-d-xo.html

    • @othersideofthetracks
      @othersideofthetracks  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They certainly don't make them practically indestructible like the old post-war trains and accessories. Cool commercial!

  • @MrStevesTrains
    @MrStevesTrains ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That would be cool on a siding I think. Not on the mainline .

    • @othersideofthetracks
      @othersideofthetracks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I got it tucked away in a back corner now serving that purpose. Strasburg #90 is sitting on it!

  • @huntercoleman460
    @huntercoleman460 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Neat Chris. Is this prototypical or fantasy?

    • @railchief74
      @railchief74 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s modeled after the real thing

    • @othersideofthetracks
      @othersideofthetracks  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, I intended to include a photo of the real life one that existed, but then forgot while editing. Thanks Hunter.

  • @Cfox2000
    @Cfox2000 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just pick up mine too

  • @DennisLove-ee3zy
    @DennisLove-ee3zy 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Better hope the train Doesn't derail 😢.Could you imagine a big cast iron locomotive running over top of that thing......😮 crunch?There goes two hundred dollars😊😊

    • @othersideofthetracks
      @othersideofthetracks  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh yes, a derailment at the crossing would definitely be bad news. The gate signal would be a heap of trash for sure with a collision of any type. Super glue can only do so much!

  • @escape150
    @escape150 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s a nice crossing and interesting just like the real one but it is way overpriced. I thought about getting it but decided my money could be spent better on Rolling Stock or toward and engine. It looks too delicate as well. Very nice though 👍🏻

    • @kidamere2408
      @kidamere2408 ปีที่แล้ว

      sadly everything single item in model RR now is overpriced

    • @othersideofthetracks
      @othersideofthetracks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the comments and checking it out! All valid points.

    • @othersideofthetracks
      @othersideofthetracks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, it is an expensive hobby. The Ready Made Trains rolling stock is reasonably priced, but is limited. Menards has some more affordable options too.

  • @modelrailpreservation
    @modelrailpreservation 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So they actually finally made one of these. I scratchbuilt one years ago, and always thought they should make one of these, it would appeal to both their goofy Halloween stuff, and it is still a prototype crossing. Looks like my basswood one might actually be more durable than this cheap Chinese made piece of overpriced garbage. And geez, could they have found a more tinny sounding speaker?

    • @othersideofthetracks
      @othersideofthetracks  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice, you were ahead of the curve! If yours was constructed out of even toothpicks it would probably be more durable than this offering. I haven't tried putting it away from my layout yet because I'm afraid I'll break it. Honestly.

  • @jimmelchin1531
    @jimmelchin1531 ปีที่แล้ว

    A neat attraction to the layout...however they just dont make things the way they use to. 🤷😄

    • @othersideofthetracks
      @othersideofthetracks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much. It is very neat, but you are right. The construction is very cheap and delicate. Definitely not like how things were made back in the day, unfortunately.

  • @Dragonbear13-k2r
    @Dragonbear13-k2r ปีที่แล้ว

    Yep, sound drives me crazy real fast! Looks cool, though. Cost overall sounds stupid high. Pass.

    • @othersideofthetracks
      @othersideofthetracks  ปีที่แล้ว

      Just filming this video I was already over the EXTREMELY LOUD siren, but yeah looks cool.