RBP works out by lifting Lionel boxes

@user-db2xg5po5p

4 ай бұрын

Must be a very good workout 😂😂

The Class A 1218’s whistle is hauntingly realistic. It can take you back to a time long ago. It just runs chills down your spine every time you hear that ghostly steam whistle.

@louiskroening4975

Жыл бұрын

I believe the big boy whistle sounds more realistic.

@aaron-prime117

Жыл бұрын

1218s whistle and 4014s whistle are both realistic in their own way. But from a distance they can sound haunting especially if you see them running in October

@JamesSmith-nn5df

Жыл бұрын

@@aaron-prime117 got to see her in person last week she’s sleeping peacefully hopefully they wake her up soon

When I was a boy in the 60's this hobby was already waning. We weren't interested in this old stuff, we wanted rocketships and racecars. But 60 years later, i'm amazed to see this still going and still loved. Maybe 70 is a good age for a new hobby.....

I think the class A is the only whistle I've heard that can actually rival the Big Boy. Big Boy has my heart as I'm from Utah, and the Big Boy was built to pull the Wasatch mountains between Utah and Wyoming. But I think the Class A has a crazy haunting whistle. I gotta call a draw lol

The 1217’s whistle wins the battle. You can’t go wrong with how Lionel actually got the sound very close to the real 1218.

@NorfolkAndWestern611

Жыл бұрын

Don’t you mean 1218?

@michaelskidmore5086

Жыл бұрын

@@NorfolkAndWestern611 I meant 1218. Sorry. Spell check on my part.

@wayneantoniazzi2706

Жыл бұрын

@@NorfolkAndWestern611 I'm sure he does but 1217 would have sounded the same!

@NorfolkAndWestern611

Жыл бұрын

@@wayneantoniazzi2706 yea I know lol

@mratsfrailfan1894

Жыл бұрын

I mean for the price you atleast want the whistle to be accurate

Chris, your videos are always so much fun. You never fail to put a smile on my face. I still have to go with the Big Boy. Please keep these GREAT videos coming.

@katherinemorey6517

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you. They are so much fun to watch. Keep up the kind comments. Cory Mears

“Because clean trains, and well lubricated trains, are happy trains” Famous words by RBP

First time viewer here- I think the Big Boy won by a decimal or two- I’m the proud owner of a 1955 train set my dad got me when I was 5 years old! Great channel!

What an awesome steam engine Chris. Thanks for running it, along with others, for us.😄

Fun fact N&W 1218 is the soul serving 2-6-6-4. Of its type. Like the videos man

I think the Class A’s whistle fits the engine perfectly, but you just can’t beat that big boy whistle, it almost reaches into your soul!

@katherinemorey6517

Жыл бұрын

It really does fit the engine perfectly. Cory Mears

1218 wins whistle battle hands down. That haunting hooter whistle just rings out like a bell telling you a beast is coming over the mountains of the blue ridge

UP 4014 has a very nice whistle but when I ran my Class A for the first time I was blown away by the sound and it's probably my favorite whistle. My vote for the whistle war goes to the Norfolk and Western #1218.

Fun fact: I saw the real 1218 (along with 611) at the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, VA. It’s a beautiful engine! If you ever get out to Roanoke, be sure to go there. I may be a G-Scaler, but Lionel makes some great high-quality O-Scale products including the 1218! As for the whistle battle, I still think Big Boy 4014 is the champion. In my opinion, 1218’s whistle, is a whistle that is like a mighty battle cry into the night. Big Boy’s whistle, is a whistle that says, “I AM THE KING OF STEAM!” If only Lionel would make these engines in G-Scale though……

Class A whistle for the win! Great video and congrats on your two year anniversary!🎉

Sweet , Too Sweet, love its whistle and sound effects. Way to go Lionel 😃👍

It must be awesome being surrounded with such a layout! I think you could lose yourself among all those wonderful trains!

Thanks for this great video visit and unboxing, Chris. The N&W Class A is really an impressive example of engineering, both the model and prototype. It makes an 'I am here' statement at every turn on the rails. When it comes to the whistle challenge, however, I still have to go with the UP Big Boy 4014. That deep, haunting sound is always breathtaking. The Class A is great, but for me, the Big Boy's is unique and special. Congratulations on completing the 2nd year of your wonderful, friendly and imaginative site. May you have many more!

Best model train whistle's I have ever heard.

Great review RBP! In my opinion, the class A's are the best articulated steam engines, EVER! I'm glad Lionel made a Vision model of it :)

Thanks for another great run session, Chris. I really enjoyed it. My vote for the best whistle still goes to the 4014. I guess I'm biased, because the Big Boy has always been my favorite. But your new engine sure is sweet! Its whistle is also mesmerizing. It's like asking which classic car is prettier - a Duesenberg or a Packard? Arguments can be made for both. I looked for your "Mini Me" somewhere on your impressive and didn't see him. Where was he hiding? Keep the great content coming and congratulations on your second anniversary.

@RBPTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom! Mini Me was hiding on top of one of the buildings next to a big robot (gundam) model. Did not move him around as much during this video.

The winner of the whistle battle? Very very close! But I really think the winner is a 4014! Now I’m not counting the 1218 out it has an absolutely fabulous whistle! If you want to see a great video of the 1218 on KZread, check out the haunting of the 1218 it truly has a haunting whistle imagine hearing that in the middle of the night!

@wayneantoniazzi2706

Жыл бұрын

Check out videos of the Reading & Northern's recently restored to operation Reading T1. The T1's got two whistles, one of which is a "hooter" whistle very similar to the N&W version and just as haunting and evocative.

@johnjornod6429

Жыл бұрын

I agree with Rudy. Personally I love the 1218 more. But in whistles, the Big Boy just has an amazing sounding whistle.

@rudycarlson8245

Жыл бұрын

@@johnjornod6429 hopefully the museum will bring the 1218 back one day I know when the steam program ended at 12:18 was in the middle of a mandatory overhaul so when the steam program ended they put her back together enough to put her on display but I am hoping that they bring her back to life one day now I know it she will require a heavy overhaul, but it will be so worth it!

Super nice steam engine! The whistle is incredible. If that was my Locomotive, I’d turn the lights off and play, “My endless love”.

That Class A whistle is haunting - but the “Big Boy’s” whistle has to be the deepest and most dominant I’ve ever heard. Nice review 👍

What an awesome engine! I usually prefer the British locos but I’ve been watching your videos lately and I just love how l magnificent and commanding these beasts look. Great review Chris!

5:00 That is so awesome! That must’ve sounded *even cooler* actually being there next to it!

I’m speechless. That was beautiful.

Very nice Chris, I also like the fact that you have the N&W 611 as well, that was always my favorite 😊😊

Both have great whistles, no doubt. But I like how deep 4014’s was, so I’m gonna have to give her my vote. Be sure to let us know who won!

@katherinemorey6517

Жыл бұрын

How can 4014 be a her when it is called big BOY? I think it should be a him. She or her or herself doesn't match the name big boy. I think if it is a her, then it should be big girl. Cory Mears

Another great video. The upper line and reworked scenery make for some awesome views. I have a Mr Muffins custom run Pennsylvania. Love this engine. Looks great, sounds great and is a lot of fun to watch it rumble around the layout. The Big Boy whistle wins by hair. What would be an interesting test of the hardware - set the Class A to the Bog Boy whistle and compare the sound to the other engine.

Class A whistle Chris! I got my Broadway limited N scale Y6B this week also understand the excitement

Fantastic what beautiful steam locomotives you have driving around Chris, You asked who had the cleanest steam whistle and that is the Big Boy what a sound . Just like hearing the steam whistle blowing in the mountains with the reverberation of the echo, How I would like your job want to see with my own eyes, But yes the distance is great Belgium/America, An hour or 10/12 flying, I don`t know where you are East-Mid-west of the country, But i fully enjoy seeing this driving Chris, MVGR Henk Belgium Border❤🙂😉

Vous avez un sublime réseau, je n'ose imaginer le nombre d'heures passées pour le réaliser, et pour les locos et matériel remorqué, juste wahouuu !!

Chris, love the vlog. The class A is awesome but I would give the whistle battle to the Big Boy, even though he is at a disadvantage of not having the new technology that is found in the class A. Having a chance to stand about 30 feet away from the Big Boy when it's whistle was blown, it was all too real for me. It was great to see the big guys running together, though.

That class A... holy molly... the haunting whistle of the mountains... that's all I heard with that beautiful engine!

I love your trains! Thank you for sharing it with us.

It may be advisable to have an engine cradle for servicing your trains.

@RBPTrains

Жыл бұрын

Great tip! I have one somewhere but did not want to halt the video to dig it out so I grabbed some cloths.

My vote goes to 1218.

That class a is one of my favorite articulated steam engines on the Norforlk and Western Railway! It is super awesome!

Absolutely spellbinding!! totally awesome layout, killer locomotive collection, love both the 1218 & the big boys haunting whistles🤘🤘

You have a great channel...always puts a smile on my face. I go with the Big Boy..,, The 1218 is awesome but the Big Boy is incredibly amazing.. Thanks for your great work and videos.

Lol love how the 1218 looks waxed and buffed .. it’s so super shiny 😂🎉

Happy Birthday RBP trains. What an amazing engine to celebrate with.

@RBPTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Byron!

i must say i love the bridge. when i was at York i could of got me one but it wouldn't fit in my car. now if i got one i would have to change my layout soon to be running strong

Nothing would ever overtake the sound of a 12 inch Hooter with 300 pounds of steam dom going through it. The 1218’s whistle will never be beat.

Love these vids but all I keep thinking about - aside from enjoying the trains and awesome layout and the super enthusiasm from Chris - is how the heck much money am I looking at here?!!!

My uncle was huge into trains when I was a kid!!! He had a huge setup in his basement! This was like in the 90's! I always begged him to see his train set up! I never got into the hobby myself but man seeing your setup with much newer tech blew my mind!!! The sound FX with bluetooth control would blow my uncles mind away! Unfortunately due to illness he hasn't touched the hobby in decades! But man he would love this! Thanks for sharing!!! Made me a subscriber!!!

@RBPTrains

4 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard and thanks for sharing!

Congrats on the layout. Every time I am captivated.

Big boy! Just can’t get enough of that whistle!

That force coupler has got to be the coolest thing lol

Being from Norfolk it was cool to see the old N&W coal cars. My father grew up next to Lamberts Point coal piers and his uncle worked as a scale house operator at the terminal.

Holy smokes that’s awesome! I would probably sleep in that room a couple of nights because that engine is that cool , thanks for sharing everything with us

1218 as a hunting whistle, it sounds amazing

Sweet new addition to your collection, Chris! This was another great video. 👍 Thanks for sharing.

My first time seeing the 611 was back in 2019 when myself, my fiancé and a group of buddies met up for the first time at Strasburg. The second time was when I went to Strasburg alone in 2021.

@louisletourneau3429

Жыл бұрын

The 611 whistle is unbeatable , I don't know how the LIONEL one sound but the real one is quite something .

I love the big boys whistle it demands passage, so it just has a deep tone to it and that three chime is the best whistle I ever had heard

The Class A N&W sounds spooky as heck! Winner in my book.

The 611 has always been my favorite N & W locomotive 🚂

Your enthusiasm is contagious! Love this hobby!

Everything about that engine is awesome. Thanks for sharing it. I always like your excitement and enthusiasm, it mirrors my own when it comes to trains.

Hi Chris, I have just made a very big gondola for my layout and it is very light weight and it is a very high capacity gondola that is as tall as the biggest engine in my fleet. I made it from a growth hormone box and then thickened the walls to increase strength. The gondola was built after my plastic gondola broke on me. I was carrying the plastic gondola in my pocket and it was hanging out and when my Gamma saw it, she didn't say anything about it and she went to the post office and shipped the packages and while I was walking, it fell out of my pocket and crashed on the sidewalk and it was messed up and I was upset about it at first. But then I realized that I didn't actually loose anything, I could just make a new one. I now have the best gondola I have ever had in my life. Cory Mears

Fantastic video, Chris. Seeing all that N&W steam running is quite a sight. Congratulations on the Lionel custom.

🚂That is one beautiful, loud and great sounding locomotive! Your running session and scenery close ups are excellent too. Happy Birthday RBP Trains!

#1218 is my vote for the whistle battle! She's my favorite steamer of all time! I had the privilege of riding behind here with my dad on a excursion run in the early 90's ans it was wonderful!! Great memories I will never forget!! Great video and content thank you for sharing!!

Enjoyed all of the train action towards the end of the video! Glad to see Lionel used a gloss finish on the tender this time, unlike the big boy.

I've ridden behind 611 when she first visited Strasburg in 2019 and it was the first time I got to see her in person and the first excursion steam legend to ride behind. Truly a wonderful experience!

@RBPTrains

Жыл бұрын

I agree! I was fortunate enough to get out there in 2021 to see it at Strasburg as well and you are right. Magnificent machine!

Fantastic layout, well done and so realistic

Great review!!! Keep up the good work Chris! 👍😎👍

Great addition to your collection. Very cool to see all the N&W steam doing its thing out on the layout!!!

Big boy won the battle, but both sound amazing!

Many years ago, I was on a fan trip with Ross Roland's 614 in New Jersey. On this particular trip,O. Winston Link was on board. Someone managed to put on a whistle from the A in honor of Mr. Link. Amazing!

@RBPTrains

Жыл бұрын

Very cool!

Awesome pick up and congratulations on your 2nd year! Keep up the great content Chris! Cheers

Both Engines sound Fantastic. I had no idea that the Lionel brand was still cranking out new engines - I'm Definitely going to be checking out the Vision Line. Thanks for posting.

@RBPTrains

Жыл бұрын

Lionel is still rolling along after all these years and making some really cool stuff! Thanks for watching!

Excellent locomotive model! Regarding the 1218 whistle: It takes me back to chasing the 1218 when it was operating as a excursion train in the Shenandoah Valley in the early 1990's. I must choose the 1218.

If only ho engines had that kinda soundscape, it would be so cool to hear that level of detailed sound in that small of a space!!

Beautiful layout,,pretty darn hypnotizing.

Love your videos. You ought to get one of those Impact train horns. Very cool. Keep up the good work.

Amazing collection Chris. Great video

Hi Chris, I have just made a second gondola for my ROCK ISLAND engine. It has a very colorful fuel tank on the bottom between the bogies. The bogies have 6 wheels each. The engine is very light on the top and very heavy on the bottom to keep her on the track. Her name is HANNAH. I absolutely love her name. I am a very big fan of that name. HANNAH is one of my absolute favorite names. I think it sounds so beautiful and I think it sounds strong. I think it sounds better than Lilly or Tracy or Rosie. Those names don't sound as strong. Sorry for going off topic. HANNAH has two HUGE gondolas with so much space for freight that she can haul almost enough to fill three normal gondolas. I like to pretend that she is so powerful that she can haul over 88,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 gondolas with 120 tons of gravel each and the same number of cars loaded with coal and the same number of cars loaded with sand and the same number of cars loaded with sludge all at once and not even struggle a tiny bit! She wouldn't even feel a single milligram of weight. She would feel nothing. Cory Mears

N&W takes the win for me. Nice unboxing and review.

That is beautiful , I look forward to seeing it runs in future videos.

I think the big girl still wins the whistle battle. You tube is starting to get interesting with everybody’s preorders arriving. Fun video. I can’t wait to see what else you ordered.

Class A is a beast but nothing can match the Big Boy whistle. It made me jump the first time I heard it in person.

great video Chris! Thanks for sharing your unveiling of 1218 with us! Love the sounds & whistle, I still vote Big Boy though!

That is one sweet looking engine. Very nice addition. I like the new scenery update. Great video as always

Beautiful model Chris!

Another great video, I wish you all the best with this engine, great looks, great sound. It gets no better than this. Can't wait to see the ES44AC. amazing color scheme you guys picked out. Btw best whistle, 1218

@RBPTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David! I am excited about the custom run. Still cannot believe we were actually able to make it happen

My vote is still the "Big Boy"! He's unbeatable.....love the new start ups on those trains

The class A horn does sound amazing, but the big boy still sounded better to me.

I think this battle is a draw as both engines reach you in different levels. The class a gives you that old haunting whistle type vibe which is quite unique as for the big boy it takes you to a time long ago and still tells you it's story to this day.

Both whistles are fantastic. 1218 is more haunting while the big Boy sounds more majestic. When I was a child and into my teens, I lived in east Tennessee and heard the N&W 611, Southern 4501 and the N&W 1218 because they all came through my city. I remember around 1987-88 the N&W 1218 came through and I got real close to it as it sat there all steamed up, it was massive. In 1993 the UP Challenger 3985 came through as part of the Santa Claus train by CSX, it even had a magnetic strip saying "Clinchfield" which was placed over top of Union Pacific on the tender, this is a great memory as well so even Union Pacific added to my eastern US steam memories even though it is a western locomotive.

@RBPTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience Ralph!

Big boy whistle for me! Loved this Video Chris. Lot of work went into this and it was so easy to watch every second

@RBPTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thanks friend!

I’m glad you got the 1218 class A and it’s one of my favorite articulated steam engines. The big boy whistle wins

Congrats on your 2nd anniversary. There was a lot of traffic on those rails. I am once again amazed to see long passenger trains. Your train room must be (almost) as big as a town hall.

Thanks for the review. Great layout.

Happy 2nd bday to your channel! Love your vids dude!

I think the Class A is awesome I love the wide and stubby look of the boiler and the gloss finish on this one is nice too, reminds me of your black bonnet 2-10-10-2 and 4-8-4 Northern. The whistle sounds fantastic, very high sheril and hunting, kinda gives you goosebumps, though I don't think it beats the Big boy, it's very close though, it was a very tuff choice, but I had to go with the Big boy, hard to beat it. Great video and thanks for waiting to unbox it with us.

The CLASS A 1218...HANDS DOWN......the sound system is amazing

Just found your channel. Wow. What an awesome layout and that new engine is beautiful. Great channel.

@RBPTrains

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert and welcome!

My vote is for the Big Boy! Always love that engine!