The Lionel “Hudson” Locomotives. Pre war (1937-1942)

Renowned Lionel train collector Don Hagar performs an in-depth survey of the pre war Lionel “Hudson” locomotives. With valuable insights and historical facts, this is a must see film for any and all collectors of this classic toy train.

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  • @wesleysim1805
    @wesleysim18056 ай бұрын

    This guy knows more about these trains than I know about myself.

  • @NormanAllen-ps9ju
    @NormanAllen-ps9ju3 ай бұрын

    Sir : you have the only doctorate of Lionel Hudson knowledge ! My hat is off to you for your grammar and diction as well !

  • @bbigboy01
    @bbigboy016 ай бұрын

    Great presentation! It brought back many memories of the Hudson that my uncle bought for me in the early 1960's for $15! It was the only Lionel loco that could simultaneously pull all 22 boxcars that I owned. I could also make the train longer but with even a 4' diameter circle, if you didn't place the heaviest cars in the front of the train, the cars would tip over on the curve! I have to thank my uncle in many ways, as selling the loco in the early 70's allowed me to get into O Scale 2 rail, that lead to the purchase of a Niagara, which I have to this day. My present project is a custom made 4-12-2, with all flanged drivers! I am estimating at least a 7' radius curve for this monster!

  • @michaelcraven8205
    @michaelcraven82056 ай бұрын

    Fantastic details. Thanks for posting!

  • @oriontaylor
    @oriontaylor6 ай бұрын

    This is an excellent video analysis of the production changes and traits to look at. Much appreciated.

  • @johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards
    @johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards3 ай бұрын

    Just found your channel, very cool. I love that 5344 Hudson.

  • @hastyone9048
    @hastyone90486 ай бұрын

    Terrific video. You are right, it took me 20 years to acquire my first prewar scale Hudson. Fortunately, I was able to acquire another a few months later. Pure luck. Mine are ‘37 and ‘39. Honestly, I like the ‘37 and think it’s superior to the ‘39. Thanks for posting. Very informative.

  • @TheWelshBrothers
    @TheWelshBrothers6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for posting the full video. More easily accessible info about these locomotives is always welcome in my book.

  • @williamsantangelo
    @williamsantangelo6 ай бұрын

    Thank You I appreciate you sharing your knowledge on the Lionel Hudson.

  • @raysrails2164
    @raysrails21646 ай бұрын

    Wonderful video , looks like you have a nice shop set up .

  • @Eye1952
    @Eye19526 ай бұрын

    I had a ? 1952 Lionel Rock Island Lines train, since I lived in Moline, IL. Ran that set like crazy! Great Video!

  • @chiconian49
    @chiconian496 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

  • @rellis3940
    @rellis39406 ай бұрын

    My uncle was a dealer service center. He had a couple of these if not more .. He sold 2 of them for 10,000 a piece. I'm glad I listened to this man he told me what to buy and when.

  • @olentangyriver1191

    @olentangyriver1191

    6 ай бұрын

    Can the train dealer meet me in the alley? I need a hit of Conrail!

  • @EngineerEd-xt2qu
    @EngineerEd-xt2qu3 ай бұрын

    thanks for teaching about Lionel trains I had to subscribe to your channel cos learning is very important. thanks

  • @asdfdsa45
    @asdfdsa4517 күн бұрын

    Don Hagar's presentation on the scale and semi-scale prewar Hudson is priceless. Are these two videos available on DVD?

  • @FullEarthWorkshop
    @FullEarthWorkshop5 ай бұрын

    Great info…thanks!

  • @ronalddevine9587
    @ronalddevine95876 ай бұрын

    Very informative and helpful.

  • @GrandPrixDecals
    @GrandPrixDecals6 ай бұрын

    Brilliant ❤

  • @MITSI1991
    @MITSI19916 ай бұрын

    I do hope to own one of these someday. Atm im restoring a 226e which is another a great locomotive.

  • @plunkervillerr1529
    @plunkervillerr15294 ай бұрын

    Hudson step downs were totally different for their time.

  • @joegregory5515
    @joegregory55156 ай бұрын

    If you want to run your Hudson you can increase the cow catcher gap above the center rail by modifying a replacement cow catcher without modifying the frame. Suggest not modifying an original cow catcher, keep it orgional at all costs.

  • @douglasschultz9808
    @douglasschultz9808Ай бұрын

    I love my new LionChief Hudson. It cost $650 which compared to Hudsons of the 90’s is a bargain.

  • @michaelquinones-lx6ks
    @michaelquinones-lx6ks6 ай бұрын

    I wonder if post war(after '45) Lionel parts would work on Pre war Lionel Hudson's?

  • @abbush2921
    @abbush29216 ай бұрын

    Is zinc pest the same as intergranular corrosion ?

  • @MustangsTrainsMowers
    @MustangsTrainsMowers6 ай бұрын

    How about putting electrical tape under the bottom of the cow catcher to avoid it shorting on the center rail? I’m guessing that could bother some purists. I’m lucky enough to have seen a grey Hudson with round tender in November 2022. It was amongst a fascinating varied collection which all by itself could be a museum.

  • @goldenmanuever1176

    @goldenmanuever1176

    6 ай бұрын

    You don't put electrical tape on the bottom of a $4,000 engine.

  • @MustangsTrainsMowers

    @MustangsTrainsMowers

    6 ай бұрын

    @@goldenmanuever1176 You wouldn’t. I would.

  • @MrDanielmarlowe
    @MrDanielmarlowe6 ай бұрын

    I have one the tender is falling apart. I’m looking for a tender.

  • @cathrynm
    @cathrynm6 ай бұрын

    Those earlier ones are nicer. We have a Hudson, but the detail isn't as nice.

  • @user-zb4yj3cj2d
    @user-zb4yj3cj2d6 ай бұрын

    A 전차로가자 열차로고

  • @joeyBirskovich
    @joeyBirskovich2 ай бұрын

    in ready to run catalog 2017 lionel rerelease those but lionchief plus hudsons and bluetooth in 2021 v2 and recatalog again but with lionchief plus 2.0 and in lionel just release 2023 v2 lionchief plus 2.0 berkshire again

  • @daryllect6659
    @daryllect66596 ай бұрын

    Trains with three rails? Nah.

  • @colestrains1

    @colestrains1

    5 ай бұрын

    I bet ur fun

  • @daryllect6659

    @daryllect6659

    5 ай бұрын

    @@colestrains1 A laugh a minute.

  • @joeyBirskovich

    @joeyBirskovich

    2 ай бұрын

    oh cmom man it's fun

  • @colestrains1

    @colestrains1

    2 ай бұрын

    @@joeyBirskovich 3 rails = 3 times more realism😉

  • @DirtyHarryLarryDickman

    @DirtyHarryLarryDickman

    25 күн бұрын

    That and the outrageous cost for anything Lionel is why I went to American Flyer. I can get a AF Hudson for less than $200. 2 rail track too.