Seeing the fantasy S3 Hiawatha from Lionel makes me long for them to make a scale Hiawatha Hudson - a seeming no-brainer from Lionel.
Mikado 4501 posted:Thanks Ken!
Lionel did a very nice whistle choice on the Southern model. Nice break from the familiar whistle sounds on the 765 and 1225.
I call this type of whistle a deep moaner.
seaboardm2 posted:I call this type of whistle a deep moaner.
Not unlike many forumites, heyooooooooh 
daylight posted:jim911 posted:anyone purchase the no. 260 what if version?
Yes, I have a couple of days ago. The color scheme is more dramatic in person. I feel a few too many color combos but I probably keep it instead of returning for an all black model.
I feel that Lionel did a much better job on the SP Cab Forward in daylight colors, much more sutble
Subtle the 260 is not. Pretty wild. If the wheels had been left black instead of colored, it would have appealed to me a lot more. For those who dig it, that's great.
Anyone have pictures or video of Steve Nelson’s special run of NKP 757? I understand it was a big hit and quick sellout.
Thanks, Doug! It looks sweet.
I just picked up my Southern version yesterday from sidetrack hobbies. I bought because I had the southern passenger cars. I have noticed the sounds are a quite a bit quieter than my 612 J and even my M1a. Also not as much creaking when just starting out slow. Otherwise it is very well done with a good sound set.
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cummins2500 posted:I just picked up my Southern version yesterday from sidetrack hobbies. I bought because I had the southern passenger cars. I have noticed the sounds are a quite a bit quieter than my 612 J and even my M1a. Also not as much creaking when just starting out slow. Otherwise it is very well done with a good sound set.
That's weird that your 2716 is quiet. I also just picked up my Southern 2716 a few days ago and it can be very loud when the volume is turned all the way up.
The volume pot and sound are turned all the way up. I also downloaded the lionchief app to try out the changing of the pitch for the whistle and bell. Not a lot of change happens, but is a neat idea. All and all nice smooth running engine. Upon opening the bell was disconnected from its mount and so far the classification lights do not respond to turning them off.
The classification lights don't respond on mine either. I know on my 2-10-4, for example, the remote icon only turns the tender class lamps off for some reason.
Did you push and hold Aux 2 to get the extended lighting menu that includes the front classification lights?
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MartyE posted:Did you push and hold Aux 2 to get the extended lighting menu that includes the front classification lights?
No I did not. I'll make sure to do that next time.
Let us know if that works.
So I used Aux 2 for the extended lighting menu and it works just fine now.
Lionel's model appears to be of the NKP 2-8-4. The C&O locos were similar, but the front end appearance differed, and the steam dome on the C&O version was positioned to the rear of the sandbox, the typical location on most steamers. The NKP design was unusual in that the steam dome was located forward of the sandbox. I'm not sure if an accurate 3R model of the C&O loco has been marketed, but that would be the correct loco to represent the one used by the Southern as part of its steam program.
jwmathews posted:Lionel's model appears to be of the NKP 2-8-4. The C&O locos were similar, but the front end appearance differed, and the steam dome on the C&O version was positioned to the rear of the sandbox, the typical location on most steamers. The NKP design was unusual in that the steam dome was located forward of the sandbox. I'm not sure if an accurate 3R model of the C&O loco has been marketed, but that would be the correct loco to represent the one used by the Southern as part of its steam program.
MTH has made the C&O K-4 model, more than once I believe, and it is indeed accurate for C&O, i.e. the sand dome, steam dome, headlight and number boards are in the correct locations.
Nick's Tracks posted:So I used Aux 2 for the extended lighting menu and it works just fine now.
Glad it worked for you. Enjoy your locomotive!
Just out of curiosity, what Legacy version was the extended lighting menu added? I've had Legacy for about six years and never noticed it before.
Nick's Tracks posted:Just out of curiosity, what Legacy version was the extended lighting menu added? I've had Legacy for about six years and never noticed it before.
It's been in there for about 4-5 years now. If I guessed I would say around 1.4 or 1.5 but again that's a guess.
Wow, I can't believe I never knew about it until yesterday then.
I went back and looked and the first manual it appeared in was 1.5. That was about 4 years ago.
Here’s my 1225. Thanks for the lighting tip Marty, I forgot about that too. Can’t turn off the number boards though.
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Norm Charbonneau posted:Here’s my 1225. Thanks for the lighting tip Marty, I forgot about that too. Can’t turn off the number boards though.
I think they'll go off if you turn off the headlight. There is no independent control of those that I know of.
Looks great Norm! Nice weathering job as usual.
Thx Marty. I don’t have any control over the number boards, I think they are wired directly to power. The markers, if they are on with the extended lighting controls, will turn off along with the headlight using AUX-2. Not a big deal, engine runs great and I will try to YouTube it tonight.
Norm Charbonneau posted:Thx Marty. I don’t have any control over the number boards, I think they are wired directly to power. The markers, if they are on with the extended lighting controls, will turn off along with the headlight using AUX-2. Not a big deal, engine runs great and I will try to YouTube it tonight.
Thanks. I wasn't sure my Berk from a few years back is on a friends layout.
UPDATE - Did you ever feel like the world was a tuxedo and you were a pair of brown shoes?
Forum: my apologies, I think I did a Homer Simpson.
Regarding my previous post: ' Only one issue out of the box, one of the drive wheels seems to be out of round and you get a smidge vertical and lateral movement - barely noticeable - seems to be working itself out as I run it; I'm not going to do anything about it - adds some realism; probably one of the rubber tires.'
That condition no longer exists; have been running the loco and it is smooth; go figure; Happy Camper! Now, due to the color scheme of the loco, I have pre-ordered the matching passenger cars scheduled for November - 6-85348, 57.
Taking the liberty of posting Norm's recent Youtube of the #1225. WARNING; If you intend to do any modeling today, you may NOT want to watch this video at its highest resolution. The modeling is so good, it almost made me cry. When Pat Conroy writes, I can't write. When Eric Clapton plays guitar, I keep mine in the case. When Norm Charbonneau posts something like this, I pack up my tool kit. Just sayin'.
Just watched it a second time. The modeling is so ridiculously good. Norm, I didn't think your modeling and photography could get better. It is astoundingly good. Kudos !!!!!
I'm, sorry. Forgive me. I just watched it a third time in the highest resolution. The modeling is as good, or better, than any pure scale modeling I have seen. I don't care how many rails there are. Do yourself a favor. Watch in the highest resolution on a great screen.
Norm's video: definitely a tough act to follow!
Follow up to Scrapirons post
Watching Norms YouTube video last night - my wife comes in the office and starts watching with me
First comment - “That looks real”
Next comment - “How come your layout doesn’t look like that”
My comment - “Nobody’s layout looks like that” 😊
Just awesome 👍🏼
Fantastic weathering and realism, Norm. The weathering brings out more details on the black boiler. The scale couplers are really neat, too. I wish there were videos of just that kind of action, I'd buy them. Allen Keller use to make them - mostly in HO scale.
dorfj2 posted:Follow up to Scrapirons post
Watching Norms YouTube video last night - my wife comes in the office and starts watching with me
First comment - “That looks real”
Next comment - “How come your layout doesn’t look like that”
My comment - “Nobody’s layout looks like that” 😊
Yep!!
There are some mighty skilled folks on here aren't there?
Just awesome 👍🏼
Norm, Outstanding!
Absolutely amazing. Incredible detail. Many thanks for posting.
My NKP 767 arrived yesterday. Surprise for me - it says 'whistle steam' on the box! I was sure it didn't have it. Could it have the firebox flicker as well? Also, there's a small block of black foam in the box - what's that please? I will try and get some pics up here next week. It'll be a few weeks before I test it - my layouts still on paper!
Did anyone purchase or have pictures of the L&N version? Would like to know if the whistle is like the Southern version shown in the Trainworld video?
Also I assume the new Pere Marquete whistle is like the video of Norm's older version?
Thanks to anyone that can help with the answers.
Joe
Blue Streak posted:Did anyone purchase or have pictures of the L&N version? Would like to know if the whistle is like the Southern version shown in the Trainworld video?
Also I assume the new Pere Marquete whistle is like the video of Norm's older version?
Thanks to anyone that can help with the answers.
Joe
Both the 1225 and 1223 share the same whistle that has been used in the past.
Thanks a lot for the kind words fellas. That is in fact the newest 1225 with Legacy and Bluetooth that I posted.
I received my new limited edition model of Nickel Plate Road 757 from Lionel made for Mr. Muffin’s Trains. It runs flawlessly however it seems to have an identity crisis.
I don’t really mind that it’s wrong I think it only adds to the value! I was involved in a similar mixup with the MTH Premier Alco PAs. The lettering was reversed on one side due to a factory error. The simply provided us with new engine shells free of charge.
Hopefully, they can supply me with a correct number board that I can switch out. Any other 757’s out there?
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thanks guys for the information on the Pere Marquette. I decided to take the plunge for one.
Still would like to see the L&N and hear the sounds
