Mr. Bartizek,
Thanks. THAT is the sort of technical information I was looking for. So,,,,,is that Lionel model REALLY an M1a? Also, are you familiar with the PRR M1 model that MTH produced (same #6755) quite some years ago, and is it an M1a or an M1b?
Thanks for you help.
Really awesome set .
Locomotive 6755 was completed in May of 1930 as class M1a. It was rebuilt in April of 1944 into class M1b. So as it exists today in Strasburg it is an M1b. Given that Lionel used 1930's lettering on the tender, the Lionel model should be class M1a. In the video and photos above, the Belpaire sides appear smooth so M1a it is. Look particularly at the original post photo immediately below the set box photo. If you click on the photo to enlarge it, the engineer's side of the boiler rear is as smooth as a baby's butt.
I can't speak about the MTH model, I've never seen one. I have the 3rd Rail M1a in my fleet.
Wow, great train set. Awesome video. Thanks.
Nick,
Great video, great set. Thanks for posting.
Alex
I've been busy last few days so my apologies for this late thank you...but thanks to everyone for the very kind compliments on this set, my video, and layout! Much appreciated!
To answer a few quick questions the tether is the same as other standard Lionel legacy tethers. Nothing special, other than the width of it seems thinner. Here's a good laugh about the gap between the tender and engine cab, I forgot to remove a small black piece of foam so the gap looks a little closer than when it is when removed lol. See for yourself here in the second video part 2, or as Charlie sheen would say in hot shots "part duex". Lol
Very Nice. I get to your layout one of these days.
Nick,
Thank you for posting this video. I just love the whistle on your new steam engine. Hope you have a great evening.
Nick,
Thanks for sharing. Your layout looks great.
Norm
Nick,
Your videos and layout look fantastic. The weathered Fastrack is top notch.
Mike
Great set, Nick, thanks for posting the videos. Your layout is awesome - I particularly like the finish and detailing that you have on the rock walls and surfaces. Enjoy your new PRR M1a!
Nice, nice set. Makes me regret once again not springing for the Lionel Mohawk set.
On another subject, the too-big car spacing is one of my objections to Lionel's (and others, I think) new trucks/couplers. The coupler shanks are too long, the coupler cannot be adjusted if the knuckle won't stay closed, and they have a somewhat delicate coupler shank.
I know everyone complained about the "thumbtack" couplers, and everyone tried to improve theirs, but most are a step backwards in use ("where IS that blasted tab?") spacing, durability and maintenance. And those air hoses...that's where the tab is hiding.
(The hoses are easily snipped off.)
The thumbtack design, which was accessible, armature adjustable, short-shanked and user-friendly, needed finessing, not replacing.
Very good videos Nick, thanks for sharing. Have fun with the Coal Set!
Great video, Nick! That is a really cool set. Thanks for posting!
Nick,
When I watched your first video I was so impressed with your new M1a train set I did not notice how terrific your layout is. The second video fixed that. Well done.
JohnB
Hello Nick, great video !!!!
I don't care if is a M1a or b or it has a slotted front pilot or a solid pilot.
Great looking model of a Pennsy M1. The sounds are greats and you got to love that quallable whistle effect.
Have fun with her, she's a beauty !!!!!!!!
Hi Nick, I just wanted to chime in, Fantastic Model Railroad, Fantastic Layout and Scenery, and Yes, Fantastic Lionel Huffin and Puffin and Whistle Blowin, M1A Pennsylvania Coal Train....I love the Chugging Sounds, Whistle Smoke effect, and Wow, the Real Smoke Unit really looks Full of Smoke...(SMOKES LIKE A DRAGSTER)..Lionel has really hit a home run with this set....Thanks for giving us two really super videos to watch...We appreciate your contributions to Our Great Hobby, Model Railroading...Leapin Larry.
I find it very annoying when mfgs reissue the same loco with the same road number, esp when there are hundreds of other road numbers to use.
BTW, does the tender with the dog house have the indent for the brakeman's house?
Cool video and engine. Nice job......Paul
PghTrainFanatic,
Very nice video, set and layout! Thanks for posting!
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