Lionel's Camelback Returns!

I love these camelbacks although I wish they had a little more separately applied details instead of molded in. The MTH Premier version looks amazing - it would have been nice for Lionel to get that shell.

Great overview as usual, Eric. At the 22:34 mark, what is that dark and creepy apparition that crosses the road above the cab of the locomotive? Any other sharp-eyed viewers mention that? Kind of looks like a shadowy centipede or something! Cool.

@Tuscan Jim posted:

Great overview as usual, Eric. At the 22:34 mark, what is that dark and creepy apparition that crosses the road above the cab of the locomotive? Any other sharp-eyed viewers mention that? Kind of looks like a shadowy centipede or something! Cool.

Wow, you've got good eyes. I looked at the extended footage that was edited out and it was a little roach crawling across the layout. I never even noticed it! Time to get out my can of raid!

-Eric

Too funny, and mystery resolved! But to get back on topic, the locomotive is beautiful!

Where did they go?  Seems they are cataloged every 2 or 3 years.

I wanted the Halloween one but once it was delayed beyond Halloween I passed. 

Glad to see you received yours Eric.   I have an Atlantic City on order from Legacy Station also, I'm just waiting for them to reach out.   I guess that means any day now!  Good looking engine and video.   Thx.

I got the Jersey Comet Camelback from the last run. At first the brightness of the blue was disappointing but I have since gotten used to it and it is one of my favorites. It's like a nice tinplate train with all the legacy features. The smoke output from these are fantastic. Whistle and stack. I will say this Atlantic City paint scheme is excellent!

Brad

I didn't notice the roach.  But I think you should add a black smudge to the center of your tunnel entrance.  Way too clean for a RR that runs steam!  Thanks for making the video and sharing your excitement!

Great video, I placed a last minute order for the Atlantic City. Da Muffin Man will have them in this week. Such a cool paint scheme!!  

Just took delivery of my Pennsylvania 824 Camelback and I was glad I did! Lionel nailed the Brunswick green and gold highlights on the wheels. It runs great, smokes greater than great, looks absolutely gorgeous, sounds great. In fact its got a lot of rich sound from that small speaker! The smoke unit puts a lot of smoke out of the stack and whistle just on medium setting, but it does splatter the top of the locomotive with smoke fluid. Wipes off easily without stain. I didn't test it on low smoke. I wish the crewtalk was period specific instead of radio chatter. Not much radio chatter in late 1800s and turn of the century. I spoke with Joe Hitchcock at the last LCCA convention and suggested that Lionel provide period and road number specific dialog in their Legacy and above at least. Maybe they will someday.

@Dave 69 GTEL posted:

Just took delivery of my Pennsylvania 824 Camelback and I was glad I did! Lionel nailed the Brunswick green and gold highlights on the wheels. It runs great, smokes greater than great, looks absolutely gorgeous, sounds great. In fact its got a lot of rich sound from that small speaker! The smoke unit puts a lot of smoke out of the stack and whistle just on medium setting, but it does splatter the top of the locomotive with smoke fluid. Wipes off easily without stain. I didn't test it on low smoke. I wish the crewtalk was period specific instead of radio chatter. Not much radio chatter in late 1800s and turn of the century. I put a suggestion into Lionel about period and road number specific dialog in their Legacy and above. Maybe they'll act on it someday.

Awesome! Can you share a picture of it?

I will do my best if I can get the iPhone and iCloud to cooperate.

I think the Brunswick green came through pretty well. Without a bright light it looks black. The wheels really pop.

I received my Fezziwig Railway camelback today. It is Awesome. Loaded with Christmas Sounds, music, Elf's and Santa. A trumpet for the whistle is cool and can switch and choose 5 whistles. I like the Eggnog colors. Sleigh bells for the bell. I have the railway cars also on preorder. Sweet!  

@cswalter posted:

I received my Fezziwig Railway camelback today. It is Awesome. Loaded with Christmas Sounds, music, Elf's and Santa. A trumpet for the whistle is cool and can switch and choose 5 whistles. I like the Eggnog colors. Sleigh bells for the bell.

I have the railway cars also on preorder. Sweet! 

Looks like it's going to be a fun Christmas holiday! Hope you post the cars.

@cswalter posted:

I received my Fezziwig Railway camelback today. It is Awesome. Loaded with Christmas Sounds, music, Elf's and Santa. A trumpet for the whistle is cool and can switch and choose 5 whistles. I like the Eggnog colors. Sleigh bells for the bell. I have the railway cars also on preorder. Sweet! 

Lets see a video!

@MartyE posted:

Lets see a video!

Yes, I will try to get a video up this evening.

The uncouplers even had a different sound to it.

@cswalter posted:

Yes, I will try to get a video up this evening.

The uncouplers even had a different sound to it.

This is sounding like it's even better than described in the catalog. Would love to see and hear a video!

@Dave 69 GTEL posted:

I spoke with Joe Hitchcock at the last LCCA convention and suggested that Lionel provide period and road number specific dialog in their Legacy and above at least. Maybe they will someday.

IMO, that ain't gonna' happen anytime soon.  I'm sure abandoning it was a significant cost savings for production.  Without kicking the product prices, I don't see them bringing it back.  They reserve that for the "Premium" models like the Vision Line and the hybrid brass models.

@cswalter posted:

Yes, I will try to get a video up this evening.

The uncouplers even had a different sound to it.

The Santa Shay from a few years back has a Rubber Ducky sound when you fire the couplers.  It's one of my favorite engines.

@MartyE posted:

The Santa Shay from a few years back has a Rubber Ducky sound when you fire the couplers.  It's one of my favorite engines.

Marty,

That is still one of my favorite train videos. I absolutely loved your review on your Santa Shay. Probably my favorite Christmas train by far.

Brad

Here you go. Lots of different sound effects and there is so much more. I can't post it all.

Very nice. Smoke is amazing.

@cswalter posted:

Here you go. Lots of different sound effects and there is so much more. I can't post it all.

Very nice. Smoke is amazing.

All I can say is WOW! The funny thing is that the Lionel 2023 Big Book doesn't mention a word about the special sounds of this locomotive. In fact there is no description at all, except a picture and you are referred to pg 39 for a generic description of the features of Legacy locomotives. I had no idea of how neat this thing was, otherwise I might have seriously considered ordering it. Now I'm spent.

@Dave 69 GTEL posted:

All I can say is WOW! The funny thing is that the Lionel 2023 Big Book doesn't mention a word about the special sounds of this locomotive. In fact there is no description at all, except a picture and you are referred to pg 39 for a generic description of the features of Legacy locomotives. I had no idea of how neat this thing was, otherwise I might have seriously considered ordering it. Now I'm spent.

Yes, I have the Legacy Hallows Eve Camelback from a couple years ago and it is loaded with Halloween sounds so I figured this one would be too so I pre-ordered it.

You can't even find one of those now and they sell for twice the cost if you are lucky to find one. Good chance these too will sell out quick and disappear.

Try to grab one if you can it is great.  Great bang for the buck for sure.

Something special with this loco. It really is a fun one.

Glad I got mine! Still in the shipping box, but hope to get to it soon!

I just got mine today from Train world.  They may have a few left in stock. It is really a cute and well detailed little engine.  The wheel design and trim is really excellent. I have not had a chance to get it running yet but the above videos sound great.  I really liked the more saturated colors of the catalog so I may airbrush the reds a little. I will post images when this is done.

Duncan

@cswalter posted:

Try to grab one if you can it is great.  Great bang for the buck for sure.

Something special with this loco. It really is a fun one.

Now look what you made me do! I just ordered one and the associated cars, but not the Hot Chocolate Thermos car, from Charles RO for $45 above preorder for the locomotive. They have a second lot coming in in November. I know that little speaker has good dynamic range from my Pennsylvania Camelback so I bet that music and sound effects sound very good. I have the hot chocolate scented smoke fluid ready and am looking forward to having a Merry Christmas with it.

It sounds like many of the Santa Shay sounds have been included in this locomotive.  I'd be interested to hear all 5 whistles.  It sounds like a very fun engine.  I hope you enjoy it and thanks for the video clips.

Here is a link to my overview of the Santa Shay.  I'll link it to the locomotive "startup".  You can compare the sound sets.

All five 5 whistles for the Fezziwig Railway camelback.

My favorite is the first one. It is just perfect for the Fezziwig.

I like the 1st one best and the last one 2nd best. The 1st one has a haunting quality to it which, since Fezziwig was a character from Dickens, A Christmas Carol, which was about a haunting, would seem appropriate, as if the locomotive is escorting the spirit of Christmas.

Got my Fezziwig yesterday. What a beautiful Legacy die-cast engine that, amazingly, is only a few dollars more than my plastic LionChief Plus 2.0's !!!  (One OGR sponsor/advertiser sells it for $150 less than another OGR sponsor/advertiser.)

I received my Fezziwig locomotive much faster that the web site estimated from Charles RO Supply last Tuesday and it is awesome! The price was definitely right. The Fezziwig cars which the Charles RO invoice that accompanied the loco said were expected in November were actually shipped to me yesterday and should be here next week. The first whistle sound is absolutely amazing! The Christmas jingle bells sound is a little hard to discern. The Tower Com Christmas orchestral bells are glorious! This is an awesome smoking unit as is also my Pennsylvania camelback. These are going fast and the prices are going up even over MRSP at other dealers.

I cannot wait ti go pick mine up. It reminds me of the B6SB North Pole Central Snowflake Limited Set I got about 4 years ago. The locomotives have similar  sounds. These are great sets for hobbyist with the smaller layouts ie O36 curves. My grandchildren will have a blast.

Any pics of Fezziwig online ???

Just saw them - Thx

The cars and caboose just shipped out yesterday from Ro. Should receive them today. Everything is early. They were not due in until October.

I will open a new thread with pictures of them.

@Dave 69 GTEL posted:

I received my Fezziwig locomotive much faster that the web site estimated from Charles RO Supply last Tuesday and it is awesome! The price was definitely right. The Fezziwig cars which the Charles RO invoice that accompanied the loco said were expected in November were actually shipped to me yesterday and should be here next week. The first whistle sound is absolutely amazing! The Christmas jingle bells sound is a little hard to discern. The Tower Com Christmas orchestral bells are glorious! This is an awesome smoking unit as is also my Pennsylvania camelback. These are going fast and the prices are going up even over MRSP at other dealers.

I agree 100%

Awesome and fun little Loco.