My First MTH Premiere Engine

Congrats!

Just an FYI, my two MTH PS2 Premier NYC 4-4-0s have been perfect since 2004.

 

Chipset,

Thanks…that’s very encouraging news. Ten years without a problem.

George (G3)
> On Jan 7, 2015, at 8:44 AM, O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum <alerts@hoop.la> wrote:
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I've owned the Premier K-4 in black and gold trim for more than a year.  Terrific level of detail.  Runs smoothly from 1 scale mph and up (that took me by surprise).  Great sound file (the PSA is very entertaining to play for guests).  Pulls 6 Premier heavyweight passenger cars on level track with no problems. 

 

The pick-up rollers are set close together, so I had trouble with it on Atlas turnouts (a Ross turnout solved the problem).

 

The Tuscan Red?  First MTH K-4 I ever saw.  One word.  Gorgeous.  Put that locomotive with the Red Arrow passenger car set, and you have a true head turner.

Good looking engine. Best of luck with it.

G3,

   Man you are going to love that engine, very good choice!  Rick K is right, the Red Arrow Passenger Cars will be a head turner with it.

PCRR/Dave

A K-4 has been on my list of engines for a long time.  I hope to get one some day.  My first choices have been NYC because that's what I always saw going through my home town and the Pere Marquette and C&O my other choice because my Dad worked for them.

 

That K-4 you got is a beauty.

.....

Dennis

Thanks Rick,

I looked on MTH’s web site but could find nothing about a Red Arrow passenger car set. Can you give me any specifics? Like web location? I’m really interested. I saw lots of red passenger cars, but nothing that said Red Arrow. I haven’t been in this hobby long, so I’m a bit weak on terms and brands.

George (G3)


> On Jan 7, 2015, at 9:44 AM, O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum <alerts@hoop.la> wrote:
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Very nice looking Engine you purchased.

Best of luck with your new engine George. You'll love it. I have the MTH Premier K-4s in black in both the modern and 1928 versions. Great engines. They run great and look terrific double headed pulling a passenger train. That tuscan version will look real nice with a tuscan passenger consist. I wish you lots of fun running your new acquisitions.

Welcome to the dark side, George.  Enjoy your trains!

Great looking engine, congratulations!

 

The Pennsy K4s is a classic, loving the Tuscan color on your's.

I have always like the head light set-up on the K-4s.

Good luck with your new purchase. Although I have no steamers, I do have several MTH PS3 engines and have had no problems any of them. They are all good runners and work very well. I think you will be pleased with your new engine. 

From one GEORGE to another, ENJOY your new engine, looks great!!!!

That is a cool looking engine!!

 

Have fun!

George, I believe the MTH Red Arrow cars were only available with the set including the engine.

 

MTH Red Arrow Set

 

Lionel did sell Red Arrow cars to go with their Tuscan K-4.

 

Lionel Red Arrow Cars

 

Any scale Pennsy Tuscan heavyweight passenger set would look great with the engine.

 

Hope you enjoy your new engine.

Thanks Gerry,

The two links are helpful. I’ll have to think about the Lionel cars. I thought that the MTH cars weren’t available without the engine. Too bad, but I’ll find something for that engine to pull. : )

Also, thanks for all the kind remarks, fellow forum members. It’s great having this group of people to reinforce what you do in this hobby. That’s what makes it so much fun.

I’m adding level 2 to my layout and the train table is a mess of tools, tools and more tools. I need to cut some wood in the garage but it’s soooo cold here, -10º forecast for tonight. All the schools in the area were closed today because of wind chill. Come on Spring…I’m ready.

George (G3)

> On Jan 7, 2015, at 3:17 PM, O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum <alerts@hoop.la> wrote:
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Great choice of loco to start your premier roster! Enjoy!

It's "Out For Delivery". Think I'll go sit on the front porch. Oops, it's 0 degrees outside. 

 

George (G3)

Ya George, You Might want to sit by the window with a blanket instead.

 

I understand, It's been kinda cold here too.  (Temp -11 with Wind Chill -46 night before last)

Warmer this AM, snowing. Temps in low 20's

Hi G3:

 

The original  Red Arrow set was MTH 20-3486-1, the K4 in black w/gold trim, with 1 REA reefer, 2 coaches, and 1 observation car.

 

You may want to look at MTH 20-40013 which is a 5 car Madison heavyweight cars (1 baggage, 3 coaches, 1 observation) in a paint scheme and carbody style that would match your Tuscan Red K4.  They are due out in February according to the MTH site.

 

I love my black K4, but still kick myself occasionally for not buying the Tuscan Red

My MTH Premier steamers and diesels run great.  The only problem I've had is keeping traction tires.  Often they pop off or break.

Hey Rick,
Thanks. I did find the 4 Red Arrows on eBay, but haven't sprung yet. These look very nice.

George (G3)



> On Jan 9, 2015, at 10:06 AM, O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum <alerts@hoop.la> wrote:
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Well, here it is. Arrived yesterday and was so cold I could hardly touch it. I let it warm up overnight, lubed it and it runs perfectly. Love it...

Beautiful engine George. Enjoy it. 

Glad it all worked right out of the box the first time, looks great.

Congrats! I love my MTH Premier engines. I've been very happy with every one I've ever bought. 

Great engine - you should enjoy your new purchase.

-Greg