OMG! Steam’s Coming Out Of Its Ears!

If I may post the fine work of  forum member Rich Batissta, it doesn't get any better than this:

RickO posted:

If I may post the fine work of  forum member Rich Batissta, it doesn't get any better than this:

Rick, those steam engines are breathtaking. That may be the best train video I have ever seen. The name Batista rings a bell; maybe his layouts have been featured in the 2 top O Gauge train magazines (one of them is OGR), and did he have a fire and subsequently re-build his layout? 

Do you know if those special steam effects like whistle steam have been made for any steam engines that can navigate 031 curves? I highly doubt it?

Also, is it challenging to properly apply the smoke fluid and properly maintain the engine so the special steam effects continue to operate well?

Has any steam engine with special steam effects been made that not only navigates 031 curves but is also under $500? Or same question and is it under $1,000? I highly doubt it.

Thanks si much, Rick, for sharing this video with us.

Arnold

Arnold D. Cribari posted:

RickO posted:

If I may post the fine work of  forum member Rich Batissta, it doesn't get any better than this:

Rick, those steam engines are breathtaking. That may be the best train video I have ever seen. The name Batista rings a bell; maybe his layouts have been featured in the 2 top O Gauge train magazines (one of them is OGR), and did he have a fire and subsequently re-build his layout? 

Do you know if those special steam effects like whistle steam have been made for any steam engines that can navigate 031 curves? I highly doubt it?

Also, is it challenging to properly apply the smoke fluid and properly maintain the engine so the special steam effects continue to operate well?

Has any steam engine with special steam effects been made that not only navigates 031 curves but is also under $500? Or same question and is it under $1,000? I highly doubt it.

Thanks si much, Rick, for sharing this video with us.

Arnold

Why yes, O-31 steam engines with whistle steam do exist for under $1000, not under $500 though :/

There's a Lionmaster Big Boy #4011: 6-11208

There's also a T-1: 6-11207

The A-Class: 6-82206

And all of those new Lionmaster Challengers that came out about a year ago. Out of all these my personal favorite is the 4011, but that may be because it was my dream engine for quite some time, sadly I've tried to move towards more scale, that and the fact that I never see it around, at least not for a price I can ever afford. Anyways hope this helps.

TheTrainMain posted:

Arnold D. Cribari posted:

RickO posted:

If I may post the fine work of  forum member Rich Batissta, it doesn't get any better than this:

Rick, those steam engines are breathtaking. That may be the best train video I have ever seen. The name Batista rings a bell; maybe his layouts have been featured in the 2 top O Gauge train magazines (one of them is OGR), and did he have a fire and subsequently re-build his layout? 

Do you know if those special steam effects like whistle steam have been made for any steam engines that can navigate 031 curves? I highly doubt it?

Also, is it challenging to properly apply the smoke fluid and properly maintain the engine so the special steam effects continue to operate well?

Has any steam engine with special steam effects been made that not only navigates 031 curves but is also under $500? Or same question and is it under $1,000? I highly doubt it.

Thanks si much, Rick, for sharing this video with us.

Arnold

Why yes, O-31 steam engines with whistle steam do exist for under $1000, not under $500 though :/

There's a Lionmaster Big Boy #4011: 6-11208

There's also a T-1: 6-11207

The A-Class: 6-82206

And all of those new Lionmaster Challengers that came out about a year ago. Out of all these my personal favorite is the 4011, but that may be because it was my dream engine for quite some time, sadly I've tried to move towards more scale, that and the fact that I never see it around, at least not for a price I can ever afford. Anyways hope this helps.

Are you sure on these being able to handle O31 curves? I have the Lionmaster Challenger and even though Lionel says O31 is OK the engine seems to rub and is otherwise stressed trying to negotiate my inner O31 loop. 

On a separate note, the 6-18754 Polar Express Berk, which easily handles O31, has a strong whistle steam system but is a conventional engine that can be found used for well under $500. It might just take some time to find one available.

Thanks guys for all your valuable input!

Arnold.......I think you would enjoy these videos....all by Rich Battista:

http://www.toytrainsontracks.com/

Peter

Putnam Division posted:

Arnold.......I think you would enjoy these videos....all by Rich Battista:

http://www.toytrainsontracks.com/

Peter

Thanks Peter.

Yep - Lionmaster can handle 031, even 027 at a pinch but not the switches!

MIKE

What happens in the switches Mike?

   The Hudson J Daylight with cylinder steam was the first of the smoke effects loco's I recall, I think that was 0-31 (?). "The Warhorse" J is the set I eyeball for...tmcc control set included, and often very reasonably priced considering that is included too.

Adriatic posted:

What happens in the switches Mike?

   The Hudson J Daylight with cylinder steam was the first of the smoke effects loco's I recall, I think that was 0-31 (?). "The Warhorse" J is the set I eyeball for...tmcc control set included, and often very reasonably priced considering that is included too.

Thanks for the info!

Arnold