THE NEW LIONEL PACEMAKER MOHAWK

Love  it...waiting for mine to arrive....nice benchwork as well

It looks really great Alex. Not my cup of tea, but it does look great. sort of reminds me of the Southern's Crescent Limited colors, of course in red though. Glad you love it.

@Alex M posted:

Hello all ,

At first I was skeptical about ordering one in the fantasy paint scheme. Once I opened it up I’m glad I did. In my opinion it’s beautiful in person. So here’s some pictures and videos.

Thanks for looking , Alex

Wow! Beautiful!! That is one impressive train color and car combination. I really like the videos. Thank you for sharing and enjoy!

Thanks for opening this one up, Alex. I passed on the preorder for these, but I think I'm starting to regret that and might try to snap up one in the prototypical black...

Looks terrific, Alex!

Good choice Alex.

@Mikado 4501 posted:

Really happy to see the Buehler type motor in these locomotives. They're not Pittmans, but I've been very happy with the Buehlers so far.

Unless I missed it in Alex's video.

How can you tell that's a Buehler and not a Canon.?

Nice thorough rundown of the loco Alex!

I like it. Thumbs up.

Looks great Alex.

Great looking locomotive and nice job on the videos and photos Alex.

John

Alex Thanks for sharing. Mine should be here soon and I got the traditional black NYC.

Steve

Thanks Alex!! That red would have been my choice too!

@Mikado 4501 posted:

Really happy to see the Buehler type motor in these locomotives. They're not Pittmans, but I've been very happy with the Buehlers so far.

Thanks for opening this one up, Alex. I passed on the preorder for these, but I think I'm starting to regret that and might try to snap up one in the prototypical black...

Looks like a Cannon motor in that Mohawk,….

Pat

Maybe it is, but I swear it looks almost identical to the motors in the recent 4-6-2 Pacifics...

@Mikado 4501 posted:

Maybe it is, but I swear it looks almost identical to the motors in the recent 4-6-2 Pacifics...

Here’s a Buehler in the back of a new Pacific, take note how the cap is affixed to the can,….now watch Alex’s video, and you’ll see how the cap is affixed when he pans at the fire box glow,….two different motors….

Pat

Glad that it is true Pacemaker red. Would have picked up the New Haven one but couldn't justify the cost for an engine I can't use (two pesky O-36 curves). Any chance you could easily check if the advertised O-54 minimum is accurate?

~Chris

Alex,

Thanks for the informative videos. I was impressed with the red-gray color scheme on this engine when it first came out, but passed on it.

In reviewing your last video, the bottom of the tender states made in Korea (as opposed to made in China). For many of us, made in Korea is an acceptable alternative to made in China for quality control reasons. Had I known the engine was going to be manufactured in Korea before it came out, I would have been more likely to buy it. Do you have any information on why the engine was made in Korea as opposed to China, and do you think this will become a trend regarding future Lionel scale steam engines, if it is not one already? Does the box for the engine also state made in Korea?

Thanks,

Erol    

Cool engine. With the green marker lights I thought it looked very Christmasy coming down the straitaway.

Your like me and everybody else, with track right at the edge.

Alex:

Looks awesome. I was really temped to buy one of these, but I'm not into fantasy schemes. But after seeing these beautiful pictures, I am tempted again.

Pat

I really like this. No space for an engine this big, but I hope this one is successful in hopes of a semi-scale version with LC+2 is made, perhaps a Hudson.

What raising four daughters said, looking forward to options like this and an A class for example in Lion master scale.

Does the red/ gray color scheme match the boxcar colors? Hard to tell from the pics. Lionel paint colors have been dubious in recent years—- very little consistency and anybody’s guess what color will show up when you preorder.

Beautiful engine and cars!  Thanks for sharing.

thanks alex, it's like going to the boat show. more stuff i ca'nt afford, maybe some day

Nice!!

@bluelinec4 posted:

Fugly

My son is the family Central guy, and he agrees with you.  I think it attractive in a fantasy kind of way, but it sure violates every tenet of NYC loco painting

For Christmas?  Sure!  Why not?  For a portrayal of a real Central engine?  More like a BEtrayal.  But each to his own!!

Alex,

I told you not to get that color scheme!

I told you it would look ridiculous!

You never listen to me!

It's a good thing you didn't LOL, it looks great! The engine and train look great together! Thanks for posting!

Mike R

@harmonyards posted:

Here’s a Buehler in the back of a new Pacific, take note how the cap is affixed to the can,….now watch Alex’s video, and you’ll see how the cap is affixed when he pans at the fire box glow,….two different motors….

Pat

What is the difference between the motors? Pulling power I know you will probably say, or maybe "a lot". One is far better preforming?

Hey guys

Here’s the answer to the type of can motor. I’ll reply to everyone else later on, very busy day today.
Thanks, Alex

@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:

What is the difference between the motors? Pulling power I know you will probably say, or maybe "a lot". One is far better preforming?

There have been several reports of Canon motors having brush plate failures, which short out the motor and in turn kill the FETs on the RCMC. Canon and Buehler motors also have less starting torque than the Pittman motors used years ago.

However that can be corrected:

How to void the warranty on your brand new Legacy steam locomotive in one step, swap the motor. | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum (ogaugerr.com)

Not bad and much better than expected. I would like to have seen it without the white stripe and whitewalls. It looks pretty good like that though.

It is so organized internally! It would take me a day just to figure out how to get the shell off...But this is why I go to you...Love it..

@Lou1985 posted:

There have been several reports of Canon motors having brush plate failures, which short out the motor and in turn kill the FETs on the RCMC. Canon and Buehler motors also have less starting torque than the Pittman motors used years ago.

However that can be corrected:

How to void the warranty on your brand new Legacy steam locomotive in one step, swap the motor. | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum (ogaugerr.com)

Hey, I remember reading on that topic, I guess my brain forgot about motors blowing up though.

Thanks for confirming, Alex.

That was my honest mistake about the motor.

Still a great looking locomotive with great sounds.

@Alex M posted:

Hey guys

I’ll reply to everyone else later on, very busy day today.
Thanks, Alex

I know you started selling Neopolitan Knockwurst out of the No-Cal pizza stand.    Dont bite off more than you can chew

Alex, the engine looks great.  I've always found steam engines more interesting than diesels.  All the piping and appurtenances in view and all the action of the rods and valves.  But the diesels had all that great color.  I've always loved the combo of both, NYC ESE, 20th Century LTD, & Commodore, Southern & GN green, Wabash, B&O and Central of New Jersey blue and who could forget the Santa Fe Blue Goose.  I know those are all passenger varnish but the action and color combined make them so interesting.

Hello everyone,

Thanks for your input, kind, and funny comments. I didn't know what happened to this thread lol. I just found it here in photo albums.

Chris, my tightest curve on have is 072, so i wouldn't be able to tell you.

Erol, the engine, tender, and box say made in Korea , which i was happy to see. The engine is very well made and it was built with care.

Paul, I agree with you about the green markers, I'm going to pull the power on them.

fcavolo, it's not exact , but very very close.

Ben, LOL Dauzers on Dekalb ave has more in stock. I'm picking one up for you !

I will most likely turn off the green markers, possibly paint over the white walls , and might change the color inside the cab. If i could ever find the time LOL

Thanks everyone, Alex

@Alex M posted:

I will most likely turn off the green markers, possibly paint over the white walls , and might change the color inside the cab. If i could ever find the time LOL

Thanks everyone, Alex

Alex, the whitewalls will come off with lacquer thinner on a Q tip. Easiest way is put it in cradle and power it up and hold the Q tip against the tire. Takes about thirty seconds per tire.

Pete