I forgot to tell you, I went to a train shop near Oakland CA, and you wouldn’t believe what I saw. I saw a bunch of sold out Athearn RTR freight cars in a shelf and so many Passenger cars. I also saw Athearn engines like UP 1989, a AMTK f59, ATSF F7, and a some other engines. the store has some nice Athearn stuff that weren’t in the site anymore. And nice stuff you got.
@SMTMainline
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like quite the thing to see.
@Leesion73
3 жыл бұрын
WOW that SD40 CP is a real beauty! Congrats Harrison sir, LOVE the channel
@maxsdinosaurs5871
3 жыл бұрын
Stoops meant mean 😪
@cnwproductions
3 жыл бұрын
SMT, the U Boat is a General Electric U36C built by Athearn in maybe the mid-late 80s maybe early 90s
@antonbruce1241
3 жыл бұрын
And even as a dummy - it should be relatively easy to make it powered.
@cnwproductions
3 жыл бұрын
@@antonbruce1241 yes, all you would really need is the knowledge of how to repower locomotives and the parts needed (motor, etc)
@antonbruce1241
3 жыл бұрын
@@cnwproductions Especially since those old "blue box" locos are so darned easy to work with, and many motors and drive train parts are interchangeable between models. Athearn was pretty sneaky when they made dummies - most of them have the geared trucks with electrical pickups, just no motor or drive train linkages.
@cnwproductions
3 жыл бұрын
@@antonbruce1241 yeah, that's great if you want to put lights in or sometime.
@antonbruce1241
3 жыл бұрын
@@cnwproductions Done that more times than I can remember. Only I use LED's and resistors instead of bulbs. Less likely they burn out that way. In Fact, if Harrison were to open up any of the Athearn blue boxes I've sent him, he'll probably see that.
@fernandomarques5166
3 жыл бұрын
That U-boat is a C30-7/C36-7, the big square dynamic grill on the fireman's side is a dead giveaway, plus the radiator grills don't match a U-boat and the trucks are from a SD40, the frame might be from a SD40 too but I cant be sure because I couldnt get a good look at the tank, I think someone started a C30/36-7 and gave up, the shell looks like a Atlas. That was a rather common modification done to Athearn U30/33/36C's you cut the battery box behind the cab, changed the dynamic and radiator grills and you had a C30/36-7.
@antonbruce1241
3 жыл бұрын
Never knew that! I guess I learned something today, eh?
@CR7659
3 жыл бұрын
It could also be a Rail Power shell I believe. they were made to fit on the Athearn frames.
@shipbuilding1000
3 жыл бұрын
@@CR7659 I believe it is a RailPower, either a C30-7 or SF30C Santa Fe rebuild, it's hard to tell from the video. The SF30C has a door at the rear of the long hood but it's hard to tell if the model has that feature
@JJSstudio5
3 жыл бұрын
Hey smt thanks to you my dad and I are gonna clean out his shed and build a massive layout, your videos ignited my passion for steam trains and modelling thank you.
@alcopower5710
3 жыл бұрын
That sounds 👍. Always good to share a hobby with Dad.
@SMTMainline
3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! This is a wonderful hobby to be a part of and I'm glad to hear you and your dad are planning something exciting with it. Best of luck with your project!
@JJSstudio5
3 жыл бұрын
@@SMTMainline yeah I made a map of my side of the layout. We are gonna make three sections on with stem locos which is my area, one with Diesels, and a middle section that’s gonna be a desert area.
@JJSstudio5
3 жыл бұрын
@@SMTMainline also besides eBay where are so other places to get model trains online
@jensenleblanc
3 жыл бұрын
@@JJSstudio5 Facebook For sale, garage sales, goodwill online auctions, craigslist, any of those virtual yard sale apps. Just look around for deals they pop up every once in a while. I got a great deal on some G Scale trains on Facebook recently. Just have to be patient if you want deals! best of luck!!!!
@garysprandel1817
3 жыл бұрын
Thinking that's the FA2 that came from the box. Burlington tank is the Athearn blue box kit, have a few in storage including a very rare short run from the 60s when the kit was first introduced in the Chicago Great Western livery.
@shockstrains5077
3 жыл бұрын
That SD40-2 is gonna become a heavily requested locomotive for live streams
@antonbruce1241
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! And it's a beauty, isn't it???
@shockstrains5077
3 жыл бұрын
@@antonbruce1241 it sure is!
@alcopower5710
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent haul. Very interesting pieces......especially that Burlington Route tanker.
@gkjsooley
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic haul! BAR = Bangor & Aroostook railway. That tender is for a Bachmann Great Northern 2-8-0. The Alco-MLW FA is Proto 2000 - I have that same model.
@davidztog9011
3 жыл бұрын
Old, and not so old trains always seem to find a home with you, Harrison. In the words of Tony the Tiger, "They're Great!" The Canada cylindrical grain hopper is the nicest of the lot. Hope to see the rolling stock on the rails during live streams. Thanks for sharing. 👍 👍 👍
@shipbuilding1000
3 жыл бұрын
That Canada cylindrical hopper is an Intermountain car I'm pretty sure. I had a dozen or so of those kits as a youngster. They were great fun, but I think they later released pre-assembled versions
@Dr.SalvatoreVinciguerra
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic old trains. Thanks for sharing them with us. Have a fantastic day!
@DansGrandValley
3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff!! Thanks for sharing!
@DowneastProductions211
3 жыл бұрын
Nice lot of train!
@lehighvalleymodelrailroade7733
3 жыл бұрын
nice new models for your collection keep it up SMT
@randallellison6421
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome lot of locomotives Harrison! The undecorated Athearn U boat is a U33C/U36C (the paint scheme the locomotive wore determined whether it was a U33C or a U36C since both locomotives shared pretty much the same body), also it would be a fairly easy project to turn it into a powered locomotive since Athearn still sells the motor and drive system for these locomotives! The Life-Like FA is most likely a Proto 1000, I don't recall them offering this locomotive in their Proto 2000 line, I could be wrong though! I actually have 2 of those blue box 62' tank cars and they are fine cars! That Canada hopper is one sweet find! Take care! Edit: guess I was wrong after all, lol! Life-Like did offer the FA in their Proto 2000 line, should have paid more attention to the beginning of the video!
@antonbruce1241
3 жыл бұрын
I was just gonna say...I have both a Proto 2000 FA and an FB unit, both powered. Gotta do some work on one, though...a truck mount is broken. Bummer.
@nordisk1874
3 жыл бұрын
Well you got the box for the FA! Nice!
@bentontrains2076
5 ай бұрын
That Cp rail SD70-2 is beautiful!
@Alco244
3 жыл бұрын
That CP SD40-2 brings back memories as I used to see them as a kid.
@SMTMainline
3 жыл бұрын
I wish they were still commonly using SD40-2s, they are such a cool design of locomotive.
@antonbruce1241
3 жыл бұрын
I used to see them "en mass" here in So Cal, Southern Pacific, of course.
@Alco244
3 жыл бұрын
@@antonbruce1241 Ah, cool. My home territory used to be CP until 2015. Line was bought out by NS and now all I see since PSR went into effect is wide cabs.
@angusboffin3398
3 жыл бұрын
Lucky find! I also love your content keep it up 👍
@Zebrails
3 жыл бұрын
When you clean the wheels of the CN FA unit, be sure to check that the axle gears are not split. These FA's are notorious for having cracked axle gears. Drink Quebec Maple soda.
@shipbuilding1000
3 жыл бұрын
Yep the 4-axle Proto units from the 90s and early 00s all had that issue. They were bad designs, wasn't a matter of "if" just a matter of "when" they would crack. But replacing axle gears is probably something SMT can do blindfolded :)
@mercuryoak2
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Beautiful lot there. The B.A.R card in sure you know the railroad the same one that has the Steate of maine Potatos. Its Bangor and Aroostok ( A Roo Stick) pronounced. Railroad. Love the locomotives and freight cars. I love how there is people out there like this.
@Bladee33333
3 жыл бұрын
I love that ho scale life like tanker! Life like is a nostalgic train brand for me.
@SMTMainline
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a fan of Life like as well - maybe not the highest quality stuff out there but still amazing memories.
@HighScore-yh9vc
3 жыл бұрын
Lucky you... Good looking Locomotive
@evanj2400
3 жыл бұрын
That Burlington tanker is a beauty
@GoViaorgohome
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure what I like the most... sd40, Canada hopper or the BAR box cars.
@SMTMainline
3 жыл бұрын
I think mine is the SD40-2, that hobber is pretty nice too though.
@thiruraj3866
3 жыл бұрын
That’s one nice lot of things you got there
@shipbuilding1000
3 жыл бұрын
Nice haul. The U-Boat appears to be a RailPower GE C30-7 shell mounted on an Athearn SD45/SDP40 frame. Those Proto FA2's had operating radiator fans that were rubber band driven, IIRC.
@yourfellowpancake6335
2 жыл бұрын
To me the trucks look like an older 1991 kato sd40, since athearn SDP40’s had metal trucks, I have both. Edit: but I’m not an expert so take what I say with a grain of salt
@Toaster844
3 жыл бұрын
Nice lot! And the weathering on those locomotives is amazingly done
@robby062
3 жыл бұрын
That’s a great score! It’s funny, because I just acquired these same locos over the weekend at local shows. I just picked up two Athearn CP Rail SD40-2’s Saturday - the twin flag and Pac-Man versions and they run great. The Proto is the FA2 from the box you have, obviously. Sunday, I acquired a Rock Island that was new, but has cracked gears.
@samuelwells3591
3 жыл бұрын
I love your shows ❤️ I hope some day you get a nice job with the rail road .From Sam Wells.
@TRRailfan
3 жыл бұрын
Great video as always! That CN FA looks really nice.
@kevinjennerproductions2024
3 жыл бұрын
Very Nice SMT, Truly a calming video this time, dunno it may just be the music but this video was just so relaxing to watch you unwrap and unpack these models. Just a great video indeed.
@SMTMainline
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found it relaxing. I find this hobby is great at helping people (my self included) disconnect from all the other things going on in life.
@piedmontrailfan81
3 жыл бұрын
SMT I didnt see you at the NRV train show down in NC! Hopefully you go next November 7th
@Mason-DixonRR
3 жыл бұрын
Tissue paper is how all mine were packed as a kid, looking forward to unpacking after the move
@CR7659
3 жыл бұрын
Cars in the Proto box are Athearn Tender in the LL box is Bachmann probably for the 2-8-2 version of the Reading 2-8-0 Next two cars look like Athearn cars in LL boxes Canada Grain car looks like an Intermountain, I have one here somewhere. Burlington 62' tank car is an Athearn Undec Athearn dummy looks like a U33C, but it looks like it has some SD45 truck sideframes on it. They do interchange on the late trucks with inside bearings. FA-2 as someone mentioned probably came in the P2K box. Odds are high the lube has turned to paste inside the trucks and the axle gears have split, I see it does run but I can't hear if it makes the clunk-clunk-clunk sound that gives it away. Sometimes they split so much the gears bind up. I think I've said before but the Proto 2000 drive is a direct copy of Athearn, to the point that most of the parts will directly interchange, I have fixed all my Proto engines with Athearn gears. A guy could write a book on all the copying of other people's products that have gone on, particularly of Athearn pieces by other makers (and not just in HO, either, there are both O scale and N scale pieces that directly clone Athearn products). And the CP SD40-2 is like 1995 and earlier, at some point they changed the shell mounting to eliminate the side lugs between 1995 and 2000. It looks super nice.
@NicholassTrainChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Wow the CP SD40-2 is a beauty i understand you have another cp sd40-2 so run the 2 together and it will look good love the channel great unboxing as always.
@dylanmatros5877
3 жыл бұрын
I like Old model trains HO And Lionel steam engines Is my favourite train I like the whistle .
@Upguy-tj3gv
3 жыл бұрын
Today I saw a Amtrak f40ph never seen one before was super stoked I recorder a heck ton of it might upload it
@danrailbro8980
3 жыл бұрын
I need to start looking for a Canadian Pacific model train.
@sdmodelrailroader800
3 жыл бұрын
That black in decaled locomotive is a u33c
@sombatstudios
3 жыл бұрын
Lifelike Proto 2000 ALCo FA2s have motorized radiator fans however the the grille above it isn't fine enough to easily see the fan.
@petemiksich5760
3 жыл бұрын
The BAR is the Bangor and Aroostock railroad from the US East Coast.
@t.s.railfanning
3 жыл бұрын
BAR stands for Bangor & Aroostook Railroad for anyone wondering
@natestrains1166
3 жыл бұрын
I had a suspicion that the FA2 that belonged to that box would be in there somewhere. That SD40-2 is beautiful.
@SMTMainline
3 жыл бұрын
That makes a lot of sense
@WTafterburner
3 жыл бұрын
Dang man that’s a nice lot! I will see you during the stream tonight!
@mistermadmachine6311
3 жыл бұрын
It’s funny I actually saw one of those unpainted U36C engines at a show yesterday
@kennethlambert8130
3 жыл бұрын
Sam's train is jealous of you
@SMTMainline
3 жыл бұрын
What do you mean? He's got a pretty rocking setup himself.
@noahvaive5291
3 жыл бұрын
The SD40-2 looks exactly like one I saw last week in smith falls
@sheriffmegagatlingpeathens9519
3 жыл бұрын
That's CP Rail SD40-2 I like it your Locomotive I'm From The Philippines 🇵🇭👍👍👍👍❤️😉❤️😉
@lackawannarailfan
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Great video!👍
@danhoyland142
3 жыл бұрын
I got the CP rail 6027 as well. I think maybe it’s the first Ho locomotive I ever bought? It’s one of my earliest memories but I remember going up to the case at the hobby store and pointing to it and begging my mom to get it for me. I was maybe 6 years old at the time. Anyways, it’s an athearn so it’s great and I spun it around my layout millions of times without any issues. I wanna say back then it costs 39.99? I don’t know how I remember it but I’m pretty sure that’s what they went for.
@Trainman777
3 жыл бұрын
The GE engine I believe is a U30C. Also nice video.
@Devinthe
3 жыл бұрын
Those boxcars are from the Bangor and Aroostook
@amtrakguy1547
3 жыл бұрын
That Burlington tanker car is the same tank car that crafy Fox had
@theunowhoknocks
3 жыл бұрын
You should paint the U-boat into CSX paint scheme. Most likely YN2
@2KSTEAM
3 жыл бұрын
that is a b36 dash 7 the black engen
@patmckenna6207
3 жыл бұрын
Hi I love your videos I always wanted to meet you in real life all your model trains are so cool I have a mode train little layout in my basement but I’m still working on it and also keep up the good work
@pacoperezabella
3 жыл бұрын
I love proto 2000!
@CoMP1BL
3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@jayjowers5530
3 жыл бұрын
paint the undecorated unit up in a custom (SMT) paint job
@12361870
3 жыл бұрын
Nice haul! If I may ask is the track on your layout Bachmann EZ Steel Track? Wonder if you’ve ever had issues with a new Bachmann starting and stopping on it strange?
@SMTMainline
3 жыл бұрын
My layout is made up of Atlas nickel/silver snap track. I would avoid steel track if possible since it doesn't provide good performance and needs to be cleaned often.
@railfanman7709
3 жыл бұрын
Hey SMT if I’m not wrong the BAR box cars stands for bangor and aroostook railroad
@myvideosetc.8271
3 жыл бұрын
This stuff could not have ended in a better place.
@BCrailguy45
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty good Hall
@echomediatek1136
3 жыл бұрын
I have that black engine too!
@canadaw.e6461
3 жыл бұрын
hmm...does that tender have pick ups? if so, i may have a suggestion for its use!
@canadaw.e6461
3 жыл бұрын
the suggestion is that you give that tender to your fifty's era varney!
@Heroduothecomedian
3 жыл бұрын
What's that lime green locomotive behind your controller at 6:46 ? It looks very interesting
@JHAVERI-mt4qc
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, is it worth getting used model trains and it's accessories from Ebay by auction?
@SMTMainline
3 жыл бұрын
Generally I would avoid it since the prices tend to be above market value and the stuff can be in worse shape then listed.
@JHAVERI-mt4qc
3 жыл бұрын
@@SMTMainline Thanks for your reply
@sweetbeats21
3 жыл бұрын
Nice models I been thinking about getting into the hobby but I just don't know how to start it do you have any advice??
@douglasallen511
3 жыл бұрын
1. Establish the location for the layout. 2. How much money that you can spend on this hobby . 3. How much time that you can spend on this hobby. 4. Will family members, if any, approve of this proposed above activity. So yeah, ponder carefully.
@sweetbeats21
3 жыл бұрын
@@douglasallen511 well I have a whole empty bedroom with nothing in it that I am using and looking to spend as much is needed and have a lot of time for the hobby and family dont mind because I have more hobby I make models and collect cards
@SMTMainline
3 жыл бұрын
Other then the restraints of time, money and space I wouldn't over regulate yourself. Build a layout with all the things *you* want (railway equipment, track work, buildings, scenery etc) and make a list of what you want that way you end up with what you're looking for. I would also suggest browsing for inspiration from other peoples layouts and real world scenes - If you see something you like, add it to the list. Always keep in mind that the point of a hobby is to enjoy yourself and just as long as you're doing that, you're doing it right.
@michaelg8936
3 жыл бұрын
Smt do you have any of the chrome tyco tank cars. Also when will the track by the switches and buildings be finished.
@SMTMainline
3 жыл бұрын
I don't think I have any from tyco but I may be wrong. Not sure when the track work will be done, there is currently much larger projects on the go.
@centralpacificrailroadfan5679
3 жыл бұрын
A yes a clásic SMT video
@2KSTEAM
3 жыл бұрын
can you do a cn operating setion
@theelginrailfan9489
3 жыл бұрын
Because I had a friend call folkston????
@colinsrcrepairshopandmodel2578
3 жыл бұрын
Hey smt do you have any videos of how to make your track rise up because I’m having trouble with my model trains going up and I moved on to o scale
@brendan.rockwell.31
3 жыл бұрын
3:07 I have that as a Penn Central u boat but you don't see them much anymore especially athers
@pieseasmyseas
3 жыл бұрын
Damn p2k out the gate and it was empty
@kindcake
3 жыл бұрын
👍
@MMRails
3 жыл бұрын
Wait a second... did you unpack that bag, check the loot, and then repack it so that you pulled that beauty weathered gem out last? Lol. You did! Ok ok, I won’t tell anyone.
@SMTMainline
3 жыл бұрын
Shhhh, you're gonna blow my cover! Lol
@PoconoMountaineer405
3 жыл бұрын
What’s your favorite engine in your conlection
@ianfernandez2735
3 жыл бұрын
I think it a u33c or u30c
@amtrakguy1547
3 жыл бұрын
That U306B locomotive is painted black
@danhoyland142
3 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah and btw I just found it after all these years and of coarse it ran good!
@theelginrailfan9489
3 жыл бұрын
And said he had a YT channel
@CRRAIL6905
3 жыл бұрын
Hello!
@HalfSpongeBob44
3 жыл бұрын
I'm disappointed tht there was no steamies
@TimRatcliff
Жыл бұрын
❤
@fordf25097
3 жыл бұрын
Fa2 is Proto 2000 you got box with it
@garysakach7179
3 жыл бұрын
do you have o scail
@PapaMav
6 ай бұрын
Guy was fishing for a promotion....
@SMTMainline
6 ай бұрын
A promotion of what?
@judygilbert5070
3 жыл бұрын
i love steam trains EEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
@TTTEStudios1
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have a Bachmann Thomas the Tank Engine
@chickenboygaming2231
3 жыл бұрын
S the my great grandpa worked on the great northern rail road in the 1920s
@chickenboygaming2231
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry stm
@chickenboygaming2231
3 жыл бұрын
No smt
@Jonathan-Adames-402
3 жыл бұрын
Hello
@warbabyproductions
3 жыл бұрын
Noice
@ReadingAreaRailfan
2 жыл бұрын
The dummy looks like a U28C or U30C
@Winternight11
Жыл бұрын
That’s a c30-7 ge
@jumpman2195
3 жыл бұрын
do more etsy shopping
@victoriakorneev6016
Жыл бұрын
It's a u boat
@antonbruce1241
3 жыл бұрын
They asked if you were interested? Let me guess - the answer was "Hell, yes!!!"?
@SMTMainline
3 жыл бұрын
Something like that, hahah
@tylergehring7879
3 жыл бұрын
Oh, you like HO scale locomotives? Name every single one you have.
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