Very cool set Chris. It looks great even next to your scale trains. I think a slightly longer tender would make a world of difference, maybe even, gasp, six wheel trucks. But even as it is, a very nice set, and with road specific dialog! Wow!
@tomrogers5516
Жыл бұрын
A sweet comparison of the Lion Chief product with the Legacy. Obviously, the Legacy Berk is miles better in features and looks, but the Lion Chief is a great looking consist for a starter set. The road specific chatter rank as a great feature for this rtr offering. Thanks for the review, Chris.
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Tom. That crew dialogue caught me by surprise!
@trainguy4265
Жыл бұрын
I really like that LionChief train has road specific dialogue. That is not something you would on an engine at that level. That’s awesome!
@thetrainseekers1
Жыл бұрын
Great review Chris and nice video as always. The sound, crew talk and pulling power looks awesome! Thanks again for a great review!
@GaryDavis-ir6fh
10 ай бұрын
your train video channel is among one of my very favorites for seeing some truly amazing trains!
@flashrocket9158
9 ай бұрын
Normally, the 2700 Berk's had the headlight below the smokebox. The ones with the headlights ON the smokebox were bought second hand from the Pere Marquette railroad and were listed as the N3, or 2600 class.
@MrStevesTrains
Жыл бұрын
The whistle sound off was like Godzilla to lil baby Godzilla. Lol 😆
@StephenCarlBaldwin
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting set -- I was intrigued that Lionel numbered the berk "2765." While there was a real C&O 2765, built by Alco, it apparently was scrapped in 1961. However in 1993, NKP 765, built by Lima, was cosmetically modified and renumbered to resemble the original 2765 by the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society for a set of excursions. So this loco would be perfectly suited to operate 1941-61 OR in the 1990s in excursion service -- pretty cool!
@stixxx79
Жыл бұрын
My profile picture is myself with my brothers on the pilot of 2765 when it was in Cincinnati.
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the background!
@lilybohnke6132
Жыл бұрын
Okay okay sounds great 😊 but we will have the one time
@jackattack616
Жыл бұрын
I have this set and it’s amazing on my layout
@stevenmiller5696
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the demo!
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Steven!
@GaryDavis-ir6fh
10 ай бұрын
the legacy whistle deffinately sounds better!
@santinotrains
Жыл бұрын
I love both locomotives and love that there both Berkshire definitely my favorite locomotives out there
@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars
Жыл бұрын
Nice Train
@leterguyschroeder4919
Жыл бұрын
Nice set. Nice presentation Chris
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jimfogle7927
Жыл бұрын
That would make a nice Christmas gift ill give you my address lol .I love your layout and videos
@GeneralNewmer969
Жыл бұрын
Amazing train RBP, this was awesome. I recently just got my fist O-scale locomotive and tender. Guess what. ITS A NYC RAILROAD LOCOMOTIVE!. Sadly. I have no track or remote so I’m waiting until I have the cash to buy track lol. Anyways, amazing video
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
Track can wait because you achieved pure greatness with the NYC steam locomotive! LOL Which one did you get? NYC steam is my favorite!
@jerzeydolphins
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣 rubbing it in with those horns Katy Man
@jeffsmith350
4 ай бұрын
Lionel needs to make longer trains in these versions and plus.
@alleghenycityproductions
Жыл бұрын
i have the hot wheels set from 2018 but i plan on collecting more like the graffiti set and fast fright set from 2023
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
Really hoping they make that Hot Wheels set again! I missed out on it last time.
@Northcoastrails
Жыл бұрын
Chirs I have that set I love C&O engine she a good runner
@victordandrea8697
Жыл бұрын
RBP how are you? This is Victor from New Jersey. I love the comparison between the two, you're very down-to-earth you don't need high-end all the time after all you already have. But showing the newcomers that buying middle-of-the-road is right up your alley as well very cool. Also don't think you're sliding that little miniature blue jean wearing Kady shirt wearing figure on your layout past anyone. I saw it and I loved it just want to know where you obtained it did you make it? Also was this train set in the 2022 catalog did it just come in the mail are was this just a weekend by with the family? Say hello to your wife kids happy New Year good to hear from you enjoy layouts looking great nice work
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Victor! The figurine was custom printed by MiniPrints. They are a company that specializes in 3d printed accessories for layouts. I actually had them scan me to make that. It was a fun process... This train is currently available and was also cataloged again this year. Plenty of them out there. Hope all is well!
@victordandrea8697
Жыл бұрын
Very cool I loved it. All is well thank you for asking hope to meet you up in York come springtime.
@carlmiles8655
Жыл бұрын
NICE TWAINZ THATS TRAINS WITH A Z AND A W HEEHEE ENJOY ;-)
@jimmelchin1531
Жыл бұрын
Now that's a great looking set. I run conventional....so I would have my first remote. 😃 What's the number for that set ? Thanks Chris. p.s. love the C&O F unit in the background...MARS light and all.
@stevenbullock9276
Жыл бұрын
Looks like it's 2123010.
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jim! Steven beat me to it and is correct.
@dansallee1481
8 ай бұрын
I always forget the batteries can’t blame him though
@scottressler6632
Жыл бұрын
Great layout. Are all your curve pieces of Fastrack O-72 ? Looking to expand my layout to run some larger steam engines. A lot of great tips presented in your videos. Much appreciated.
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
Hi Scott! The main loop of Fastrack is O72. The inner loop is O60. Thanks for watching!
@scottressler6632
Жыл бұрын
@@RBPTrains thank you. I recently received my Big Boy from MTH and am tying to get the largest curves I can on my garage layout. I have 072 and am considering 084.
@jeffsmith350
4 ай бұрын
Wished lionel would make a bigboy in the lion chief plus.
@Flsteamfan1990
Жыл бұрын
Hey I have this set too!
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@caseygregory7599
Жыл бұрын
It must be so hard to film multiple engines going by the exact same spot…
@simonchurch.
Жыл бұрын
Hi from the UK.. amazing layout!! Safe to say that you have more rolling stock than available track space?
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
Hi Simon! You are correct. I have rolling stock tucked away under the layout, in bins and on shelves... It is a bit out of control :)
@RailRide
Жыл бұрын
Actually it's probably safe to say that a large proportion of model railroaders who've been in the hobby for more than a few years could say the same. ( _> eyes his living room full of trains )
@pacificnorthwestandsouther703
Жыл бұрын
when will you do your next comment suggested runs?
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
I always welcome suggested runs! Let me know what you are looking for me to run :)
@colestrains1
8 ай бұрын
I can never find this set
@ianbrown5928
Жыл бұрын
I want to be a collector
@davidfortney2970
Жыл бұрын
Not a bad looking set, great for a beginner. Your doing a real service for people just getting into the hobby. Great job Chris.
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
I actually gave this set to my nephew as a gift and he has been running it for hours. Been fun!
@tbsince1954
Жыл бұрын
I'm 69 and grew up with postwar. I'm a true toy train runner--a couple of banquet tables, green tablecloth, some animated circus rides, Lionel vintage accessories and I'm ready to run trains and change the layout if I get bored. These starter sets are ideal for me: what fun to have Zombies on the loose, or Area 51, or The Broadway Limited, or just a road I don't normally run. These fit right in with my MTH subway sets, Postwar and Railking engines. For a toy train guy, this is my idea of heaven. I really appreciate you showcasing these Chris. At these price points, there's no excuse not to have a train set! Greetings from Portland!
@jacksonrhodes1500
Жыл бұрын
Pro tip, save all of the boxes and plastic! Will help if you ever move or change layouts
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
100% I have boxes stuffed everywhere. I need to find a better way to store them!
@stevenbullock9276
Жыл бұрын
That's a pretty nice set, especially considering almost a $1K difference in price to the scale locomotive. I have three starter sets, all w/ road-specific dialogue. Can't understand why they can't do the same with the scale versions. The Lionchief starters are simple, and fun to run- and I find the whistle is much more responsive than many of their higher-priced brethren.
@ThunderboltSirenStudios
Жыл бұрын
Basically just a rebranded polar express
@NinethefoxYT
9 ай бұрын
Well lionel trains has used that model for years
@carrielynne19
9 ай бұрын
I got this train unfortunately nothing but issues my 2nd time sending it out to lionel tm
@ThunderboltSirenStudios
9 ай бұрын
@@carrielynne19 I've experienced similar issues with my Lionel polar express I just acquired. The smoke unit is already broken, and one of the axles is bent, so the locomotive waddles. I'll send that out to a hobbyist, because I don't trust Lionel. If they can't even make a functional train out of the box, I don't trust them with fixing their mistakes.
@RRIA_America
9 ай бұрын
The legacy challengers, Dreyfuss, big boys, SD40s, F units & more are rebranded off each other. What I’m saying is literally every model train is renamed for another railroad, number board, etc.
@ThunderboltSirenStudios
9 ай бұрын
@@RRIA_America dont forget the GEVO's and SD70's.
@NemoTrainz
Жыл бұрын
Great review! I bought this set at a show last March and it’s a good one for east running and having younger users around.
@gregorysmith7952
Жыл бұрын
Hi Chris! I believe this would be a good way to start into model railroading.
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@exarkun42
Жыл бұрын
I order a lot of British engines, and the primary retailer I use lets you layaway your purchases in order to ship in bulk for a lower overall rate. This means that I get big bursts of that new engine feel all at once, usually with somewhere between 5 and 10 engines. A high that doesn't hurt you in the long run!
@duncanfox2168
Жыл бұрын
Please get a royal Hudson it's my favorite locomotive and I think you should run it on your layout
@mal15102
Жыл бұрын
Nice review, thanks. Looks to me like it would be easy to synchronize the chuffs to the cylinders rather than to wheel rotation. That, I think, is the biggest difference between the two Berks.
@deweyhall712
Жыл бұрын
Warning: mini me is attempting to pull a hobo move, and jump on the train..
@J.R.Smail20
Жыл бұрын
Sometimes I like looking at the box more then actually running the train LoL😂
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
Me too!
@jameslanders4819
Жыл бұрын
Great video chris. I have one lionchief engine; its a Burlington zephyr NW2 switch engine. Don't have any RTR sets; but your video is reassuring.
@csxnspittsburghdivision8580
Жыл бұрын
RBP TRAINS ARE YOU GETTING THR NEW FIST Fire TRAIN SET
@TrainBandit
Жыл бұрын
I know what you mean when you see a box. Also when I buy a used engine I get the smile
@therosejewelrailroad489
Жыл бұрын
I really like that set. The locomotive reminds me of the polar express Berkshire. It’s so nice that people with tighter corner layouts can still have find a Berkshire to fit there layout. Thanks for taking the time to show off this more budget friendly set Chris.
@Ed-ICE-Berg
Жыл бұрын
Luv RTR sets - great video Chris! I have a small layout so the smaller semi-scale trains work just fine for me but I enjoy the heck watching the bigger trains run on layouts such as yours.
@williamkolina3988
Жыл бұрын
You never cease to amaze me. Always like a child I would think you would not be interested in starter sets with all the high end engines you have.still a nice little set
@frankmarkovcijr5459
Жыл бұрын
What is going to happen to these locomotives in 10 or 20 years when the electronics are not there to replace the ones in them? Maybe just hardwire them forward only so at least they can run
@muir8009
Жыл бұрын
Had to do exactly that with mth proto 1's. Learnt something as well: the flywheel can motors need the electronic assistance: those big lionel super-motor or AF gauge 2 motors run rings around them
@janemarkham4133
Жыл бұрын
Great vedio Chris!!😀😀
@TweetsieRailroader
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video Chris! I will say: Road number specific dialogue is actually more common on LionChief locomotives then you might think! I’ve got the Lionchief Union Pacific Flyer on my layout, which also comes with road-specific dialogue. Many of the more recent Lionchief starter set releases do!
@tamezlocomotivestudios6493
5 ай бұрын
I have that exact same set!
@southerneaglelines
Жыл бұрын
Nice set Chris! That wouldn’t happen to be an Extron Electronics “Tweaker” screwdriver would it? 😂 Those are great screwdrivers for model trains!
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
I had a feeling you might recognize that one, haha!
@nsrailfan0677
Жыл бұрын
Love this set! I've been wanting one for months but decided to get the Lionchief plus 2.0 NKP 765
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
Nice! The LC Plus 2.0 electronics are great
@lukePMberkshire1225
Жыл бұрын
Just to clarify, that 2765 is just NKP 765 from 1993, and the scale Berkshire is a former Pere Marquette Berkshire when the PM was absorbed into the C&O
@allegheny48
Жыл бұрын
Your Lionel scale C&O Berkshire 2687 is modeled after the Pere Marquette Berkshires that were acquired when the C&O absorbed the PM in 1947. Those Berks were built with chime whistles similar to the NKP Berks. So, unless the C&O swapped them out for a single note hooter the chime whistle is more or less accurate. BTW, Fort Wayne is using the brass chime whistle from NKP 700 (ALCO built) on 765 instead of the steel whistle that came on all the S2's built during the war. It sounds quite different than its original whistle which is quite mellow in tone. Enjoy your new train.
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the info! I learn something new each time I make one of these videos.
@nikerailfanningttm9046
Жыл бұрын
When Lionchief was introduced with the sets, it was the end of true O-Scale starter sets. When I grew up (I was born in 1976), our starter sets had a transformer, not some dumb plastic remote that needs batteries. We need to return to actual *TRADITIONAL CONTROL* with the starter sets, hell Lionel should add a switch to the Lionchief engines in the starter sets so you can switch between transformer operation or remote. Because not every family will want to lay a little extra for “Lionchief Plus”.
@randommemesinc.
Жыл бұрын
A LionChief Set is A GREAT starter set, Amazing video as always Chris.
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
Thanks @Random Memes Inc.!
@escape150
Жыл бұрын
I quit buying Lionel. All their products have terrible quality control issues. If it isn’t MTH then I don’t buy the Lionel garbage. I’m not addicted to the Orange and Blue boxes as others are!
@DavidMartin-fq4gs
7 ай бұрын
G'day Chris mate! I just bought an O gauge Pennsylvania Flyer Starter Set/Train!! Breaking into this awesome hobby!!
@OldIronVideo
Жыл бұрын
Even my $200 lioncheif 0-8-0 set has road number specific crew talk it's pretty cool
@jamesdenny4734
5 ай бұрын
Nope, I'm not a collector! 😮 But I like that locomotive. Even though I have the Polar Express(semi scale) set. My first n only set to date. 😊
@cnjrr1216
Жыл бұрын
Nice RTR set. Love your videos Chris, keep up good work. looking forward to more videos.
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
Thank you @CNJ RR!
@bncsystemsshortline
Жыл бұрын
What an awesome set! One of my favorite road names. Did you do a scan with mini prints? That looked like a mini you in the video. Looks sound and runs great. Thank for sharing.
@buecomet831
Жыл бұрын
I remember getting my Blue Comet and N and W set back in the day, both were 300 each and i got both of them and they were fun to this day. I still have them just not as into with them since I bought more of them. But from time to time I will put it out for nostalgia.
@wayneantoniazzi2706
Жыл бұрын
A well-done and fun video Chris! Oh yeah, opening a set box is a rush, no doubt about it. I haven't done it in a while (haven't needed to) but I haven't forgotten! Space availabilty being what it is I only save engine boxes and set boxes, everything else gets recycled. Thanks for posting!
@joe9692
Жыл бұрын
You said that the road specific crew talk is a higher end thing but I have a New Jersey Comet set... Blue Comet? Blue Comet and it also has Blue Comet specific audio. Thinking about it though I'm not sure if my NJC rs3 does... That didn't come in a kit.
@douglascramer3798
Жыл бұрын
I like the lionchief set, but I would be happy to spend $100-$200 extra for Lionel to make it a lionchief plus. At least that way it would have a fan driven smoke and remote coupler. I'm hoping oin the future lionel will offer sets with a plus or plus 2.0 locos.
@eacknutt7940
Жыл бұрын
Legacy wins
@TheCreativeType
Жыл бұрын
Next time I hear “Let’s get this train made up”, I’m going to get a restraining order on the train. Yes, I mean the model locomotive itself.
@cheeota1
Жыл бұрын
That new bridge is just awesome
@bobgeorge3121
4 ай бұрын
New to the hobby here. I've just bought a step down converter so I can run these things in the UK and I'll be buying my first O gauge set soon.
@jakehackney1718
Ай бұрын
My dad won a raffle once and the prize was a chessie caboose, not the model but the actual car. I gotta buy that make for my set
@victordandrea8697
Жыл бұрын
It's a great rain for the money. I don't think it's very much different than the vision line it's different don't get me wrong but you get the track which is not cheap individually purchased you get the cars what you're decent cars And the locomotive which is worth the $400 by itself add a remote control come on now we can all be like Eric lol
@Spikeman50
Жыл бұрын
How I started in Lionel trains I start cheap and work my way up in the expensive Lionel trains
@JacobThomas-lj1hm
6 күн бұрын
were do you do with your train cars wen you dont yous them🧐🚂🚃🚃🚃
@garyruark9506
Жыл бұрын
I like the ready to run sets but you need a semi scale layout. I don't like them with scale. Speed control is a must have for me. I got rid of all my engines that don't have it but I think someday I will build an all semi scale layout and have for example the Startrek, Christmas and Army sets so long as they have speed control.
@ScottiesTrains
Жыл бұрын
Hey Chris. Did you say that the rtr does not have cruise control? I have an incline and decline on layout. Don't need it to shoot off track.
@lilybohnke6132
Жыл бұрын
Okay okay sounds good but I just got sent it to the final round to send you a message and then you send 🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂
@MrStevesTrains
Жыл бұрын
I can kick myself for not getting one of those MTH Berkshires. Hesitated to long. 😢
@mrk1075
Жыл бұрын
Only thing I don’t like about Lionel O gauge is the 3 rail track, it’s not realistic looking.
@stevenemeigh4820
Жыл бұрын
I love that C&O boxcar. If they sold it separately I would 100% buy one
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
Agree! The box car colors drew me to the set in the first place.
@co_fan5945
Жыл бұрын
The semi scale caboose does have the correct number of windows and the MTH scale caboose doesn't. Lionel set is a good set to get a young modeler into the hobby!
@JosephACruz-by5dx
Жыл бұрын
I would like to buy a Lionel train engine and the Cole car 3 of the log cars and one box car is that plays Christmas songs and the caboose.
@mrtrain6118
Жыл бұрын
You read my mind! My favorite starter set is on your layout (I couldn’t afford it)! Looks good
@ogaugesantafeandbnsf1157
Жыл бұрын
Nice looking starter set. Awesome that you are doing your part getting people into this great hobby. My 1st RTR set was you guessed it a Lionel Sana Fe Super Chief set with a EMD FT Engine. Great video as always
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
I would have never guessed that, lol! :)
@mdmeyers1982
Жыл бұрын
I think Im sold on this set... bluetooth capability? Geez... its been too long for me
@themini-marcelinemodelrail7917
Жыл бұрын
“Oooh! I like that one!!” - Luke, my 3-year-old son That is an excellent set, Chris! Lionel has done a marvelous job with their train sets over the past few years - lots of fun features. We have four Ready-to-Run sets, including the Super Chief and the Polar Express. One set in particular, the BNSF Tier 4, has road number specific crew talk. Really makes that engine stand out! As always, excellent video, my friend!
@RBPTrains
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you found Luke's next train! :)
@victordandrea8697
Жыл бұрын
Sorry to bother you again Hudson first volume 2023
@Railfan124
Жыл бұрын
Do you have some pictures of your track? Ima try to make it in Trainz 2
@JohnHuntt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing this Lionel set. Sorry you did not mention the price. jh
@SagebrushBallistics
Жыл бұрын
You need an SP cab forward! I'd love to see it compared to the big boy.
@sjwilson1079
Жыл бұрын
My wife loves Chessie system because she loves cats. All her trains are Chesapeake and Ohio
@travisjudy
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully the engine is out of diecast , since they do not mention it in there details similar to how lionel list there diecast lion chief 0-8-0 in there sets.
@TheZenShow.
Жыл бұрын
That is my first train set sadly had to put in the garage in a box cause there’s not a lot of space my house is very small 😢
@Spikeman50
Жыл бұрын
The C&O 2765 is actually nkp 765
@Barb5001
Жыл бұрын
Why would one want to hear a loco engineer taking hundreds of feet away from it ? That is not at all realistic no matter how one wants to spin it.
@christsogaugetrains
Жыл бұрын
Great video there some real good ready to run sets for sure😊
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