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Post by rockymountaineer on Nov 21, 2019 21:18:38 GMT
Hi folks, Right on schedule, my Lionel Hudson #5416 from Pat's Trains arrived this afternoon. And here are 12 quick iPhone photos. GREAT locomotive!!! No out-of-box issues... yay!!! Runs very smooth. Whistle sounds great... and if it weren't for George's Wed Eve video comparing the new Hudson to Lionels TMCC version from the early 2000's, we wouldn't know that the earlier machine had a slightly deeper whistle tone. But THIS Hudson's whistle sounds fantastic, plus the whistle-steam effect is quite nice on these units. Perhaps not as strong as the recent N&W J's implentation... but VERY respectable nonetheless. The obvious bonus -- as you'll see in these pictures -- is the entire boiler and smokebox are BLACK. It's not even a deep shade of gray, but BLACK. For comparison's sake, I included one photo of the new Hudson compared to the VisionLine NYC Niagara that has the silver smoke smokebox. Also... as delivered straight from the factory, the exclusive 25-unit Hudson offered by Pat's Trains comes WITHOUT classification lights. But for those folks who want them, I've been told the classification lights will ship separately at a later date. At this point, I'm happy with the locomotive as delivered. It essentially appears just as the version illustrated in The Pacemaker passenger set in Lionel's 2019 Signature Catalog... all black body, boxpok wheels, polished siderods, and polished cylinder caps. Nicely detailed as well... just as I remember from the TMCC version that has been long-overdue for a Legacy re-issue. Very nicely done, Lionel. As promised, here are the photos from a variety of vantage points on my layout...
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Post by laz57 on Nov 21, 2019 21:55:03 GMT
WOW Very nice DAVID!!!! I really like it. That engine with all black is very stunning. I have been running my MUFFINS MACHINE and really starting to get a kick out of this engine with the whistle smoke along with the PT tender water effects. Now I wish I would have gotten the smaller tender to go with this but maybe I could find one comparable to it. I tried the VL Hudson tender and it doesn’t work with the newer electronics. Mine too is not defective in abyway, knock on wood. Enjoy your new engine!!!!! CONGAS to you.
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Post by laz57 on Nov 21, 2019 22:01:57 GMT
DAVID, The one difference that I noticed in your pictures was the numbers on the engine 5416. Yours has the flair where mine is sorta blocky. If I get a chance I will post my numbers 5415. Not that big but still....
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Post by laz57 on Nov 21, 2019 22:07:27 GMT
DAVID here are pics of my numbers.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2019 22:29:52 GMT
Hey guys, that loco looks pretty sharp. Class Lights/no class lights....tough decision. Would have been a great model for the "swinging" bell feature.
Enjoy,
Gary.
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Post by ptc on Nov 21, 2019 22:31:41 GMT
Congratulaitons David, beautiful egine on a terrific layout. Love all of the photos.
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Post by bfi66 on Nov 21, 2019 23:44:23 GMT
Very nice addition to your layout!
-Pete
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2019 0:04:53 GMT
Nice Dave, finally a trouble free engine. I can’t wait to get my muffins version after Harry works his magic
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2019 0:05:27 GMT
We need videos
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2019 0:13:15 GMT
David, that’s a really nice engine. Thanks for posting. And I agree with Gary. Let’s see a video!
Andy
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2019 0:18:50 GMT
David that looks awesome. Glad you are happy with it! I agree with Gary, we need videos.
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Post by dennym57 on Nov 22, 2019 8:34:39 GMT
That is a sweet engine.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2019 12:54:45 GMT
Very nice addition to your fleet David! May her excursions always be smooth my friend!
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Post by twincities on Nov 22, 2019 13:50:33 GMT
to all whom bought this engine, looks really nice and a question were these engines without classification lights as built for New York Central or? hope you have a great time running consists to far away travels.
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Post by Sir James on Nov 22, 2019 15:44:50 GMT
I am so use to seeing classification lights on engines this one just doesn't look right without them. Not a criticism just the way I feel about them.
Your engine looks great and it appears Lionel has finally got one to market without issues.
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