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man love the whistle on the engine now got the same one in my Lionel 1999 OG Allegheny

Great detail, appreciate for a new person to this engine.

Watched both Part 1 & 2 Norm! Another great loco to your collection! Well done.

Please can someone tell me why steam effects aren't widely used by model railroaders?

Have you tried Mr. Super Clear? I think it is better than Dull coat. Comes in different sheens and also UV protected version. Has a better spray nozzle.

Too bad CSX will probably never overhaul either of the 2 remaining H8's, like UP did the 4014. My guess the 1604 would be the most likely, if they ever put one back in operation?

You gained a subscriber in me, but your level of knowledge and detail is MILLIONS of miles past what I would ever have time to learn, but I respect it.

I watched the whole video well knowing I’ll never attempt something this in depth with a steamer 😂, nonetheless a very well instructive video on how to olif I ever got into the hobby that deep like you Norm!

Add the smoke and one could be hard pressed to distinguish this from the prototype. Outstanding modeling, Norm.

Nice! An amazing job on that Allegheny, for sure. The weathering and detail is top-notch. Getting rid of the white stripe was a good choice. Although I run conventional, I really enjoy seeing the scale equipment operate. Watching the action of the drive rods and linkage is just plain cool. Also, you really don't need five whistles and bells for good operation, one of each is enough. The whistle and cylinder steam is neat on the newer engines, though. Smoke is good if you have guests over who remember the classic Lionel steam engines, but not really necessary. Keeping the scale wheels on the caboose is a good choice. They should run fine on Gargraves and Atlas track, but it wouldn't be a good idea for those of us who run tubular. Either way, incredible work. An excellent video, as always.

Amazing knowledge, are you by chance a millwright or an engineer of some sort? Anyways awesome video

Believe it or not Krylon Matte straight out of the spray can is legit.

While you had the engine opened up, I was thinking about DCC. My hope is the future will include programtic access to Lionel and MTH controllers via Python or C++ libraries, APIs, etc. Could you imagine the customized control we could create if they gave us this kind of access to a virtualized iPad/iPhone application. I also think it opens up the hobby to makers and others that could build some cool stuff.

Grimey black for the win! Top notch modelling as always. And I'll 2nd the advice to get closer with the airbrush to stop the paint drying before it hits the surface. If required I'll spray straight thinner at low pressure to get rid of the frosting that tends to happen with clear coats.

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Really enjoyed this project Norm, the 1658 looks great on the layout. That reverser link looks awesome, they move so synchronously. I totally agree, Id rather have features like this that sell the realism over having 45 whistle options.

I want models in the future that don’t have such glaring space between tender and cab . I get you needed space and you had certain needs. But to see realism from The manufacture would be great For the Caboose maybe Marx brand?

Hi Norm, I really enjoy your videos. This one was really good! 👍

I am considering switching to Kadee couplers, can they handle a O-36 turn?

I really enjoyed this video. I have a 3rd Rail late Allegheny cab no. 1647. This group was the final class built and the only ones with the overfire jets on the firebox. I also find the moveable reverse gear neat and fun to watch. You did a fine job of weathering your engine. Have you considered adding the safety chains to the tender trucks? Thanks for the video and if you are ever in the Conneaut, OH area please stop in and visit our railroad museum and NKP 755.

When spraying paint, any paint, it can dry as most will tell you the distance and air mix for non drying landing. I have found most modeling paint in a high rate air sprayer will dry at 9”, might want to get closer.

Have to agree Norm smoke is overrated, but the realism you do offer with your layout is move seen realistic.

I love the Allegheny locomotives but why did their wheel arrangement have to be a demonic number like 666? Aside from the leading wheels

Amazing stuff! Would you care to share how you light the layout? (Types of lights, color type, intensity, etc.) I couldn’t help but notice this layout has one of the most realistic layout lighting out there!

Sweet weathering you got on that Allegheny! I saw C&O 1604 while I was in Baltimore a few days ago. (P.S, where do you get all of these brass engines from?!)

Hey norm! I usually thin Dullcote by 50% with lac thinner and spray it at just 12-15psi to help prevent it from drying out midair. Give it a shot!

Too bad the sound does not match stroke ( is not synchronized)

Awesome!!!❤❤

Outstanding as always Norm!

Well, it looks like I need a get a powered motherboard. I emailed John Will just now to see if he has a couple that I could buy. When I do an ERR upgrade, I've found that I like wiring the marker lights with the headlight, number board lights and the cab light.so I can turn them all off with AUX2 if desired. My firebox lights are wired in with the smoke-unit so when the smoke unit is turned off by the handheld, the firebox lights go off as well. If I want to operate long term without smoke, I switch the smoke unit off underneath the cab, this way, I can still have my fire LEDs on or off by way of the handheld. For my taste, the number board lights were too dim on my Allegheny so I changed them out for some 3 volt "Chip" LED's lightly dipped in Tamiya orange paint to give them that older, incandescent appearance yet brighter than the old LEDs. They are placed and glued in to where they give even lighting behind all four numbers. I recently did an ERR full upgrade for my 3rd Rail Big Boy but the ERR articulated whistle is of a Big Boy, so it was easy to do. Thank you Norm for making these videos. I'll keep you informed with the progress on my Allegheny. For 20 bucks, you couldn't go wrong with that brass caboose.

Hey Norm, any plans to make a video explaining how you power your layout? I would really appreciate it as I am coming from HO to 3 rail O and it's a little confusing.

Another great video Norm. Layout looks great

OMG - Please tell ALL the Tourist Railways your rule on White Wall Tires!!!!!!!!!! Pleeeease. Love the Video - wish I never slept through my electronics class in HS - it keeps me from some cool projects!!! Love the video - I couldn't wait for your part II.

When I saw part 1 my first thoughts were Norm has to weather this locomotive. Looks great now!

You are so talented! I love watching your videos, and your weathering is always so realistic.

What dull coat are you using?

Thank god you removed the white stripe. I couldn’t agree more with you about whitewalls and white strips. I’ve said this a thousand times, your work is phenomenal!

Why junk the EOB? if it’s work leave it until it blows up. It’s a better cruise than ERR

Hi from London Norm , I love your attention to detail , and alway enjoy your videos . Please keep them coming .

Boy, I sure do love those reverse levers in action. Hey Norm, I didn't see what chuff generator you used, was it the ERR reed switch and magnet? Or does this have a cam and cherry switch? ... or Super chuffer/chuff gen? I recently did a err swap and I prefer John Wills super chuff and chuff gen products.

Nice steam trian

i have switched to Mr Color clear coats they are MUCH MUCH BETTER and easy to get now that Hobby Town carries them

I mean if I could question you master NORM! Absolutely the best and most realistic layout out there. Bravo

Are some of the levers and gear not hooked up?

Beautiful work norm magnificent engine

Aw yeah! The weathering makes it look so good 😁

excellent , I love the old diesels , your detail is the best . thank you !

I've been looking forward to this one. Norm, can I just say how much I enjoy your videos. I don't have the resources to actually get into the hobby, so I love checking out people's layouts, and yours is, by far my favorite.

Norm - where / how did you learn all these tricks of the trade? Work at Lionel in the past? You’re simply amazing.

Thanks for bringing us along with you on the Allegheny refurbish project Norm. Nicely done and looking forward to part two!