Pre-War Charm! The Lionel Bi-Polar Scale State Set! 

I think that whether it be prototypical O Scale or Pre-War, or even real life, trains and railroads are their own forms of art

Why and how is California misspelled on a $1900 train set?

Love this set! I like how Lionel is bringing back some of their older looking trains. I love old model trains, might get it someday.

pretty cool to see you drop a mention of American OO. of course I'm sure most people are aware of how it's now the preserve of British outline modelers for sub-O scale trains. what's lesser known is that American OO and modern OO run on two very different gauges. British OO shares the same track standards as HO (which often leads to some confusion as to the scales as play), this is driven by a historical compromise due to british prototypes being largely too small for readily available electric motors in HO scale, so they adopted OO models running on HO track with the chassis being narrow to gauge prototypically. there were attempts to drive a switch to HO as motors became smaller in the 70s by European companies such as Lima and Rivarossi, but these were not commercial successes. For those who might be looking to bag these models, Lima made the LMS 3f class tender 0-6-0 and British Rail class 33 Bo-Bo diesel, along with a selection of typical british rolling stock, and Rivarossi made the LMS Royal Scot class 4-6-0 and some matching coaches American O, however, runs on 19mm gauge which has more in common with what's now known as P4, a very fine scale standard which runs on a gauge of 18.83mm, though of course the track tolerances are vastly different

With several O Gauge sized Prewar accessories that Lionel and MTH have made, this new State Set would look right at home, along with a similar freight set that Lionel did plus their two red and blue Commodore Vanderbilt locomotives.

I'm glad that post war is still being reproduced, they definitely don't fit with most modern models, but they had a special shine and elegance to them. Great review!

Hey Eric I just wanted to let you know that I love how you have streamlined the channel. I have been watching you for years and always loved your videos but now the extra work you are putting into them makes them so much better. Thanks for the great videos.

Fun fact: The Milwaukee Road EP-2 electrics are one of the most powerful electric locomotives, with a tractive effort of 116000 pounds of force, or 516 kilonewtons.

Wow! Absolutely astounding! Love your videos! I like how you give a brief history while displaying B roll shots of the engine running!

Love you previewing this set Eric. I love pre- war. I also love high rail true looking engines and cars too. So my preference expands a through different eras. Yet they all look great running around that layout. Same as yours. Thanks again for another great review and video!!!

Great video Eric! That's one awesome engine. Lionel did a great job on it! Have a great and awesome day!

That train is stunning I believe the word you're looking for on the windows is glass etching I remember seeing it on some cars from a long time ago it really adds an Elegance it can't be captured any other way !!

Awesome video! That thing is a beast!!

Wow! Seeing this on video really does it justice . Saw them in the catalog but seeing it run and hearing the sounds makes me really impressed. Love the Green Super Shiny paint . Very nice set Guy. Thanks for sharing .

Was waiting for this review! Awesome set!! Thank you.

Absolutely love your channel! I have watched your videos since you‘ve reviewed the GTEL, and Veranda! Love your videos, keep up the good work!

Great video, eric. Really liked how the video ended, with the music and clips from your other reviews and videos.

Beautiful set Eric!

Cool

Beautiful set!

I really liked all the history that you provided in the video. I got into trains because of a Lionel set my dad owned, but I have not owned any Lionel myself.

My grandpa has the original pre-war train and when I showed him this video all he said was “if only Lionel had this when I was a kid”

Gorgeous set, hopefully they'll start making some prewar inspired steamers. Managed to pick up an authentic prewar 262e and I have to admit it's got me hooked on tinplate!

Finally! I was wondering what this was!

Awesome review as always Eric. Im actually getting back into the hobby im an n scale modeler

Love how it snakes through the curves

That's a cool train I love the horn on it

Nice one Eric a moder redo of a classic train thtt many like me would like to have!, even if it’s too expensive for one like me!

Very cool. I think that's the fastest I've seen you run a train over the mighty bridge

the sound playing in your intro is the beginning of "horses and trains"

Love this channel great review thanks.

Awesome video keep up the good work and God bless you and your family and stay safe

Nice set!

I loved this video

Amazing

Lionel did so well I thought the cars were tin plate. Stay safe Eric

2:00 on the kotorian railway (my model railway) realism doesn't exist.

Hey Eric you seem to be very knowledgeable about the different eras of Lionel trains. Do you think we could get a video from you to talk about the different eras and some highlights from that era and make it kind of a series? Like one episode about the pre-war era, a short one about the War era, and about the cardboard train, the next about post-war and so on and so forth?

Good job!!! 💥

Beautiful set! And nice review.

i love those old posters

Fun fact at 7:18 I have that same pickup truck on my layout too. Anyways beautiful set!

Love the retro looks. Lionel needs to build more retro trains and accessories.

Erica about showing the blue comet and the big boy Lionel trains 👍😀

"If a tunnel knocks down your raised pantograph, the only thing that will get hurt is your pride." Was that an innuendo?

Nice 👍👍🙋🏻‍♂️ Greetings Gert

Awesome set I do like when Lionel recreates retro trains from the past I have the 50th Anniversary scale Hudson set from 2001 or 2002 not sure with the Madison cars yeah I have the add on Hillside station sound diner car. great vids I really enjoy the reviews

Nice!

I wish Lionel would make an HO scale version of this set. That would likely sell really well

Hi

Sweet colors

If they had an Erie or Erie-Lackawana (the ONLY other 3,000v DC Railroad in the USA; Commuter Service), or a CN or Butte, Anaconda & Pacific (2400v DC lines; the BA&P did host some Milwaukee Road locos for show), then we'd be cooking with heat! I love this State Set though; it's a Real Dreamboat, and I'm from the Bi-Polar's home turf of Western Washington!

This set looks lightyears better than that other tinplate inspired set. I like that they actually used brass plates this time instead of stamping the plates on.

This is a new model :D

10:22 Califorinia

The best of both worlds

Neat!

It’s funny you mention o Gauge trains being smaller Because now HO and N scale are considered the go to gauges for small homes and apartments Heck most model railroad clubs if not all involve HO and N scale railroading Infact if there is a future for miniature railroading I think it would HO and N scale because let’s face it most people live in apartments nowadays

That's cool

😮 I like......this and the other ones you can buy

Very noice!!!

Looks like the Swiss Krokodil 🐊 awesome Maschine

2:22 my mouth dropped when I saw how much these sets used to be.

Nice

Is it me or anyone else does a little dance on Erics intro song? XD

eric that horn reminds me of a gg1

Reminds me of the Crescent Limited

hey Eric, Great video and I really liked the price comparison, then vs. now. One question, what height did you choose from table to underside of bridges, overpasses, etc.?

Fantastic set , love the steam feature, have you thought about getting the blue comet engine

nice intro

Very nice!,20:42😎🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃

yeah a G scale LGB rolling stock cost like on avg cost around 100 bucks in mid 90's money and engines costing 300 and up then thats nearly 200 and 600 bucks in 2020 money

you should really make more history story telling videos

i would think that last car would have a double deck and saves shunting it into a round house for its return trip

there are 5 Milwaukee road versions new haven Pennsylvania new York central the polar express

All of these cool locomotives and sets, especially the tin plated sets, I know Lionel does an outstanding job but if only they could release them for those who are into HO, you know... for those who aren’t millionaires or have a mansion size basement.

Now hoping for a 400e-inspired set. Unlikely, but I can dream

Fourth

First, great looking engine too.

Can you do a review on the Lionel or MTH 0-4-0 steam switcher? The lionel ones are on sale at trainworld.com

Sweet 👌 mint

I hope Lionel makes a modern prewar Commodore Vanderbilt Blue Streak set

I want to get a o scale train but I can't right now I have a small bedroom so I have a ho scale set on my floor right now

i Love Lionel Trains old,New,Lionel LionChief i really owe it it all to a big time Thank you to the inventor Joshua Lionel Cowen from 1900,22:12😎🍭🍬🧁🍦🚂🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚂🚂

In 1929, One hundred and ten dollars was a month's pay for many Americans!

you should have it pull streamlined car be hind the loco

$2000 that’s why I buy n scale their much cheaper. But I’m not going to complain I might buy this in the future

Do you have any interest in putting pantograph wires for your electric trains on some tracks in your layout? (Just for looks)

What are the state names on the passenger cars?

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Imho - the Milwaukee Road livery is the best. An aside question - why did Lionel use a 3 rail system?

Eric, did you get that other pre-war o scale set Lionel produced? I believe it was in 2017. I think was an S-2(?) electric freight set. I hope Lionel continues makings these types of sets. I’m kicking myself for not pre-ordering this one. Definitely a future collector’s item. Anyways nice review, your best review so far in my opinion.

How do you get all these wonderful trains

Half GG1 half crocodile

What is a brute?

I like it but the arcing sound is scary.

How long do you have to run a new engine for

Where did you get those tracks From

what about HO?

were is the voice