Review: Walthers Proto 85' Budd Metroliner Coach DCC/Sound Amtrak 920-14842 HO Phase

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Visit walthers.com for more information on the WalthersProto 85' Budd Metroliner Coach, or feel free to shop at your local hobby shop.

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@TWIGYBNSF 9 жыл бұрын

I was pumped up when the samples came out a few years back! :D Great review James!

@everettthepetractionguy4222 9 жыл бұрын

That was a terrific review. My decision to buy some WalthersProto 85' Budd Metroliners will be based on your review. I like the way you demonstrate the working features of the Metroliner.

@dansweet6793 Ай бұрын

Great review I'm probably going to purchase one because I find the metroliners interesting and I love Amtrak since my cousin used to dosecurity there.

@taylorg.730 9 жыл бұрын

Awsome video James

@ScottDowneywoundedbear 9 жыл бұрын

Great review. Walthers did a great job on the finish and details. Scott

@gacj2010 7 жыл бұрын

That's beautiful

@OregonRailfan83 4 жыл бұрын

Well done! Thank you!

@KeystoneCorridorProductions 9 жыл бұрын

Love this products

@sohailanjum1439 5 жыл бұрын

It's beautiful I love it boss

@danieljuarez1856 9 жыл бұрын

U make awesome bids I've been subscribed for 2 or 3 years now I can't belive u don't have like 1,000,000 k subs keep up the great work

@ACLTony 6 жыл бұрын

Jim, thanks for your review. I decided not to procrastinate anymore and get a set as they're being discontinued! . Right now, they're cheaper to buy at Walthers than on Ebay. These are a BIG LEAP over the old Bachmann versions. Although I'm a DCC modeler, I decided to go the DC (DCC Ready) version, and will install an ESU Loksound decoder setup in one car, and equip the other 3 cars with non-sound decoders. I'm sure that Walthers tried to get everything right, but the horn doesn't sound like a Leslie S55/S37 combo of the prototype. Overall, Walthers did an EXCELLENT job on these units.

@AlfTrains 6 жыл бұрын

Great channel

@shnorth888 9 жыл бұрын

I really like the look on the front of the Metroliner, red and blue with large Amtrak lettering

@meeperfive 6 жыл бұрын

This is the first video I ever saw bye you I checked out your channel and subscribe:)

@Dan-lf6bo 9 жыл бұрын

The only real problem with the Phase 2 ones is that they are missing the roof vents.

@pennsylvaniarailroadrailfa7805 5 жыл бұрын

The horn is also far from correct

@prorobo 9 жыл бұрын

Holy crap. This won't fit in with my layout but I will own one immediately!

@thedona.r.kbnoah7334 4 жыл бұрын

I want that for my layout 😷👍

@joebob3719 4 жыл бұрын

Its cool stuff like this that make me wish I choose HO gauge instead of N.

@Jefff944 9 жыл бұрын

Make sure you reprogram the horn on the decoder. The prototype uses an S3L. Its preinstalled on the decoder.

@PeterCPRail8748 9 жыл бұрын

Great review as always. Wealthers got the lighting on the Budd car perfect. Is that some track and switches behind you. Laying track soon are you hint hint.

@caelanreeves9760 9 жыл бұрын

Hey James, I was wondering how many locomotives do you have in total?

@Jensiswelt 8 жыл бұрын

have the same model in N scale unfortunately my train is missing in poor condition pantograph and gearbox faulty great pity a very nice train and the model is also very rare in Germany

@mafarnz 8 жыл бұрын

For the price of those Metroliners you would think they could at least get the right horn sound.

@turbochargedtransit7241 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, really...

@meeperfive 6 жыл бұрын

They are really expensive

@ACLTony 6 жыл бұрын

Prices have dropped! If you want any from Walthers go for it as once they're out of stock; that's it. On ebay, prices are all over the place.

@meeperfive 6 жыл бұрын

Link?

@ACLTony 6 жыл бұрын

For prices, just go to Walthers dot com. When there, type "Metroliner" in the search bar. As of this date (February 2018) they still have some in stock and the prices are lower than 2 years ago. Consider that you're getting a stainless steel-type finish, full realistic lighting, accurate body detailing, and an interior. These are a HUGE leap ahead of the 1970's-80's Bachmann Metroliners.

@AmtrakFanatic 9 жыл бұрын

Great vid! The material handling car is actually Phase IV, not V. Great job!!

@DevonMopiedmont1143 9 жыл бұрын

Amtrak Fanatic if you can give me the details of how big your layout is we can get you a slot by the way it is free for you to come and just run your layout email me at Devonm518@gmail.com

@JulieAV 9 жыл бұрын

The "marker lights" tell passengers the car number, destination, or other. Like the signs across the top of a bus windshield.

@DaBobsNScaleMancave 9 жыл бұрын

That is a cool model. I may need to get some of these in N scale if I can find some. Probably something not made by Walthers is available. Great video.

@SouthernTennessean 9 жыл бұрын

whens the next layout update. As skilled in this hobby as you are i cant wait to see what your plans are.

@JaysTrain08 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I'm hoping they make the phase V cab car since they were made from old metroliners. Oh yeah on other thing, your description is from your last video. Just a heads up

@ClassIRailroader 9 жыл бұрын

I would just buy this and repaint to V

@BnsfV-ml6wx 9 жыл бұрын

How do you get the automatic bell on your old layout please tell me ?

@vwgolfer1873 9 жыл бұрын

Been wanting to own a couple of these for awhile now. but my layout is smaller and the largest turns i have are 22 so thats not gonna happen. But they are beautiful trains.

@joenewstead4848 9 жыл бұрын

Would you possibly do a wealthers proto 2000 0-6-0? I an considering to get a bigger 0-6-0 cause my bacmann 0-6-0,s are great. But are struggling with newer and bigger rolling stock. I think there really cool. Plus they make them in many road names. I think even a Union Pacific. Well was just wondering. Let me know if you can. Love the interview,s. I really mean that. Hey any plans for a April fool day prank? 😉

@LongIslandCityLayout 9 жыл бұрын

I thought the Walthers Stainless finish was so shiny, were the prototype Budd cars actually that shiny? That puzzled me when I bought some Proto Amtrak coaches...

@ACLTony 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, the stainless steel finish was very reflective when new.

@UPtrainguy76 9 жыл бұрын

I'm starting to think that if it's a train, you will buy it. Awesome.

@jlwii2000 9 жыл бұрын

Marlen, people request certain items for review. I just try to get it reviewed for them. Sometimes it kills my wallet to do so and sometime it doesn't. Funds are 70% recoup-able though!

@AmtrakFanatic 9 жыл бұрын

+jlwii2000 Are you saying that you buy things just to review? I love your videos, but isn't that kind of a waist of money? I could be wrong. Just a question, not judging or anything like that.

@MarkInLA 7 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you said so, but does the pantograph actually work if I want to run on live catenary ?

@shanejones5690 6 жыл бұрын

Yes they can be changed to catenary pickup. it is in the directions. Pantographs are metal.

@meeperfive 6 жыл бұрын

What do you mean by F4 F3 F5 what do you use to control it

@pennsylvaniarailroadrailfa7805 5 жыл бұрын

He's talking about functions on a DCC controller

@pacoperezabella 5 жыл бұрын

its metallic? thanks.

@dacrete5572 9 жыл бұрын

What camera r u using?

@jlwii2000 9 жыл бұрын

Sony HDR-PJ790V

@ClassIRailroader 9 жыл бұрын

wow I got that exact same MHC car at a train show for $5!!!!!!

@aaron_adams 9 жыл бұрын

Yours is the older version though.

@ClassIRailroader 9 жыл бұрын

really? it is the same number 1556

@aaron_adams 9 жыл бұрын

Class I Railroader ya

@ClassIRailroader 9 жыл бұрын

Weird

@ClassIRailroader 9 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think I do have the old one

@josephszeliga 9 жыл бұрын

Do you know of the specific, sound decoder name?

@jlwii2000 9 жыл бұрын

Soundtraxx Tsunami.

@RailKingMell 9 жыл бұрын

Those aren't marker light, those are the back lights for the number boards.

@GregPalmer1000 8 жыл бұрын

Would this unit use amfleet coaches or other coaches in its consist/rakes?

@beyondDCC 8 жыл бұрын

+Greg Palmer . No the metroliners were always coupled as 2 driving motor car back to back sets. A train would typically consist of 2 sets.

@Squad10312 8 жыл бұрын

+Greg Palmer Amtrak still uses the MU cars on the rear of a handful of sets on their trains on the North East Corridor. Typically the Mid Atlantic Division (Philadelphia to Harrisburg). It has a lead engine now the ACS-64 previously the AEM-7 which typically pulls 8 non powered passenger cars, and one MU unit. The number of passenger cars sometimes varies. I live along the NEC and I see them every single day I also spent some time working in the Train Movement Dept with Amtrak in the MAD. The paint scheme of course has changed. And the front of the MU car is now Yellow/Black chevrons. So if you're looking to modernize your lay out you can use these on your consists.

@saberstash3844 8 жыл бұрын

+FireResQ6387 The Metroliners now actually aren't MUs. All motors and associated electrical gear have been removed and any remaining ones are used as cabcars.

@ACLTony 6 жыл бұрын

FireRescue, but not in this form. The ex-Metroliner cars that are in use today had their pantographs removed and were rebuilt into "cab cars" for use on the locomotive hauled "push-pull" trains.

@vnsv-ei9gh 8 жыл бұрын

what is the item #?

@skipduld3630 9 жыл бұрын

dose it come in N scale?

@pennsylvaniarailroadrailfa7805 5 жыл бұрын

No sadly

@motorman1993 9 жыл бұрын

great looking metoliner but they do not have any good pulling power i have the old bachmann car to add up to it a and it could not pull it i love these car i wish they would had build them like they did the kato p42 with the motors in the trucks had to buy two of them to pull a 4 car train and redid the wheels on the old metoliners to roll and i am not that happy with them but i think they were to be all powered and not added up with dummies but as far as looks it is great

@meeperfive 6 жыл бұрын

I got one for 20 bucks

@meeperfive 6 жыл бұрын

But it doesn’t have as much detail no sound and can’t mov on its own