Someone Sent a G Scale Model Train Set! Unboxing and Test

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3 ай бұрын

For years I've been curious about trying G scale model trains however they tend to be somewhat rare, at least where I am. Recently one of the largest boxes I've ever seen showed up at my PO box and today I decided to open it.
What I wasn't expecting to see was an entire LGB G scale train set. After opening the box and setting it up I had some trouble getting the locomotive to start, unbeknownst to me there was a small switch in the locomotives cab which prevented it from running.
It took me a while to figure this out but afterwards I enjoyed running the train and checking out all sorts of details I haven't seen on a model train until now.

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@Amtrak_P32_712 3 ай бұрын

Who thinks Harrison should make a series where he builds a garden railroad?

@DAN87NATIONAL 3 ай бұрын

Mmm possibly, but we love the Ho scale ❤😊

@4RXLA 3 ай бұрын

Garden railroad will have a short season in Canada

@Amtrak_P32_712 3 ай бұрын

@@4RXLA it would but hey, you can still run trains in the snow! I certainly do that myself!

@DAN87NATIONAL 3 ай бұрын

Good opportunity to see a plow car!

@GlassCupofwater0 3 ай бұрын

@@Amtrak_P32_712Great opportunity to use a snow plow and see the engines run through the snow!

@normancoreyBuildingTrains 3 ай бұрын

Harrison you definitely deserve that nice gift. You have done so much for others between charity and give aways and helping all of us.

@SMTMainline 3 ай бұрын

I don't feel like I deserve such a thing but I sure appreciate the gesture.

@normancoreyBuildingTrains 3 ай бұрын

@SMTMainline you really do deserve it. Maybe you don't know how many people you make happy. There are people who watch your videos that don't have trains but are able to enjoy the hobby because you have welcomed them in.

@williamsantangelo 3 ай бұрын

A lock out fir a storage track siding! Happy Birthday Harrison! Thank You

@mercuryoak2 3 ай бұрын

Wow that's a beautiful set. G scale is something that I'd like to do for a garden railroad when I get a house. LGB is a very good brand. I like the clicking of the track it gives.

@SMTMainline 3 ай бұрын

It sounds pretty realistic.

@CustomiZe_ 3 ай бұрын

Ah once you've caught the g scale bug you're never getting rid of it. 😂 Yes LGB locos have a switch in the cab. I believe its main purpose is to have locos on static display in a siding while you have other locos are running on the same track as the points aren't isolated on analogue setups at least. Don't worry you're not the only one, the amount of people that have come with their loco needing repairs saying their loco has stopped running and they've just accidentally knocked the switch to off 😂

@legiontheatregroup 3 ай бұрын

You are correct.

@SMTMainline 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad I'm not the only one to make this mistake. Is the switch just for parking locomotives on DC lines? In terms of the G scale bug I'm already temped to order some extra track.

@legiontheatregroup 3 ай бұрын

Yes, it’s an analog way to have a locomotive sitting idle on a siding with current to the track while another locomotive is running on the main line. I’ve had G scale trains for about 35 years now, starting with Bachmann. They require a lot of space if used indoors but I’ve had success building an operating shelf layout up near the ceiling. I didn’t have space for a full circle but one of the manufacturers at the time (late 1980s) sold automatic reversing units you placed at either end. These worked electronically as the locomotive passed over a specific section of track.

@BobR-gy5gx 3 ай бұрын

What a nice gift to give someone! You deserve it! Thank you for youre awesome video's

@robertusa1234 3 ай бұрын

Always wanted a set like that for the Christmas tree

@jamesmaclary8441 3 ай бұрын

I've got the very sought after Disney Christmas LGB set. From what I'm told their some what hard to come by now and upon research I've found that there pretty valuable. So enjoy your G scale their pretty fun. O by the way. Their known as garden railroad trains because they can be ran in doors,and out doors on all weather track. So happy railroading my friend. 👍😎👍

@Tyranitar06 3 ай бұрын

I've been collecting G scale for nearly 30 years, welcome aboard! Of my 9 locomotives, only 2 of them have that motor idle/siding switch. It's nice to see it's now a feature in starter sets as well. The most common entry point for G scale is the iconic Stainz 0-4-0 starter set (it's literally the LGB logo), so it's nice to see a 2-4-0 tender for once. You can imagine the space a G scale santa fe super chief or a 2-6-0 steam loco take up (and the turn radius clearance needed, lol).

@raymondleggs5508 3 ай бұрын

All LGB is designed to run on tight starter set curves. Piko G scale for the most part too.

@Tyranitar06 3 ай бұрын

@@raymondleggs5508 Right, but the overhang of some models (bachmann and aristocraft) running on those radius 1 curves becomes a problem in a limited space, or turning toward parallel tracks.

@MattKonsol 3 ай бұрын

Woah Harrison that is pretty cool that David Z to g would send you that lgb set right there. That is such a cool set. Very generous of him to send you that.

@phillips1790 3 ай бұрын

First g scale locomotive and set i ever had, she still runs excellent, the switch on the back has 3 postions everything off, motor off/lights smoke on, everything on. I find it very nice because it allows one to "park" the locomotive on live track without isolated track circuits, and then also for photography, you can have lights and sound if applicable which can be great for timed exposures

@HighRail_Division 3 ай бұрын

What a nice gift, Harrison! It would be very interesting to watch you create your own Garden Railroad (maybe even create a series, too)! I would love to have model trains run all throughout my house, but a garden layout is too risky for me! 😬 Another amazing and enjoyable video! - Storm

@SMTMainline 3 ай бұрын

It's very tempting, I'm not sure where it would fit outside though.

@MVF_2024- 2 ай бұрын

Yea and there SPENDY unless you get a deal like my dad did for about 400 he got a big lot of LGB trains

@dbtech7914 3 ай бұрын

Really nice. That David Z to G it pretty cool! Love the video from the train. You're going to need some more track to go around the pool.

@user-hr7mc9ju6p 3 ай бұрын

L G B stand for Lehmann Garten Bahn, Lehmann Garden Railroad and is a German Brand. I wish you a lot of Fun with your little Set. Greetings from Germany . Bruno

@petrberanek4230 Ай бұрын

Lehmann Gross Bahn, not Garten

@user-hr7mc9ju6p Ай бұрын

@@petrberanek4230 SORRY aber am Anfang hieß es Gartenbahn. Ich kann mich mit meinen 70 Lenzen gut daran erinnern.

@user-hr7mc9ju6p Ай бұрын

@@petrberanek4230 Hallo, ich muss mich Entschuldigen, habe die Tage mitbekommen das es doch Grossbahn heißt. Na ja sowas kann passieren und ich kann Fehler zugeben. Bruno

@ronvallance5425 3 ай бұрын

G scale locomotives usually have an on/off switch. My nephew had a G scale.

@garysprandel1817 3 ай бұрын

Very nice gift Harrison. Can't speak for LGB but I've got an REA Alco FA ( Canadian Pacific gray and maroon btw) I'd given my dad and reclaimed after he passed and it had a 3 position switch that was off with lights on,running with lights and running with lights and sound.

@ginaklein8964 3 ай бұрын

What a fun video!!!!! Loved the camera shots going around the track!!!

@SMTMainline 3 ай бұрын

Thanks. The larger scale allowed me to get a lot more creative with how I filmed that.

@DAN87NATIONAL 3 ай бұрын

That box opening chuckle says it all! 🎉 1:00

@DAN87NATIONAL 3 ай бұрын

As soon as I go through my rolling stock I have a few special ones for his layout that I’ll be sending 😉

@TheUnknown-sh9vz 3 ай бұрын

G scale?! This will be a cool scale to start! I dont know much about G scale but it should be easy to work with im hoping.

@jcsgaragejohnc.5027 3 ай бұрын

Hello Harrison , I just rebuilt my first Bachmann diesel locomotives. And it runs, thanks to you. Have watched many of your videos. Enjoyed them all. Thanks again. JC

@SMTMainline 3 ай бұрын

That's great to hear, thank you!

@EmmanuelGarciaAbrica 3 ай бұрын

You are very lucky😊

@mountopia77 3 ай бұрын

Wow!! I just got my first G scale today. Goodwill find. I'm learning it too. Enjoy.

@drewhuff3457 3 ай бұрын

Really nice. Has realistic sounds on the track.

@davidstrainsandlego 3 ай бұрын

G gauge is very tempting for me, especially the nice bachman stuff. Nice set

@raymondleggs5508 3 ай бұрын

Be careful with used Bachmann, They also have the nylon gear problem. Piko has a lot of nice G scale as well.

@avlisk 3 ай бұрын

I have a dozen years experience with some G gauge. I really like the USA Trains (Charles Ro) product, 1:29 "A" scale, if you want to do "standard" gauge in large scale. It's very robust and well detailed. Actual standard gauge is 1:32, and there's some product, but not nearly as much as 1:29, and the slightly too narrow gauge isn't noticeable. (Think OO running on HO track as analogous.) There are a few narrow gauge scales to choose from, but my experience with those is too meager to comment, other than LGB has a good reputation for quality. The only other thing I will mention is that if you run it outside, don't do DC. Keeping the rail clean is a nightmare. Use battery power. I've installed Revolution (which I bought from Reindeer Pass online) and been very very happy with it.

@jensenleblanc 3 ай бұрын

I have this exact starter set. The switch positions are Off, Light and Smoke, Run no sound, and run with sound. However this set did not come with sound you can buy a module to add analog steam sound. The southern set came with sound. They are beasts and can haul a lot of cars. I’m sure I can speak for many of us that we were yelling to move the switch! 😂 That David gentleman is very generous!

@SMTMainline 3 ай бұрын

I get it for the smoke unit but what's the purpose of a motor shut off?

@jensenleblanc 3 ай бұрын

@@SMTMainline Personally I leave mine with the switch off in the siding so I can run other trains. For my trains with no switch I have to derail them or isolate the turnout with electrical tape.

@garrettsubproductions8705 3 ай бұрын

Love the PRR Railroad

@kevininasia 3 ай бұрын

Congrats Harrison. Now you're only one step away from a live steam locomotive. :)

@Your-Old-Timey-Guitar-Kid 3 ай бұрын

He needs to start a G scale layout!😂

@AleLGB 3 ай бұрын

LGB engines usually have that switch so you can choose between running the drive motors, not giving power to the engine at all, or just turn on the lights (which was your case here). It is very useful especially when you want to run multiple trains by using the same power pack.

@thatairplaneguy 3 ай бұрын

G scale is the best. It got me back into railroading after 20 years.

@normancoreyBuildingTrains 3 ай бұрын

Was waiting for this video

@user-on1qq6kg7r 3 ай бұрын

What a great video! David Z to G scale struck again! I never seen G scale before, it looks fantastic.

@Your-Old-Timey-Guitar-Kid 3 ай бұрын

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRISON!!

@douglasschultz9808 3 ай бұрын

LGB is not just a train. It’s a tradition

@YourLocalRailfan 3 ай бұрын

You need to get that pony some space to run!

@djg6015 3 ай бұрын

You know you need a garden railway.

@jamesnulliner2390 3 ай бұрын

Looks like David Z & G scale strikes again been awhile since he did it

@casstelles 3 ай бұрын

I'm wonder if the switch in the cab is to park the locomotive and run the smoke unit while turning off the motor. The engine may have a smoke unit (something to check for). This method would be similar to the Lionel postwar engines parking the E unit in neutral to make the smoke and whistle run without moving the engines.

@SMTMainline 3 ай бұрын

This locomotive does have a smoke unit. I've seen HO models which have a switch to disable the smoker but non of them also cut power to the motor so it wasn't obvious to me.

@zacharyspinks6207 3 ай бұрын

This Set is Amazing and Incredible, the Details of the Locomotive, tender and the Passenger Cars are Outstanding.👍

@flashrocket9158 3 ай бұрын

I think that switch in the cab was either for Indoor/Outdoor operation, or convert between DC and DCC.

@davidztog9011 3 ай бұрын

Now we can start calling you Harrison Z to G 😂 or SMT Z to G Good to see you figured out the switch, Harrison. I knew you would eventually. Next time you run her, I'd like to see her puffing out of the stack. Love the video through the passenger cars. If you continue to build up the G scale collection, you can get the full size passenger cars. Bachmann makes nice Pennsy passenger cars you can usually find used on eBay for about $30-$40. Enjoy, and pick up some straight track and smoke fluid while you're at it. I'm sure you have a few HO locos that have smoke units as well. Thanks for sharing. 👍🐾👍

@SMTMainline 3 ай бұрын

Thanks again for sending this set. I'm temped to order some full size cars - maybe if I get a place of my own I'll start a garden railroad.

@edwarddavis507 3 ай бұрын

Happy Birthday Harrison! I never appreciated the size of G scale in other’s videos. I really enjoyed watching you set this up. It’s so big I’m sure Nerf Cat could ride the passenger car.

@bernd-das-brot 3 ай бұрын

I'm really excited to see your first garden railway being built! 😁

@roxannelomas8918 3 ай бұрын

My favorite sound of riding the rails is the links of rails skipping.

@SMTMainline 3 ай бұрын

I find it very relaxing, I was surprised by how realistic the sound was.

@roxannelomas8918 3 ай бұрын

@@SMTMainline i ride the rails to my daughters house from Vancouver Wa to Vancouver BC. All the time

@Trainguy.5771 3 ай бұрын

That's amazing. What a kind and thoughtful gift from them. I bet that made Harrison feel like a kid again opening that box up 🤣. Enjoy man, and thanks again for yet another AWESOME video SMT!

@SMTMainline 3 ай бұрын

For sure!

@CSXFan5496 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video Harrison! Also happy birthday!

@CSXincyRailfan 3 ай бұрын

Wezzz, time for a G Scale layout now!

@Tomdc08 3 ай бұрын

Hello Harrison, a good idea that occurred to me is that you get more g scale tracks to put it in the garden when it is snowing, I think it could be a good idea.

@randallellison6421 3 ай бұрын

David Z to G strikes again, lol! Nice set, Harrison, very cool of David to send that to you!

@TrainsAndTheatricals 3 ай бұрын

Hello there, SMT! I am currently in the construction process of my own HO-Scale layout in the style of a railroad museum. You and another KZfaqr, @ThunderMesaStudio, have been a huge help in this layout-making process. So, if it's fine by you, we're going to pay tribute to your channel in some area in the layout! Have a great day! -Tetsu

@SMTMainline 2 ай бұрын

Go right ahead, that sounds awesome.

@linuskorff4074 3 ай бұрын

Must say that it is beautiful, such great sound. Really a lovely train.

@UNIVERSE_X_STUDIOS 3 ай бұрын

Aww such a cute G scale set! Very nice!

@w.rustylane5650 3 ай бұрын

And later, serenity, we have a runner! Cheers from eastern TN

@MMRails 3 ай бұрын

Wow! Great birthday gift. David set the bar pretty high. I can’t wait to see what he gets you next year. lol. Really nice train. Part of me wanted you to open that sucker up and tinker with it.

@SMTMainline 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad I didn't, I probably would have ended up breaking something 😂

@MygrandpasTrain 3 ай бұрын

Love the ride on shots!

@gbwdude 2 ай бұрын

Kudos to the sender for getting you started into a new gauge

@David-yo5re 3 ай бұрын

Hey Harrison, that's a nice set. I was told the switch turns power to the motor off and on so it can be parked while running a different train.

@randydobson1863 3 ай бұрын

hello Harrison & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool & Thanks Harrison & Friends Randy

@ferrovocho28 3 ай бұрын

Very cute train, congrats!

@robertcrundwell2782 3 ай бұрын

Now you need a half a dozen straights Or the main line. Switches in enough track for a siding.. happy birthday!

@chuchuchip 2 ай бұрын

If you haven't been told yet, 0= Totally off, 1= Lights only (no motor) 3= Full operation. Originally a 3 position switch in the loco. Also the LGB brand models are made of a space age plastic to resist UV light (breaks down plastic). This plastic cannot be glued by normal plastic glues. Most plastic bodies & roofs are molded in color. You may add people & lights to the passenger cars. Screw sockets provided in the roof which carefully snaps &/or combo of, unscrews off. There are metal wheels available, with or without track power pickup, & yes expensive for power pickup but are ball bearing wheels. I recommend metal wheels as this helps a lot to promote cleaner track for power pickup. When adding lights you may over tax the starter set power pack , good up to 1amp. The circle of track is prefect under a Xmas tree. P.S. I'm in an out door garden railway club. They do run in fowl weather & on snow plowed tracks. Have fun!

@SMTMainline 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this information. I wasn't aware at the time since no HO product I've worked on has had a switch to disable the motor.

@DBlueGaming 3 ай бұрын

Hay smt I love your videos and I hope your content helps others in to model trains 😀

@SMTMainline 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, I hope it does too.

@Tankproduction2022 3 ай бұрын

Nice

@mrrailfan95 3 ай бұрын

Another great smt video

@dinozilic7918 14 күн бұрын

As a Fellow LGB Collector. If you buy extra Track, ONLY LGB or Piko. Same goes for more models

@jacksonlutkus3381 3 ай бұрын

Wow that’s quite generous. Solid chance it might have a smoke generator, try putting some fluid down the stack, that’s what I do for mine. I have a Bachmann big haulers Golden Classics series 2-6-0 Colorado and southern passenger steam train that I got from my grandfather

@SMTMainline 3 ай бұрын

I should try it out in a future livestream or something.

@railfaninacar 2 ай бұрын

I loved this video👏👏

@CannonCountry 2 ай бұрын

Watching this as my LGB loco runs above my head on the ceiling layout

@deweyhall712 3 ай бұрын

The hobo union approves of this video, and will be visiting a layout near you.....❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

@tractorrailfan_1 2 ай бұрын

Very nice of David!

@tylerbell5113 2 ай бұрын

Really nice. I have had 3 G Scale sets over the years. The two of them were Christmas sets while the other set was an older Bachmann set that was given to us by a friend. We got rid of the 2 sets but we still have one of the Christmas sets however we haven’t gotten it going for quite a few years. I feel like I see a lot of G Scale sets being made as Christmas sets and also O Scale sets as well they just seem to be the most common sets in my opinion to use under the Christmas tree even though all sets can be used at Christmas. Awesome set!!👍👍

@SMTMainline 2 ай бұрын

I wish grocery store sets were not as popular in that regard, they're junk. The only advantage I see is that they are affordable and easy to set up.

@TrainBrain-yg8tl 2 ай бұрын

Hello from Pennsylvania!😊

@alfreddill3251 3 ай бұрын

FANTASTIC!!!!

@TSMGL_Youtube 3 ай бұрын

Here's some potential with this; buy a G scale gondola or flatcar for nerf cat to ride!

@robertharnden9469 3 ай бұрын

The one two and three are for lights, sound motor and the smoke unit if you flip it all the way to three don’t forget to add smoke fluid to it or else you’ll burn up the smoke unit board the sound is in the tender usually underneath the water cover if it has it

@robertharnden9469 3 ай бұрын

I have 3 of those at club I’m at and I love them although I got to fix one of them the wire came out of the plug that does the sound

@richardp6178 3 ай бұрын

I've lost count of how many LGB locos that I have received for repair because people didn't know about the on / off switch!🤣🤣🤣

@SMTMainline 3 ай бұрын

Haha, I'm glad I'm not the only one. You must be shaking your head every time another arrives.

@Dipplers 3 ай бұрын

Hey SMT, did you make a video about how to fix broken axles on old Bachmann models?

@SMTMainline 3 ай бұрын

I did so in this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fNiDlcd53MeqqHU.html

@BIG_RED_PRODUCTIONS_official 3 ай бұрын

I'm the second person to comment and im happy you have a g scale train set

@Alcofoamer 3 ай бұрын

It looks massive right now, but wait until you take it outside. It will look quite small. I got into G during the Pandemic, so I would have an excuse to come out of the basement. I started off with an LGB Stainz set, but bought an Accucraft Ruby next, which is live steam. I ended up getting the live steam bug and am up to five live steamers and am now the Chairman of the G Gauge Committe at my local live steam club. One train set purchased on a whim on eBay changed my life. I still have my HO trains, but G is way more fun.

@SMTMainline 3 ай бұрын

I wouldn't mind being outdoors more. Despite running this channel from the basement I'm quite the outdoors guy.

@haasebahn 3 ай бұрын

Lionel makes some G scale stuff, but it’s battery powered on plastic rails…I got the polar express and the PRR freight as a child

@oliverlyth7332 3 ай бұрын

Happy birthday smt and you can do a video on how to add water to a layout and some layout tips

@SMTMainline 3 ай бұрын

I already did so in my layout construction video, you can see it here :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z9iclNl-tbrTZ6s.html

@billfusionenterprise 3 ай бұрын

FYI, allot of g-scale engines have a motor lockout switch, probably as a static display or the fact block use is rare in g

@DylanDurdle 3 ай бұрын

It does have a nice sound to it

@shipbuilding1000 3 ай бұрын

The shop I worked for during my teen years had the German variant of this same set from LGB in their front window. It ran 8-10 hours a day for many years without even a hiccup. Have you seen the recently released Bachmann “Big Hauler” G scale C44-9W’s in person? They are pretty stunning even though they lack many of the road specific details that HO has, like you said size = presence

@SMTMainline 2 ай бұрын

Hopefully this model will do the same. I haven't seen the big hauler but I'll have a look.

@oskarvalance3041 3 ай бұрын

Amtrak, I agree. An outdoor garden railroad. From Texas

@diamonddevincooldude0051 3 ай бұрын

Hey SMT, I saw that there is a minor league baseball team called the “The round Rock Express!” They have hats that have a trains on it!

@Heroduothecomedian 3 ай бұрын

We need a series of david z to g scale packages xD he is so generous to you Edit: i showed my mom cause it looked familiar to me and she said that was the same train set she tired to win for me when i was 10 but missed by one number, i think she said it was B13 and someone else got it before she could vet the bingo

@sarahendrix6842 3 ай бұрын

I always thought that the proportions of g scale are odd because like why are certain engines smaller & most diesels are smaller than the steam locomotives.