He does great weathering effects !

That's what dreams are made of

Beyond awesome

Great demonstration Sir... thank you...

You allow me to use that too for my PRR song?

Are you fine if I use that footage for my song about the PRR? They never had a theme.

I do not understand putting KD couplers on an o-scale car when Katie couplers are for ho scale.

Your attention to details, even those which may never be seen, is impressive! I am also in 'O' scale, 2 rail and have been in it for 40 years. Nice video, thanks for sharing. I'll be looking for more from you.

Very nice great sound fabulous weathering

Love the reverse gear mototion, realy wish more manufacturers recreated the detail, I feel most manufacturers drive rod motion is pretty basic and static, this 3rd rail is nice though

Will the new sunset model have all the updated stuff like whistle smoke and 4 chuff like Lionel?

Unfortunately, Norm, I found out directly from Scott that 3rd Rail will no longer be producing brass steam. They are only going to focus on diesels and GGD passenger cars. What a shock it was to learn that. I will most likely get the C&O custom run from Muffins and kit bash the front end to look like a true C&O J2. I don't know if you heard about that about 3rd Rail. What a shame.

Norm, since everyone I've spoken to lately has expressed interest. If Sunset 3rd Rail was to possibly offer a brass C&O J2 class 4-8-2 Mountain, would you possibly be interested in seeing it produced? I've reached out to Scott in regards to that, and I'm just waiting for his reply back. The C&O J2 has never been offered before in O gauge. We honestly need more scale C&O steam offerings in the near future.

Nice job Norm

Nice work. The engine, tender and caboose all look great.

That o scale sound is so full bodied love it

Great video, as always! Who by chance makes the N&W 2 bay coal hoppers?

The lighting is contributing greatly to the illusion, and the background and sky. So many critical details adding to the total effect. Norm, you are a master! I love visiting this world you have created (and continue to improve.

Next best thing to a time portal! Thank you for sharing your masterpiece with us, Norm.

Lionel will be releasing a vision line GG1 later this week.

Amazing work! There's a third rail? asking for a diehard HO Scaler.

Oh look, another flat black locomotive. Your work is second to none but your layout looks like the Soviet Union 1965, dark and a little depressing. You need to let Sean's Train Depot loose in there 😂 Keep up the Great Work 👍🏻

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!

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.

FYI: I am not getting notifications.....I have it set up to......Thanks

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!