The C&O arrived. I'm definitely disappointed with the location of the headlight based on the original Dave Olson drawings but the rest seems well done at first glance. Can't run it at the moment.
@FlyerRich posted:
The C&O arrived. I'm definitely disappointed with the location of the headlight based on the original Dave Olson drawings but the rest seems well done at first glance. Can't run it at the moment.
Probably because the 2697 was an ex-Pere Marquette locomotive and I don't believe the C&O lowered the headlights on the ex-PM 2-8-4's. I think this was brought up when the CAD drawings were first published.
It'll be interesting to see if the NKP 765 version gets the Mars light like the AR 759 is supposed to have.
Rusty
Well now that you mention it Rusty, I feel better now since it matches the photo in this link:
Yeah ! Lionel is really building these ! Thanks for posting the real-life photos ! Be sure to let us know how it runs ! (This made my day... still waiting on the NKP version)
That turned out pretty decent. That's not a bad example of an AMC Berk at all. Comparing the model to the photos of the real C&O 2697 looks like they got most of the main features correct or really close. I think it passes the "good enough" eyeball test.
Can you flip the tender over and take a photo of the coupler area please? Wondering if they did the Kadee mounting pad or not. Hopefully it has the NKP 765 RailSounds file with 4 chuffs per rev.
Patiently waiting on my Erie and NKP to be delivered.
Thanks.
I do wish Lionel would find their can of graphite paint instead of the tarpon(?) gray they're currently using on the smokebox and firebox, though. Well, that's what airbrushes are for...
Rusty
@jonnyspeed posted:Can you flip the tender over and take a photo of the coupler area please? Wondering if they did the Kadee mounting pad or not. Hopefully it has the NKP 765 RailSounds file with 4 chuffs per rev.
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Thanks FlyerRich. The rear of the tender looks great. Unfortunately, those holes are not for a coupler box as promised by Lionel on this Forum. Looks like I'll be modifying mine like I did to my Flyonel Y-3.
@Chuck K posted:Unfortunately, those holes are not for a coupler box as promised by Lionel on this Forum. Looks like I'll be modifying mine like I did to my Flyonel Y-3.
These came with the metal bracket and screws for attaching the scale coupler. Highlighted in green. The mounting holes are seen in the die-cast part of the rear of the tender.
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@Rusty Traque posted:Probably because the 2697 was an ex-Pere Marquette locomotive and I don't believe the C&O lowered the headlights on the ex-PM 2-8-4's. I think this was brought up when the CAD drawings were first published.
Correct. The C&O is supposed to have the center headlight.
@Dave Olson posted:These came with the metal bracket and screws for attaching the scale coupler. Highlighted in green. The mounting holes are seen in the die-cast part of the rear of the tender.
Sorry Dave. I should have waited until I received mine. After I ordered mine, I became aware that this feature was not listed in the catalogue, and so I have been anticipating that these would come without scale coupler adaptability. I am delighted to see that the catalogue was wrong and the originally promised adaptability is there.
@Dave Olson posted:These came with the metal bracket and screws for attaching the scale coupler. Highlighted in green. The mounting holes are seen in the die-cast part of the rear of the tender.
Credit where credit is due... Thanks for following through Dave. This model turned out better than expected. I have two on order and I think I might add a couple more. Is it too early to talk about the next Legacy scale model? After seeing this model, I say bring it on!
I also have two on order. Looks like a great engine.
Got mine today. The detail difference is as expected. A few comparison pics.
A lot of added detail in the pilot.
Coal and rivet detail in addition to wire handrails.
A nice job by Lionel, can't wait to run it in the future.
Rich
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Still waiting for my shipping info. Card has a pending charge. No word yet on shipping... sigh lol
@richabr posted:Got mine today.
A lot of added detail in the pilot.
Rich
Well, that answers my question about a Mars light on the 765 version. At least Lionel added the proper NKP slatted pilot. It wasn't too clear about the pilot when the Berks were announced.
Looks good, though. Waiting for mine to show up at my LHS.
Rusty
The only thing I don't quite get is why the shiny handrails? Pretty sure they should be black. Easy fix though so not a big deal.
@jonnyspeed posted:The only thing I don't quite get is why the shiny handrails? Pretty sure they should be black. Easy fix though so not a big deal.
I had the same thought. The other feature that would have been useful is an extendable (kinematic) drawbar like the one on the Y3. Given features and appearance, it would appear that the Y3 remains the best AF steam engine ever done by Lionel. However, the Legacy Berk is less costly. Someone should post about the Berk's performance - how well it runs and sounds. I have a Nickle Plate Road 765 coming and, like many of you, am looking forward to receiving and operating it.
Enjoy!
Bob
@Bob Bubeck posted:I had the same thought. The other feature that would have been useful is an extendable drawbar like the one on the Y3. Given features and appearance, it would appear that the Y3 remains the best AF steam engine ever done by Lionel. However, the Legacy Berk is less costly. Someone should post about the Berk's performance - how well it runs and sounds. I have a Nickle Plate Road 765 coming and, like many of you, am looking forward to receiving and operating it.
Enjoy!
Bob
I should have mine by Fri or Sat. If nobody else has posted a video by then I'll shoot one and post it.
@richabr posted:Got mine today. The detail difference is as expected. A few comparison pics.
A lot of added detail in the pilot.
Coal and rivet detail in addition to wire handrails.
A nice job by Lionel, can't wait to run it in the future.
Rich
A stark contrast for sure. Delighted to see that the Legacy brand is being upheld by the detail on this one.
