MTH Premier Santa Fe #2903 4-8-4 Northern Steam Engine w/ PS 3.0

Very nice! I noticed the sounds on the recent issue G5 were were better than my PS3 H10s. Your Northern sounds even better. Hopefully the Mohawk continues the trend.

Enjoy! I love the 2900 class Northerns. Monsters for sure. Thanks for posting.

 

yankspride4 posted:

Very nice! I noticed the sounds on the recent issue G5 were were better than my PS3 H10s. Your Northern sounds even better. Hopefully the Mohawk continues the trend.

Enjoy! I love the 2900 class Northerns. Monsters for sure. Thanks for posting.

 

Thanks, Ron.  It's a fantastic piece, and yes it is a monster! 

 Having an older NYC Mohawk and really not pleased with the sounds. After hearing this engine. I may reconsider picking up the new version. I agree with MTM stepping up the sounds. One of the best whistles I've heard and a huge improvement in the chuffs. Have fun with your new purchase.

Thanks for posting. Overall I think the sound has improved but the idiotic crew talk leaves a lot to be desired..........

Thanks for the comments, Dave, Paul. 

 

Best, 

michael

Sounds like my mth railking imperial sf northern.I like the whistle because it sounds so good.I hope you get many hours of fun out of it.

WOW, I clicked on this post to check out the Northern steam engine and had no idea that "F30MSPORT" was you Michael!  LOL  Looking good bro, thanks and enjoy that bad boy!  Bill's O-Gauge Trains!

Love those big Santa Fe steamers. One of these is finally getting a cosmetic make-over but won't be running again. Don

scale rail posted:

Love those big Santa Fe steamers. One of these is finally getting a cosmetic make-over but won't be running again. Don

Not THAT one, but #2926, down in New Mexico, is coming right along on her complete restoration/overhaul, and might be running next year.

scale rail posted:

Love those big Santa Fe steamers. One of these is finally getting a cosmetic make-over but won't be running again. Don

Aloha Don.......

I would LOVE to see the S.F. 5021 in Sacramento in person and touch it.   We live about 90 miles north but we don't have a car and we have a clean driving record and current DL and being on fixed income makes it very hard to get a good running car or truck, SIGH.   I will be posting more pictures of more work done on the Hudson soon.  The Hudson is coming out well (slowly).   The S.F. 5011 class 2-10-4 is my favorite and the Dreyfuss Hudson being second.

"Now in the morning, as He returned to the city, He was hungry.  And seeing a fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it but leaves and said to it  "Let no fruit grow on you ever again." Immediately the fig tree wither away.  And when the disciples saw it , they marveled, saying "How did the fig tree withered away so soon?"  So Jesus answered and said to them, "Assuredly , I say to you, If you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but also if you say to this mountain, "Be removed and be cast into the sea', it will be done.  "And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing , you will receive."  Matthew 21:18-22 NKJV (New King James Version)

Tiffany

 

Both the 2925 and 5021 have been moved so they are protected from vandals. They are still outside but at least within the fenced property now. Both will/are being painted and having their appliances put back on for some big event at the museum. 5021 has been painted aleady, or at least most of it.

https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/t...nta-fe-5021-and-2925

PAUL ROMANO posted:

Thanks for posting. Overall I think the sound has improved but the idiotic crew talk leaves a lot to be desired..........

I almost pre-ordered the 2926 because its being restored to run again and I've been to see it in Abq, NM. The MTH wireless drawbar still holds me back... sounds much better, looks awesome....but that drawbar. Im just not sure.

And then there's the whole DCS thing........

Bill Yates posted:

WOW, I clicked on this post to check out the Northern steam engine and had no idea that "F30MSPORT" was you Michael!  LOL  Looking good bro, thanks and enjoy that bad boy!  Bill's O-Gauge Trains!

LOL...well now you know buddy!  LOL.  Appreciate the comment bud, "keeping those trains rolling!"

Wondering if any one can reference technical drawings of the 2900's and the 5000's as to ascertain the similarities and the differences. I believe MTH uses the same boiler casting for both, how close are they really?

Thanks Deano 

Wow, now that whistle is very impressive. Cool echo as well. Love the silver front.

Laidoffsick posted:

PAUL ROMANO posted:

Thanks for posting. Overall I think the sound has improved but the idiotic crew talk leaves a lot to be desired..........

I almost pre-ordered the 2926 because its being restored to run again and I've been to see it in Abq, NM. The MTH wireless drawbar still holds me back... sounds much better, looks awesome....but that drawbar. Im just not sure.

And then there's the whole DCS thing........

These SF are very good looking. No doubt about it.

Take a chance - that wireless drawbar has been out for awhile..... when hooking up the drawbar, I suggest one lay a towel down and place the engine and tender on their side and hook up the drawbar. Squeeze the plug tight. Then right the thing; place it on an unpowered track and you're good to go. 

Realizing this will start a whole conversation about the drawbars I didn't intent, they are the usual suspect when someone is having engine problems. The good news is they are easy to replace. Stiil, IMHO, a lot better than that fat cable that was used before.

Did you know, the first steamer with the wireless drawbar was the WM Challenger? They sure picked a big one to start with! 

Hello,

 

At a recent visit to the California State Railroad Museum I saw both the Santa Fe 4-8-4 and The Santa Fe 2-10-4 outside on display for all to see.  They have both been painted black and numbered.  They are not in the Museum but closeby; about 1 block away next to the river and the riverboat that is docked there.  

These are very large locomotives!  The bells and headlights have been removed for safe keeping.

Thanks to all at the Museum for allowing railfans to see these engines closeup.

Steve

 

 

A few photos of these engines at the Museum; the SP Cab Forward's cab is open to the public.  What a great view the enginemen had when in operation.

 

 Aa

Any chance that bad fella will run on a little less than O-72 curves?? Maybe Ross O-62s?

Some steamers are about even in hp to days locomotives.And both can operate with very little smoke.

billhowell75 posted:

Any chance that bad fella will run on a little less than O-72 curves?? Maybe Ross O-62s?

I tried on Gargraves O-63....no good.

She needs O-72.

Best,

Michael

Due to its massive size, I curious to know how many folks purchased the Premier version vs the Railking Imperial version.

Paul

I enjoy my Rail King Santa Fe Northerns.  They have plenty of strength to pull a nine car passenger train like it is nothing!

 

 

I bought the premier version numbered 2926.  I had not run it in a couple of years so I took it out to the club on Thursday.  Playing with the quilling whistle was a lot of fun.  I use the WIFI app with my tablet to run on DCS and playing the whistle is great.  There are 3 tones which you can vary by using the simulated whistle chord on the app.  Lots of fun to make up your own whistle calls!

Rolland

Oh I agree. I have a RK Santa Fe Northern from the late 90s PS1 and it pulled a long haul of K-line coal cars like it was nothing. I suspect the latest version of the RK Santa Fe Northerns have better detailing than the one I have.

I'm sure the detailing on the Premier version is outstanding, museum-like quality!

Paul

F30MSport posted:

billhowell75 posted:

Any chance that bad fella will run on a little less than O-72 curves?? Maybe Ross O-62s?

I tried on Gargraves O-63....no good.

She needs O-72.

Best,

Michael

Really? I've gotten my MTH Premier Santa Fe 2-10-4 Texas to run on 054 with no problem.