Got my Vision Line Big Boy today, fantastic engine but I did have a couple of questions. The area of the blow down effect, should there be any kind of insert there like the whistle the goes on top of the whistle steam effect or is it just a hole straight through? Also, the deck plate that goes from the engine cab to the tender, is it suppose to lift up? Mine appears to be wedged under the engine cab. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks
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I don't own a vision line big boy yet,but trust me if I just paid 2700 or more dollars for one,the only person I want giving me advice on one is a highly experience lionel technician.no fun intended,it is what it is my friend.
I have one on its way and I hope it will work out of the Carton....However, If it does not, Lionel will take good care of it. I buy Lionel for the Service, After the Sale, and have been, for over 55 Years...I wish I had a Lionel Repair Station near Nashville, Tennessee, but I do not... This is one Popular Locomotive...Happy Railroading..
Just figured I'd see if anyone else had these issues or curiosities on here first before I start calling and researching.
the deck plate is supposed to raise up, not sure about the blow down
The deck plate lifts up before you connect the tender.
The blowdown is just two little tubes coming out under the cab.
I had the same exact deck plate problem with my Legacy Big Boy.It was jammed down.I put a small cloth over it and forced it up with angled needle nosed pliers.I bought the locomotive used.I would not try this with a brand new VL.Lionel will make good on it.Nick
I don't own a vision line big boy yet,but trust me if I just paid 2700 or more dollars for one,the only person I want giving me advice on one is a highly experience lionel technician.no fun intended,it is what it is my friend.
I do not believe anyone here paid any where close to what you stated above.
mine was even under 2k.
$1995.00 at my favorite train store and he only has 1 left.
Saw one running tonight at a club members house. About 45 minutes worth. It is one amazing machine. If anyone finds fault with this piece of art they don't deserve to be in the toy train hobby.
Jim
If anyone finds fault with this piece of art they don't deserve to be in the toy train hobby.
Jim
Um, it is to big for my layout.
So, does that mean I have to give up all of my stuff and leave now?
If anyone finds fault with this piece of art they don't deserve to be in the toy train hobby.
Jim
Um, it is to big for my layout.
So, does that mean I have to give up all of my stuff and leave now?
No it just means Jim really liked the engine.
LOL Jeff. You can keep what you have. I have clearance issues so I couldn't run it on my layout either.
Jim
I don't remember seeing a deck plate on mine. But then I had no problem connecting the tender to it. I guess I better look at it tonight.
I don't remember seeing a deck plate on mine. But then I had no problem connecting the tender to it. I guess I better look at it tonight.
There is definitely a deck plate, which tends to drop/swing down out of sight. The idea is to swing the deck plate upwards, couple the tender to the engine, and then allow the deck plate to drop back down onto the front apron of the tender (just like the real one).
Got my Vision Line Big Boy today, fantastic engine but I did have a couple of questions. The area of the blow down effect, should there be any kind of insert there like the whistle the goes on top of the whistle steam effect or is it just a hole straight through? Also, the deck plate that goes from the engine cab to the tender, is it suppose to lift up? Mine appears to be wedged under the engine cab. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks
I don't remember seeing a deck plate on mine. But then I had no problem connecting the tender to it. I guess I better look at it tonight.
There is definitely a deck plate, which tends to drop/swing down out of sight. The idea is to swing the deck plate upwards, couple the tender to the engine, and then allow the deck plate to drop back down onto the front apron of the tender (just like the real one).
I found it and it's a nice feature.
Thanks.