There you go, Arnold, coming up with another great Forum topic (with a nod to MELGAR, too)!
i don’t think there’s a more iconic version of the F3 than Lionel’s postwar Santa Fe model. My 2343 ABA combo has been a treasured part of my collection since 1955. Not only is it a great looking model, its “growler” motors give it powerful sound without any fancy electronic devices!
Question: what do you guys think about expanding this topic to include EMD’s “E” units?
John