Best Lionel Scout Locomotive for a project?

Khayden93OGR Forum Member

While walking through my local Walmart the other day my Mom spotted a Grinch battery powered train set. She is a huge fan of the Grinch. My mom like it she thought it was cute. I looked at over l knew l could make one better. Using some mpc cars l had in a project box l have started putting something together. I have been thinking of looking for a post war scout locomotive to pull this train. I know the scout locomotives dont pull much but this set only has three cars. Not sure which one of the scout locomotive would be best to look to get?

10/16/221:50 PM

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harmonyardsOGR Forum Member

Better than a Scout, but the exact same size, and most of the time around the same price point, would be a 2034 2-4-2 steam locomotive,….and least it has a traditional mechanical e-unit, and far more service friendly than a scout could ever hope to be,…..usually can be had for small money ……

Pat

10/16/222:05 PM

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Chuck SartorOGR Forum Member

2nd. the 2034, Fairly reliable, easy to repair and you can usually find them with tender for around 40-50. dollars.

10/16/224:20 PM

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Khayden93OGR Forum Member

@harmonyards posted:
Better than a Scout, but the exact same size, and most of the time around the same price point, would be a 2034 2-4-2 steam locomotive,….and least it has a traditional mechanical e-unit, and far more service friendly than a scout could ever hope to be,…..usually can be had for small money ……
Pat

I will definitely look for one of the 2034's

10/16/224:27 PM

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Bruce BrownOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

3rd! I have the 2034. Very reliable and very peppy!

10/16/224:28 PM

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texgeekboyOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Not to go against the grain, but I have a 55+ year old 1130. It runs fast (by itself). Admittedly I've never pulled a big consist with it, so I don't know its pulling power. It doesn't have magnatraction.

10/16/224:51 PM

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M. Mitchell MarmelOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

From https://ogrforum.com/...nsas-train-show-2021 :

I picked up this 233 more for the working whistle tender than anything else. As a gag, I coupled it to the large, heavy Frisco consist, figuring it would sit there and spin its wheels.