How Do You Like Your LionChief Plus FT AA's

Dang, I was going to ask the same question!!! Nice job! I remember reading somewhere that some long tome train enthusiasts very very impressed with the LC+ units.

The FTs are slightly smaller than the Postwar sized F3s.

Ed Boyle

I'm pretty sure the FT's are scale sized.  They are shorter than the F3 because the prototype was shorter than the F3.

Fred

Have both. The FT is 1/2 inch shorter than the F3 and is wider and taller than the F3.  The FT also has more cast in rivet and screen detail than the F3. The FT uses the same trucks and truck side frames as the F3 as well, just replace the universal motor with a can motor for the FT. 

There are pictures on the forum comparing the two. 

Yes: Have the A-B-A

Thanks for the excellent info and the pix!  I thought differences in prototype size might have resulted in a difference, but, the postwar F-3's weren't really scale-sized.  As for the FT's more detail, and many more features than the postwar F-3's are clearly a plus.  With an ABA consist, I'm sure the fan-driven smoke will be plentiful!

I love my Santa Fe set and I plan on getting the B-Unit in a few weeks. Lionel actually has them listed as Semi-Scale under the product specifications, however I'm not sure how accurate the website is sometimes. They look fantastic, sound great, smoke really nice, and the slow crawl is indeed my favorite feature. 

Pardon the basement floor layout, but I'm in the process of getting my new table up.

I have both the MTH scale F3's and FT's.  The FT's are about 1/2" shorter.

Alan

I like the LionChief Plus Steamers which I have purchased for less than $350 new.

The LionChief Plus diesels are still too expensive, so I stick with full featured MTH Rail King w/ps 2/3.