As mentioned in a previous post in which I received much salient advice (thank you) I asked for input on purchasing a great looking scale steamer. At the time I said large but in my search found many smalelr engines with a big look "feel".
I KNOW that I must make up my mind but I would appreciate a little push by way of your opinions.
I have narrowed the search down to the two following choices. I could actually run the ROW engine now while the Lionel would be on display until I get my 0-72 curves up, but that's OK. I can set it on a display stand near the layout and admire it everyday. The choices are;
Right-of-Way Chesapeake and Ohio C&O Berkshire 2-8-4 3-Rail....or the
Lionel 28051 Baltimore and Ohio 2-8-8-4 EM-1 Articulated Locomotive!
Here are features of the Right-of-Way:
•Handcrafted Brass Construction
•Can Motor
•Electronic Reversing Unit
•Operates on 042 Curves
•Sprung Drivers
•Smoke Unit
•Operating Headlight & Back-up Light
•Lighted Number Boards and Markers
•Complete Sound System
•Many Details Added on by Hand
•Locomotive Number 2700
•Firebox Glow from flickering LED Lights
Here are features of the Lionel:
Die Cast Boiler, Frame and Tender
Wireless Tether
Odyssey System Speed Control
Train Master Command Equipped
High Torque Pittman Motor
Articulated Rail Sound 4.0
All 16 Driver Wheels Powered
Fan Driver Smoke Unit
Operating Headlight
Any opinions are appreciated. I am really enjoying the selection process and have communicated with a few OGRer's in the process. Thanks to such a great forum!
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