Information/Discussion about Strasburg 98, MTH Premier Version 20-3595-1

Hi Jeff, 

MTH's SRC 98 is based off the Wilmington and Western 98 that was restored by Strasburg but soon sold to the W&W. I have this model, and while it isn't very accurate to the prototype, it's nice to have a Strasburg steamer. If you are looking to sell those cars, shoot me an email, I still need that set to complete my train. 

Hope this helps,

Max.  Thanks for the info.

I'm somewhat of a rivet counter for my PRR stuff, but I think I could be lenient with this.

There's something about those cars.  IDK.  Something stops me from selling them.  I think I'd feel like they'd be ones I wished I never sold.  Come to think of it, really I should be looking for the other set to compete my set as you said!  

Here's an old crappy video of those cars: https://youtu.be/2rIH0oTxpZ4

I think it it’s their NYC&HRRR 999 tooling with the smaller drivers and an electric headlight. 

https://mthtrains.com/search/999

I don't think 98 ever ran on or was owned by Strasburg.  It was purchased for use on the W&W RR, but was stored at Strasburg until facilities were located in Delaware.

I agree that it looks like the one version of the 999 tooling, but does look close to the 98.  I just don't ever think she was lettered for Strasburg.

Jeff, #98 would look pretty good on your layout. Especially pulling those Woodsides around the hill on the right side of your layout coming past that stretch by the road and guard rail.