Hello, all. Guess you could say I joined the "Scale Modeler's Club" with my recent purchase of K-Line's J1e Hudson #5343. I think this is an excellent engine to consider for those who want to start collecting scale models (like myself). The level of detail on this engine is excellent; I especially appreciate the legible builder's plates. Price wasn't too bad either.
This engine brought with it some questions, though. Everyone pretty much knows the history of the iconic #5344 - but what about sister #5343? Anything of note happen with the prototype engine during its career on the Central?
