Contemplating picking one up and I was just curious to what those who have one think.
Thanks!!
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I have the UP S2 (6-82127). Overall I am unimpressed. The speaker is incredibly weak. It was a real let down because I have come to expect Legacy engines to have the best sound systems in the business.
I found the trucks to be bereft of detail. The trucks look like something you would find on a Lion Chief engine not a Legacy engine.
The bracket for the back-up battery and the red and black battery wires are inside the cab and visible. I don't install batteries, so I removed the battery clip and cut the wires.
In the end I give the engine a C. In all likelihood, had I seen the engine before ordering I would not have purchased it. The lone silver lining (and this is a stretch) is that there just are not many legacy switch engines, and since there aren't many options this engine will get lots of playtime.
That is just my opinion, I am no expert and I only know what I like, so take my comments with a grain of salt.
I bought two South Buffalo S2 switchers. My opinion they look really good and mine sound very good. I am happy with them...........Paul
Anyone have pics of the CP version?
It was going to be my next purchase, I too would like to see one first. Hope more review on this post.
I have one, NYC, from a few catalogs ago. Although I like the look and the running aspects of it ,the sound was and is a disapointment. Compared to other legacy engines it is not very loud. I would buy it again, but listen to a MTH similar version first, maybe they sound better.
I have a C&O version from a few years ago and really like it. Yes, sound isn't as full as other Legacy diesels prob due to speaker size but is still good.
Detail is great. Fixed pilots.
smoke is great though i rarely use it.
speed control is outstanding under legacy
Jeff,
There is a MP unit for sale on the sell/trade board now if you are interested.
JohnB
I have the Southern Railway S-2s and are very happy with them.
Neal Jeter
I was hoping Lionel would improve on the pilots. the holes for coupler swing are gigantic. The detail is nice on these, but I am going to pass.
Lots of opinions, good, not so good, etc....I have the Chicago & Northwestern, Green and Yellow version, which was the first to be Offerred by Lionel..Several of us pre-ordered this same road number....They all run fine, the sounds are great and really prototypical....The smoke unit works fine....Yes, there is a wide coupler opening for folks with 031 or 036 or 042 curves...Please remember, Lionel is trying to Please a large group of operators.....If you like neat smaller Legacy Switchers, and you do not have really wide radius curves, this is the Answer...Being in 3 rail, I have come to the conclusion, there is no perfect engine, even the latest VL Big Boy. It's very very nice, fun to run, but, I bet there are good and not so good opinions about it, and look at the cost.... So, for the money, the S2 Switcher is a bargain. Enjoy. Happy Railroading....
