Does anyone out there have the MTH ALP-46? These 2 would be helpful, how is the engine and are there extra features the other ones didn't have? These are the specific engines ( 20-5661-1, 20-5661-2) thanks!
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I have the 3-rail model that arrived in January 2012. I have no idea to what "extra features" you may be referring.
The engine runs and looks great, and even negotiates my Gargraves O42 curves very nicely.
I have the 2 rail version, and it's very nice. Honestly, I'm surprised the ALP46 was made in O scale at all considering that it is unique to NJT. Of course, the production of the Traxx loco has to help with the economies of scale.
From a performance standpoint, the loco is a bit jumpy at very low speeds, but runs smoothly above 5 smph. The features are typical for any MTH proto 3 engine, and include operating pantographs, flashing ditch lights, bell, horn, and station anouncements. Thanks to the flexibility of proto 3, the ALP is equally at home whether opeating on AC, DC, DCC, or DCS.
