MTH PS3 E-8 any one get? Any reviews? Any videos?

If no one else replies, I found this one

Santa Fe E-8

Above is the link to a reply in a post back in 2017 as I posted some pics and a video of my new Santa Stainless Plated E-8. I also have the Metra E-8 as well and plan on making videos on both of them from my YouTube page. 

I forgot about that post Matt. Those are beautiful!

Matt, those are amazing.  I have a set of Atlas stainless engines that I love.

Anyone on the latest batch?

John

There seems to be some hold-up at MTH.  The first batch has come in are in the process of being delivered to their respective hobby shops.  A few retailers have received some, and the rest are shortly in route.  The second batch is due sometime in March.  All I have received so far is the Burlington E-8 dummy and it is beautiful!  One of my powered E-8's is due any day now, with the other due later in March.

Amtrak ones are very nice.  I do not like the choice of station sounds as E8s stopping in Baltimore under catenary isnt the best choice.  Stunningly well made locomotive, paint is top notch!

Visatdomescott,

Wow - those do look nice.  You have two engines I see, what did you get powered A and what else?

Engineerjoe,

Thank you.  That's a great review.  I'd welcome hearing what the new ones sound like as that Metra is several years old.

John 

Nice video. However, I would liked to have heard the prime mover(s) start up. Are there two start up sequences for both engines?  Also, does the headlight work while the Mars light is on?

Both of my powered Santa Fe E-8s have a slightly off start up sequence when I start the Lash-Up. Also when the engine revs to the next RPM level the front E-8 goes first and then the rear slightly after. It's actually kind of a cool. The headlight does work while the Mars light is on and flashing.

I ordered 2 E8 powered AA in the very cool looking green.  Can't wait to get the on the track.

John