MTH vs. Lionel GP35

That is and fast decision . For sure the Lionel one . The mth one does not sound that great but is very cheap and the Lionel one is a very great sounding one but cost a little more but the looks on the Lionel one makes up for the price factor . hears my you tube page a with a video of it and a lash up too hoe this helps.    PS https://www.youtube.com/channe...sdRcPPNuCxgXA/videos  and hears a video of the mth gp35 engine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmqukfYfCUQ . - Matt

I can't speak for the MTH model as I have never seen one. However, I can say that the Lionel Legacy GP35 is thing of beauty indeed. I have two of these, and am looking for a third in the near future.

They look beautiful, with crisp detail and perfect paintwork. They run like precision swiss watches, and the sound is stunning. They can also lay down a battlefield grade smokescreen if you so desire.

I don’t own one at all to but I saw one in person . - Matt

I own the Chessie GP-35, which I recently picked up for an outstanding price.  Can't speak to all the advanced features, but it runs beautifully in conventional.

I have the LIONEL LEGACY Reading GP 35 it is really nice

Nice! Where did you get the Chessie version? That's the one I want! To had it, but somehow it just disapeared if the selection. I run in conventional too, so all the advanced features don't matter.

Michael

Could you post a picture of the Reading? That is my second choice behind Chessie.

Michael

I ditto what Nicole stated about the Lionel Legacy GP35.  I have two and they look, sound and run great. 

 

Steve, Lady and Tex

Without having seen any of these in person I'd go with the Atlas...

 

 

 

Atlas

I have a Lionel, it runs and sounds great. Atlas was not in the question and would not have Legacy.

I have not seen theMTH firsthand, but saying that I think Lionel's GP35s are some of the best Lionel has turned out.

I have the CP and the Lackawanna, two of my favorites.

you will not be disappointed with their GP 35.

Fred

I'm aware that Atlas wasn't mentioned in the topic but I'm a shill for Atlas so I thought I'd give them their just due. 

I don't have a Lionel GP35, but I do have an MTH non-powered version.  I would put the details for the MTH slightly behind the afore mentioned Atlas, but when next to each other, the MTH is a little "chunky", slightly wider than the Atlas model.

 

Here's some shot's that include the MTH GP35 (#6142)...

 

 

 

 

 

I picked the Atlas (#6135) up for a song ($156; new) so I had to pick it up, but paid full price for the MTH (albeit inexpensive compared to Lionel's dummy), and can't afford a Legacy set.  I have a pair that I'm ecstatic over, so I'm not looking to add to it, and after swapping out the generic RS for EMD specific (see my post here: Specific Railsounds), this trio sound as good as they look.

 

BTW... The TMCC1 GP30 in the 3rd position is there because it doesn't have the see-through pilot foot boards like the other two, but sounds fantastic!

 

Thanks,

 - Mario.

I have MTH B&O GP35 and Lionel Legacy C&O GP35. They are both great engines and detailed and great sounds on both.  

Michael,

 

If you want to save a few bucks and would be happy with secondhand GP35's, I would also echo the posts on Atlas.  Here is a pic of mine:

 

 

Jim

Very nice Geeps! You're 2/3 of the way there. Just pick up the Western Maryland GP35 and you've got the Chessie hat trick!

We're can I get an Atlas GP35? Now I have thoughts about getting an Atlas unit and upgrading it to PS2 or wait until a PS3 upgrade kit comes out. I am an MTHRRC member, so I can get it cheaper.

Michael

There are about half-a-dozen for sale on eBay, including the Reading Lines GP35. Nicholas Smith Trains and Public Delivery Track have some as well.

Legacy wasn't in the question either.  I have six of the Atlas( Two different Erie Lackawanna paint schemes  , one of the Lionel ( Erie Lackawanna of course ) and two of the MTH ( Reading).  Atlas hands down has the best detailing and runs and sounds great.  The Lionel sounds better than the rest but I still like the Atlas the best

 

Here is the Lionel

Thanks Catnap!! 

My DT&I GP35 has Legacy, that makes it a part of the engine.

I will be making a review but hears my friends review https://www.youtube.com/watch?...lQJDXlHIayXVtC4L0xIg  or           https://www.youtube.com/watch?...7DN-KP6K2EWaAXSZcV9g    or   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MvECTm8lBY                                                                      - Matt