I'm pretty excited. I ordered this yesterday from Trainworld and it will be here Friday. I've wanted this engine for a long time, so here we go.
George (G3)
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Congrats!
Just an FYI, my two MTH PS2 Premier NYC 4-4-0s have been perfect since 2004.
I've owned the Premier K-4 in black and gold trim for more than a year. Terrific level of detail. Runs smoothly from 1 scale mph and up (that took me by surprise). Great sound file (the PSA is very entertaining to play for guests). Pulls 6 Premier heavyweight passenger cars on level track with no problems.
The pick-up rollers are set close together, so I had trouble with it on Atlas turnouts (a Ross turnout solved the problem).
The Tuscan Red? First MTH K-4 I ever saw. One word. Gorgeous. Put that locomotive with the Red Arrow passenger car set, and you have a true head turner.
Good looking engine. Best of luck with it.
G3,
Man you are going to love that engine, very good choice! Rick K is right, the Red Arrow Passenger Cars will be a head turner with it.
PCRR/Dave
A K-4 has been on my list of engines for a long time. I hope to get one some day. My first choices have been NYC because that's what I always saw going through my home town and the Pere Marquette and C&O my other choice because my Dad worked for them.
That K-4 you got is a beauty.
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Dennis
Very nice looking Engine you purchased.
Best of luck with your new engine George. You'll love it. I have the MTH Premier K-4s in black in both the modern and 1928 versions. Great engines. They run great and look terrific double headed pulling a passenger train. That tuscan version will look real nice with a tuscan passenger consist. I wish you lots of fun running your new acquisitions.
Welcome to the dark side, George. Enjoy your trains!
Great looking engine, congratulations!
The Pennsy K4s is a classic, loving the Tuscan color on your's.
I have always like the head light set-up on the K-4s.
Good luck with your new purchase. Although I have no steamers, I do have several MTH PS3 engines and have had no problems any of them. They are all good runners and work very well. I think you will be pleased with your new engine.
From one GEORGE to another, ENJOY your new engine, looks great!!!!
That is a cool looking engine!!
Have fun!
George, I believe the MTH Red Arrow cars were only available with the set including the engine.
Lionel did sell Red Arrow cars to go with their Tuscan K-4.
Any scale Pennsy Tuscan heavyweight passenger set would look great with the engine.
Hope you enjoy your new engine.
Great choice of loco to start your premier roster! Enjoy!
It's "Out For Delivery". Think I'll go sit on the front porch. Oops, it's 0 degrees outside.
George (G3)
Ya George, You Might want to sit by the window with a blanket instead.
I understand, It's been kinda cold here too. (Temp -11 with Wind Chill -46 night before last)
Warmer this AM, snowing. Temps in low 20's
Hi G3:
The original Red Arrow set was MTH 20-3486-1, the K4 in black w/gold trim, with 1 REA reefer, 2 coaches, and 1 observation car.
You may want to look at MTH 20-40013 which is a 5 car Madison heavyweight cars (1 baggage, 3 coaches, 1 observation) in a paint scheme and carbody style that would match your Tuscan Red K4. They are due out in February according to the MTH site.
I love my black K4, but still kick myself occasionally for not buying the Tuscan Red
My MTH Premier steamers and diesels run great. The only problem I've had is keeping traction tires. Often they pop off or break.
Beautiful engine George. Enjoy it.
Glad it all worked right out of the box the first time, looks great.
Congrats! I love my MTH Premier engines. I've been very happy with every one I've ever bought.
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