Hi guys,
Quick question here - want to pickup a UP Propane Turbine and it seems two were made by MTH: 20-20359-1 from 2013 and 20-2261-1 from 2000/2001. Aside from different sound (proto 3 vs 2) what are the other differences? Is the newer model more detailed/better? Also, any thoughts on the MTH Veranda Turbine vs the Lionel one? Thanks so much!
Bill
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The Lionel Veranda Turbine has a really cool switch-over from the diesel prime mover to the turbine, just like you'd see in the real prototype. The MTH just runs both smoke units from the videos I've seen. If you buy the MTH, I would not recommend the 2000 model, that will come with the 5V PS/2 board, they're not the most reliable electronics package on the planet.
gunrunnerjohn posted:The Lionel Veranda Turbine has a really cool switch-over from the diesel prime mover to the turbine, just like you'd see in the real prototype. The MTH just runs both smoke units from the videos I've seen. If you buy the MTH, I would not recommend the 2000 model, that will come with the 5V PS/2 board, they're not the most reliable electronics package on the planet.
Thanks John! I am a 2 rail guy so believe it or not this will just be for display in my collection. My biggest concern is whether or not the new model is better detailed than the 2000 one. Sorry should have been more specific! Thanks again.
The 3.0 turbine was never produced. You have only one choice...
joe
Well, two choices. There's the MTH model or the Lionel model. 
Thanks guys!
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