THE BEST LIONEL STEAM ENGINE?

I will second that MOTION. It is better than that!! Fantastic Engine! With the THREE Speakers, the sound can't be beat!!!

 

FREDSTRAINS

Even though I have many of the newer Lionel steam engines now I think the best is yet to come. At Lionel's red carpet event this past March we were told about Lionel's next Vision engine which is going to be the Vision UP Big Boy which should be out in the beginning of next year. To me it sounded like it will give the Challenger a run for the top spot. I can't wait to have one since I do not have a Big Boy on my steam roster. It most likely will be announced this October.

 

I agree, heres forum member Rich Battista's  video of the Clinchfield version on his amazing layout.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 12":1' FEF-3 4-8-4 Lionel Lines # 844!

Vision Challenger is the best model locomotive I have ever seen or heard.

Period.

No contest.

 

Scrappy

 

 

My personal choice is one of the two first Vision Line steam engines Lionel has introduced, the ATSF 3000. It has all of the great Vision Line features, great sounds, and what I think is the nicest looking tenders ever produced,

 

I also love the Challenger, but if you asking for the best, it is the 3000. However this engine will be hard to come by while the Challenger is much more readily available.

 

 

 

 

I say The Milwaukee price wise. Now if you see one its going for some crazy $$$$ now, it also has great sound with two speakers.

I'm sorry to disagree, but I think the Legacy version of the Southern Crescent limited 4-6-2 Pacific Steam is one of the nicest detailed and sounding engines made.  It made not be as large as a Big Boy or Challenger, but to me, it's a thing of beauty!

 

Vision line challenger .. Until the big boy next year rumors are theres going the be a running proto type at York. its a shame it's gonna be over 2k

This topic has been done before. The answer is the same as always.  Vision Challenger - no doubt.

Vision Challenger &  Vision 2-10-10-2 are a tie

 

 

The two nominees here are definitely the ticket at present.

 

but... Would a hypothetical locomotive count?

 

My personal favorite would be a full-featured PRR T1 Duplex with multiple smoking orifices and a third speaker too!

 

Just picture steam emitting from several places engulfing this beauty!

 

It's also rumored that something like this may be 'in the works' at Marty Fitzhenry's....

I want one too

Lionel Vision Line Hudson.....in my opinion.

 

TEX

Steve

My 2046.  At 62 years young, it still looks like new and is in perfect working order with all original parts. (Apart from 1 new headlight bulb, and a set of brushes.) 

The 736 Bershire that my Dad bought for me in 1952 even though he couldn't afford it. It proudly sits on my mantel when not being run around the Christmas tree.

 

Chet

LCCA

Lone Star High Railers

Great selections above on Lionel Steam Enginees.  For me the LionMaster Lionel Hudson. I love running it with Legends of Lionel Madison Cars in tow.

 

Many thanks,

 

Billy C