The high-gloss dark gray finish (NOT referred to as "Gunmetal") is very attractive. This engine included a diecast whistle in the tender, and this was never mentioned in the catalog description or on the engine's carton flap.
Also, of interest, is the electronic whistle relay instead of the usual mechanical one.My 2-400E is a flawless performer, either pulling my five-car work train or a string of "Apple Green" MTH 418 series passenger cars.
The "Lionel Lines" badging is an added bonus.
Great looker; great engine!
