Probably shows my age to use the venerable Cadillac as the point of comparison but it used to be said that anything that is the best of its kind was the Cadillac of _______________s. (fill in the blank)
In my quest to acquire a new, impressive looking, and scale steamer I acquired, after soliciting the advice of many here, (thank again) a Lionel EM-1.
In my search I saw some really cool stuff out there, both on Ebay, in some shops, and from emails sent by many OGRer's. One gentleman introduced me to JLC which I had never heard of. I ran across a Right-of-Way engine. I saw a few of the 3rd Rail engines, and learned about Sunset. Some NYC K-Lines advertised as scale were pretty impressive too. Mr. Muffin's pictures of the EM-1 made me feel very good about my choice. He does such a great job!
Putting looks, sounds, lights, performance, and realistic reproduction into account what single engine would you select as the Cadillac of O gauge steamers?
This may be to some of you a well worn, tired, and rehashed question. After all, is there really anything new to the true veteran O-scaler? (not me to be sure)But fact is, I just love talking about this stuff and very much appreciate your comments, comparisons, insights, and pictures. I hope you are here because you enjoy discussing it too!
I am going to enjoy my EM-1, what a beauty, for a while and then go for another. Those K-Lines looked pretty good! You know,I started out with every intention of only running diesels....but how things change.
Well, I hope you will join in the dicussion. THANKS!
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