Need your help...2367,2363 or 2353....see pics!

[FEClionel]

Need help in deciding which one I will keep - gotta sell the others.
#1
2367 - ex- or vg+ - some battery damage needs headlight & # board otherwise nice low mileage runners


#2
2367 - vg??? Has crack on rear near rivet, vg paint but noticable paint rub on nose has box and needs one horn


#3
2363 - vg+++ or ex - only prob is nose decal is weak but battery damage or other issues


#4
2353 - EX has small amount of batt damage to inner frame otherwise very nice and clean


I chose these to run around the tree - Almost purchased a Williams set but decided on the originals instead! I will run one of these with 4 car 2500 series aluminum passenger set. I really appriciate your advise!

[Dr.Fu-Manchu]

FEClionel, The Doctor is In!!! To answer your Question: As I was raised on the west coast (socal) I am biased toward the Santa Fe railroad(but prefer the SP black widow paint scheme) and due to condition, I say go with the warbonnet(santa fe) They had stainless steel cars , your call on the 2500 Cars make for a logical choice for the Santa Fe F-units. Till My Next Missive, I Remain The Humble Yet Strangly Evil Doctor !!![}:)]

[Anonymous]

I'd say to go with the Warbonnets - they look to be in the best condition of the bunch and as the Doctor says, they'll match the cars you have.

[philo426]

Both The Sante-Fe and Illinois Central are Keepers.The Wabash are kind of beat and could be sold if necessary.

[okiechoochoo]

sell the wabash as they look fairly rough, keep the Santa Fes. The Williams Santa Fes would have been a great choice.

[FEClionel]

Honestly I really like the 2353's and the Wabash 2367's the Wabash is a little rougher but it just needs a headlight and # board. The 2353's are not as nice as a set of 2343's and the 2367 are a little rarer. What would you pick? I really like the 2363's but I know I can get top $ for them so I will probably sell them.
I'm just happy to have original lionel running gear for my Christmas layout - now all I need is power in my house(Hurricane Wilma)!!!!!!!!!!!

[daan]

I would definitly go for the warbonnets. I have the 2353 myself and it's a very good runner. Besides that, it looks great with the bright red nose and shiny colors..

[ben10ben]

Personally, I would keep the Santa Fes and the Wabash. The Santa Fes are classics, and I think that the ICs are kind of bland and boring.

The most important consideration, though, is what do you want to do?

[laz 57]

WARBONNETS definity way too COOL.
laz57

[FEClionel]

Which would you pick to run - 2353's with 4 2500 series passenger cars or 2367 with same cars both engines were cataloged with these passenger cars. I really like the 2367 but they just lack the detail of the 2353's. This setup will be the center of my Holiday setup for years to come - I purchased both on Ebay for $325 - now which do you think is a better deal?