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Conventional Classics B Units and Santa Fe f3s.

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Conventional Classics B Units and Santa Fe f3s.
Posted by Cheese on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 11:51 PM

Anyone know if Lionel plans on releasing B-units to go with their F3's released in the conventional classics line?

Which brings me to my next question. Im in the market for a set of Santa Fe F3's, postwar style. Im not particular about make, but as long as they run well and are a good value. Im seriously considering a set of Williams Santa Fe f3 A-B-As. I also considered the Lionel Conventional Classics F3s, but the lack of a b-unit gives me pause. any reccomendations?

Cheese

Nick! :)

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Posted by TRAINCAT on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 2:13 PM

My opinion? Get a Williams set. The only drawback would be the satin finish red paint. But, the new CC lionels just came that way too. A very good reason for buying Williams is the old Lionel F3's are often very tired and need parts and repairs. You can get a F3 set from Williams for only 215.00! I own several Willimas F3's and love them. They get run nearly every day. Practically Zero maintenance.

Rob

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Posted by Cheese on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 3:02 PM

Great, thanks for the input. Im strongly leaning towards the williams set.

Nick! :)

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