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Lionel Water Towers vs. American Flyer 596 water tower

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Lionel Water Towers vs. American Flyer 596 water tower
Posted by northernpike on Sunday, March 17, 2013 9:14 PM

Need an opinion, adding a water tower to the layout

Which is better?   American Flyer 596 water tower or the Lionel 30 or 138?

Flyer seems to be better made, more durable..

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Posted by Major on Monday, March 18, 2013 9:39 AM

The Flyer tower was designed pre world war 2 so it is O scale. With the press of a button the spout lowers to fill the tenders on your thirsty steam locomotives.  The tower also has a aircraft warning light on top.  It is a good looking tower and fits in anywhere.

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 6:42 PM

I have the AF tank, works great.  A bit noisy, switich from AC to DC and it will work quietly

Jim 

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