Questions on PWC F3 units

[LS1Heli]

Not sure who the bonehead was that told you the paint is different. I have the PWC Wabash, Rio Grande, Santa Fe and B & O F-3 sets. They are all fabulous, the markings blow any postwar engine out of the water, they operate flawlessly, have Magne-Traction and traction tires with RS 5.0. Essentially they are the postwar items with modern reliable operation. I feel that they pull better than the postwar units and do operate quieter.

[okiechoochoo]

Thanks for the info on the Wabash units,  how well do they run and how do they pull compared to postwar units

[FEClionel]

Can't speak for the B&O but I have the Wabash and its a dead on replica of the PW version(minus the details). The stripes are white - and very crisp and sharp - good match on the originals.

[okiechoochoo]

Just wondering how well the Lionel PWC F3 units pull and run.  I am considering either the Wabash or B&O sets.  Does anyone actually own the B&O F3s?  If so, is the white on the engines actually a white/white or more of a cream color.  I was told the nose is white/white but the sides are more cream.  I found it hard to believe they used two different paints to paint these units.  I saw a Williams Golden Memory 2368 B&O F3 and it was definately cream, not white.  Thanks for any info or opinions.