Got one from ebay and toyed with it all night. Fantastic so far. This is my first steamer from them but probably not my last. If anyone cares.
Congratulations on the latest acquisition! While I think BLI does a better job with prototype details, MTH locomotives do operate well and smoothly.
You realize now you have to pick up the matching ESE passenger cars? I have the entire set of the MTH '40 20th Century Limited passenger cars and they are VERY nice. I'm sure the ESE cars are equally as good.
Tom
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Time...It marches on...without ever turning around to see if anyone is even keeping in step.
I have them already. Got a full set of their ERIE"s also. Very attractive and well tracking after I gave each wheel an inspection and lube. Big difference in free rolling ability. If you havent done this ,try it!