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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by trainschnick74 Hey thanks for the fast reply guys...what I was wondering in particular is......... I have a BLI 2 6 6 4 and I am wondering how the Lionel compares as far as detail, sound and running. Is the start voltage high just like the BLI? Thanks again..and sorry to be a bother. Jim [/quote] JIm I have both the Lionel Challenger and the BLI N&W A. They are comparable, but I believe the BLI engine is better, both in running and detail. The Lionel certainly is a bargain at the prices they are going for now. When I first heard 239, I thought that was a bargain, but now 199. WOW!!! I did manage to get a Turbine for 199, but that might be high tomorrow. I have tenshodo, Overland and Key Challengers also so my comments might not reflect the money spent on the Lionel product. I certainly realize that my engine might have been the exception to the quality rule and the Lionel engine that Cacole received is much better than mine. The sound is good and the electronics in the engine makes it a bargain now. I also know that Lionel in general had trouble selling them at full price or discounted price and with their present problems, they decided to dump them. I like the Lionel engine in general even with what I consider faults. I have seen the Athearn Challengers at a Train show, and I hope they run half as good as they look. Enjoy the engine and let us know how you like it.
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