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Both Lionel which has already released and Athearn which should release soon have the 3985 challenger. I noticed there is an oil burning version and a coal burning version. My question to those of you have a 3985 model if its an oil burner does it reflect all of the upgrades that are currently on the engine now which in my opinon would be prototypical since she didnt burn oil till the 90's. <br />the biggest noticeable items would be the firehose conection at the base of the tender on the fireman's side and the water gauge on the rear which is like a giant rain guage both of these items were not on the engine when it was released from the alco shop. Maybe I am being picky but if I am going to throw that kind of money at something I want it to look like the original not just some "oil burner version" that didnt exist in the 40's. Anyone else feel the same way? <br /> <br /> <br />
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