New Locomotives

[AggroJones]

I went to my LHS today to see whats up. I didn't know the Lionel Challenger was already out in stores! I saw a grayhound one in the display case, but didn't see it in action. Looks fabulous. [;)] I also checked out the brand spankin new Proto 2-8-4s. I saw a shop worker taking them out of the box and putting them on display. Incredible. [:D] Its going on my list of stuff to buy when the price goes down! [xx(] But one issue. Whats up with the drivers? Are they supposed to be unpainted or what? Looks a little weird.

TTFN

[Anonymous]

While the Lionel Challenger does look nice, I must say I am not happy wtih them for not doing their homework. According to all the photos I have seen, only 4 Challengers ever wore the Grayhound Scheme. (In both the white Stripe and Yellow Stripe Versions) While Lionel got the numbers right for the Yellow Striped version, they put the white Striped version in the 3980s. which is to high for Grayhounds. According to what I have been able to determin, the Grayhounds were 3977-3980.

If any one has any information to the contrairy, please let me know.