With the new MTH imperial Big Boy, it is a full 29 1/8 inches long, 1/8 of an inch longer than the Lionmaster. The proportions too are improved. And they are in others experience as good or better than Lionmaster big Boys. With PS3 the wire will be gone, and MTH smoke systems still pump out far more smoke. The removal of the battery with PS3 makes it more reliable than the PS2 as well. I agree the challengers are to short, but the Big Boy's quality can match or exceed Lionmasters at a much lower price. Plus, 2 flywheel can motors and all Diecast so it can pull just as well.
This argument or battle of the words have been going on ever since Mike Wolf started manufacturing electric trains in O Gauge. Buy what ya like and enjoy it. I have around a hundred or so command locos split pretty evenly between TMCC and PS-2, I have no Legacy locos. They all have their pros and cons so just run the heck out of them and just be thankful this Memorial Weekend that we have the freedom and ability to purchase and operate electric trains.
Bill T.
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