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[quote user="Bayfield Transfer Railway"] I've seen actual steam locomotives running. I've never seen a model "smoke unit" even be CLOSE.  Besides all the other stuff, they LOOK BAD.   [/quote] That´s a statement I would not want to confirm in general. I agree, that even with a dynamic smoke unit installed, the smoke is not "thick" enough in HO scale models to give you the impression of a hard working steamer. However, today´s smoke units in large scale models live up to my expectations, but ... smoke fluids are hazardous materials, even in the small quantities used in model railroading. The smoke should not be inhaled at all, as it causes lung problems and is a carcinogenic substance. If you check the data sheet of that stuff, there are a dozen warnings listed. The same stuff is used to test smoke detection equipment. The people performing these tests are required to wear protective gear. Unless the industry comes up with something proven to be harmless, my steam locos quit smoking, just like I did!
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