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I strongly agree with Virginian that manufactures may not be necessarily an issue as specific models from different manufactures. .The most powerful baseball players that are heavy hitters don't always hit home runs much like manufacturing. Sometimes even the best will have flaws. Although, most manufactures will provide information on what to do or offer a buy back and or trade in. TRIX BIG BOY which continues to be one of my personal favorites had minor problems that were quickly improved making for one of the best locomotives that the model railroad market has ever saw...And very true KATO, STEWART, Life Like Proto Series, Broadway Limited and so forth are names that make quality items that you can likely trust. However, Trust the reviews on model railroader, rail fans and those who have tried out the product...Asking questions like you did here will always provide comments, thoughts, and shared ideas. Also while your doing a Union Pacific layout, you may consider adding the Marklin Big Boy or Lionel's released VERANDA to your collection as these have received good reviews too. On the affordable list, LiFe Like Proto 1000 has the F-3A & B power units in the Union Pacific Road name which would be great for enjoyment along with affordability. They may lack minor detail but the price difference allowed me to fini***hem with brass detail pieces at a big savings over the 2000 series. Good Luck on your layout Jon and maybe add in a BNSF "jokenly" in your Union Pacific Collection out there in Las Vegas.
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