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Here's one that probably very few ever heard of.... my favorite engine is a Hobbytown Alco FA with a Pittman DC-91 motor. The motor is basically the full-width of the carbody and the magnet is so large that it will actually cause old Athearn and Varney steel-sided boxcars to lean over when passing by them on a siding. This has a die cast body plus an extra weight was included and will "pull the paint off the walls". With all metal gears, the Hobbytown chassis was the first diesel "sound system" emitting a powerful growl. When not on the layout, it's so heavy, it could be used as a book end.
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