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[quote user="Darth Santa Fe"] [quote user="csmith9474"]I expected more out of the BLI Warbonnet F7s, but those are terrible. I am glad I didn't hold out for those.[/quote] Just went to BLI's website and saw a picture of the SF F7s, and I agree, they don't look nearly as good as the Genesis F units. So I know who'll be getting my business for high quality F units.[:D] <A href="http://www.broadway-limited.com/products/images/f7/production/atsf.jpg">http://www.broadway-limited.com/products/images/f7/production/atsf.jpg</A> <A href="http://www.athearn.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=ATHG10700">http://www.athearn.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=ATHG10700</A> I think I made the right choice when I got my F3.[:D] [/quote] I am surprised by that one. I thought BLI did everything first class. Photos that I've seen of their E units looked very nice but I have not had one in hand. Years ago, Tenshodo made some awful F units in brass. You can buy them now cheaper than plastic. Hallmark had some too and I had a set of early ones (FT's) that I had thought I'd use for GN. They were actually made to be AT&SF and I eventually sold them. I didn't care for them but the buyer was very happy with them. I think they got better in later runs. It seems that overall most guys are favoring the Athearn Genesis line and it's not hard to see why. They look great, offer a variety of F units and everyone raves about how they run. The paint is sure nicer than the old blue boxes and with the detailing nearly complete out of the box, it's not hard to see why they are so popular. I have more F units than any other engine (42 of them at last count and I've probably sold that many off as well) so they must be my favorite engines. Their versatility is part of the appeal for me and I think their styling was also great. Basically, the FT was responsible for the demise of the steam engine which is sad but a business fact. A four unit set could do what a large steam engine could do for a lot less money and without stopping for hundreds of miles.  Modeling the 50's, they fit just about any road that I'd care to model. I can't choose a clear winner as to being a favorite for who made them. For ease and appeal out of the box, it would probably be Athearn Genesis. For the best look in body shape, maybe Stewart. For the best bang for the buck, probably the old blue boxes. Nothin really wrong with any of them. Thanks to all Bill
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