Any locomotives that have the smoke feature, I have turned it off. Besides not being realistic the odor is not good.
As for diesels I've only seen a few that smoked and it was black not white. No doubt the engine needed servicing.
Bob
Don't Ever Give Up
My BLI NYC Hudson J1e has smoke that puffs out in sinc with the steam chuff. Although intersting to see the smoke come out and what it does after leaving the loco, the smoke doesn't look very scale like. I don't know if it will build up residue in locations unwanted (rail heads). I have not read information on the smoke feature, so don't know anything about it, other than I don't really want it.
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I am considering preordering one or more of the Paragon 2 Diesels that claim to be equipped to offer real smoke from the stacks. Supposedly the quantity of smoke is determined by the engine's throttle speed. As expensive as these locos are, I'd be reluctant to add anything caustic or corrosive to these premium priced models. Admittedly, though, this could be a cool feature. Does anyone have any thoughts or knowledge about smoke equipped locomotives (guess diesel and steam would be same set up?) and whether or not the smoke feature could damage the engine (or require pesky body off frame cleaning or maintenance)? Thanks in advance for your replies.
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