Originally Posted by Tinplate Art:
My dark gray "Lionel Classics" 2-400E has an excellent high-gloss finish and has a great air whistle. When I opened up the tender to lubricate the whistle motor bearings, I discovered the solid state electronic relay instead of the usual plunger-type.
And by all accounts, the Samhongsa-made "Lionel Classics" line excels in finish and reliability.