I own two 5340 (18005) 1990's scale US made Hudson's. They are not identical to the 1937 5344 version but look nearly the same and are still pretty nice. IMO they are geared well for fast passenger service and they head the 20th Century Ltd cars on my layout. Powered by a late 1950's 275 watt ZW, both engines run excellent, and the smoke unit works (as long as you don't over feed it) . I just set the speed and watch them run. The engine pulls seven 60' passenger cars with ease at 15-16 volts.. No need for anything more.
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