A Williams shiny blue D&H steamer that I bought a few years ago from a LHS. Although it looks fine (not crazy about its shininess, but very nice blue and silver D&H livery), its smoke is anemic and its pulling power is weak.
The weak pulling power surprised me because it has plenty of weight and I have 2 other Williams locomotives that are great pullers. Maybe I need to change the traction tires.
I tend to prefer a flat, as opposed to shiny, finish, and have other Williams engines with the preferred flat finish.
MTH and modern Lionel steamers tend to be much better smokers than Williams and K- Line steamers. Arnold