Used trains can be better than new in cases where the used train was tested and all functions worked, whereas a New old stock (NOS) train that is out of warranty can be a disaster and costly to get running. I purchased a Legacy K4 steamer - brand new but out warranty from an authorized Lionel dealer (but not an authorized repair shop), and it was a mess, a terrible experience that involved multiple trips to my local repair man. Whereas I bought a used Premier Reading PS3 steamer where the original owner lubricated and primed the smoke unit correctly, and generally took very good care of it. The main consideration in buying used engines, is just like used autos, how was it treated and serviced (if at all) by the original owner.
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