I just received a new Chessie System I-12 caboose with Bettendorf trucks, and I am very disappointed in the new truck design. The uncoupler tab needs to be forced into position and then you have to pull the knuckle open! It’s also having a hard time coupling to any other pieces of rolling stock. Also, the trucks are no longer sprung. Not that it makes a big difference operationally, but I always thought that it was a nice detail to see. I hope Lionel goes back to the old design and provides replacements for customers that have purchased this inferior design of trucks!
Mat