@BenLMaggi posted:Is it correct to say that Lionel's scale engines have separate grab irons and MTH's scale engines do not?
Generally speaking...MTH Premier engines will have separately-applied (not molded or cast-in) grab irons.
Some RailKing scale locomotives also have these features...the ALCO RS1 and the SW1 switcher come to mind. IMO, they are Premier-like engines at RailKing prices.