Chuck K posted:Bob Bubeck posted:Without a doubt (IMHO), the piece of modern Lionel Flyer that is heads and shoulders above all, both as a model and operationally, is the Y3a.
Bob
I agree Bob. I have the Santa Fe version. I have not run a Challenger, so I can't compare it to that, but among my U33c's, ES44's, SD70's and other Flyonel locos, it is tops. Fabulous runner, great sounds, fantastic detail. Whenever I am showing my layout to someone new, it definitely gets run.
I own a Challenger, too, which I run and enjoy, but the Y3a is significantly better. Trust me.
Bob