New delivery.
Although I only have one set of diesels (E-1's), the Alco's PA are iconic, especially in the SF colors. The set is A-B-B-A, all powered and DCC so they should have no problem pulling a long string of cars.
I don't claim to be an expert on diesels but the front coupler pocket is huge and I'm surprised they don't give you an alternate piece to fill that void. I haven't read the manual and checked all the DCC variables but it appears the number boards are not lighted, nor the class lights.
There is a fan on top.
The diaphragms look nice and the silver (stainless steel) sides look good.
Trucks looks good and separate handholds.
No cab detail or lighting. Paint looks crisp. Diesel sounds are good: at least for this uneducated diesel person.
For me, I'm disappointed that class lights and number boards don't light and no cab interior. The BLI E-1's have more 'bells and whistles'. My first non steam was the Scaletrains UP 8500 turbine museum series and I'm comparing all other diesels to that. I guess when the price is only 300 bucks for an A/B unit and both powered and DCC, I guess 'bells and whistles' are not in the 'package'. Overall, a nice set that should pull well.
This should, about, complete my SF roster;
Four PA's, two E-1's, two 4-8-4 northerns, one 2-10-4 texan and one 2-10-10-2 that I call the baseball bat!
I've managed to paint the 4 steam engines but have a decoder in only one (2-10-4) so far.
'Go figure': I paid less than $300 for each of the nice brass engines and less than $600 for the 'baseball bat'.
