Thanks for all the input. Premier for RailKing prices? Haven't seen those deals yet. Have a road trip for a training class in Indiana. There is a place called Mr. Muffins trains not too far from where I will be at. Hopefully see some of these engines up close in person. Around where I live at, (Houston) , don't have a train store with some of these bigger engines on display for sale.
Was leaning to Imperial as I only run one loco at a time with DCS remote commander. No plans on the full system.
But the size of the Premier... and now that yall have said runs good on 054 with little overhang.... might go this route along with the passenger cars.