RJT posted:You should seriously consider and look at the MTH Imperial J if budget is an issue. Beautiful locomotive and with great detail for a very reasonable price. I have 2 MTH J's the Imperial and the very first one MTH every produced.
Thanks RJ...I want an MTH engine since I just bought a TIU. I will take a look at the J in them. Do you have the model # of the one you have? I have seen several over the years. Budget is always a factor...I have never spent $1300 on an engine before...just getting back into the hobby a few years ago. I only have 4 engines and 2 are for sale to help fund this venture...the most expensive engine I have is the 2012 Lionel 6-11334 Southern Crescent which is my Holy Grail of engines...the J is the second for iconic look to me.