brianel_k-lineguy posted:Andy, being based on the MARX tooling, this engine looks real nice on 027 curves with smaller rolling stock. As John said, it is a very smooth runner and with good pulling capacity too.
It is powered with a larger DC can motor with a worm gear drive, so you cannot push this locomotive the way you can a Lionel starter type steam engine.
Some other footnotes... The plastic piece on the eccentric crank is very prone to breaking, especially during shipping if not packed well.
The Seuthe smoke unit on these is worthless and more than likely, doesn't work on any used engine you might buy.
Also note, the whistle on these 3000-series K-Line steamers cannot be activated with a whistle lever on a Lionel transformer. You will need the K-Line Whistle Activation Box, or you'll run this engine with a Lionel whistle tender.
Thanks for the info Brianel
