These days Lionel Steam Locos don't weigh as much as they used too. I noticed the VL Big Boy doesn't weigh as much as the JLC version. Same with the Allegheny reissue and the JLC. On the Scale LEGACY S2 Turbine the tender Weighs more than the engine, its like what???? More weight in your locos means better tractive effort (just like the real thing). MTH does it right with their castings such as the Premier GN S2 Northern the (engine its self) weighs as much as 2 Lionel t-1s (engine its self) together. For those who have issues with there Lionel newer Lionel engines pulling power (such as me too) I recommend getting some buckshot, Lead or Uranium to weigh them down some more, (I recommend it being over the wheels with the traction tires) You would be surprised on the performance after that.
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