MTH BB Cab #4004, Part #20-3228-1E Photos
Here is my MTH BB. I have had it for a couple of years, I got it from ebay for less than a $1000. I am happy with it and I think it is a great loco.
I will be receiving my Lionel VL BB in a few days. If I have time, I will post some pictures of both of them side by side.
I think each rendition has its own merits and the best thing to do to settle who's better, for me anyway, is to get one from each manufacturer I know it is a lot of money, but I sold all of my HO collection to get into O scale, and so far no regrets.