Thanks for all the good feedback, here is a summary of what I have learned:
1) Everyone likes the appearance and performance of the Lionmaster class A. Good price point!
2) The RK MTH Y6B and the Allegheny units operate well, good pullers, but avoid PS-3 (Hmm, I have one steam ps-3 now!). Overall proportion and appearance of the MTH units may not be as attractive as the Lionmaster but still nice.
3) The suggestion from RJT made me think about the Alleghenies with N&W road name. I wonder if these ran long enough so the 8 or 9 that the Virginian bought from Lima survived and were purchased and operated by the N&W for a period of time?