Most of my meager steam locomotive collection is Lionel of various vintage including a couple of Legacy pieces. The earlier TMCC models are very nice but often the smoke has been weak and they usually have but 2 chuffs. The only MTH steamer on hand is a nice early PS2 ERIE Berkshire with a dead board. I may have it upgraded at some point but not immediately. Yesterday I received a Premiere Southern Mikado #4501 from 2016 which is PS3 and has the wireless drawbar. Have not seen one like this previously for sale or in person. This is a very well detailed locomotive and the first I've had with cab curtains. Now my 'most favorite'.
Here she sits on a new display shelf along with it's diminutive sister lettered for the 'Maggie Valley Southern'
Will be taking her to the club layout this evening for a quick test run in conventional. No DCS there sadly as most of the fellas are strictly Lionchief or similar... Hope to visit Bob's nice large layout this weekend where she'll get a thorough work out with some miscellaneous passenger equipment!
Am anxiously awaiting my 2nd MTH Premiere PS3 Berkshire tomorrow from a Forum member.
