Doug N posted some pretty good photos above, and I now realize the model is Lionel's "reproduction" of the former K-Line Lima Berk. I also have one of the K-Line B&A Berks, and it certainly is a VERY well detailed scale model. However, unless Lionel completely redesigned the internal motor/drive system, don't plan on pulling very big trains with this model.
For some odd reason, the K-Line design folks (Bob Gruba?), came up with the design of installing the motor in the boiler backwards, instead of in the firebox, which is the widest part of the locomotive. Thus, the motors are smaller in diameter. My model barely handles 15 cars, on flat track!
Sure is a good looking model though. Plus, I agree with Rusty; I could care less about "smoke out of the whistle", or ANY smoke for that matter.
