I just picked up the "Berk" after waiting since my order in May. It is fantastic- much better than my first LC+ (a LL Pacific). The Pacific is a good locomotive, and I am happy with it- but this new one!!!
- WAAAY better smoke unit - as it comes to a stop a solid plume of smoke comes out (the other one does not do that)
- Terrific whistle- very realistic "big engine" sound
- Runs great, but so does the other one.
Nice to see that Lionel apparently is still making improvements. It could use some more detail, but it's not a Legacy. But a good buy for $ 400.