Paul Kallus posted:That's interesting, Blue Streak. I don't have that book (only Pennsy Power
I suppose I could always apply Neolube or try to match the black paint should I buy 5418.
On another note, I read in the catalog that Hudson #5452 appears as it did after shrouding was removed. Was this the former Empire State Express Hudson or Dreyfuss Hudson? It also states with original Elesco feedwater heater - but I didn't note any difference with the other Hudson's pictured.
The J3A Hudson is getting under my skin...I've been really trying to avoid them as the Bi-Polar is going to be taking the majority of train funds this year...but I've been wanting a scale Hudson with Legacy for some years now, and its very tempting.
The ESE streamlined Hudsons were 5426 and 5429. Lionel has modeled these in various states of their service lives. Another good book on the NYC Hudson is Know Thy Hudsons by Tom Gerbracht. Unfortunately it is no longer available. Thoroughbreds may be available on ABEBOOKS.com or possibly Ebay if interested.
