While I am a steam engine operator, I can't help but to like the smaller diesel switcher engines, probably because I grew up with a small Marx diesel switcher engine, which operated dependably every Christmas. I've noticed that MTH makes smaller engines, NW-2, SW-1, SW1500, and S-2 for example, both in their Premier and Railking Lines, both I believe are 1:48 scale. Other than Premier units having a smoke unit, are there any other benefits of a Premier Line diesel? Since MTH is going out of business, perhaps I should be looking for small diesels in Lionel's Legacy line, although most Legacy diesels seem to be the large more modern type.
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