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I lean towards the 1946 726 with smoke bulb, Baldwin wheels with stainless tires, and without the visible E-unit switch or magna-traction.  I think I have 4 of them and chased them when prices were 'up there'.  My two 736's with magna-traction are great hauler's whereas the non magna-traction is limited. My most recent 726 is the Century Club circa 1997 (absolutely beautiful) as is the larger (but not scale) Century Club 773 Hudson.  These are wonderful engines.  But I suspect, truth be known, all of the Lionel 726, 726rr and 736 are reliable, great looker's and appreciated by their owners. I can't speak to non-Lionel, so I leave that to the experts.

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