I have a Rich Yoder 44 tonner (phase 1?).
I bought it "undecorated".
It's a smooth and reliable locomotive. I love to switch at small speed.
You just have to clean the wheels from time to time to obtain the best of this nice little switcher.
I have a Atlas RS3 too. The GE44 is far better smooth slow runner than the RS-3.
I would like to find a SW-8/9: a nice loco!
My model (with personal "ends")
Jack (from France)