I have been thinking, Lionel says this new engine will negotiate 036 curves. I think, and its just my thinking, that this is possibly an error. Being that most of their Standard O Locomotives will have the appearance of a fixed pilot, front coupler system, I feel this will work on 054 minimum curve. That's just a thought. I know one thing for certain, the picture is not the actual engine. All of the engines that I have received in the past few years, have been much better looking in person than the catalog picture.
Whats Your Thinking on this. By the way, I ordered both models, Lionel Legacy all the way. Happy Railroading....