PRRronbh posted:kjstrains posted:The Lionel version of 2716 is same tooling they used for NP 765 other than they removed the number boards and maybe a few other changes. As Ron says above its not a Kanawha but it's Lionel attempt to make a 2716 without creating new tooling.
I have no inside scoop on this but I suspect MTH will be redoing the 2716 in ProtoSound 3 in one of their next catalogs. It is one of few steamers left that they have not done in Protosound 3. The Kanawha that MTH created in 2010 with ProtoSounds 2 as shown in the photo above is one of my favorite engines and most detailed engines in my collection along with one of the better sound sets. I would recommend holding out for it if you are wanting to add Kanawha to your collection.
Agree, one of my favorites especially since I road the last excursion out of Charlotte with 2716 at lead (no helpers). It was about a month or so later taken out of service because of the leaks. I think it was in Spartanburg SC where one of the yard crew stated that water was running out as fast as they could fill it.
Ron
2716 is being worked on.Turns out shes not beyond repair.I had some post cards with that locomotive.Its whistle is what I call a moaner.
