Jim O'C posted:
yup... there is that uncataloged sheet metal loco i've started referring to as a Type XXI. Schuweiler lists the electric version as Type XXII (early to mid 30's), but he does not mention the clockwork motor version i've only ever seen in red...
this would be a perfect fit for the low end Champions cars. simple with a low end windup motor and with the nice touch of a working headlight. adding battery pickups to the tender frame would apparently be a feature worth the cost.
as to the box, i cannot say i've ever seen a box marked as "Champion". quite possible the Empire Express boxes were assigned another task? are you sure all that stuff + track will fit in that one?
all IMO... of course...