Jerry,
The more I hear you and see your work, the more I regret not meeting you in person at York! My K5 is going to be updated to prototypical in the next year. New paint, correct markings, file off cast in pipes and add new piping. Norm, our in house Pennsy expert, has given me ideas and corrections.
Ed,
Going back to Hennings Saturday and probably being sent back to Lionel for warranty repair. Truthfully, I think its just something loose inside, but I can't take the chance of voiding the warranty.
Also DCC has the advantage of running multiple trains (as well as flyerchief) on the same track, which gives every member more running time. AC is strictly one at a time, unless you go back and forth on the siding.
You will love the Polar Express, as it is a great set. The engine is a less expensive version of the standard flyerchief berk, the difference being the Polar has a backup light and the standard berk has uncoupling.
