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This engine doesn't have traction tires, at least the ones I've seen. It pretty much shares the same characteristics of the 18009 NYC Mohawk, except for the different tender.

 

It's an alright puller in terms of AC motored Lionel big steam of the time, but definitely not up to heavy duty compared to current can motored equipment.

Let me add:

 

it will pull the entire Heavyweight train that was special made for it from K-Line cars:  Express reefer, baggage, combine, chair car, diner, Pullman, observation.  On a flat surface, it will pull them around surprisingly tight curves just fine down to 042/045.  It's grades on the tight curves that defeat the engine. 

 

The limiting factor is NOT the motor but the lack of grip--without the tires, it slips.

 

So if you have a flat road or nearly so, the engine is quite good.  Do not expect it to climb mountains pulling a long train. 

 

I don't know how much the one you're looking at costs, but I wouldn't sell mine for a lot more than I paid for it. 

K7611    T+P EXPRESS REEFER
K44891-0 T+P ASST COACH "SHREVEPORT" CHAIR/COACH
K44891-1 T+P ASST BAGGAGE "BAGGAGE-EXPRESS" REA
K44891-2 T+P ASST DINER CAR "GALVESTON"
K44891-3 T+P ASST OBSERVATION CAR "DALLAS" LOUNGE/OBSERVATION
K44891-4 T+P ASST PULLMAN "EL PASO" PULLMAN SLEEPER
K44891-5 T+P ASST POST CAR "UNITED STATES MAIL RAILWAY POST OFFICE"

Originally Posted by pharmpod:

K7611    T+P EXPRESS REEFER
K44891-0 T+P ASST COACH "SHREVEPORT" CHAIR/COACH
K44891-1 T+P ASST BAGGAGE "BAGGAGE-EXPRESS" REA
K44891-2 T+P ASST DINER CAR "GALVESTON"
K44891-3 T+P ASST OBSERVATION CAR "DALLAS" LOUNGE/OBSERVATION
K44891-4 T+P ASST PULLMAN "EL PASO" PULLMAN SLEEPER
K44891-5 T+P ASST POST CAR "UNITED STATES MAIL RAILWAY POST OFFICE"

Thanks,  I am on the hunt.  Pat B.

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