Conrail Legacy GP-30

I've always thought GP30s are neat engines. I had the pleasure to run Western Maryland Scenic Railroads's GP30 #501 for about 3 miles in June 2012. I've also enjoyed inspecting and watching the B&O Museum's "Sunburst" GP30 many times. 

Wow I bet that was fun! GP30s are my favorite somewhat modern diesel. 

Lionel did an exceptional job with the GP30, even better detailed than the MTH Premier version.

I was excited when they announced it in SP livery a couple of years back, but when I found out they weren't going to include the SP lighting package on them I decided to pass.  I wasn't a fan of the "blue LED" lighting effects that they included on this and some of their other engines at the time either.

Having said that, glad to hear you're enjoying your Conrail version; it's pretty sharp.

I've never seen the MTH version but knowing your knack for detailed prototypical models I believe your opinion! 

The lights do have sort of a blue hue to them. I was more surprised as to how bright the front headlight was! It caused me to squint when I was studying the locomotive on the track. 

It definitely would have been neat to see an SP lighting package on one of these with the correct paint scheme. If they had done that I probably would have bit on the SP version instead of the Conrail. 

I'm waiting for Lionel or MTH to make a Milwaukee Road GP30. If they do...I'm in!!! 

>>>Lionel did an exceptional job with the GP30, even better detailed than the MTH Premier version.<<

I have both the GP30 and the GP35. Both are great engines.

Here's a shot of them running as a MU.

Cannot say enough how good sounds are on these engines. Simply fantastic! Especially so when running together.

I think however, at the price Lionel charges Those roof fans should have been the spinning type found on the bigger diesels, not molded in.