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Hi,

I currently have the Lionel CSX Intermodal LionChief set. I'm strongly considering buying the CSX LionChief Plus SD60M. It seems like a great way to get a scale engine without fully investing in the Legacy system.

However, the different scales have me a bit confused. I believe the Intermodal set is "traditional" scale. The LionChief Plus SD60M is "scale". I've also seen the term "standard". What I would like to know is:

1. Will the rolling stock that comes with the CSX Intermodal set look okay with the CSX LionChief Plus SD60M?  I understand that this is a somewhat subjective question.

2. Will the rolling stock tha comes with the ready to run set work with the electro couplers on the LionChief Plus SD60M? Or does a "scale" engine mean that it has scale couplers?  I haven't been able to find a clear answer to this question.

It's hard to get a clear undestanding of what works together and looks good together with the usage of the various scale terms. I haven't found a source that clearly compares "scale", "standard", and "traditional".

Thank you,
Mike

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I have the SOO version.   Fantastic is a,good description of the engine.   6464 box cars look fantastic behind i. Railking look sweet being pulled by it. Ps4 box cars look a little big but who cares.  

The difference in it compared to a scale version are:  it's a Little shorter, not as heafty looking, bout as lonh  036 track turning etc...

You can't  loose.   And with BLUETOOTH control similar to Legacy engines.20180210_21083020180210_21081420180210_210806

They are pretty close in most rehards, I'd  buy more in the right road names .

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  • 20180210_210830: Scale a smidgen taller
  • 20180210_210814: Part near same dept detail
  • 20180210_210806: A bit skinnier

In my opinion once you go scale it's impossible mentally to go back. You will never unsee non scale.

My first scale loco I bought was an MTH SD70ACe and that was all it took for me. I having nothing non scale left now 7 years later.

For me some of most obvious non scale items are the lionel and railking traditional husky stacks.

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Thanks everyone for the feedback.  At this point I see little reason not to make the purchase.  @TexasSP I suspect you're right.  For now I'll have to run with the traditional stuff I have, but overtime I'll most likely move to all scale rolling stock.

@Jushavnfun Thanks for the pictures.  Very helpful.

@SuperChiefer84 Thanks for the heads up about the scale husky stacks.  I'll keep an eye out for those.

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