I presently own both versions of the Pennsy Tainmaster. I like each one. However, I'd like to sell one of them. Which one would you keep ?
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What item numbers do you have? Does one have better/more features then the other?
I don't keep up with Trainmasters much, but the K-Line version was new, accurate tooling, and it became Lionel's. Wasn't one produced under the short-lived "K-line by Lionel" line? I seem to remember it because it was offered in Southern, which had T'masters, but the Premier MTH SOU T'master (not the MTH PW-Williams-like clone) modeled the SOU's unique detailing, so I went that way (a dummy).
If we are talking about a re-pop of the old Lionel PW tooling, sell that one, by all means. Good for the times, but the times are now.
Conventional or TMCC? I know a potential buyer.
As others have said Dan, which specific models? If you have a Lionel Legacy and the K-Line, I'd probably sell the K-Line. OTOH, if you have the TMCC Lionel, I'd probably consider selling that one. I have the K-Line TMCC, it's a nice runner, cruise, smoke, and decent sound. I also have a couple of the Legacy models.
If Lionel used pullmor motors I’d sell that one. Nothing wrong with pullmor, I just like the ability to update to cruise.
Neither model is really correct for the PRR. I had the K-Line version
but went with the now hard to find MTH Premier version of the TM as its nearly correct with the headlight configuration at both ends. The K-Line scale wise is a good substitute with the correct fuel tank but it's missing the small air reservior by the fuel tank as well as having incorrect headlight configuration on the short hood. [The PRR had only two headlights with the short end light placement lower than the long end to accommodate the Trainphone Antenna Coil]
The only Lionel version for the PRR TM's I can remember seeing are the postwar style decorated for the PRR .
The Post War style is a far cry from a K-Line TM in terms of looks,sound, and performance. The K-Line has 6 wheel drive and will out pull any Lionel 4 wheel drive TM any day!
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I'm confused, the headlight configuration is one on the rear and two on the front, right? The second front light is the MARS light.
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I neglected to specify which models I have.
They are Lionel #6-18307 and K-Line #K-2480-8707HS
Dan Padova posted:I neglected to specify which models I have.
They are Lionel #6-18307 and K-Line #K-2480-8707HS
Your Lionel Train Master is conventional with pullmor motors. Your K-Line has can motors and apparently is the conventional version rather than the TMCC version. I have the K-Line version with TMCC and like Horseshoecurve said it pulls great. I had that Lionel version and sold it before I ever ran it. I also have the Lionel 2004 TCA PRR version with TMCC which is a good runner.
Bill
A picture is worth a thousand words.
I assume both Pennsy Trainmasters are relatively modern. I never saw a Lionel Postwar Trainmaster in Pennsy livery.
Oh, I see PRRHorseshoeCurve has given us pictures. Thanks
Dan Padova posted:I neglected to specify which models I have.
They are Lionel #6-18307 and K-Line #K-2480-8707HS
- WARNING! Don't SELL OFF the Conventional version!!!
- They are harder to find than the TMCC version.
- Good news is the TMCC version has a different number than the Conventional Version [#8701].
- I once had both models as I was going to buy another TMCC version and do a shell swap! But along came MTH and Upped the Anti!
So unless you are going to upgrade to the MTH PRR version, Stay with the K-line. Both K-line versions have 6 Wheel drive and are far superior to the Lionel Versions.
Arnold D. Cribari posted:A picture is worth a thousand words.
I assume both Pennsy Trainmasters are relatively modern. I never saw a Lionel Postwar Trainmaster in Pennsy livery.
Just a reminder I stated Postwar Style. You are correct that Lionel Corp. did not Do a Pennsy livery Trainmaster.
prrhorseshoecurve posted:Dan Padova posted:I neglected to specify which models I have.
They are Lionel #6-18307 and K-Line #K-2480-8707HS
- WARNING! Don't SELL OFF the Conventional version!!!
- They are harder to find than the TMCC version.
- Good news is the TMCC version has a different number than the Conventional Version [#8701].
- I once had both models as I was going to buy another TMCC version and do a shell swap! But along came MTH and Upped the Anti!
So unless you are going to upgrade to the MTH PRR version, Stay with the K-line. Both K-line versions have 6 Wheel drive and are far superior to the Lionel Versions.
That's the model I have. I have decided to sell the Lionel TM.
prrhorseshoecurve posted:The only Lionel version for the PRR TM's I can remember seeing are the postwar style decorated for the PRR .
Something really familiar about these pictures.
gunrunnerjohn posted:I'm confused, the headlight configuration is one on the rear and two on the front, right? The second front light is the MARS light.
So my K-Line version has the two headlights on the short hood end and a single headlight on the long hood end. Inside the cab are engineer and firemen figures, both facing the long hood end. I know some railroads operated long hood forward. Why then is there a double headlight on the short hood end, which would be the rear of the locomotive ?
If as GRJ stated the second headlight on the short hood is a MARS light I would think the PRR ran short hood forward so the Engineers should be turned.
I have three Train Masters, the K-Line TMCC, the Reading and Wabash Legacy models. All have the dual lights on the short hood, and all the engineers are facing that way from the factory. Yes, from a power off situation, they all start out short hood forward as well. 
Interesting John. My K-Line Trainmaster starts out long hood first. And as I mentioned, the fireman and engineer are facing toward the long hood.
