Originally Posted by NYC Fan:
I noticed that the smokestack on the NYC is tapered in the correct direction on the new model and compared to the previous one. Also, they do not seem to be incorrectly including the word "system" on the tender, which really annoyed the heck out of me the last time.
The catalog pictures have become meaningless. The Last Legacy 4-6-0 #11150 is pictured with NEW YORK CENTRAL on the tender but shipped with NEW YORK CENTRAL LINES.
I would bet on seeing the same engine with a different cab number and possibly a few more features.
I would also be surprised if Lionel does road specific versions. K-Line produced their scale 2-8-2 with road specific details like number boards on the Harriman versions. Lionel's rerelease omitted these details and used the same casting for all.
Fortunate for me I model NYC in 3 rail so any changes I might make will be minimal. SP fans will have their work cut out for them though as Bob2 points out unless Lionel changes course and starts to produce accurate road specific models. I wouldn't hold my breath though.
Pete