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Deano

That is one sweet loco.

How does it run?

Thanks Tom  
The engine is a Scale Trains rivet counter edition, runs really well, great at slow speeds. The engine is about as heavy as a Athearn RTR, not real light, but not heavy like a Kato or BLI. I have not yet tested how many cars it can pull yet, but I am guessing it to be about the same as an Athearn RTR. One thing I do not like about this engine is the dynamic brake cover comes off WAY TO EASY, its like be VERY CAREFUL picking this engine up, or all the money you spent on it will hit the floor, SERIOUSLY. Scale trains makes a great product, but MY THOUGHTS, BLI is better for an RTR, but thats just my thoughts. 
   

Ever thought about an eye-height layout?  Before you get too far, it would be my only major thought.  Running trains right past your nose is pretty darn cool and the photos ops are special.

I have thought about an eye height layout, but I didnt go that route for many of the reasons Wayne had mentioned. Eye height is a neat idea, but I'm 57, and have had this layout for around 7yrs now, its at 45'' high, makes it easier to work on, but not to low either  .  Thank you, for the input  .
These pics are old, so I am further into it then these show...