This message is an update of a message I distributed earlier through the S Scale Yahoo group. The update is
based on additional observations & operations with the Lionel American Flyer SD70ACe. As a result of additional deliveries from the good folks at Des Plaines Hobbies
& Port Lines Hobby Supplies, I've now got the benefit of three units to use & examine. Run time of the units continues to increase. My updates have been edited into my original message and the message is now divided into specific sections. Some of
the updates are as a result of additional examination and testing I've done,
while others are due to specifics inquiries from folks on this list, friends'
comments, and direct emails I've received.
I must say that overall I am very happy with the locomotive. It is a very nicely
detailed loco and runs very well. As with any model, it's all about compromises
and choices that the manufacturer makes. IMHO Lionel made a pretty good set of choices at a very reasonable price point.
Since there have already been reviews of the Scale version of the SD70ACe posted by Rich Gajnak on the
O Gauge Railroading (OGR) forum and by Ed Loizeaux on the
S Scale SIG web site, I will try not to replicate that material here.
Here's some additional observations I have:
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