BL-2 Locomotive

Classic Toy Trains Forum
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Has any of the major model makers ever made an operating model of the BL-2 locomotive in O gauge? would really like to know—THX

2

Mth and Williams. Williams is the more stripped down and cheaper of the two and is currently being made. Google Williams electric trains.

Mike S.

3

I bought the MTH BL-2 from my LHS, which, sadly, went out of business in Jan. Also, I found on a HS web site, the unpowered (dummy) unit. The dummy has zero lights, but MTH to the rescue - an add-on lighting kit is available to give life to that dummy.

To me, the BL-2 looks similar to the F3s.

I’m not sorry I bought these and so far the powered unit runs and sounds great. Have not had chance to load it down with a good size consist, so can’t offer any advice there.

Bill

4

Yes Williams is currently making them and here is there site.

http://www.williamstrains.com/HTML/TL_BL-2.htm

And if you can’t find them locally, here is a great guy to buy from.

http://www.mapajunction.com/index.html

5

I have the red Rock Island. Looks good and pulls great!

Soon to be TMCC upgraded.

6

I have the Williams Boston & Maine version and I love it. I don’t concern myself with Legacy, TMCC, Railsounds etc. The Williams BL-2 runs great, looks great and requires little maintenance. Here is a photo