Well, I’m new in town and looking get into this hobby. My interest has been brewing for over 50 years. As a young guy I use to visit Chattanooga by train. It was so much fun. I have found the engine that took use there, the F3, color and all. The only brand I could find it in was BLI which from what have read is not to good. I don’t minding spending the bucks, so money is not an object as long as I get quality. For now, deisel in N scale is what I am looking at. So….suggestions please.
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You might want to re-post this under the Model Railroader category.
Grahng, welcome to the forum! I’ll echo Mike’s suggestion to repost your comment in the Model Railroader section.
I also have N scale, but don’t have an F3. In my opinion, Kato makes the best N scale locomotives. They had some F3s, but they are out of stock:
I know they have F7s, which in N scale are pretty similar:
Again, I’m not real knowledgeable about this, and I think some other posters on the Model Railroader forum could give you a better answer.
Thank you. Much appreciated.
I only have experience with BLI HO engines, but I found them to be very good. BTW, which railroad is the F3 you’re looking for - Amtrak or an earlier line?
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Yep, the road name that you are looking for would help.
Rich
Yes, before Amtrak. Use to visit my grand parents by train. Daytona to Chattanooga, 1950’s. Due space, looking at N scale.
Just started in this hobby, so still learning. Sorry about that.
So, notwithstanding, what are the top three kato deisels?
I may ask stupid questions but how else can I learn.
Same question for steamers.
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LOL.
We all learn by asking supid quesions.
Rich
LOL.
We all learn by asking supid quesions.
Rich
Then I must be the most learned individual you’ll meet! 
Regards, Chris