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O gauge GP7 by Lionel
I agree with the reviewer. The Lionel Geep looked like an MTH Railking engine. Definitely not like the Premier Geeps. It did sound nice, though.
Regardless of what the writer says, Lionel has finally got this GP7 right.30 years late, perhaps but finally the pilots don’t have a 3’ scale gap between the top of them and the engine deck like they have since 1970. I can’t wait until they come out with a new Milwaukee Road or C&NW.
It does indeed appear that Lionel used the GP7 as a “low” cost introduction into Legacy, but it was the specific NYC GP7, selling at $339 that was the mechanism that initiated the effort. In my opinion, the NYC 5628 is a superb model that equals most scale model GP7 units by any manufacturer, and is one of the best diesels, if not the best, by Lionel. I couldn’t help but compare this review to the one made on the Lionel GP30 (Feb 2004 CCT). That review was extremely complementary with words like “remarkable level of detail”, “model takes a step beyond expectations”, “number boards really stand out”, “nomenclature items…are remarkable in their clarity”. I have both a NYC GP30 and a NYC GP7 and if the GP30 is “remarkable”, than the GP7 is extraordinary! Plus, I agree, the sound system and cruise control is second to none!
I’m a Milwaukee Road modeler and really like my MTH Premier GP-9 engines. I would have preferred them not to install crew members in the dummy engine, but the level of detail is greater than what I observed on the Lionel engine. I also have an MTH RailKing engine in UP colors and the level of detail is similar to the Lionel engine. With that said, I prefer the sound of the Lionel engine. I would buy one in Milwaukee Road orange and black for sure!
This was the engine of my youth! My Dad was a GN Station agent and I have many happy memories of seeing these come through town and stop at the depot! It was a must have for me! I think Lionel nailed it!
We bought 2 ot the new Lionel NYC GP7s to double head. For the price $280 each they can’t be beat, great sound and performance.
Lionel has finally got this NYC Geep right, yes details are not as good as they could be! It runs great, why the switches are not on top. Sound is great, not sure about the horn?
They should have reviewed the UP version which is my favorite Legacy GP-7!
I have the Union Pacific version and I have nothing but good things to say. The slow spped and sounds are especially good. The variety of lighting options are nice as well.
I have the NYC GP7 and it is one of my favorites. Some issues with the smoke setup, but other than that it runs and sounds great!