How To Timeless Classics A look back: Early MTH product review

A look back: Early MTH product review

By Rene Schweitzer | June 10, 2025

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This week’s “look back” is an early CTT product review from the Fall 1988 issue of the MTH 2-4-2 reproduction Lionel 263E locomotive. Look at that price–seems like a deal these days for a new engine. Dick Christiansen compared the engine to an original one owned by Andy Sperandeo.

It’s interesting to note the color and black-and-white photos. Back then, not all of the magazine was printed in color.

Do you own this engine? How has it stood the test of time?

screenshot of product review

screenshot of product review

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