What are the main differences between Williams semi scale hudson and their 2056 hudson? The 2056 is a reproduction, and has a different tender, but are they the same besides that? The 2056 isn't referred to as semi scale, but I feel like the two are very similar- sort of like the two scale hudsons- the 773 just has a slightly shorter tender than the other if I remember correctly.

Anyway, just wanted some info, and if anyone prefers one over the other.

Thank you, Joe, I really appreciate your help!

ripley manor, I know how you feel. The hudson's are a bit more than the berks, but still better priced than any of lionels scale hudsons or mth for that matter. As I'm sure many train lovers do, I just have a special nostalgic place for the hudson. It just carries a certain classiness to it. But, the berk is another fave of mine : )

Thanks guys! Great input!

I completely agree. I've loved trains since I was a kid and have always had this preconceived notion that Lionel or MTH is the best and not to settle for less. Unfortunately, all I can ever do is look at these trains- I certainly can't afford it. For instance, I've wanted desperately to purchase a scale Hudson. Not gonna happen with Lionel and my wallet. Then WBB comes along with these beautiful, affordable, durable lines and it's like a dream come true, especially for us younger and poorer model train enthusiests 

This hobby lets us come home and engineer anywhere from trains we've always wanted to see in person but never will, to what we see every day. I hate that it can be so unaffordable. Sure, go buy a mint 700e from the 50's and put it up on your all in a case- might as well scrap it like the rest of them were.

If it wasn't for Williams, I wouldn't have a chance at the locos and sets I want to start!
Sorry, kind of a rant.

I mean catalog...not catalogue. Besides ordering, can anyone give me an opinion on the Williams Berkshire performance? I'm leaning between the Berk or scale Hudson- I know they're two different locomotives, but would anyone suggest one over the other?

I thought so...unfortunately I can't find one. I guess I just order from that catalogue?

Didn't Williams make a NYC Berk? I could have sworn I saw one advertised. If anyone knows anything about it I'd be very appreciative. I suppose I could just purchase a loco and change the line name. Any comments on the Williams Berk performance? Any issues I should be aware of?

Thanks
DC