Thanks guys
Strangely there were no Reading in the group, unlike previous purchases I'd accumulated.
Some have MTL body mounts already done, but not sure I'll continue to do that or el-cheapo with short-stem Unimates that improve coupling distance.
The Bachmann seem crisper over all apart from name-label, and improved paint, virtually indistinguishable- which is ok either way for me. I'm fond of the quirkiness found amongst the gon field since there were so many prototypes anyway.
A foob in this field is hardly an issue- given I've also heavily invested in the 'real models' of D&RGW gon prototypes produced by Tichy/ Intermntn and Trainworx.
My palette is complete, all I need is the space (and proto-scenery) to showcase them.
davew