I have finally found a suitable 3rd Rail M1b to add to my mostly PRR locomotive roster. In this vid I flap my gums about why I like Sunset/3rd Rail brass engines and some of the challenges of getting them set up for running.

A note on EOB controls modes, they are as follows: 32 step cruise off (open loop), 32 step cruise, 128 step cruise.

0:00 Intro and comparison with M1a
4:05 Running gear look-see
6:19 On the turntable
7:02 Tender details
8:41 Cab details and smoke unit thoughts
10:01 Example of why I dislike smoke!
11:00 TAS EOB DIY and OEM
12:10 EOB speed modes
13:39 Power pickup issues