question!

[Anonymous]

I am new to this forum.
Back in the late 90's I purchased an "N" gauge Rivarossi Pennsylvania #7049 Locomotive and coal tender. It has never been used so it is brand new and in unused / mint condition with box and papers. Does anyone have any suggestions on the value?

Also, I wi***o start collecting the "N" gauge trains, prefferably the Rivarossi. Would these be a good choice considering Rivarossi is no longer, or whose would you suggest?

Your input will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

[TrainFreak409]

Welcome to the wonderful world of N gauge![:D]

Some more information on the locomotive would be helpful. Wheel arrangement is a big factor because it determines the size of the locomotive. The bigger the locomotive, the higher the value is normally. But, of course, this is not true in many cases. Item number would also be most helpful.

I do not know much about Rivarossi. I have run a 2-8-8-2 Norfolk and Western Y6B mallet steam locomotive by Rivarossi, and it is a good locomotive. A little jerky at times, but that may be because it was sitting around for a few years. It has decent detail. It does heat up fairly quickly. If you want to get the closest to Rivarossi, go with Con-Cor. They have some great locomotives, but I cannot speak for all of them. I have an older Con-Cor model, and it is a great locomotive. Excellent pulling power, good detail, I would reccomend Con-Cor products..

But, I would highly reccomend Kato, Atlas, or Bachmann SPECTRUM locomotive. Trix is also an excellent manufacturer, but they produce mainly foreign locomotives. These locomotives, especially the diesels, are very fine models. The majority have great detail, and ample pulling power. I do have a Bachmann Spectrum steamer as well, and this is a great locomotive. The 2-8-0 model even won Product of the Year a few years ago, and as such is a very popular and successful model. Kato is the most expensive of the three first mentioned, but they have superb quality. I have heard of little faults with these models. Their detail is mind-blowing on their newer models. Atlas prouduces a wide range of diesels, and each of which I think are great looking models. I have also heard good things about Atlas.

If you are looking to browse N scale products, I would advise going to this link for the Brooklyn Locomotive Works website at http://www.blwnscale.com/. They carry a wide range of products, and have great pictures of many of them.

Welcome to the forums! And welcome again to N gauge![:D]

[Anonymous]

Thank you for your reply. Excellent detail. I just found BLW a few days ago on the I-net and felt they might be good. You confirmed this. I will take your advise with my selection of manufacturers. I too felt that KATO would come out on top from the various things I have seen.

Thanks again.

[TrainFreak409]

No need to thank me for the reply, anything to help a fellow N scaler.[;)]

If you are looking for more information, try the Model Railroader forums. Those forums are strictly about the modeling aspect of the train enthusiast hobby.