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Posted by mgbbob on Saturday, November 20, 2010 10:35 PM

Interesting.  I do run 0-31 track but I have 6 switches that can be a bit bouncy.  I think I would be OK.

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Posted by lionelsoni on Saturday, November 20, 2010 9:26 PM

I run on O27 track and have found that I have to remove quite a bit of metal from those switchers to get enough coupler swing on curves.  They look like they should be very agile; but looks can be deceiving.

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Posted by mgbbob on Saturday, November 20, 2010 8:01 PM

Thanks for both the responses.  I had a "black" switcher  in my youth but agree with the colors thing. I will see what is out there.

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Posted by ADCX Rob on Saturday, November 20, 2010 7:11 PM

All in that series are fine locos.  Built extremely well & very reliable & smooth.  622/6220/623/624/6250 are all great(all switchers before 1955).

Rob

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Posted by jwse30 on Saturday, November 20, 2010 5:34 PM

I think the 623 is a fine running engine, but I personally like the looks of the 624 or the 6250 better. I have enough black steamers, and prefer my diesels to have a bit more color to them.

Just my opinion of course,

J White

 

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post war switch engines
Posted by mgbbob on Saturday, November 20, 2010 5:03 PM

I think the next thing on my list to collect is a post war switch engine.  Anyone have any preference.  I am thinking a 623 or something similar. 

I have a small layout with no grades so pulling power isn't a problem. 

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