QUOTE: Originally posted by LGBFan123 WOW! Thanks HJ for the article link!!! But where are the pix??? Love the prototype history, too...!!! Regards, Tom M.
QUOTE: Originally posted by RhB_HJ http://www.easternmountainmodels.com/pdf/1_05Pre.pdf In addition to the review of the 99 7222-5, there is a separate article on the history of the prototype and another article on the design and construction phase of the engine at LGB. I realize that you know what's behind any of the models, but it certainly will be an eye opener for those who have "only a buying aquaintance" with a product line i.e. not much of or no tooling and/or design background. BTW I'm mighty interested to see what the "Genesis" will look like on R1, even if the kingpin distance is much better than on a GG-1. I hope you won't be disappointed be the finished product. The proto you built (very nice proportions!) looks promising, lets hope the "selective compression" was absent during the tooling phase. [;)][:)]
QUOTE: Originally posted by Bucksco I don't own one but I've run one at a few shows and it really is an awesome engine! The last time I ran it was on a 4 1/2 by 8 foot layout with R1 curves and it really didn't look bad going around those tight turns. The GG1 on the other hand......
QUOTE: "It works on R1, but R2 is certainly more recommended. I personally would prefer R3."
QUOTE: Originally posted by dontrainman Is it made in Germany or China?
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