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Lil Critter Freights

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Posted by John Busby on Friday, June 24, 2005 4:23 AM
Hi rick q
others have given a 6 to 10 cars for the
hauling capacity of the locomotive..
I have only seen it in the flesh once and would have
no hesitation geting one if it fitted in with my railway.
But I don't think I would load it up beyond 6 cars
a small locomotive like this very often will haul more
than it looks right with.
regards John
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 23, 2005 8:12 PM
RICK
I CAN'T POST ON THE FORUM , send me your E-MAIL through the forum , and i'll send you some pictures . they are not the best , but their are two with little critters on ,
BEN
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 23, 2005 10:41 AM
Great! thanks for your replies.

Is it possible to add sound to this starter set?

Ben: do you have any photos of what it looks like in your yrd? I love to see it in a garden setting.

thanks all!

regards, rick q.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 23, 2005 10:21 AM
Rick
I have 4 little critters and they do a good job of pulling , 8 to 10 cars , and my GRR GOES FROM GROUND LEVEL TO 21 INS. OFF THE GROUND , THE STREIGHT AWAY
is 55 ft. long, in all i have 175 ft out side . ben
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Posted by markperr on Thursday, June 23, 2005 10:03 AM
I have an eggliner and I believe it has the same power truck as the critter. I had to put a pound of lead in it but it pulls six 20ft flats, loaded each with a beanie baby, through a series of four foot curves and "S" curves.

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 23, 2005 9:49 AM
I have 2 Critters and they pull very, very good. I can pull 8-10 cars up a 2% grade with no problems.

You can't go wrong with it..... It is very smooth and RUGGED/ TOUGH...

Chuck Alldrin
Chico, CA
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Lil Critter Freights
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 23, 2005 9:43 AM
Hello all,
For the size of my turning radius I am baffled by this short version of a Diesel engine.
Does anyone here own a Aristocraft Lil’ Critter Diesel Engine Starter Kit?
Is it mostly for kids? Can It pull 5 or six rolling stock box cars? Would I need to upgrade the power? Please help me? :) I can't wait to get started!

Also, could I add sound to this?

Anyhow your takes would be much appreciated. Thanks you in advance!

I really want to weeather and paint my box cars so this whimsical diesel might be the ticket on a 2' radius?

Thanks, Rick Q.


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