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REA Diesel Locomotives

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Posted by Tom The Brat on Friday, July 15, 2005 6:29 PM
The motor block in that Mac just won't quit.
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Posted by tangerine-jack on Friday, July 15, 2005 1:40 PM
I really didn't need the Mack switcher, but I got the purple one as I figured I could let my girls play with it (ages 6-12) and leave my more expensive stuff alone. I kinda like the odd equipment myself, I'm eying the railbus, but I've spent more than my allowance already.[#oops]





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Posted by ondrek on Friday, July 15, 2005 1:06 PM
Funny thing about those Hartland flat cars, they are the cars that were featured in the current GR mag. and how to make them look better. sweet deal!

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Posted by ondrek on Friday, July 15, 2005 1:04 PM
Never was a big fan of the Hartland Mac
just looks way to odd to me

Well see, the Hartland short cars are a great deal though, thanks for finiding that link

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Posted by tangerine-jack on Friday, July 15, 2005 11:13 AM
Thanks for that blip of info, Torby! I just ordered a Heaartland Mack switcher from Wholesale trains for $36.00 along with half a dozen of the 2 axle tank car kits (I figure for $8.00 each even if they're dogs I can find a use for them somewhere). I was wondering about the quality, but at that price even if it didn't run for [censored] it would still look great on the shelf.



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Posted by Tom The Brat on Friday, July 15, 2005 11:01 AM
If he handles the big hauler and can get the wheels on the track, he'll have no trouble with about anything. Some kids....

The MAC switcher runs very nicely, is very sturdy and you can sometimes find them for less than 40 bucks.
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Posted by ondrek on Friday, July 15, 2005 10:03 AM
my son already has a bachmann big hauler, he does very well with it. has never dropped it.
I thought of getting this one cuz it was relativly cheap.
I will keep him on the bachmanns for a little while longer.

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Posted by Marty Cozad on Thursday, July 14, 2005 7:16 PM
" dont need another headache"
Thats just part of the hobby. there is many headaches. I've had REA or older Aristo and had no problems.
Starting a kid out with something that won't brake the first time he drops it is what is needed.
Some of the locos today I won't even let some adults touch them.
If it was an REA FA unit and a good price then you can't loose.
I've sold used locos and cars just to help folks get started so they don't spend so much money untill they know they will stay in it.

Is it REAL? or Just 1:29 scale?

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Posted by Tom The Brat on Thursday, July 14, 2005 5:30 PM
Na... Go for something like a Heartland Mack Switcher or Aristo Critter.
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Posted by ondrek on Thursday, July 14, 2005 2:31 PM
Well, I guess i am glad i didnt get it.

I dont need another headache

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Posted by Curmudgeon on Thursday, July 14, 2005 2:21 PM
They run okay.
They are the fore-runners of Aristo.
Made in Korea, I think.
Wheels tend to crud up badly, need to be cleaned regularly.
If it has sound, you will end up removing it.
It's BAD.

They work great with on-board battery r/c, as the wheels make no difference then.

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Posted by ondrek on Thursday, July 14, 2005 1:23 PM
Aw man, come on, no one has anything to say about these?

I dont have much time left

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REA Diesel Locomotives
Posted by ondrek on Thursday, July 14, 2005 1:07 PM
Are these any good?

I am thinking of getting one for my son's 5th birthday present.
I kinda need to know soon, as the one i am looking at might be bought in oh, a half hour.

I know, not much time to help me, but please try


Kevin

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