-Dan
Builder of Bowser steam! Railimages Site
QUOTE: Originally posted by NeO6874 but i don't want any deisels right now.period.
Marlon
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QUOTE: Originally posted by ndbprr The only ready to run small steamer I know of that is PRR prototype and any good is the Lifelike USRA 0-6-0 class B28s on the PRR. They were pretty rare though. That being said you can build a Bowser kit of a 2-6-0, 0-4-0, 0-6-0. 2-8-0, 4-6-2, 4-8-2, or a 4-4-4-4 (classes G5s, AQ5s, B6SB, H10, K4s, M1s, and T1 respectively). Since you need the space first some quality time could be spent building, detailing and tuning one of their kits. The I've got to have it and on the rails today people scoff at building something but when you need to move the layout just hook up a couple and they will pull it anywhere you want. A much better invetsment than the Bachman K4 at about the same cost.
QUOTE: Originally posted by ndbprr I think you would do better to start with a diesel switch engine from the era like a Stewart Baldwin that fits the era and can be had for about half that price. It will be a smooth runner that will give you years of trouble free service. also consider the Proto Alco S-1 as people really like them also. Leave the steam for when you have a little experience under your belt. [/br]
QUOTE: Originally posted by selector Hi. I agree with Adelie. However, if the K4 really appeals to you, by all means get it, and enjoy making it do as you please. You can always correct your "error" at a later date when you get some passenger cars and a second loco, such as the J1. I recently purchasd a J1 from BLI's Oultet Direct at a substantial savings over MSRP, and it looks to be unused. It is fully warranted. It will actually negotiate well-laid 22"curves. It does look a bit silly on them, but so what? It is yet another "error" you can correct later. If you can stand a different loco, the Bachmann Spectrum Consolidation 2-8-0 gets very good reviews, and is arguably the best of the Spectrum line in steamers. It was mostly used to haul freight.
- Mark
Simon Modelling CB&Q and Wabash See my slowly evolving layout on my picturetrail site http://www.picturetrail.com/simontrains and our videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/MrCrispybake?feature=mhum