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To answer Kozzie's question. In comparing Rivarossi to Walthers, P2K, Atlas etc one should compare Riv to steam manufacturers such as P2K,Athearn, Bachmann Spectrum, Model Power's Mantua classic and Walthers distributorship of Rivarossi. Atlas does not make steam yet. P2K has a very good steam reputation and Nigel of this form is an expert on steamers. The older version of Rivarossi IMO were dogs. I owned the FEF, Challenger & Mallet, all problematic. Todays modernized upgraded Rivs have been greatly improved. Allegheny, MR Feb 02 edition and the FEF,MR Feb 04 edition. Bachmann Spectrum has developed an improved line of steamers including the 2-8-0 Consolidation, MR June 98 and the 2-8-2 Heavy Mountain, MR Oct 03 The Athearn's Light Pacific,MR Aug 01 and Mikado,MR Dec 99 weigh in around 13 oz . There has been some negative posts about these babies because of their insufficient weight leading to wheel slippage.(imbalance traction problem)
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