I just ended up back at this subject thread when I was trying to re-affirm in my own forgetful mind,... the fact that it was the Austrian firm ROCO that built the original LifeLike 2-8-8-2.
Yesterday I was working on some double slip switches built by Roco, and came to the conclusion they were that much better than the Peco versions.
I have come to the conclusion that Austria does produce some very nice products,...including these excellent diesel engines for the marine industry, Steyr ..........and how about this model plane demostration...WOW Pilotul iscusit,.....video as an mp4 (don't know how to link it properly, but it is Amazing !!)Winner International Model Competition in Paris This video shows an electric plane model with reversing props, but this is unbelievable. He's defying the laws of aerodynamics, and just about the time you think you've seen everything, he does more. And, yes, he won the competition!
Call me a fan of Austrian protects
Brian
My Layout Plan
Interesting new Plan Consideration
I think I have 3 or 4 of those Heritage locos that I will want to operate with DCC/sound when I get my layout up and running.