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Fox Valley Models Hiawatha

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Fox Valley Models Hiawatha
Posted by jbond on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 4:43 PM

Hello,

I'm considering the Hiawatha from Fox Valley. Im wondering if anyone in the community has experience with the set....the good,bad, and ugly.

Thanks!

 

 

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Posted by dknelson on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 5:01 PM

It's been made in HO and N.  Which are you considering?

Dave Nelson

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Posted by jbond on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 3:09 PM

Considering HO -- Thanks

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Posted by Geared Steam on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 6:30 PM

Ken Patterson gave it a good review here, it begins at 18:00

"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination."-Albert Einstein

http://gearedsteam.blogspot.com/

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Posted by dinwitty on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 11:26 PM
its a good engine, I have it, and cars, as usual the small 4-4-2 makes for a wobbly engine, but thats how it is. It runs well, DCC? get the 4449 for the horn
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Posted by jbond on Thursday, December 31, 2015 9:25 AM
Appreciate the feedback!

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