QUOTE: Originally posted by mrgstrain I have been looking for a new steam loco, and i would like to know what the big difference is between the two? Larry
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Modeling the NKP's Peoria Division, circa 1943
QUOTE: Originally posted by selector I believe that, contrary to brclem's assertion in the last line of his post, there is a great deal to be learned from this forum when a significant number of subscribers express dissatisfaction with a particular brand, self-selecting biases not withstanding.
QUOTE: Originally posted by mustanggt Bachmanns spectrum steam I've heard is very good. A few even have sound and dcc installed. The standard line (specifically the southern pacific 4-8-2's) look good, but for me the drivers split into two one day, and after putting the axle halves back together, it did'nt run correctly. They also come with smoke.
QUOTE: Originally posted by bangert1 QUOTE: Originally posted by mustanggt Bachmanns spectrum steam I've heard is very good. A few even have sound and dcc installed. The standard line (specifically the southern pacific 4-8-2's) look good, but for me the drivers split into two one day, and after putting the axle halves back together, it did'nt run correctly. They also come with smoke. It would seem that one day is not acceptable for an engine to run without breaing an axle, but the standard line is not a proven quality product. I would guess your engine is an exception to the normal standard line with it breaking immediately. I believe the three HO scale Bachmann Spectrum's I own are good looking models, but are marginal in their operating characteristics. They run, but none of the three are really great runners. I have never used them on a layout so I do not know thow they would hold up. They are the PRR K4, the N&W J and the Consolation. This is my experience with the Spectrum line and you may not have experienced any problems, but I am not purchasing any more of them. We all use models in different ways and I use some eingines just for display. An example is the new Athearn Genesis UP Challenger. It is a great display engine for me, but actually runs well.
QUOTE: It would seem that one day is not acceptable for an engine to run without breaing an axle, but the standard line is not a proven quality product. I would guess your engine is an exception to the normal standard line with it breaking immediately.
QUOTE: I received my first N scale Spectrum diesel locomotive in the mail today -- a Dash 8-40C. It is an EXCELLENT model. The detailing is at least equal to my P2K locomotive, and comes close to the quality of my Kato. My Kato runs more smoothly than the Spectrum, but the Kato runs more smoothly than my P2K also.
QUOTE: Originally posted by gbailey I also have the Spectrum doodlebug. It runs poorly, and can not pull anything. It is more of a toy loco, like Tyco and Model Power (but IS better than those two - but what isn't ???).
Tom View my layout photos! http://s299.photobucket.com/albums/mm310/TWhite-014/Rio%20Grande%20Yuba%20River%20Sub One can NEVER have too many Articulateds!