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Some European models are just as good as American prototype locos, but only the top makes - some of which, as in many American locos, are now produced in the far east. I'd single out Roco and Bemo (Swiss narrow gauge) as pretty hard to beat. <br /> <br />The average run of the mill European model is probably a lot worse than the average American loco and many times the price. In particular British outline modelling is abismal for a start the manufacturers insist on sticking to OO scale (ie 4mm/ft scale rather than 3.5mm/ft) but use HO 16.5mm guage track which is horribly under gauge! When I say that Bachman entered the British market a few years back, they improved the quality a huge amount and gave the other manufacturers something to think about - you'll understand how low the quality had got! <br /> <br />I choose to model US prototypes in HO (in part) because the mechs runs so well, the detail is fantasic and unless you're a serious brass addict the prices won't brake the bank.
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