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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by karmabob</i> <br /><br />I just got a set of 6 of the Bachmann Spestrum Passenger cars (newer ones with the all metal trucks) and have tried to run them on my layout. <br />Thanks <br />Bob R. <br />[/quote] <br />Please also consider that your metal wheel sets may not be too free rolling. <br />Also the car may be a tad too over NMRA weight. <br /> <br /> <br />Pick out one of your grades, anywhere between 2.5 & 3. <br />Set one of your other cars at the crest of the grade and give it a finger push. <br />Then do the Spectrum. <br />You just might see a big difference. <br /> <br />I have a set on loan from 4884 Bigboy and will do a test as well. <br /> <br />Do you have the first run or the second run Spectrum? <br />There are two and the big operating difference is in the coupler function. <br />The second one is a KD drop in. <br /> <br />Also what is the weight of your engine???????????
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