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Which Challenger is the best?
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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by AggroJones</i> <br /><br />The Lionel has mixed reviews. Some peoples (like me) recieved units with problems every where. Mine particularly runs with an uneven wobble caused by incorrectly molded gears in the front engine. The springs in the pony truck cause derailments, the oversized crank pins heads catch on the rods, the tender is <i>way</i> too heavy, and the boiler doesn't balance properly over the rear engine. <br />I found this out after I already ordered one. I have solved some of these problems in mine to make into a half decent locomotive. <br /> <br />I say go with the Genesis if you can. I haven't heard any thing bad about them except the sound which apparently isn't as good as QSI. <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />Your summary is correct in my book as I do own all three of the plastic types. <br /> <br />If you still have problems with the gear wobble, I solved it also. The Lionel has the best sound of the two, but the Athearn has the best detail and running qualities. All three models including the Riv have incorrect running boards, since they do not angle inward at the smokebox. <br /> <br />The UP Challengers made by Key, Overland, Challenger Imports and Tenshodo Models are HO, but I don't think he was talking about those.
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