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Trix 2-8-2: Are they worth the additional cost?
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I have both engines. The Trix 2-8-2 definitely runs better than the BLI, as you would expect, but NOT as well as my Trix Big Boy. The Trix 2-8-2 is simply not as smooth as the Big Boy. I am pleased with the Trix 2-8-2 in light of the fact that I paid less than $300 for it, new, on Ebay. The whistle is much better than the Big Boy's stupid fixed format multi-toot whistle and can be made to sound for as long as you hold down the whistle button. Overall, the Trix sound is very good but not up to that of the BLI. <br />There are also some physical features, such as the smoke stack being overly-thick, which are not done as well as on the BLI, but many (most?) other features are better in appearance on the Trix. One thing that really aggravates me about the Trix 2-8-2 is the nonoperating "scale" front coupler that cannot be easily swapped with an operating coupler. On the positive side, however, is the cool thing that the Trix can be pushed by hand and the wheels rotate - something that I wish all engines could do now and then. Bottom line is that I like both engines, but I got a great bargain on the Trix. <br /> <br />Charles
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