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Not all rolling stock & engines will run well on 18"radius track. For instance, the new Walthers passenger cars recommend a 24" and some of your longer engines require 22". I don't have a list. The Kato SD-2's(both the early and snoot versions) have electrical problems. Kato changed over to a different electric system which eliminated the manufacturing costs associated with soldering wires. This new system relies soley on copper contact strips but unfortunately the problem exists in the design of these contact strips. Off the record, Kato USA admitts this being a defective design, but Kato Japan prefers to ignore it. Some dealers may not be aware of the problem while won't tell you. They don't want to get stuck with a lemon. Modelrailroader reviewed this engine in Aug 99 and stated that there are potential problems with the circuit board. When handleing this engine, Pick it up with two hands, 5 fingers over the front and 5 fingers over the rear. Don't let the truck suspend. This is all the quick answer I can come up with. Chuck Walsh Grand Rapids Mi locomotive3@prodigy.net
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