Edit post

Edit your reply below.

Post Body
Enter your post below.
I really rate the Bachman Consolidation, it runs well, is DCC ready - its quite a fine model (OK its not quite as good as their Shay). Its not a perfect prototype match for all the roads and numbers its offered in which is quite common for r-t-r engines (eg: the prototype B&M #2360 was an ALCO built engine where as the model represents a Baldwin and therefore there are quite a few dimensional and detail differences). It sounds like you might be modelling a "fictional" short line so you will be probably re-lettering it anyway for your road so that wouldn't be a problem. <br /> <br />I also rate MDC kits (I've not had any experience of their r-t-r models), I find they're really easy to put together and easy to detail. I have had one or two problems with the plastic gearboxes wearing in the HOn3 Consolidation in the past - but I think North West Short Line do a replacement brass gear box set which would solve this problem. In HO they do an "old timer"(kit & r-t-r), and a more modern loco (kits only at present) which has Harriman style boiler or PRR style boiler.
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag

Update Reply

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Model Railroader Newsletter See all

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!