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Not Crying Wolf This Time/Big Boys a-comin'
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<P>[quote user="CurtMc"]How do these match up with Trix's Big Boy?[/quote]</P> <P> </P> <P>Howdy!</P> <P>Well, the Trix Big Boy was a gorgeous product. Maerklin bought Trix trains, and then basically made the focus of Trix the "North American modeler" line of their target markets. This meant that these DC powered RP25 trains were much more US-modeler friendly than all their Euro-prototypes running on 3-rail AC. The Big Boy is outstanding in looks and functionality. Note that this is ALL METAL, whereas the Genesis big boy I don't believe has metal boiler or cab.</P> <P>The Trix big boy has probably better pulling power (because of the weight) but in looks alone, I bet the Athearn model will stand very nicely as its rival. In operation--well, Trix trains run like Swiss (or even better, Saxony) watches! Marklin has had traditionally some of the best QC in the world for hobby/toys. Marklin has always thrown quality in before any other consideration (like price!). You can pickup a Trix Big Boy for about $650 and this is actually a reasonable deal considering its equivelent to a brass model. It comes with DCC sound system. However, there is a catch...</P> <P>....It seems that this business move of Marklin to make North American line thru Trix (although a very sound one) was too little , too late. I hope I am WRONG in saying that, but right now Marklin has been sold to a British investment firm after years of being family-owned, concentrating on 3-rail AC trains, and having all products produced in Germany...all which seem to have resulted in losing revenue and spending most of their loan limits.</P> <P>Because the future of Marklin is unclear (although it seems likely they will still go on ), and because the Trix Mikado is apparently "out of production"...I wonder where this leaves the Big Boy? And what if you need service in 5 or 10 years for these locos (as I really believe that such items are built to last that long!). Traditionally, Marklin has a great service reputation and longevity for its line and companies. </P> <P>But I don't know why the Trix Mikado is "out of production" already...is something fishy going on ? Especially when that model is a excellent running engine. Will the Trix models be in production again soon? It does have me worried....because I have seen both the Mikado and Big Boy operate and these are very high quality products.</P> <P>Time will tell...the Trix and Marklin websites so far I haven't noticed have any news on the direction of the companies. Having said that, the websites look as if the companies are as booming as ever.</P> <P>Regards,</P> <P>Tom M.</P> <P> </P>
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