Riverossi Two truck Heisler?

[Anonymous]

I am looking at a 2 truck Heisler from Riverossi. Any of you owners of this type of model can tell me about your experiences?

I am concerned with ability to push ore or log cars up 2% and reliability in operation.

Thank you for any information supplied.

[cacole]

I can't answer the question about pulling ability, because mine ran only about 10 feet before a side rod fell off because the screws hadn't been tightened well at the factory. The screw was small, and apparently also had an extremely small washer around it. Wheverer it fell off and rolled to, it hasn't been found yet, so the loco is deadlined until a replacement screw can be located. So far, no luck, as there appears to be only one place in the U.S. that has Rivarossi parts, and the screws they sent were for an earlier model Heisler and don't fit the new models.

[Anonymous]

I will be certian to get the toolbox out and check those bolts.

I managed to find one on Ebay for far less than retail. I will let you know how it runs.

[Anonymous]

Trainworld has 2 truck Heislers for approx $100. Check theri ad in MR or on their website.