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BLI Light Pacific 4-6-2 Comments

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    July 2006
  • From: Central Vermont
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Posted by cowman on Sunday, August 9, 2015 6:23 PM

Like mine, runs very smoothly even when very slow.  All my curves are 18", no problems.  Has traction tires, so has pulled everything I can get on my small layout.  Like the sound too.

Have fun,

Richard

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    August 2007
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Posted by CNCharlie on Friday, August 7, 2015 10:48 AM

Guy,

I bought one of the first run and I like it. It handles 22" easily and is fine on 18.

As far as a good hauler goes, I can't really comment as I use it to pull 4 or 5 Athearn heavyweights and it does fine on that duty. 

The sound is good and it runs smoothly.

I bought the GTW version as the paint was more correct for CN than their CN version.  Besides, GTW had a few USRA Pacifics.  As I model southern Ontario, my loco is under lease, my railroad, etc., etc. 

CN Charlie

  • Member since
    July 2006
  • From: Southern Quebec, Canada
  • 868 posts
BLI Light Pacific 4-6-2 Comments
Posted by Guy Papillon on Friday, August 7, 2015 8:55 AM

I am considering to buy a BLI Light Pacific 4-6-2.

Doe's anyone have comments about that model?

- How doe's it track on 22" curves?

- Is it a good hauler?

Any comment will be welcomed.

Guy

Modeling CNR in the 50's

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