SD60: My day just skyrocketed in goodness

[Anonymous]

Well, I received my Proto 2000 BN SD60 today. For someone who has only had Athearn's, the detail on this locomotive is just outstanding. I can't wait to test it on my layout. Unfortunately, I will have to wait a week or two. I can say, however, I am only expecting the best. I will add pics as soon as they are uploaded. I am really happy with this purchase. And for only $58...
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[AggroJones]

Good for you. I've got one of those P2k SD-60s in UP paint. In my group of modern diesels I don't use anymore. Silent as a church mouse. And could pull anything anywhere. You should be happy with it.

[Anonymous]

I had a moment of rapture myself last night. I spent a few hours fastening the handrails and grabirons onto a Kato SD70MAC, grumbling about 'why can't they have them pre-installed like P2K, yada, yada...' Never mind that, I still prefer the smooth-running Kato mechanism over anything else.

Then it came time to run it on my test track and... what's this I see?... operating ditch lights!

I agree about the new Athearns though, they are beautiful machines for their price range.

[Anonymous]

Okay, pictures are up.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/109373438/228312232XzlWmU
http://community.webshots.com/photo/109373438/228312307XUrECO
http://community.webshots.com/photo/109373438/228312378jCZmSV
I am sooo happy.
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[Anonymous]

To bad they don't run with anything else and sideframes are to small and stick out to far. Sold all my likelikes and will be getting Athearns.