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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 8:26 AM
I'm considering purchasing a BLI RSD15 in the not too distant future, but am somewhat leary based on feedback over the SD-40...

Anyone care to post a review of their unit? Plusses, minuses, etc.

Thanks,
Kevin
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  • From: Santa Fe, NM
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Posted by Adelie on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 8:38 AM
Do a search on something like "BLI RSD" and see what pops up. I know there was some discussion about it in the last 2 weeks or so, but I didn't follow it. Seems to me there were some people either with them or had friends with them chiming in.

- Mark

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Posted by ndbprr on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 8:59 AM
Comments I have seen regarding the PRR version are that it has the wrong fuel tank, horn and no induction radio antennas. Can't comment on other roads.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 11:28 AM
The BLI RSD15 has nothing in common with the SD40-2. It is the complete opposite. I have 4 of them, and I am very pleased with them. The Bessemer models look and operate fantastic. Go to your local dealer and look them over, i think you will be happy with what you see.
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Posted by Pennsy58 on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 10:21 PM
The RSD 15 is a winner. I got one and it is quite impressive. Have not expirienced any problems and in my opinion it is prototype for the B&LE. It runs very sooth, programmed easily and the sounds are great. I'm also impressed with the little ward that you can use to lower the sound.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 28, 2005 4:22 AM
I have two of them in PRR (8614, 8615) and they are very nice. I am quite pleased with the quality, and they run extremely well. The sound effects are nice and authentic of the ALCO engine. If you are considering one, I wouldn't wait too long, I think BLI will be out of stock on these before long.

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