QUOTE: Originally posted by selector According to a recent post, the IHCs are pretty solid engines. They're a cut above the train set ones, but not in the same league as P3K, Genesis, or BLI. <snip>
QUOTE: Originally posted by Stuckarmchairing Dont waste your money.
QUOTE: Originally posted by oleirish I just won an IHC 2-6-0 and an 2-8-2 Mike on E-BAYThere is no one to bother me about my engines,I will add detail to them and re-paint,Thanks for info,the price was right so I got them' JIM[^][:)][;)]
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QUOTE: Originally posted by selector Thanks, I know why the engine buzzed. What I didn't say is that it was much quieter than my P2K 0-6-0 that has a 100LC in it, and buzzes like heck! I had never read that the light was similarly affected...it was strange to see its colour and flickering.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by Darth Santa Fe QUOTE: Originally posted by Stuckarmchairing Dont wa-- INCORRECT ANSWER DELETED[:D] (sorry) I just happen to own a 2-8-2 and a 2-6-0. The 2-8-2 is the quitest engine I own. My Kato SD80 is very noisy compared to the IHC Mikado. It is also heavy for a plastic Light Mikado, and can pull at least 30 cars. It's detailing is a bit plain, but it's still a very good engine.[:D][:D] The 2-6-0 is well detailed and even has interior detailing. There's weight filling every space except for the area for the motor. It's a very smooth runner, but only has enough power to pull maybe 15 cars. It is also quiet.[:D][:D] So BY ALL MEANS, WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THESE!!!![:D][:D][:D] IT'S WORTH IT!!!![:D][:D][:D]
QUOTE: Originally posted by Stuckarmchairing Dont wa--
QUOTE: Originally posted by selector I have a 2-8-2 that looks pretty darned decent, considering it was a gift, and I just ran it on address 00 with my SEB yesterday. It sounded a high-pitched buzzing, but not a loud one, and moved well. The only thing that puzzled me was that the reverse light flickered and only glowed orange. Probably Randy could tell us what is happening.