Favorite maker

[tomwatkins]

Since I could only specify one, I went with Bachman because their Spectrum
2-8-0's are almost bulletproof and are the mainstay of my steam roster. Their light 4-8-2's are also very good. I also like Proto and Stewart diesels. I'm looking forward to getting a pair of Broadway's heavy 2-8-2's very soon.

Tom Watkins

[tomwatkins]

Since I could only specify one, I went with Bachman because their Spectrum
2-8-0's are almost bulletproof and are the mainstay of my steam roster. Their light 4-8-2's are also very good. I also like Proto and Stewart diesels. I'm looking forward to getting a pair of Broadway's heavy 2-8-2's very soon.

Tom Watkins

[Jetrock]

I've got a wide variety of stuff--the biggest number is Bachmann (I own three GE 44-tonners and one 70-tonner, plus three or four Brill trolleys in various states of modification) but I also have a pair of Athearn GP7's, as well as a pair of Ken Kidder single-truck Birneys. I'm not sure of the manufacturers of the three F-series locos I have sitting in boxes, but I don't use them very often.

Some of my motive power will be kitbashed or at least extensively modified--I'm getting set to make a modified Baldwin steeplecab-turned-boxcab out of a Roundhouse boxcab diesel body shell and the motors from one of the 44-tonners, and a box motor from a Roundhouse combine (extensively chopped) mounted on a Bowser trolley motor drive. The Bachmann Brills will someday be converted to resemble PG&E's homebuilt trolleys.

[Jetrock]

I've got a wide variety of stuff--the biggest number is Bachmann (I own three GE 44-tonners and one 70-tonner, plus three or four Brill trolleys in various states of modification) but I also have a pair of Athearn GP7's, as well as a pair of Ken Kidder single-truck Birneys. I'm not sure of the manufacturers of the three F-series locos I have sitting in boxes, but I don't use them very often.

Some of my motive power will be kitbashed or at least extensively modified--I'm getting set to make a modified Baldwin steeplecab-turned-boxcab out of a Roundhouse boxcab diesel body shell and the motors from one of the 44-tonners, and a box motor from a Roundhouse combine (extensively chopped) mounted on a Bowser trolley motor drive. The Bachmann Brills will someday be converted to resemble PG&E's homebuilt trolleys.

[jahauck]

I voted for Proto, because of recent experiences with that make, but my roster would display every brand that has ever been made. I do have a preponderance of Athearn products. I'm not able to boast of having unlimited finances when it comes to one of my hobbies and I would therefore recommend Athearn products for good running, long lasting introductory products,. I do not yet own any Genesis level units but may some day.

[jahauck]

I voted for Proto, because of recent experiences with that make, but my roster would display every brand that has ever been made. I do have a preponderance of Athearn products. I'm not able to boast of having unlimited finances when it comes to one of my hobbies and I would therefore recommend Athearn products for good running, long lasting introductory products,. I do not yet own any Genesis level units but may some day.

[vw-bug]

Loco's its got to be Bachmann's Spectrum Steam series.

Rollong stock, I still like the blues kits of Athearns

[vw-bug]

Loco's its got to be Bachmann's Spectrum Steam series.

Rollong stock, I still like the blues kits of Athearns

[Anonymous]

Athearn for me as well. Nice and simple to assemble and modify. And also, you get to see it run soon.

[Anonymous]

Athearn for me as well. Nice and simple to assemble and modify. And also, you get to see it run soon.

[dharmon]

I'm going to have to go with Athearn blue box. Simple, rugged, dependable and can be made into whatever you want. Don't like the motor, put a new one in, don't like the gearing or wheels, change em. The after market availablity of Athearn compatible parts and details is unsurpassed. I like the Katos and Genesis and P2Ks...they are today what brass was to the hobby 15 years ago. Their drives and details are outstanding, so much so that I can't bring myself to do anything to them (but then again I really don't need to). But for me, I'd rather comb the swap meets for older Athearns to build them up to what I want.

[dharmon]

I'm going to have to go with Athearn blue box. Simple, rugged, dependable and can be made into whatever you want. Don't like the motor, put a new one in, don't like the gearing or wheels, change em. The after market availablity of Athearn compatible parts and details is unsurpassed. I like the Katos and Genesis and P2Ks...they are today what brass was to the hobby 15 years ago. Their drives and details are outstanding, so much so that I can't bring myself to do anything to them (but then again I really don't need to). But for me, I'd rather comb the swap meets for older Athearns to build them up to what I want.

[Anonymous]

Mine is Roco. The majority of my steam loco's and passenger cars are from the Austrian company of Roco. I just like their detail better than anyone else.

[Anonymous]

Mine is Roco. The majority of my steam loco's and passenger cars are from the Austrian company of Roco. I just like their detail better than anyone else.

[AggroJones]

Athearn blue box locomotives can be brought up to a higher level with just a few dollars. And their Genesis engines are absolutely marvelous, dispite their cost. So that makes me cast the vote for Athearn.

[AggroJones]

Athearn blue box locomotives can be brought up to a higher level with just a few dollars. And their Genesis engines are absolutely marvelous, dispite their cost. So that makes me cast the vote for Athearn.

[Anonymous]

My favorite maker is Me, My self, and I

[Anonymous]

My favorite maker is Me, My self, and I

[Hawks05]

my favorite is Athearn.

[Hawks05]

my favorite is Athearn.

[eastcoast]

1. Bachmann Spectrum
2. Athearn
3. Model Power ( without the traction bands )

[eastcoast]

1. Bachmann Spectrum
2. Athearn
3. Model Power ( without the traction bands )

[Anonymous]

I voted other. Most of my rolling stock are resin kits, but all 3 locos are Bachman. Shay, USRA light mountain and a doodlebug.

[Anonymous]

I voted other. Most of my rolling stock are resin kits, but all 3 locos are Bachman. Shay, USRA light mountain and a doodlebug.

[Anonymous]

I have an unspecified amount of locomotives that are by the name brands you have listed. I have several Athearn engines, KATO's, ATLASES, PROTO 2000's & a few Bachmann Spectrums. Most of these engines are DCC equipped. If I were to buy just 1 line of the ones listed I would choose PROTO 1000 or 2000's due to their improved details from years past. I also own various brands of N-scale rolling stock as well.



Charlie G

[Anonymous]

I have an unspecified amount of locomotives that are by the name brands you have listed. I have several Athearn engines, KATO's, ATLASES, PROTO 2000's & a few Bachmann Spectrums. Most of these engines are DCC equipped. If I were to buy just 1 line of the ones listed I would choose PROTO 1000 or 2000's due to their improved details from years past. I also own various brands of N-scale rolling stock as well.



Charlie G

[Anonymous]

I'm inclined to say Athearn - they seem to be the best value for money models out there, though I'd say that Walthers make better passenger cars (Apart from the Athearn Bombardier Bilevels, which are very nice!). I do have a few Proto 1000 locos, but the prices have put me off buying many. As for Atlas and Proto 2000, these are very nice, but the prices (In the UK at least) are kinda high! For example, an Athearn SD9 (the first loco I bought) can be had for around £30, while the Proto 2000 examples are at least twice as expensive. I'm aware that they are more highly detailed, but as I enjoy super-detailing locos the Athearn range makes economic sense.

[Anonymous]

I'm inclined to say Athearn - they seem to be the best value for money models out there, though I'd say that Walthers make better passenger cars (Apart from the Athearn Bombardier Bilevels, which are very nice!). I do have a few Proto 1000 locos, but the prices have put me off buying many. As for Atlas and Proto 2000, these are very nice, but the prices (In the UK at least) are kinda high! For example, an Athearn SD9 (the first loco I bought) can be had for around £30, while the Proto 2000 examples are at least twice as expensive. I'm aware that they are more highly detailed, but as I enjoy super-detailing locos the Athearn range makes economic sense.

[dphusman]

Atlas in N scale! They always seem to have new items that I must have.