Ray Breyer
Modeling the NKP's Peoria Division, circa 1943
QUOTE: Originally posted by masonjar Didn't Atlas come out with a 4-6-0 in N recently? How does that compare to the Spectrum and others? Atlas seems to have a good reputation in HO diesels... Did it carry over to N scale steamers? Andrew
QUOTE: Originally posted by MAbruce QUOTE: Originally posted by masonjar Didn't Atlas come out with a 4-6-0 in N recently? How does that compare to the Spectrum and others? Atlas seems to have a good reputation in HO diesels... Did it carry over to N scale steamers? Andrew I have not seen it out yet, but I understand that it's not an Atlas design - rather it's someone elses being resold by Atlas (the name eludes me right now). The first true Atlas steam engine will be the upcoming Shay. Steam offerings is one of the weak spots in N-scale right now. Hopefully that will change over the next few years. As already mentioned, Lifelike and Bachmann are already starting to address this shortcoming.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by rdconger I've been trying to get started with N-scale railroading, and I am still at the deciding on equipment stage. I got a Bachmann steam-engine set. I am now of the opinion that Bachman products are, frankly, crap. The track is abominable -- I had some new stuff delivered (right and left switches) and they were unusable. The train jumped at every attempted pass. The engine is low performance and is insanely difficult to get on the tracks. The cars aren't too bad -- although I think their couplers are too delicate and break or malfunction too easily. What should I go to for track and engines (steam only) if I want the best, or at least as near to the best as I can afford? Thanks