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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by bill mathewson Not much was mentioned about Bachmann Spectrum steam - I'm about to purchase both their 2-10-0 and 2-8-0 . Also, I am contemplating getting Athearn Genesis 2-8-2 and 4-6-2. Any opinions? Has anyone even seen Spectrum's new 2-6-6-2? [/quote] After six years in this hobby I finally bot a Spectrum. I had to try it out for myself since there were so many-many negative comments about Botchman. I settled for the new HW Mountain 2-8-2 and have no regrets. Would I buy it again?, Yes. See MR Aug 01 for the Athearn Genesis light pacific, 4-6-2, weighs in at 12.75 OZ See MR Dec 99 for the Athearn Genesis light mikad, 2-8-2, weighs in at 13.00 OZ I can mail you a copy of each if you wish. Both are very affordable but because of their light weight suffer from a traction imbalance problem. If weight can be added it should be balanced over the middle of the driving wheelbase to get maximum adhesion.
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