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<p>[quote user="oldline1"]</p> <p> </p> <div class="quote-header"> </div> <blockquote class="quote"> <div class="quote-user">BMMECNYC</div> <div class="quote-content"> <p>Its great that its working out so far.  I have not really ever had that kind of luck before. </p> <p> </p> <div class="quote-header"> </div> <blockquote class="quote"> <div class="quote-user">oldline1</div> <div class="quote-content">The train operates extremely well, has KD clone couplers and the track with roadbed is very nice.</div> </blockquote> <div class="quote-footer"> </div> <p> </p> <p>Are the KD clones metal or plastic?  Plastic from the photos.  Do they have coiled springs or plastic leaf springs?  This cannot be determined from the photos on the internet.  If leaf they will fail over time.  Replace with actual Kadees as this happens (or before).</p> <p>Is the roadbed black or grey? The set from menards shows black roadbed.  Answered my own question.  At some point you will need to replace the track due to rust causing intermittant contact with the rails.  The rail is steel vice nickel silver, unless they have changed their brand.  If I had a choice between steel track and brass track, I would choose brass track.  </p> <p> </p> <div class="quote-header"> </div> <blockquote class="quote"> <div class="quote-user">oldline1</div> <div class="quote-content">So maybe we need to rethink our poor opinion of what Bachmann puts out in the non-Spectrum world?</div> </blockquote> <div class="quote-footer"> </div> <p> </p> <p>My experience has been mixed.  I like some of their silver series rolling stock (log cars are well detailed if pricey).  My only gripe with those is that they dont make their coupler pockets deep enough for easy replacement on some cars. </p> <p>As far as locomotives go, I wish they would make 2-6-0s with slide valves and the 4-6-0s with piston valves.  It seems that would be a relatively simple change to accomplish on their end.  </p> <p>Their customer service has been helpful.  And they have had parts available for most things that I have needed to repair.</p> <p> </p> <div style="clear:both;"> </div> <p> </p> </div> </blockquote> <div class="quote-footer"> </div> <p> </p> <p>Jeeze and my wife says I'm usually negative! It's just a kids toy train he won. I never expected a brass import from Glacier Park or something. Besides.....by Monday he'll probably be back studying dinosaurs.</p> <p>Roger Huber</p> <p>Deer Creek Locomotive Works</p> <div style="clear:both;"> </div> <p>[/quote]</p> <p>Not trying to be negative, just pointing out facts.  Some of which are negative....</p> <p>I've never had good results with their EZ-mate couplers.  The MKIIs are fine under normal operating conditions. </p> <p>They only 2 things Ive had to repair was a second hand decapod, and a 4-4-0 that was missing its cab roof vent.  Not bad considering what shows up from other manufacturers.</p> <p>My point was I guess is that you cant really judge a bachmann starter set based on just having brought it home.  A few months to a year and still working, well maybe things are getting better in their starter line.  </p> <p> </p>
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