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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by NightCrawler Bachmann Spectrum steam locos are excellent in both HO and N. but their Spectrum diesels are not very good. if you plan on getting a Spectrum diesel locomotive i would highly recommend that you get one from somewhere where you can test run it first. some of them run very well, but many of them are junk. [/quote] You certainly have said it right about the Spectrum diesels as I junked about seven of the GE dash 8's both in wide cab and regular. They were not even the right height, but I did correct that problem. We should have a place to send models we do not want so someone could use them. When I first started modeling, 1968 in HO, I purchased many on sale items and then tossed them within a year. Does anyone remember AHM I believe back in New Jersey. I used to order ten or so items on sale and really purchased train cars and other items that were cheap. Anyone out there have any ideas. on getting The steam engines are display items to be used on a shelf, however, they do run fair and can be used on a layout. My 2 8 0, the PRR K4 and my N&W J all run fair but not great. The detail is above average for these three Spectrum locomotives and I would still buy them for the purpose of displaying HO. If the Spectrum line would upgrade their drive systems to the Trix or at least close, they would have a winner. This hobby is all about enjoying the time we spend with the models and I really like the engines for the purpose I use them.
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