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The pulling power of any consist depends on the quality of the motive power. Don't expect much from the lower end Athearn models. The Ready-to-Roll series run smoother but offer only slightly better pulling power. The Bachmann Spectrum line is only slightly better. The best pullers on my layout, which has 2% grades, are my Atlas and Walthers diesels. I can pull 40 cars up those grades with only 2 Atlas B40-8's or my Walthers GP-15 and B40-8 lash up's.
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