Best switcher for the money

[rrinker]

QUOTE: Originally posted by JPM335

Sounds like the P2K might be the one for me. I like the sound of $29.99[:D]. Ill also look at the stewart and atlas though. As far as a kit goes, I love building locos. But I already have several engine kits sitting around that need building. Im neglecting the kits while I get the layout running.

Well, the P2K isn't much of a 'kit' as far as that goes. A few optional detail items to be installed - and they give you ALL of them, you need to check prototype photos of the particular model you have to see which details actually belong on it. And thre's one I don't put on no matter what - the cab sunshades look like an invitation to have a broken piece on every loco, unless you NEVER pick them up.

--Randy

[Anonymous]

My sw1's have hauled alot of grain for their railroad Archer Grain.. many thousand scale miles!!!

[Anonymous]

i need a few new switchers to but i am being patient and waiting for the atlas mp15 later this year www.atlasrr.com

[aloco]

I've got over dozen Atlas ALCO switchers, some made in Austria and some made in China. I run 'em all, and I don't notice any difference in performance between the Austrian and Chinese made locos. I've had a few of 'em in pieces and the mechanisms are identical except for the copper wheel wipers. The Chinese made wheel wipers look like they are less susceptible to wear because they rub the back of the wheel instead of the flange.

[Anonymous]

im going with the P2k as well for now, to many choices, but this will be my first switcher and I'm sure many more will wind up on my track.