Larry
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Summerset Ry.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by Mr Mekanik I have Model Power, Life-Like and Bachmann steam locos. My most expensive Bachmann loco is a Texas Steam Loco 2-10-4 ho. 24 years ago I paid $109.00. It was equipped with a working headlight, smoke unit and a sound board inside the tender. The sound was very realistic and I enjoyed running it. I sent it to Bachmann for repairs, (Bachmann offers lifetime warranty and I like that.) but they do not have parts to repair it. They offer me a replacement, but none of them have the sound board ... The Standard line does offer smoke and working headlight. So my only gripe is, I sent my 24 year old loco with sound, light and smoke unit and I will be getting a brand new updated loco that only has a working headlight. Is that progress? Mr Mekanik.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Oklahoma Train Nut here latley I hvae heard alot of people saying that Bachmann trains are terrible and low quality. THAT IS VERY UNFAIRLY UNTRUE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bachmann products are somke of the best model railroading products ever !!! I don't mean just the spectrum line, the standard line is relly good to !!! does anyone back me up here ????
QUOTE: Originally posted by dougal Here's what I have to say about Bachman: Spectrum: GREAT! Plus: so-so Regular: Bad EZ Mate couplers: The worst thing ever made
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QUOTE: Originally posted by jrbernier Bachmann has gained this reputation on their own. What I do not understand is that some of the upscale Spectrum line is so good(2-8-0 for example), and then they produce real junk on the next attempt. It is like they have seperate design teams that never talk to one another. Some of the diesels like the C40-8 look very good, and run decent at first, then start binding up and fall apart. And even the good Spectrum stuff has quality control problems. I have never had these problems with my Atlas/Kato/P2K/Genesis/BLI engines. I have 3 Spectrum steamers(2 2-8-0's and a 4-6-0). My 3 engines have run fine out of the box, but several friends have had problems(at least Bachmann seems to honor their warranty and ships replacement engines back). Jim Bernier
Modeling BNSF and Milwaukee Road in SW Wisconsin
Russell
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Dan
QUOTE: Originally posted by AntonioFP45 Dano99a, Have you considered remotoring your unit? I believe that NWSL sells a truck motor that would meet your needs. With a low amp motor, you could add LED lights. I think trolleys look great running on a model town's street's.
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