The Best running locomotives

[Anonymous]

I have 2 Kato units and 2 Atlas units w/ Kato drives. They are the best loco's in my fleet

[Anonymous]

Of those listed, Atlas is the best, with Kato a close second place, but the best running, best looking HO Scale locomotives are not on the list, they are the OMI brass diesels, Of those that I own, They are virtually flawless in running performance, slow, smooth, and extremely powerful, and they can really move if so desired, These are the best available locomotives of all, IMO.


Mac

[RMax1]

I have an old Mantua tank engine someone gave me that runs great! It's really old. I like the Proto 2000 units for new power. Work well and quiet.

RMax

[cbq9911a]

Atheard "Blue Box". As runners, they're almost as good as an Atlas or Kato. But they're much more robust. and you get a bigger bang for your buck.

[Anonymous]

Atlas and kato are tied in my book. I really like the Atlas P&W U23B engin. Great detail. Had to give atlas my vote.

[Anonymous]

Atlas Master Series hands down

[orsonroy]

Runs the best: Atlas

Lasts the longest: Mantua

[Anonymous]

Question,How do HO scale steam locomotives perform over diesel locomotives,is their any difference....on grades or the flat?
BNSFrailfan.

[simon1966]

I have a sneaky feeling that the modern locomotives loaded with electronics will not last as long as their older brethren. I have an old Hobby Town E7 that is as solid as a rock, could pull the bumper of a 50's Chevy and will probably never go wrong because there is nothing to break!

I suspect that "runs the best" and "lasts the longest" may not be applicable to the same locomotive!

[Anonymous]

Mr. Witty, the old Atlas RS-11 you have actually has a Kato drive in it, so I guess you think highly of Kato as well.[:D]

I voted Kato first followed closely behind by Atlas. These two engines have held up the best over the long run.

[BRAKIE]

My first choice is Atlas locomotives..[:D] I feel that Atlas sets the standards for quality locomotives..

[Anonymous]

I chose Atlas because of my experience with them. I have had an old RS11 of theirs for almost 20 years, and I can garranty that it will still purr like a kitten if I get it out of it's box and onto the tracks. I have the re-released version of the RS11 as well and it's a beauty! It runs very well and has performed flawlessly with the older RS11.

[Anonymous]

Is your questionnaire limited to diesel?
If not what about the Trix Big Boy & the up-graded Rivarossi Allegheny ?

[Anonymous]

i like Kato's but Atlas and Genesis are nice

[Todd McWilliam]

My favorite is Atlas, second is Kato, which do you all think are the best runners and last the longest?