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Opinions wanted: Most maintainable-reliable engines

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Posted by rrebell on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 11:31 AM

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Opinions wanted: Most maintainable-reliable engines
Posted by DigitalGriffin on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 11:26 AM

If you were going to pick a train that had the lowest/easiest maintenence, and rock stable dependibility, long term realiability, what would you chose?

I'm looking at HO specifically

Mehano?

Athearn? (RTR)

Atlas Trainman?

Walthers Trainline?

Bachmann? 

Bowser?

Any specific models?

I am not looking for most features, most detailed, or most accurate.  I just want reliable.

This train will run non attended for about 8 hours a week for a non-profit.  The layout is already there and built.  It just needs a little TLC as no one is taking care of it. 

I do realize there is track cleaning and lubing every 24 hours of run time.

I'm hesitant on Bachmann.  My steam driveline gears always wore out.  Bachmann is a great value, but they have maintenance issues in the long term.)

 

Don - Specializing in layout DC->DCC conversions

Modeling C&O transition era and steel industries There's Nothing Like Big Steam!

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