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If there were only one Loco manufacturer left....................

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Posted by cspmo on Thursday, March 17, 2005 1:17 PM
Tyco.
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Posted by Adelie on Thursday, March 17, 2005 11:52 AM
Since I'm in N-scale, I voted for Kato. I could live with Atlas, particularly if they standardize on DCC-ready frames.

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Posted by orsonroy on Thursday, March 17, 2005 11:52 AM
BLI: proto-specific steam, with factory-installed DC/DCC sound, at prices less than brass (heck, for a lot of their engines, less than plastic and the parts to instal DCC sound on your own!)

Either that or Bachmann Spectrum: inexpensive, nicely detailed, good running steam, that's NOT built as "limited runs only"

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 17, 2005 11:34 AM
All of lifes opinions are based upon experiences.

I like several manufacturers, but based on my experience I voted for Altas, specifically Master Series.

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Posted by Virginian on Thursday, March 17, 2005 11:34 AM
Keep in mind this vote is based on where I am right now and what I still need/want. Since all I have on order is a BLI 'J', I voted BLI. If I had just gotten my A's I would have voted P2K. If I was into diesels it would be totally different. I suspect everyone else is in a similar situation.
I'm just glad there ain't just one.
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Posted by simon1966 on Thursday, March 17, 2005 11:23 AM
RE: If there were only one Loco manufacturer left....................

.........they would be sued by MTH...

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 17, 2005 11:18 AM
Those are all great choices. The 3 rail bug caught me a few years back and I haven't been collecting much HO DC equipment. aI have no exprience with Broadway. Limited products. However, I have seen them in operation. If I had to go back to HO. I know wouldn't have to give up the quality and sounds of a diecast steam locomotive.
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Posted by soumodeler on Thursday, March 17, 2005 11:08 AM
Atlas because of their quality and detail. They are good runners and great detail and yet cost only $100-140. My [2c]

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Posted by ArcadeAttica on Thursday, March 17, 2005 10:53 AM
Ive used athern, atlas, lifelike, and spectrum.
Spectrum has just been the best, but athearn is definately in second
Arcade & Attica RR is the best Rail system ever! buffalo had way too many friggin railroads in the 50's. i cant decide "I know something stupid we can do!"
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 17, 2005 10:49 AM
Atlas is very strong on Desiels but I picked BLI for the steam.
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If there were only one Loco manufacturer left....................
Posted by ksax73 on Thursday, March 17, 2005 10:43 AM
I have only had experience with Atlas, Athearn, Bachmann Spectrum and Walthers Locomotives. So my vote is based on those.

Looking forward to the responses!

This is my first poll and do not expect many from me. I know a number of people have expressed their frustration with polls and so I will not try to add to that too much.

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