Favorite maker

[Anonymous]

I am a big fan of the atlas coal cars...many of my steamers are atlas also

[Anonymous]

I am a big fan of the atlas coal cars...many of my steamers are atlas also

[SP9811]

Atlas N scale

[SP9811]

Atlas N scale

[cp1057]

I have more Proto 1000/2000 locos than anything else. Good running, reasonably well detailed, within my budget.

My rolling stock is mixture of just about everything but in numbers Athearn tops it off. Inexpensive which allows me to build up a fleet more quickly, reliable, rugged. I'm willing to forgive the molded grab-irons and monster door claws. The claws can be trimmed off, but I like being able to open doors on boxcars if I want to.

Charles
Hillsburgh On

[cp1057]

I have more Proto 1000/2000 locos than anything else. Good running, reasonably well detailed, within my budget.

My rolling stock is mixture of just about everything but in numbers Athearn tops it off. Inexpensive which allows me to build up a fleet more quickly, reliable, rugged. I'm willing to forgive the molded grab-irons and monster door claws. The claws can be trimmed off, but I like being able to open doors on boxcars if I want to.

Charles
Hillsburgh On

[dphusman]

Atlas in N scale! They always seem to have new items that I must have.

[dphusman]

Atlas in N scale! They always seem to have new items that I must have.

[Anonymous]

I'm inclined to say Athearn - they seem to be the best value for money models out there, though I'd say that Walthers make better passenger cars (Apart from the Athearn Bombardier Bilevels, which are very nice!). I do have a few Proto 1000 locos, but the prices have put me off buying many. As for Atlas and Proto 2000, these are very nice, but the prices (In the UK at least) are kinda high! For example, an Athearn SD9 (the first loco I bought) can be had for around £30, while the Proto 2000 examples are at least twice as expensive. I'm aware that they are more highly detailed, but as I enjoy super-detailing locos the Athearn range makes economic sense.

[Anonymous]

I'm inclined to say Athearn - they seem to be the best value for money models out there, though I'd say that Walthers make better passenger cars (Apart from the Athearn Bombardier Bilevels, which are very nice!). I do have a few Proto 1000 locos, but the prices have put me off buying many. As for Atlas and Proto 2000, these are very nice, but the prices (In the UK at least) are kinda high! For example, an Athearn SD9 (the first loco I bought) can be had for around £30, while the Proto 2000 examples are at least twice as expensive. I'm aware that they are more highly detailed, but as I enjoy super-detailing locos the Athearn range makes economic sense.

[Anonymous]

I have an unspecified amount of locomotives that are by the name brands you have listed. I have several Athearn engines, KATO's, ATLASES, PROTO 2000's & a few Bachmann Spectrums. Most of these engines are DCC equipped. If I were to buy just 1 line of the ones listed I would choose PROTO 1000 or 2000's due to their improved details from years past. I also own various brands of N-scale rolling stock as well.



Charlie G

[Anonymous]

I have an unspecified amount of locomotives that are by the name brands you have listed. I have several Athearn engines, KATO's, ATLASES, PROTO 2000's & a few Bachmann Spectrums. Most of these engines are DCC equipped. If I were to buy just 1 line of the ones listed I would choose PROTO 1000 or 2000's due to their improved details from years past. I also own various brands of N-scale rolling stock as well.



Charlie G

[Anonymous]

I voted other. Most of my rolling stock are resin kits, but all 3 locos are Bachman. Shay, USRA light mountain and a doodlebug.

[Anonymous]

I voted other. Most of my rolling stock are resin kits, but all 3 locos are Bachman. Shay, USRA light mountain and a doodlebug.

[eastcoast]

1. Bachmann Spectrum
2. Athearn
3. Model Power ( without the traction bands )

[eastcoast]

1. Bachmann Spectrum
2. Athearn
3. Model Power ( without the traction bands )

[Hawks05]

my favorite is Athearn.

[Hawks05]

my favorite is Athearn.

[Anonymous]

My favorite maker is Me, My self, and I

[Anonymous]

My favorite maker is Me, My self, and I

[AggroJones]

Athearn blue box locomotives can be brought up to a higher level with just a few dollars. And their Genesis engines are absolutely marvelous, dispite their cost. So that makes me cast the vote for Athearn.

[AggroJones]

Athearn blue box locomotives can be brought up to a higher level with just a few dollars. And their Genesis engines are absolutely marvelous, dispite their cost. So that makes me cast the vote for Athearn.

[Anonymous]

Mine is Roco. The majority of my steam loco's and passenger cars are from the Austrian company of Roco. I just like their detail better than anyone else.

[Anonymous]

Mine is Roco. The majority of my steam loco's and passenger cars are from the Austrian company of Roco. I just like their detail better than anyone else.

[dharmon]

I'm going to have to go with Athearn blue box. Simple, rugged, dependable and can be made into whatever you want. Don't like the motor, put a new one in, don't like the gearing or wheels, change em. The after market availablity of Athearn compatible parts and details is unsurpassed. I like the Katos and Genesis and P2Ks...they are today what brass was to the hobby 15 years ago. Their drives and details are outstanding, so much so that I can't bring myself to do anything to them (but then again I really don't need to). But for me, I'd rather comb the swap meets for older Athearns to build them up to what I want.

[dharmon]

I'm going to have to go with Athearn blue box. Simple, rugged, dependable and can be made into whatever you want. Don't like the motor, put a new one in, don't like the gearing or wheels, change em. The after market availablity of Athearn compatible parts and details is unsurpassed. I like the Katos and Genesis and P2Ks...they are today what brass was to the hobby 15 years ago. Their drives and details are outstanding, so much so that I can't bring myself to do anything to them (but then again I really don't need to). But for me, I'd rather comb the swap meets for older Athearns to build them up to what I want.

[Anonymous]

Athearn for me as well. Nice and simple to assemble and modify. And also, you get to see it run soon.

[Anonymous]

Athearn for me as well. Nice and simple to assemble and modify. And also, you get to see it run soon.

[vw-bug]

Loco's its got to be Bachmann's Spectrum Steam series.

Rollong stock, I still like the blues kits of Athearns

[vw-bug]

Loco's its got to be Bachmann's Spectrum Steam series.

Rollong stock, I still like the blues kits of Athearns