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icmr
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Posted by icmr on Monday, April 10, 2006 11:54 AM
Thats what i thought. Used up your energy on saturday didnt you.



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Posted by waltersrails on Monday, April 10, 2006 11:53 AM
theres more just to lazy to type
I like NS but CSX has the B&O.
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Posted by icmr on Monday, April 10, 2006 11:53 AM
Whats with the ......................................... in your posts?



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Posted by waltersrails on Monday, April 10, 2006 11:52 AM
that makes sense .....................................
I like NS but CSX has the B&O.
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icmr
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Posted by icmr on Monday, April 10, 2006 11:50 AM
I was running the large scale engine tho.



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Posted by icmr on Monday, April 10, 2006 11:49 AM
No.



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Posted by waltersrails on Monday, April 10, 2006 11:49 AM
thats sad to here or run run run..........................
I like NS but CSX has the B&O.
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Posted by icmr on Monday, April 10, 2006 11:48 AM
All of mine took a trip to the shop.



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Posted by waltersrails on Monday, April 10, 2006 11:48 AM
i ran a few need to run all my dash 9's
I like NS but CSX has the B&O.
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Posted by icmr on Monday, April 10, 2006 11:47 AM
How many engines did you use saturday?



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Posted by waltersrails on Monday, April 10, 2006 11:47 AM
cool
I like NS but CSX has the B&O.
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Posted by waltersrails on Monday, April 10, 2006 11:46 AM
i use whats alvable to me
I like NS but CSX has the B&O.
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Posted by icmr on Monday, April 10, 2006 11:46 AM
Bob did.



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Posted by waltersrails on Monday, April 10, 2006 11:45 AM
pretty good
I like NS but CSX has the B&O.
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Posted by icmr on Monday, April 10, 2006 11:44 AM
Get any lube for your engine wheels?



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Posted by icmr on Monday, April 10, 2006 11:43 AM
How was your saturday?



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Posted by waltersrails on Monday, April 10, 2006 11:43 AM
true whats the true meaning.
I like NS but CSX has the B&O.
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Posted by Philcal on Monday, April 10, 2006 1:58 AM
Wasn't going to do this but, I have about 25 Athearn locomotives including some pretty new RTR. All, and I mean all, are great. Five of the units are over 20 years old. They get an annual check over and lube. They are great performers, fun to detail, rugged and reliable. I do quite a bit of switching, and by Athearn units are awesome. Naw, don't think I'll ban them.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 7, 2006 12:44 PM
If it were not for Irv Athearn a lot of us would not be in the hobby. Any electromechanical mecanisim will require some periodic maintenance and lubrication to ensure good operation. Some folks need to develop the skills to further enjoy the hobby. I speak from over 50 years in the model train hobby. I'm sorry this individual had such a bad experiance but maybe he needs to learn a little more about mechanical things and realize nothing is perfect.
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Posted by joeyegarner on Thursday, April 6, 2006 9:32 PM
I been out of the net for a while....... but I stand by all my athearn BB, they are some of the best running locos I have. For the money I dont think you can beat them, it dosent hurt to spend a little time and money perhaps regearing and adding a hard wire to them to increase preformance. In the end you just cant beat them for the money!
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Posted by Darth Santa Fe on Thursday, April 6, 2006 9:11 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by modelmaker51

QUOTE: Originally posted by dxr8007nz

What mean BB ?


The original AThearn locomotive line was sold in blue boxes, hence Athearn BB.


Actually, the original line of locomotives from Athearn (Hustler, F7, GP9, 4-6-2?, 0-4-2...) came in yellow boxes. There was also a white and orange box, but I've only seen those on the original DD40s.

Old Athearn diagrams can be seen here:http://www.hoseeker.net/lit.html

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 6, 2006 9:01 PM
You have a great point about the Genesis and Athearn BB engines but I own numerous RTR locos at least 30 and everyone one runs like butter on a hot sunny day. I love them great detail, great motors and surprisingly powerful. Of course KATO is the best because DAAAAA!!!!!!!!! Its KATO but definetely disagree about Atlas I have had numerous Atlas locos go up in smoke and actually one almost burned down the club I belonged to. So I personally would not recommend Atlas.
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Posted by mtrails on Thursday, April 6, 2006 7:30 PM
I can't complain. I own Athearn locomotives exclusively. I am happy about the availablitiy of loco models, and road names, and recently, the level of detail they have achieved. You can't beat that for the price. I have only had a problem with ONE locomotive, the newly released SD40. Wheels were offset, motor was tight, very loud, couldn't pull a thing. I called Athearn and asked what the heck? It's brand new!!! They suggested diving in and trying to fix it myself. Well, that sucks. I told them I did this, and I did that, and it's a small percentage better, but it's absolutely horrible compared to all of my other locos. I asked "what are you going to do to satisfy this customer?" The said, send it back. What? I have to pay to ship this to you, when it was defective from the factory? I was P.O.! I said heck with it, bought a new motor for it and runs just fine now.

So I had to tinker with it a little, and drop a few extra bucks into it. My biggest complaint, is their customer service is rock bottom. They don't want to to anything for you, and not even offer an appology.
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Posted by modelmaker51 on Thursday, April 6, 2006 7:09 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by dxr8007nz

What mean BB ?



The original AThearn locomotive line was sold in blue boxes, hence Athearn BB. Newer RTR mosels come in a more colorful box and the Genesisline comes in a blue/yellow box.

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Posted by waltersrails on Thursday, April 6, 2006 3:47 PM
true and sorry for my bashing.
I like NS but CSX has the B&O.
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Posted by dragonriversteel on Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:50 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by fec703

What are BB engines??


Athearn Blue Box ,because athearn kits use to come in blue boxes...........


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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 6, 2006 2:49 PM
BB = Blue Box - the Athearn locos in semi-kit form (where you have to fit the handrails, horns, etc) are usually known as BB due to the blue boxes the kits come in.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 6, 2006 1:31 PM
What are BB engines??
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Posted by zgardner18 on Thursday, April 6, 2006 1:13 PM
waltersrails and icmr, you guys need to get a room. What's up, are you trying to get up to 5 stars or something. Go talk over the phone and stop waisting our time on a subject that some people actually want to talk on!

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Posted by waltersrails on Thursday, April 6, 2006 12:13 PM
?
I like NS but CSX has the B&O.
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