the better buy?

[ShaunCN]

hey guys i need your insight commnets or what have you... what do YOU think is the better buy or what i should i get a P2K Ontario Northland GP9 (here at the LHS) or try and order in a athearn RTR SP SD45T-2. i really wanted a six axel engien but the ONR GP9 is very nice!, i can't make up my mind at all. anyway what do you guys have to say about it?

[james saunders]

Get the SD45T-2 I own one...MAN!!! are they awesome, really heavy too In fact i'm going to get another one   and once you add some pilot detail, you could be forgiven for thinking your standing beside SP tracks!!!

[selector]

Diesels aren't my thing, but I suggest you make this decision based on some robust criteria.  You mention six axles.  If that is a strong draw for your, and you can put off the ONR purchase emotionally, then your choice is simple.  If you have a strong hankering for the ONR, and the price is kinda right, ditto.

[Don Gibson]

The GP-9  will take sharper curves and switches , and the SD-45T  runs faster.

The SD-45T was primarily a Southern Pacific engine wheras ALL railroads used GP-9's or 7's.

The 6 axle engines have more 'work's so should cost more. They also prefer 22"radii and #6 turnouts to run on.

[ARTHILL]

If you are an invester, I am out of my league. If you are a model railroader, selecter has it right, What do you want? This is a pleasure hobby, get what you want. I have learned that being in a hurry is a short lived pleasure sometimes. Of course, if you have the budget, get them both.

[CP5415]

Shawn,

Having bought locomotives from both manufacturers, I can honestly say that you won't go wrong with either decision.

Athearn RTR is almost as good as Proto. Especially detail wise.

If you want a 6 axle loco, go with Athearn.

Gordon

[espeefoamer]

Go for the SD45T-2. I have 4 of them and they are beautifully detailed, great running locos.

[Texas Zepher]

Once again I am not the one to ask.  I can never decide so I would just get both...