This sound value 2-6-0 is a great little engine, runs great, looks great. The sound is also great, just enough to make it really interesting.

Great job Bachmann, I'll be buying more Bachmann in the future.

What year did the last run of  spectrum 2-10-0's made?

As have seen most of what you want on ebay.  I don't think Bachmann is in any hurry to re-release these locomotives especially under the spectrum label.

What are your thoughts on this engine, any problems?

Thanks guys for the information.

Will this engine run on DC also and still have the sound?

Who does not like sound? It gives your layout a whole new dimension.

BLI's mikado runs on 18" radius so I would assume the bachmann would run on the same. Time will tell.

Looks very nice, will it have sound? May have to get a few.

Dave

Thanks guys but my condition does not and will not prevent me from enjoying my trains. Since I contracted it later in life ( I'm 68 ) it should not progress like people who normally get it in their late 30's and 40's.

Back to the subject, it does look like I will use EZ track and after watching some of the videos of people ballesting the track it will almost look as good as flex.

I'm cleaning off my old N scale layout, when that is done I will start the HO. looks like I should start ordering track and other supplies.

I would love to use flex track but having onset Parkinson's makes it really hard to do that kind of work. So the use of a roadbed track system is the best for me. There are some scenic tricks I can use to help disguise the track in a yard.

Jerrys HO,

Sounds like you got a great layout.

It's between ATLAS Tru track and EZ track, looks like EZ track has more track pieces especially switches. Now to make a decision. My O my, decisions, decisions.

Yes Kd I did read your note and it was much appreciated. Thank you for your thoughts.

Hey guys the ends will be wide enough to handle 22" curves. I rather build nice scenery to have my trains running thru then any type of operations.

I have operated on several friends layouts and believe me it is like watching grass grow. It is so boring and mind numbing IMO.

Besides nobody has answered my question, how is EZ track?

Nothing right now but my layout will be approx. 19x2 L shaped with enough room at both ends to use 18" and 22" radius curves.

I like continuous running, not really into operations.

I'm trying to decide what track system to use, EZ TRACK, Tru track, or Kato. I'm leaning away from Kato because of cost but I would like to use a track system that is very reliable.