Hi, I'm thinking of building a layout for under my glass coffee table, I want it to have 3 levels, like a double folded dog bone layout. anyway. I'm looking for loco's that can pull about 6 of the altas 70 ton ore cars. I will run two in a consist if need be so heres my questions, thanks in advance for your input.
How well do these locos run?
What is the minimum radius?
Is the coupler change easy? (they come with dummy couplers)
how well do they handle switches/turnouts (I may do a out and back with a siding for passing)
what has been the biggest maintenance issue with them.
Thanks again
NM
Quote from: NarrowMinded on April 09, 2011, 10:03:14 PM
How well do these locos run?
They run great. Actually quite amazing.
QuoteWhat is the minimum radius?
I've run one on 6 1/2" minimum radius.
QuoteIs the coupler change easy? (they come with dummy couplers)
The most recent release comes with a working coupler. It's Bachmann's version of a McHenry.
Quotehow well do they handle switches/turnouts (I may do a out and back with a siding for passing)
Being short wheelbase, powered frogs are probably advisable but I haven't seen any pickup issues with mine.
Quotewhat has been the biggest maintenance issue with them.
None yet...
Thanks guys.