Now, I have to buy a new locomotive and I was wondering If I should buy It?
Here Is The Link:
www.hobbylinc.com/htm/bac/bac67004.htm
Any Help Would Be Greatly Appreciated
-Cody L. Jackson
hi cody if your new to the hobby ok
but keep in mind if your are staying with H.O.
there are so many styles of engine and a whole
slew of manufactures to chose from.
if you get a chance visit your local hobby shop and
check out whats available for you layout and liking
good luck john t brooklyn ny
If you plan to only run DC, it's a fair value. I would probably pay the extra $12 and get the DCC model, but it's your money.
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What radii curves are you using? Bigger isn't better... SD's are a stretch to get around 18, and even 22" curves. If you want a good deal, buy the Proto 2000 GP38-2's from Walthers... They are on sale right now for 45$ each.
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What are you trying to model? That should be the first consideration. For me, that is way beyond my era so I wouldn't think twice about not buying it. But it were a N&W J - which is wonderful locomotive - I would not buy it because while it fits my era, it doesn't fit my location.
Gene
Since I'm a Bachmann fan. :D
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Quote from: Yampa Bob on May 26, 2008, 08:59:45 PM
Since I'm a Bachmann fan. :D
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Since I'm a P2k fan, I prefer more pulling power, better drive, and much more detail for 5$ less, - a decoder...
Forget what everyone else tellls you. There has been only one perfect locomotive ever produced, and it only costs $21.98. Kind of hard to find, but tracking down one of these babies is worth it... ;)
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Timothy
I think you would be a lot happier with this one. Spend a few bucks on a decent transformer also. remember there are two kinds of modelers here. the real serious guys and the guys that are not so serious ( mix and match roadnames ) . i am the latter and I think you are also. I am about ready to plunk some money down on an SD40 from bachmann and runn Dc ( it is DCC ready )
Cody, remember service after the sale is very importatnt. Whatever brand you buy, ask if they have a life time warranty. Ask the dealer if they will refund your money if the loco arrives defective, or goes bad in just a few days running.
You might also ask them if you can return it after it arrives, if you don't like it for whatever reason. There are still a few dealers who believe the customer is always right.