Hi, just want to rave about this engine. I have the 4-4-0 in the Russian Iron paint and I only recently got around to breaking the engine in.
I have it pulling a 4 car 60' Riverossi passenger set. I have a 2% incline to the layout and this engine pulls like a champ. The slow speed control is excellent.
I am so impressed that I would like to obtain another in the Russian livery put that paint scheme seems to be in short supply. Will keep looking though.
Congratulation to Bachmann for a superb little engine.
Dear PN,
Thanks!
I think it's a great little loco too!
Have fun!
the Bach-man
PN
They are available, just perhaps not the best price around.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLRW3&P=SM
http://www.caboosehobbies.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=14_76_77&products_id=71129
I may be a cheapskate on some items, but when the mood strikes me to buy something, I don't worry about the price. To quote my wife:"It's only money".
PN
Caboose Hobbies has a Father's Day sale going on, another 15% discount, in stock items only. According to the site, the Russia Iron is in stock, but may be sold out.
That gets the price down to $150
I just missed some vintage cars by about 30 minutes.
Ahem http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/category_s/1711.htm
I have a Spectrum 4-4-0 Richmond with DCC/ Sound, and it is a really nice "light" locomotive... just like the prototype. I have one incline of 3%, and it pulls a 40' freight car and a 40' coach all the way with no problem.
It is definately worth the price...
Bob/Ten Wheeler
I concur it's a really nice model!
Any news, speculations or rumours on a Spectrum oldtime 4-4-0, Bach-man? ;) With oldtime I mean 1860 - 1880.
cheers
Heinz