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Quote from: r.cprmier on May 01, 2007, 10:11:58 PM
I own two of these beasties, and do like them.  It was pretty straightfoward to install Tsunami decoders in them, albiet one must really plan out this project BEORE one starts it.  I used a method I mentioned earlier; which is to drill a series of holes in the coal pile, and cover it with some kind of screening material-I have graduated to pantyhose-black pantyhose...and coat the whole with glue and sprinkle coal over it to your satisfaction.  The speaker goes under that mess. 
In sealing off the speaker, I had to let some of the decoder into that compartment because of space constraints, but it did work. 
About the only problem i had was a broken wire on the newest one, which let the sound happen, but no engine movement.  Again, a relatively easy fix.  I found that (with Josh's help-Tony's trains) working in the CVs to my liking was OK; although I am not too crazy about the whistle variety.  I used three Tsunamis so far; two USRA 2-6-6-2s, and one Mantua logging 2-6-6-2.  They all have that characteristic in and out of syncopation business programmed.  An articulated would sound strange any other way.
All in all, the engines have a great response, look great, and run smoothly.  I do not run an articulated or a drag engine over 15MPH anyway.   Crawling over a grade crossing with a string lf cement hoppers in tow is mighty impressive, if I do say so m'self...
I will send you a pic of the first engine.

RIch

Rich'
Thanks for your input, I see micromark has them on sale and while a dedicated Great Northerner really think i should have a couple of these for our southwestern designed layout....maybe in Denver Rio Grand livery!
Looking forward to your pics....

Think the title says it all.
Might some owners/operators of the Spectrum h.o USRA 2-6-6-2 give us a honest review of this engine.
Those who added decoders and or sound.....speak up.
Inquiring minds want to know

Their standard response time is 6 to 8 weeks........at 12 weeks i'd be burning up the phone lines to Philly 

usps would be best from a security point of view,and i wouldn't have to be checking the front of the house constantly.
one thing.....do they by chance notify you when its been shipped so your aware and can start watching for it?

How does Bachmann ship a repaired/replacement locomotive back to you?
UPS...FEDEX or USPS?
I ask because i'd like to know whether to watch the front door in case of UPS or Fedex or in the case of usps they have access to my mailbox which includes the large box's for packages.

The Rivarossi northern might get around a 18'' radius but it ain't gonna look purty .
Better you try a 24'' radius as a minimum starting point'
0-6-0 ' 4-4-0 even a 4-6-0 would be a better choice wheel arrangement on curves as tight as 18''

Yep' that stuff will leave a oily film all over your locomotive.....plus it does not look realistic in the least bit....

Very impressive!! Wasn't aware soundtrax built or had locomotives built....

Quote from: WoundedBear on April 18, 2007, 10:45:08 AM
This is the phone number I use to contact them...215-533-1600

Forget the 1-800......I have never got through on that line.

Thanks a bunch,will try it when i get home!

Have been calling Bachmann's 800 number for several days now just to verify that they received the engine i sent back for repair/replacement.
Is there no one there to pick up the phone!
Also attempted to leave a message for Bridget and it seems the answering system is porked.....after the message saying leave a message line goes back to the main phone menue.

Yep' its a bit slow but does load.

Quote from: jayl1 on April 16, 2007, 08:47:30 PM
EBT also has/had 2 standard gauge 0-6-0's.  One is still in the Mt. Union PA engine house & the other is (in pieces??) at the White Water Valley RR in Indiana.  #12 is the smellest 2-8-2.  I believe #14 and 15 are mid-sized and 16 & 17 are the heaviest.  If anyone has a chance to vist EBT, do it.  It's a trip back in time!!  Also there are trolleys to ride next door.

Smellest
Ahhh' you meant smallest.....right?

Just today noticed that on the Micromark website the 2-10-0 Russian Decapods are listed as no longer available from the manufacturer.
Lets hope that means they've been recalled to find out what the problem is with these units......and that they will get them fixed.
Plan on calling Bridget later today with hopes of more information.

Quote from: Hunt on April 11, 2007, 01:48:34 AM

Quote from: GN.2-6-8-0 on April 09, 2007, 12:26:41 PM
Does anyone by chance remember her extention number?

click on the Service/Parts link above.

DOH!