Just wanted everyone to be aware of this in case you have or are thinking to buy Broadway Limited Imports' new switcher. It will not operate through back-to-back #4 turnouts. You either need to add a straight section, or go to #6s. This may not be a problem for everyone, but it certainly was for me. I ripped out my yard ladder, thinking the problem was my trackwork. Re-laid it, but had the same problem.
I belatedly decided to test some other engines through it, for which I had to hook up a DC power source. Two Life-Like engines, the SW9 and 0-8-0 ran back and forth thru the ladder just fine. Even my BLI Hudson could negotiate the turnouts.
The problem is there is not enough swivel to the trucks as the picture below clearly illustrates. In order to get sound into the engine they had to cram the cab so full that there is no room for any play.
So, this is not a good engine for a tight yard - the very purpose I bought it for. :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
Val
I belatedly decided to test some other engines through it, for which I had to hook up a DC power source. Two Life-Like engines, the SW9 and 0-8-0 ran back and forth thru the ladder just fine. Even my BLI Hudson could negotiate the turnouts.
The problem is there is not enough swivel to the trucks as the picture below clearly illustrates. In order to get sound into the engine they had to cram the cab so full that there is no room for any play.
So, this is not a good engine for a tight yard - the very purpose I bought it for. :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
Val