Was wondering whats peoples opinion on this? Its P2K so I am praying it's up to par with there other stuff. Thanks for anything and everything you guys say!
Ted
Ted
Just bought P2K FA/FB set
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I'm impressed with the detail. Most of the P2k's I own keep running flawlessly day after day...and their performance improves with a decoder! :thumb: I was looking into those, because I've also wanted a pair...perhaps I shpuld get a couple.
What road name is yours? Do you have pics?
What road name is yours? Do you have pics?
I have two sets of FA1 and FB1 locos. I have a Lehigh & New England limited run, and a Reading set. I would like to get the other L&NE set.
I really like them. They run and look great. The details are nicely done. Also the lettering is crisp and clear.
I really like them. They run and look great. The details are nicely done. Also the lettering is crisp and clear.
I too, have purchased this P-2 set. my main compaint is how fragile they are. They also have a very dim headlight!Wildcatfootball said:Was wondering whats peoples opinion on this? Its P2K so I am praying it's up to par with there other stuff. Thanks for anything and everything you guys say!
Ted
P2k has some of the fanciest little engines I have ever seen. They are highly detailed and last for a long time. I say go for it, if your going to get one.:thumb:
Do the FA's have that cracked gear problem that plagues their GP's? 
Geez! you guys practically sold them to me as well!
Geez! you guys practically sold them to me as well! I'm still waiting for it to get here, but once it's here, I'll get pics up ASAP. Its the newer set, and its a FA2/FB2. Great Northern Empire Builder scheme, #279A/279B. Thanks for all the responses guys! Its all VERY much apreciated!!! Now I REALLY can't wait till they get here!!!
Well a large package just arrived at my door, and low and behold, its the FA1/FA2!!! And WOW, they are BEAUTY'S!!!! I think my favorite part on them are the diaphrams. It was my first set of P2K's and I must say, it's a little strange putting the shells on. I put the shells on and decided I wasn't happy with the couplers, then slapped on some Kadee's and was extremelly happy with the product! I didn't want to say it at first, but I bought these on EBay at $35 each, $80 total with shipping. I'm diffently going to be getting more P2K's now after these!
I had a chance to bid on a C&NW SD-60 Proto2000 and hesitated,I ended up not bidding and the darn thing went for $49.I could just kick myself for not bidding on it,I've never had one so i wanted to see what they were like.From what I've read,they're first rate engines.
Chris
Chris
I just won a P2K SOUTHERN PACIFIC E8 DAYLIGHT for $37.00 off of Ebay..
When it arrives i will slap on a decoder and a way we go....
When it arrives i will slap on a decoder and a way we go....
Glad you like them.I ended up changing the couplers as well. I added a different set of horns and Candian style bell to mine. I also painted the crew inside the cab and that makes a good improvement.