I've been poking around on the internet and i've found that Kato engines are slightly on the expensive side. Could a member comment on Kato engines? Are they worth it?
LongIslandTom said:From my limited experience with Katos (I got two of their F40PHs on my roster), I can say they got very good detail, and they do run nice, but some with the copper-strip-contacts electrical system like the F40PH and SD40 might experience some running issues (which are relatively easy to fix by soldering in some wires to bypass the contact-strip system).
Generally I'd say they are worth it. :thumb:
LongIslandTom said:Sweet! :thumb:
Which Kato locos did you find and how much? I remember you were looking for Amtrak locos, right?
LongIslandTom said:Sweet! :thumb:
Which Kato locos did you find and how much? I remember you were looking for Amtrak locos, right?
LongIslandTom said:A Kato F40PH for $30? Hmm... I'm a bit skeptical, because those Kato F40PHs retails for close to $100.
You gotta be careful of those on Evil Bay... Remember there are four different brands of plastic-model F40PHs out there-- LifeLike (garbage pancake motor drive), Walthers (OK mechanism but not all the details are right), Spectrum (OK mechanism but very poor detailing), and the Kato (very good detail, but with a potentially problematic mechanism). It would suck if you bid on a "Kato F40PH" and it turned out to be one of the other brands.
I paid $85 apiece for mine from Toy Train Heaven... That was pretty much the lowest price I can find for the Kato F40PHs. Where did you find them for $50? I'm thinking of grabbing one more to paint up in NJT colors.
LongIslandTom said:Holy crap.. $65 for the Kato F40PH (Amtrak #400) at Toy Train Heaven.. I bought that exact same loco from TTH too back in November (the one in my review) for $85.
I think TTH might have too many of that particular road number or Kato is doing a clearance or something. I'd jump on it. :thumb:
Heck, I think I'll jump on it too so I can repaint one in NJT.
YmeBP said:I'm with you ... i ahve a couple other things i'm getting from them. I'm eternally in your debts for this site!!!
COMBAT said:Anyone interested in this?
http://www.the-gauge.com/showthread.php?t=25583
LongIslandTom said:LifeLike (garbage pancake motor drive)
COMBAT said:If I ordered them today I would get them a week from today. I would then turn around and ship to all of those that have paid for them. I guess the answer is, how soon can you pay for it. LOL
Hmm these engines look great... do you have any not spoken for adn how soon do you need the money? Do you accept paypal?COMBAT said:If I ordered them today I would get them a week from today. I would then turn around and ship to all of those that have paid for them. I guess the answer is, how soon can you pay for it. LOL
COMBAT said:I will tell you this. If I get others to participate and buy them then I will hold out for four weeks for you. I cant do this for everyone but I would do it for 1 or two just because I understand how things work. I would put you on the reserve list so to speak. Send me a pm please so I have your info and if I get enough interest I will work with you. Just let me know if your interested. Thanks!