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We have been out of the area for awhile and Iv'e not had the opportunity to keep abreast of what is happening on the forum-- Just a few days ago, I thought I saw something about a visual tour of Dr Wayne's layout. This would be something that would go into my Favorites so if one of you could...

Jeffrey---Looks really good! Very realistic--------

Les, thanks for giving me some answers. I was making the point that I was surprised to get so much sound on just DC. Since I will not have the room for a large, complex layout with a number of turnouts, I was not planning on going DCC, but all the sounds do make it come alive. If...

I still have the one Decapod that is working ok, sent two back and traded for a 2-10-2. Iv'e been checking with the Bachmann service dept. and was told the problem with the 2-10-0's was a short from the contact plate to the axles. The tech I talked to also mentioned the Decapods with sound come...

Kanawha-------------where you going to get this from Micro-mark? They have it for $317 and Hobbylinc lists it at $379. The $317 was the best price I could find on it. Iv'e purchased four or five engines from Micro-mark and they are a pleasure to buy from. Usually three to four day...

Can't say anything about the 2-6-6-6, but my new Rivarossi 4-6-4 is sweet. Reasonably good detail, very smooth runner, decent slow speeds and very smooth at all speeds. I'm real pleased with it. Wish Hornby/Rivarossi would come out with Mountains and Decapods. On the Spectrums, it just...

You know, I can't answer your question. You might just call Micro-mark and ask if they have anything other than New York Central in the 4-6-4. Try them at 800-225-1066 or www.micromark.com. They have been very helpful anytime Iv'e called and their service is outstanding. Every time Iv'e ordered...

It's really a bummer cause all my other Bachmanns, Spectrum or standard, run great. Absolutely no problems with the standard 4-8-4, the Spectrum ten wheeler, the Consolidation or the other Decapod. I had two Bachmann GP30's that ran perfectly. Well, I'm with you in hoping they get this sorted...

P.S.---I have a third Decapod that is running perfectly at this time, but for how long? That's why Iv'e been checking out as many manufacturers as possible, trying to find someone else that offers a Decapod. Possibly, Bachmann will come up with a design change and start selling dependable...

As I'm still relatively new to the forum and model railroading, I would not try to answer most questions, but on this one, I have become the expert. I have sent two Decapods back to Bachmann in the last month or so. Bought the first from Hobbyfrenzy and the second from Micro-Mark. My...

I just got my new 4-6-4 Hudson by Rivarossi and I'm very impressed with the quality. Beautiful, crisp casting, reasonable detail, runs very slowly, quiet and smooth. At this point, I'm sort of lukewarm on Bachmann. Something interesting though, I was waiting on my two Decapods to be returned and...

I don't know how many of you might be interested, but I just got an alert message from Micro-Mark. They have Union Pacific " Big boys " by Rivarossi for $209.00 and New York Central 4-6-4 " Hudsons " for $169.00, also by Rivarossi. Check their site for details-----John R

Deano, thanks for the tip on IHC. Looks like most makers, if not all, are listed. It's a goldmine! Thanks again--- Jim, most of my Backmanns run fine, but the Decapods, [ my favorite ], are plagued with contacts shorting out--still waiting to get one of them back from Bachmann--John R

It occured to me that I keep buying Bachmann steam engines from one source or another because they seem to have the best selection. I have pulled up Athearn, Broadway, Kato, Mantua, Model power, Life like, and some of the others that are often mentioned on this forum and I can't find another...

Josh, the SD45's were the only choice they had, maybe about six different road names to choose from. It came in a very impressive Spectrum box, very carefully packaged. The box was huge and the engine was surrounded by a lot of foam, I had expected it to come in a rigid clear plastic frame...

I just recently saw some SD45's [ Bachmann Spectrum ] listed in the Micro mark catalog at $39.95 and ordered one [ PRR markings ]. It came yesterday, and I was impressed. I know Bachmann seems to get as much bad press as praise, but this thing has the see thru steps, photo-etched screens in the...

Gil, something that I have had good luck with; I have usually hand painted steam engines and the black tankers with the testers flat black, diluted about 3 parts thinner to 1 flat black, spread evenly over entire car. Let it dry, maybe half an hour , then lightly rub upper areas and sides with...

Good morning George,--- I didn't know that Atlas doesn't do steam engines, still a lot to learn when your still pretty new to the hobby. I only have two diesels at present, so most of my experience has been with the steam. On a deal like this poll, I try not to make too heavy of a...

Iv'e got six Spectrum steam, two IHC steam, BL diesel and Mantua/model power steam. I would like to get one of Broadway Limited's steam engines, or possibly one from Athearn or Atlas, but I just don't have $200 to over $400 to spend on one engine. Haven't shopped ebay, but Iv'e been paying in...

Steve---it's looking real good. I like where you put the turnouts and I'm waiting to see what the bridge will look like. Keep up the good work!------John R