Doe any one have the three truck shay by bachmann? A friend of mine is over and his new bachmann will go in reverse only. Light goes on and off with direction and can control speed but only in reverse. Any thoughts?
88 are you happy with your shay? It seems like a nice little loco.
For my new layout I plan to run my shay and a Mantua 2-6-6-2T for the lumber section. Have run both on my test track and like them very much. I think the Shay is very delicate and needs handling very carefully. Mantua is the re-issue with a can motor and flywheel. Runs smooth, like a diesel.
Allan