The 44 tonner is the only Bachmann loco I have ever got that was satisfied with - maybe thet subcontracted it out to Kato to build it for them.
No doubt Classic Trains is far and away the best Kalmbach product - wish they would go bi-monthly as some of the people recalling their...
Let’s see - this year I purchased an IM FP-7. LL GP-20, Atlas CW40-8, Kato SD70ace, and a Bachmann GE 44 toner. Don’t like to buy more than one of...
Guess the main importer left out was IM - but wonder if they will ever release another completely new loco. Think that Kato having their own...
Usually about this time of years the preorders arrive onto our shores for delivery. What’s up - is it the economy - if so why are new HO locos...
This may seem like can't make up my mind but after be critical of the Atlas CW40-8 on this forum for being too expensive compared to Kato I've...
Just received my Bachmann GE-44 in PRR. Its running now on my small layout pulling 7 cars at scale speeds - hard to believe it is an Bachmann...
Received my Atlas CSX CW40-8 this week and it is running lashed up with my Kato UP SD70ace. My experience has been mixed for the Atlas. The good -...
Talking about challeges - modeling in Z scale must be a real endeavor - especially to build and operate one with full scenery. The electrical...
I own 11 Kato locomotives - 5 are UP, 3 CSX, 2 CR, and the 2-8-2 says Kato on the tender.
Guess this boils down to another which is better Ford or Chevrolet argument. Have been buying N gauge Locomotives since 1979 - it has been my...
Not to bash Atlas but since when do they feel justified in charging significant more for their new products than Kato. Case in point - just paid...
Want to thank the members for their suggestions. I'm using standard Atlas sectional track - believe its code 80. Any way will attempt to fix the...
I have a question - has the standards for flanges, wheel width, and other dimensions changed in N scale in the last 10 years. Having some older...
Just got my Kato UP SD70ACe and it had the plastic truck support to prevent shipping damage. IMHO the model is typical Kato - excellent. This is...
