I've decided to freestyle a military supply yard, so I thought I would start with an appropriately themed switcher. Ordered it from my LHS on Father's Day. I've read that it runs very well at low speeds and handles a #6 turnout admirably.
I have a Rio Grande one. Runs very well! Even at slow speeds. Handles the #4 turnouts I have on my small 2x4 foot layout. I think you'll be quite happy with the unit. Now, as soon as someone can tell me HOW to cram sound into mine.........
I have the same Army one in HO and it's great for moving around our club layout. It's not fast and when I jump on the main lines I have to bop in and out before getting run over. I'm building a modular military base and supply yard in HO and it's been fun to create. My next locomotives are going to be a set of Atlas Army Gensets. Good luck building your yard. Ty Holland, MI
I've got the 45 ton version, and have the same experience at the club . It makes about 6 complete loops of the club layout over the course of our 3 hour "day" on Sundays. The layout is about 120'x12'.
