You guys are starting to scare me about this talk of poor performance on the Spectrum Engines. My Dad bought a Spectrum 2-8-0 that ran twice before the wire harness pulled free. I ran well till then... My 4-8-2 Spectrum arrived tonight, I just pray that the thing works! I've had poor results in dealing with Bachman so far. The Athearn Genesis Mike is looking better all the time! ------------------ Southern Serves the South!