It's just my opinion, but with the time and energy put into the rant here he could have already installed the MARS lighting and been happily on his way...
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Show posts MenuQuote from: jonathan on November 19, 2009, 12:34:54 PM
Interesting discussion.
I tried to keep my fingers to myself on this one, but alas, here are my two cents.
I appreciate that Bachmann has chosen to offer quality equipment at an affordable price. With a young family to care for, and just starting out on my second career, I like that I can still find equipment on my limited budget. I especially like that this, and other companies, offer equipment that is DCC ready. One day, perhaps I will be able to afford the jump to DCC and can easily install decoders and speakers (even flashing lights) as I see fit.
That being said, I ALSO appreciate the big dollar equipment offered by MTH, and others, that come with all the bells and whistles. I have a wish list as long as my arm with the inside-and-out, superdetailed equipment. If/when I ever get that kind of cookie jar money, you can bet I'll be first in line.
I think there can be room for both kinds of gear. Both are necessary in this, the best of all hobbies.
How's that for middle-of-the-road?
Regards,
Jonathan
Quote from: jbsmith on August 27, 2009, 07:55:52 PM
2-8-4 Berkshires can handle them just fine, despite their size.
2-6-2 Prairies barely notice 18inch curves, cool little locos,,but they are not dcc. Inexpensive too if you shop around on the net.
The 2-8-0 would be a good choice too.
BLI blue line 2-8-2 Mikados too,,you can get these at a nice price too if
you shop/surf a bit on the net.
Quote from: jonathan on August 26, 2009, 12:58:19 PM
I have two 2-8-0 Consolidations; one Spectrum DC and one DCC. Both will negotiate 18" radius curves with ease. Don't have any larger steamers, so I can't speak to their performance. Hope this helps. R, J
Quote from: Yampa Bob on June 17, 2009, 11:11:20 AM
That's pretty clever. Of course if I said neigh I might be sleeping in the stables. Guess that's better than the doghouse.