Questions about the DCC-Equipped GE 44 Ton Switcher

[NarrowMinded]

Hi,  I'm thinking of building a layout for under my glass coffee table, I want it to have 3 levels, like a double folded dog bone layout. anyway. I'm looking for loco's that can pull about 6 of the altas 70 ton ore cars. I will run two in a consist if need be so heres my questions, thanks in advance for your input.

How well do these locos run?

What is the minimum radius?

Is the coupler change easy? (they come with dummy couplers)

how well do they handle switches/turnouts (I may do a out and back with a siding for passing)

what has been the biggest maintenance issue with them.

Thanks again

NM

[skipgear]

How well do these locos run?

They run great. Actually quite amazing.

What is the minimum radius?

I've run one on 6 1/2" minimum radius.

Is the coupler change easy? (they come with dummy couplers)

The most recent release comes with a working coupler. It's Bachmann's version of a McHenry.

how well do they handle switches/turnouts (I may do a out and back with a siding for passing)

Being short wheelbase, powered frogs are probably advisable but I haven't seen any pickup issues with mine.

what has been the biggest maintenance issue with them.

None yet...

[NarrowMinded]

Thanks guys.