mecu18b
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My doctor gave me six months to live, but when I couldn't pay the bill he gave me six months more.
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Post by mecu18b on Nov 4, 2015 8:23:16 GMT -8
Hey Folks,
Im trying to find out what you guys would think is the best running switcher. I need a 4 switchers. Anything will do but nothing bigger than an MP15dc. I hear Kato NW2 (new version?) is a real good runner. They will be used mostly in yard and local service so they need to be reliable, quiet and most of all smooth as silk. Opinions?
Thanks Ted
COO Norfolk Terminal
Modern Narrow Gauge
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Post by Spikre on Nov 7, 2015 12:36:45 GMT -8
 Think Atlas has the Switchers covered rather well,Baldwin VO-1000, Alco S-2,RS-1,EMD MP15DC. Kato and Bachman have EMD NW2s. Proto had the 1950s EMDs,SW8,SW9,SW1200. did Proto ever do the Alco S-1/3s in N ? not all of the above may be readily in Stock currently,but should be able to be found at shows,etc. Spikre 
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Post by rydermike on Aug 25, 2019 4:09:30 GMT -8
If you want to mix in a couple smaller one's try out the Bachmann 44 & 70 tonners as they run remarkably well and for a private label railroad or business they are available painted in various paint with no decals or numbering , making that easier . And they come with a basic DCC decoder.
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Post by jonklein611 on Aug 25, 2019 6:17:45 GMT -8
+1 for kato units
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Post by rydermike on Aug 27, 2019 0:15:56 GMT -8
What era are you doing? HUGE range between NW2 and MP15DC !
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Post by bnsf971 on Sept 2, 2019 4:53:10 GMT -8
Just so y’all know, the person that asked the original question hasn’t been here since March, and asked his question back in 2015.
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mecu18b
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My doctor gave me six months to live, but when I couldn't pay the bill he gave me six months more.
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Post by mecu18b on Oct 17, 2019 12:11:35 GMT -8
But I do read this forum once or twice a day. But thank you for keeping an eye out for me......im touched.
COO Norfolk Terminal
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Post by bnsf971 on Oct 18, 2019 2:44:56 GMT -8
But I do read this forum once or twice a day. But thank you for keeping an eye out for me......im touched. COO Norfolk Terminal Modern Narrow Gauge Good to see you back. Don't be a stranger. |
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