10-23-2022, 04:30 PM
I have a couple of Spectrum GP30 units (PC and Reading). Converting them to DCC was difficult enough (one of them was my first conversion) that I don't ever want to try another one of those Might be a bit more room in the longer chassis for the six-axle units. They are nice and heavy and do a great job pulling up over my 2% grades. I know Bachmann gets a lot of bad press, but the combination of performance and price is appealing. Reminds me that I want to try to find a snowplow for the Reading unit... Good luck with the X21. I was tempted to put on two layers, but ran with one. I like the final color - was really pretty close to the prototype photo.
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