10-10-2013, 12:11 PM
Reinhard;
I had one of the Walther's SW-1's when they were first released some years ago and long before DCC became so popular. It was a really smooth running model and one of my favorites. When first purchased, the model came with a flexible tube connection from the motor to the rear truck, but Walther's soon replaced it with a better one free of charge and that made it run even smoother.
Have considered getting the new DCC ready version, although I need another locomotive like a toothache! The Bachmann S-4 with DCC/Sound is also a great running/sounding/inexpensive loco that I've painted into an early L&N scheme. Not a lot of detail on the Bachmann models, but good enough and had I wanted to spend the time, I could have easily added the missing grab irons, etc. Just too lazy to do it!
Nice to see some less expensive, good running locomotives becoming available and appreciate your modification tips.
I had one of the Walther's SW-1's when they were first released some years ago and long before DCC became so popular. It was a really smooth running model and one of my favorites. When first purchased, the model came with a flexible tube connection from the motor to the rear truck, but Walther's soon replaced it with a better one free of charge and that made it run even smoother.
Have considered getting the new DCC ready version, although I need another locomotive like a toothache! The Bachmann S-4 with DCC/Sound is also a great running/sounding/inexpensive loco that I've painted into an early L&N scheme. Not a lot of detail on the Bachmann models, but good enough and had I wanted to spend the time, I could have easily added the missing grab irons, etc. Just too lazy to do it!
Nice to see some less expensive, good running locomotives becoming available and appreciate your modification tips.
Ed
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