08-18-2009, 07:26 PM
It's surprising that the Genesis 4-6-2 seems fairly rare, at least in the local hobby shops, while there is usually a plentiful supply of the Mikes. I bought two of the Mikes before they were released, and, after figuring out how to make them decent pullers, picked up two more, used, and at about half the cost of the originals. Surprisingly, none of the four have had issues with split gears, although I have replaced a few for others.
These locos were very smooth runners, although that "pigtail" wiring was a source of tender derailments. The running gear was very nicely done, and, in my opinion, made it well-worthwhile to put some effort into the pulling power issue. Getting rid of the pigtail and adding tender current pick-up were other useful upgrades.
Wayne
These locos were very smooth runners, although that "pigtail" wiring was a source of tender derailments. The running gear was very nicely done, and, in my opinion, made it well-worthwhile to put some effort into the pulling power issue. Getting rid of the pigtail and adding tender current pick-up were other useful upgrades.
Wayne