who makes the better ready to run rolling stock

[tompm]

I like Atlas, Athearn, Proto 1000 cars. They are good runners and sturdy. I also like Proto 2000 and Intermountain. They have a lot of details and seem to hold up well under use on the layout. To me, while they look good the Kadee cars are too delicate for long term use on the layout. I have a couple of Red Caboose boxcars but they have not been out of the box or run yet. Walthers for me can be hit or miss. I have had some cars that are great and others that you have to tinker with to get them to run consistently. My biggest problem with Walthers (other than the Platinum series) is you have to add the grab irons. For me that is an exercise in frustration. The Bachmann Silver Series are alos nice but like some else said you have to change the couplers.

Has anyone tried the Accu-Ready or Bowser RTR cars?