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Bachman Spectrum 2-6-6-2 Articulate

 
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Anthony



Joined: 22 May 2007
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Location: Goldsboro NC USA
PostPosted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 6:56 pm    Post subject: Bachman Spectrum 2-6-6-2 Articulate Reply with quote
I am very disapointed at the performance of this locomotive. When I got it, it would always derail at turnouts. After a bit of research I learned Bachmann had some quality controls issues and some of theor first-runs were out of gauge. I checked it with my NMRA gauge and it was about a millimeter out. So I shipped it back.

They sent me a replacement and after about three hours of run-time it throws a drive rod. I mananged to snap it ack on, but it is just a matter of time before it comes off again.

I would seriously consider overlooking this product if you are in the market for a high-end steam locomotive. It seems I am going to have more transit time in sending it in for repairs that I am going to have actual running time.
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