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Cowcatcher
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Posted - 11/19/2007 : 12:40:23 PM
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Wow great comments and welcome.
Yes, much of the older Atlas was in fact manufactured by Kato Bluenose. That relationship has gone away though for a long time.
Bachmann has really stepped up in the steam though haven't they. Has anyone tried their "Spectrum" diesels? Give us a report.
And what about Athern? Where has LL gone with quality since the Walthers thing and what about LL Canada that often was like a whole different company?
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Nscale13fr
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Posted - 03/07/2008 : 3:27:10 PM
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Easy, Kato in first.
Problem, not enought locos and company.
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stevechurch2222
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Posted - 05/18/2008 : 01:52:57 AM
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Yes,I am an HO modeler and I voted for other.since I love the Athearn RTR and Athearn Genesis,and they make the MP15AC's and SD40-2 early version with the correct fuel tank for Milwaukee Road,Kayo would be second,but they currently don't make the early version SD40-2's with the correct fuel tank and are hard to find.May be some day they will do another run of the early version SD40-2's with the correct fuel tank,I'm not holding my breath for it.
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David Beale
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 Posted - 05/26/2008 : 11:18:43 PM
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Atlas got my vote, because they run well and I can afford them. I have two KATO engines, one bought second hand, and the other is their RDC and I was not impressed. I've probably had/have most of the engines in this list. What I do know is that the N scale engines of today are all much better than the engines I bought in the 1970-1980's. I've been pleased with both Life Like and Model Power engines of today. When it comes to N Scale Engines I never groan about remembering the good old days.
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Tyson Rayles
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Posted - 05/27/2008 : 05:27:55 AM
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"When it comes to N Scale Engines I never groan about remembering the good old days."
Amen! 
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arnaud
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Posted - 06/22/2008 : 11:03:31 AM
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Voted to Atlas, but Kato is really good to.
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Michael
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Posted - 08/03/2009 : 12:27:34 PM
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Came across this topic. It's a good one as everyone has an differing opinion about the various locomotive manufacturers out there.
Over the past few years my collection has included Kato, Atlas, Athearn and LL Canada brands.
Recently, Athearn and LL Canada rival Kato and Atlas in quality.
My Athearn SD75I ran very well out of the box. It has good detail and paint. The LL Canada RS-18, that I recently sold - why?, again, was a good runner out of the box like the Athearn model.
Now, finally, we N scalers have more and more selection when it comes to good running, quality diesel locomotives.
I did have Kato Mikado steam engine, which was too old for my plans, and like my diesels, it ranked up there. Of course, being Kato what else is new?
Looking forward to seeing how Intermountain's units stack up to the others. Does anyone own an Intermountain unit that's willing to share their thoughts with the rest of us?
Take care,
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Rowan
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Posted - 12/28/2009 : 2:38:13 PM
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Trix is what has captured me. Beutiful.
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SOUPAC
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Posted - 08/01/2010 : 03:06:46 AM
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They made all 3 versions of the tunnel motors of my beloved SP! No one else had the cojones but IM did!
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You're invited to visit my layout construction in progress by clicking on the link below...
http://www.spcascadesub.com
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LandNnut
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Posted - 08/01/2010 : 9:00:02 PM
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Hi Rick and welcome to the small scale forum. I checked out your web site and you are really showing off N scale's advantages.
L&N nut
Jon
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toddsyr
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Posted - 08/01/2010 : 9:06:15 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Rowan
Trix is what has captured me. Beutiful.
I also have a couple of pretty old Trix locomotives. An A and B F unit set. They don't have the exact slow speed switching capability of an Atlas or Kato, but they run nice in front of the custom made EL passenger train they came with. It's also nice to have some of the N scale of long ago to display also.
Todd K. Stearns
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SOUPAC
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Posted - 08/02/2010 : 06:20:13 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by LandNnut
Hi Rick and welcome to the small scale forum. I checked out your web site and you are really showing off N scale's advantages.
L&N nut
Jon
Thanks Jon, I'm trying. Haven't posted much recently as I'm working on electrical and trackage. This is a big layout and I'm doing it all by myself, so the going is slow. When I can get back to some more scenery, I'll be posting more photo's.
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HurleyStation
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Posted - 11/27/2011 : 07:27:02 AM
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I like them all. I think Bachmann has come a long way as well as Atlas since my early days in the hobby back in the mid 60's. I remember my Dad's Athearn kits (old HO diesel and rolling stock kits) when I was a boy and have always had a fond place in my heart for them (though I probably destroyed most of them trying to build them ). I like Mini-Trix and am also impressed with Fleischmann (though cost keeps them out of my reach). I'm not above having a couple of European steamers on loan to my rail system . The selection and detail that has come available is amazing. Now if someone will produce a good N scale Heisler I will be content.
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Pacbelt
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Posted - 01/25/2012 : 04:59:51 AM
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I chose Atlas as my favorite. The N scale locos have good detail, and run smooth. I love that most N scale motive power these days runs smooth, doesn't go 300 SMPH (!), and quite a few are now decoder equipped, or at least easily converted. Even B'Mann is coming out with one or two decent locos! N scale has finally delivered!
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Strummer
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Posted - 04/30/2012 : 3:13:36 PM
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I like both Atlas and Kato, and some of the Bachmann pieces as well...
Mark in Oregon
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