> > Hi All, I eventually will need a loco to pull my small fleet, I see > four american models locos that could work. A Gp9, GP35, U25B ,and > SD60. Can anyone tell me the running qualities of these? I've seen an > ad for the U25B that says it has "gription" drive, does this mean it's > better than the GP9 and GP35 drives? I think the sd60 also has this > gription thing, so are these a later design? I'm interested in the > best slow speed operation for a switching layout. I'd be intereseted > in hearing anyones experiences with any of these locos. Regards, Dave > Branum > > Gription Drives are rubber tires found on AM's hi-rail equipment. Scale wheeled locos don't have them.
I don't have the GP35 but the others run well. I have a pair of U boats that are DCC equipped and at a running session back in the spring, they did get several positive comments on their switching duties. The yard I was 'working' was not level but the units had no difficulty (although I do like running in pairs). I was grabbing very long cuts of AM and SHS cars. The SD60 may run slow but isn't really meant for slow-speed switching although they, like the 35's, are probably classed as road switchers meaning they may not do yard work but if there's a siding or spur along the way, they would certainly work it. The GP9 is both and will feel at home in a yard. In testing (read that as layout not done) the AM Geep did run very slow. My units are all DCC controlled which does assist greatly in slow control, but I did think that if a loco itself does not perfrom well as slow speeds, the DCC may not help a lot. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it (until proven wrong). : ) Ken To REPLY to the list, use REPLY ALL; to reply to the sender, use REPLY. For those of you on DIGEST mode, all REPLY messages go to the list (remember to edit the SUBJECT of your message). Change message settings, use our CALENDAR or LINKS, view shared files or photos, view the list archives, GO TO http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
