--- In [email protected], roy inman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> the pilot seems to need adjustment after a
> few revolutions so that the lead truck stays on the rails.
>
> Or is it just this particular engine/manufacturer, I wonder?
>
> Roy Inman
>
Philosophical Brass "S"tatement: No two brass locos are ever exactly
the same. Even within one production run of brass imports, there are
differences -- some small and some not so small. I have heard
stories where, on a brass freight car, one coupler was at a different
height from the other coupler. Likewise, one steam loco will run
like a champ and another from the same batch will need work in order
to move. Lack of consistency is a problem with some (not all)
builders and production runs.
The good news is that every brass model can be fixed and made to work
very well. Once fixed, they do give good service. And, the short
small quantity production runs of brass models enable us to have a
much greater variety of models than would otherwise be possible if we
only had mass-produced plastic made from hard tooling.
I would say that, in general, my experiences with River Raisin
Model's brass imports have been superior when compared to other
brands. However, if it was my money (which it is not), I would be
sure to have stainless steel rims on all powered wheels and eliminate
nickel-plated brass. Also, I would drill and tap coupler holes in a
pattern that permits the use of BOTH S and HO kadee couplers. Very
little cost for both of these improvements.
Just one person's ideas. Cheers...Ed L.
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