--- In [email protected], "AZTECFAN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> What is wrong with the Lionel Pacific besides scale wheels?
Nothing, other than the fact that it has Flyer flanges. The Flyer
Pacific's and Mikes are fine locomotives in their own right, although
some scaler's have complained about some of the fidelity.
>
> The Lionel is pricey. Does the Lionel DCC system and sound system
> make it more expensive then a basic DC version would? Why can't
they
> sell a DC only version?
Lionel uses their propietary TMCC sound and control system that is
not compatible with DCC. Probably adds about $100.00 to $125.00 to
the locomotive. And Lionel don't do straight DC.
> I have a AM Pacific. Does the Lionel run any better?
The Lionel Pacific runs extremely well under TMCC, a little rough on
AC, and is not compatible with DC. I would still award the running
prize to the AM Pacific, mainly because it doesn't rely on the side
rods to transfer motion.
> I would feel a $650 Lionel engine because it is all new would
> run smooth and have a scale speed and good sound and smoke.
Lionel TMCC sound is pretty good, can hold it's own against Tsunami,
although chuff is by moicro-switch and is only two chuffs per
revolution.
>
> I was just wondering if everyone though the Lionel Pacific though it
> might be over priced. It is cast metal vs a new plastic Pacific.
Well, lets see... The AM Pacific is metal (with plastic tender,) the
AM 4-8-4 is all metal with the Santa Fe tender, and the SHS 2-8-0 is
metal with plastic tender. The Flyonel 4-6-2's and 2-8-2's are metal
stem to stearn. In HO, Athearn, Bachmann, BLI and Life-Like go with
metal for their steam locomotives. Metal seems to be the material of
choice.
> I have never seen one yet?
The illustrations in the Lionel catalogs are heavily photoshopped
(for decoration) photo's, but do give a good representainon of the
product.
Rich G.
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