Hi all:
I would expect that on scale layouts with radii greater that 42", one
doesn't need a swinging pilot. On a highrail (or possibly Af) layout,
with radii down to 19" or so, one might need it - especially since the
engine is fairly long. In any event, as they say, S Scale is the fix it
yourself hobby, so let's get on with it:-) . On the other hand, it can
be irritating when one looks forward to getting something one desires,
only then to find out it isn't quite 'perfect' by having some 'glaring'
negative. Hopefully these problems will be minimized in the future (and
philosophies changed??), but until then we have at least some increased
selection on motive power and rolling stock. One always has the option
not to buy if the particular piece offends one's sensibilities too much.
regards to all
Rance Velapoldi (Tranby, Norway)
On 10/15/2011 13:37, up148 wrote:
>
> """Would a big, honkin' open hole in the pilot like old Flyer be
> preferable?"""
>
> Certainly easy to fix!
>
> Rich, I think we're talking about Lionels philosophy on building model
> trains rather than the specific U-33.
>
> A swinging pilot on an "S" gauge/scale locomotive in 2011 is a joke
> and a step backwards. AM doesn't require it....SHS doesn't require
> it....MTH in O scale offers fixed pilots for 3R buyers. The 3R O gauge
> crowd is demanding more scale like locomotives and cars and MTH is
> answering the call while Lionel continues to put out 50's style
> rolling stock and locomotive.
>
> I don't know if their engineering department is too stupid to see the
> light or they choose to ignore it...but I think it is the latter and
> that really &^%$*# me off. I have ZERO respect for Lionel.
>
> Butch _,___
>
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