New military train releases
tautemarite
Kirkland, WA
Hi,
I should have started a new topic with my last post under "converting roco loco to artitec armored train".
Rivarossi has recently released WW2 and later USATC steam locos with and without european buffers. This model (S-100) was shipped by the U.S. to Europe, Iran and all over , including Berlin.
It runs very nicely but be aware it comes with lights or not on differing models.
Chuck
I should have started a new topic with my last post under "converting roco loco to artitec armored train".
Rivarossi has recently released WW2 and later USATC steam locos with and without european buffers. This model (S-100) was shipped by the U.S. to Europe, Iran and all over , including Berlin.
It runs very nicely but be aware it comes with lights or not on differing models.
Chuck
Comments
Roco has also announced several versions of a USATC steam locomotive -- either lettered for the USATC or for Austria, where it was taken over into the motive power pool.
I saw the new large USATC Roco @ $450 & up but for now that is out of my budget. The little switcher, also on Reynauld's site, is $226 and is a sweet runner and a good yard engine.
Chuck
Chuck
Chuck
Chuck, how are you feeling ? I hope you are doing better.
Chuck here.
Had a very difficult couple of heart related surgeries but am slowly improving.
Starting to get back into model railroading.
Chuck Walters
Chuck:
I am sorry to hear about your heart problem. Glad that you are doing better. Having a hobby like model railroading is a great way to relax and get back to health.
Ulrich
Back on the forum after a long medical absence. Have moved and trying to find a place for my railroad.
Chuck
Welcome back Chuck!
Ulrich
I understand the cost factor, really do, but I've been doing this a few decades and one thing I've learned is that $450 for one excellent heirloom piece is worth more than a dozen pieces of junk. Which I have done. Sorry to say, a lot.
I've often sent the bad stuff to eBay, but only under "in need of restoration or repair" heading. I peruse Reynauld's website quite a bit, I still missed out on an Italian electric that I was looking for, and it turned out to be about $50 less than another vendor, (after I'd already placed my order). Blast. Can't win them all.
But one thing I am reasonably certain of, is that when I do purchase something from Reynauld's, it will be undoubtably of the highest quality and I will not be disappointed, as I have often been with other European manufacturers (none of which are listed with Reynauld's). I have every impression that Reynauld's only sells the best of the best.
Back on the forum after medical issues. Still very interested in military railroads but just d'ont have the stamina for life right now.
Hoped to see more entries.
Chuck