Bachmann HO USRA heavy 4-8-2 Mountain steam locomotive

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Bachmann HO USRA heavy 4-8-2 Mountain steam locomotive

My sample ran fine out of the box but had very little
traction. It slipped its drivers (without any load) on
a 1.5 percent grade. Otherwise the Tsunami sound and
various details were great as I’ve found with other
Bachmann HO engines.