Does anyone have comments regarding these locos’, I am thinking about purchasing 1 and wonder if anyone has feedback?
I have one and It’s just awesome. I have no complaints. Oh, one complaint. The volume is fine on a home layout, but if you are in a big place like a club or train show it just isn’t loud enough even with the volume all the way up. Hmmmm…
Thanks Joe, I really like the pictures in their ads, but I haven’t seen one to analize.
The detail and paint is great. Everything is already installed too, even the windshield wipers. I’d say go ahead and get one. I got mine from www.firsthobby.com for $209.
Just checked out your link Joe, I guess they are sold out. If they are as nice as you say and as I have read, $209.00 is an excellent price, probably why they are sold out!
Your comment on the volume might indicate you have not modified your unit to fix that wiring problem.
I was not able to find the fix on BLI anymore, but if you email them, they will send you the fix to correct the low volume. One of the speakers needs to have the polarity reversed, but email BLI for the instructions.
Interesting!
wholesaletrains.com has the lowest internet price for both sound and non-sound units. Plus, it looks like they still have some in stock!
http://www.wholesaletrains.com/HOProducts2.asp?Scale=HO&Item=j6cwacge
Hope this helps,
Sean
Thanks Sean,
I am modeling UP and they only have the non sound equiped locos in UP available. I am sure someone has them.
They have this sound equipped UP one available:
http://www.wholesaletrains.com/Detail.asp?Scale=HO&Item=j6cwacge&ID=200408253
Sean
Great, I missed it because I didn’t read the print, It shows a CSX unit but it mentions a UP unit. Give me a minute, I’ll probably buy one!
Hey Amtrk14, I tried and try as you will, nobody would help. I want to buy one, will some one sell me one.
Not sure what you are asking, but did you try to order it from wholesaletrains?
Sean
Tony says “They’re GGGGGGGreat!!” And so do I.
Oh, good to know, Thanks![:D]
Has any besides myself noticed the coupler height is a little high ? Or is it just my unit ?
Saw a demonstration at my LHS.
Detailing, was decent for an out of the box unit. Weathering and a few items from Details West would really make it stand out. LED headlight is bright (blue-white in color).
Sound: Nice!
Loud out of the box, volume needs to be turned down a bit. Cool reverb on that horn! I’m not sure, but it sounds like a “Canadian tuned” Nathan K series 5 chimer. (I know most modelers are not picky like me about horns, but I hope BLI will eventually be able to offer horn options on their future units.)
If I were modeling the modern era, I would go for one of these.