If you had to choose, which would you choose for HO engines?

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I think that Athearn Genesis is the best. (although that is biest because thats all i have.) Thanks for voting, Ben

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Broadway Limited

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hard to say, pzk is great, both athearns are fantastic, atlas is great, i hate and i mean i hate bachmann other than the DD40X line.

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I have an example of all the make listed in the poll and the Atlas GP38-3 is by far the best runner in DCC . CPPedler.

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I have all of these makes of locos , and ATLAS is by far the best of the best, considering running ability, detail, and paint (color, application, and proper scheme).

As far as Broadway goes, their SD40-2 … well, let’s just say that I rather stick with my old blue box model !!!

BTW, you should have given STEWART a vote … their locos are far better than Athearn, IMHO !!!

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Me, I prefer Athearn followed by Proto.

I’m not too keen on the blue headlights I’ve seen in Atlas & Kato locomotives.

Gordon

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Gordon -

Many new Atlas locos (U30C, GP7, etc) have the golden-white LEDs.

An exception was the Dash 8-40CW, due to a problem Atlas had in getting goldens for the working ditch lights.

  • George
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All I have so far are P2Ks, so I can’t really compare…

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Broadway Limited should be among your choices and that is the one I would currently choose because of its superior sound system. I own all of the brands listed, and have had good luck with all of them, but I think BLI has raised the barrier.

Now, if Kato were to make HO scale steam locomotives with the QSI sound system, that would probably be the best possible choice…

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I voted for P2K, but where is the Broadway Limited, Trix, and brass? I also have Kato and they are great.

One really good thing about your poll, though. No MTH!!!

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In terms of sound, both Atlas and P2K has Boadway beat, IMHO.

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Hard to say, I’m not as picky about brands. All those brands have satisfied me in the past.

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WHAT!! [:O] [:O] You gotta be kiddin’ I love Bachmann they make some great models, forget you man! [:(!]

Matt

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I like my Protos, but my Broadways have sound. In steam, my best old-time runners are MDC Roundhouse.

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I know there werent any Broadway Limiteds or OMI. I was going for a more “middle of the road” reasonable price range poll. But I do agree, brass is nice! Thanks, Ben

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Atlas gold series.

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I have a number Atlas, Kato, Athearn Genesis and Proto 2000 Locomotives and they all are great runners. The Athearn Blue Box Loco’s are a little loud but over time they seem to quiet down a far bit. They aren’t as detailed but they are also great runners, I’ve got a number of those also and haven’t had any problems.

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Atlas, because it is the best for what I can afford.

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For me it would be Athearn BB(kit and RTR) and the newer RTR(CF7s,SD50/60sSD45T-2),Genesis and Atlas…The Walther’s GP15 isn’t that bad either.

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I have been very happy with each of these brands. I have only sampled KATO in “N” Scale and those are very good.

I’ll admit it though, some of the used P2K stuff I have picked up have been great runners. I am pretty cautious when I buy used. I like to look it over and check them out, but so far LUCK has won out.

My latest Loco is a Silver Series Atlas GP-40 and this is a beast of an Loco compared to what I have. A few “CV” tweeks and it’s really smooth!

Chris