I’ve been considering getting a set of their Heavyweights. But when I go to see them in person, it blows my mind how crappy they look. Only the sleeper and observation look “right”. I don’t know what the prototypes for the others are. They ain’t too hot. No wonder IHC lowered the MSRP by half. ($16 to $8 each)
[:0]I kinda like it! I mean think it as if the Pennsy and Espee merged! And a GN GG1! Perfect for a GN fan who models a GN electric division![:D]
I have a Mehano 4-8-2 (same thing as IHC, right) that starts at a high voltage and then takes off. Any hints as to how to slow it down (re-motor, re-gear)? I have an MRC 100 Trainpack (old), and use cab control. It’s from a President’s Choice trainset (sold in Canada through superstores), and its prototype is CN 6060 (“Bullet-Nosed Betty”).
If the engine is not starting until at a high voltage it probably has a loose conection or dirty wheels. Any time I’ve had that problem a good cleaning, lub job, and a check of all the wiring solved it. There may even be a bad solder on one of the wires that visually looks ok. Also look at the end of the motor where the brushes contact to send the power to the motor shaft. It may be gummed up. I use a pencil eraser to clean off the dirt on that area.