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Impressive detailing highlights Atlas N scale Shay geared steam locomotive
What a disappointment. I placed a brand new, out of the box, unit on the track turned on the power and it went less than a foot before the rear truck quit working and the drive mechanism fell apart. Returned the Shay to the dealer and purchased another type of loco.
Still waiting for mine, the new run got bumper back untill june, But I have had a chance to run on of my friends, Very Impresssed, a beautifull runner
I just got my Shay. What a gem! It runs smoothly at low speed and pulls a string of Atlas 70 ton ore cars like a champ. But DDC’ing it will be a challenge. Does anyone have experience installing a decoder in one?
WOW! I LOVE it! Smooth running and so neat to watch run.
Just got this wonderful loco last night. Found one online after many hours of searching! Brand new too! Very smooth acceleration and movement, the gears are just amazing to watch, and it’s got decent power. I loaded it up with a 5 car consist consiting of 3 walthers dump cars, microtrain 40’ plug door box car, and a Lifelike caboose. It handeled a 6% grade @ 50% throttle with ease. Its amazing to see this little steamer weave in and out of the curves through my Rocky Mountains based layout. I’m sending it off for DCC installation which apparently is possible even on this tiny locomotive. I don’t dare do it myself though.
I bought 2 and I love them both. I model a logging operation and my shays fit right in like the were born for my layout. they push and pull 10 skeleton cars with ease, and would probably push more if I had the room to try.
ED if you need any help on decoders contact me at coffey95@gmail.com
Some one help me find two of these Jems! I am already online to people to DCC them! HELP! Send answers to foxmike58@hotmail.com
mine will pull a string of 70 ton ore cars (25) and ask for more I am very impressed and pleased.