Is it time to hold back?

[TA462]

TA462 wrote:

People settle for less for a reason. MONEY. Some people can’t afford to buy Kato or Genesis stuff and I understand that but these same people always say you can have just as much fun with a Bachmann or a Trainline loco. I can’t. These same people usually then go on about how the hobby is ending, the common folk can’t afford it and how all this high end stuff has ruined the hobby. That I don’t understand. This stuff is just incredible to look at, the detail is spectacular and the running characteristics are second to none. Whats not to like? The cost? It seems to me that these same people are trying to convince themselves more then the forum members.

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Prove to me one can’t have fun with Bachmann,Train line,Trainman or the old BB locomotives?

It can’t be done.

The hobby has always been about choice…

I like Athearn RTR ,Atlas,Atlas/Roco,Atlas Trainman and Walthers P2K…I like my Athearn BB locomotives.

Why?

Surprise! They fit my modeling requirements! Imagine that.

I like that new Bachman S4 with sound just as well as I like my older Atlas/Roco S4s.

I’m happy with my choices and that is all that matters.

Larry, I’m talking about myself. I can’t enjoy running those types of locomotives. Tons of people can. Its a choice.

[TA462]

TA462:

Ulrich, saying RTR is ready to repair is not a fair statement at all.

It´s a statement based on experience. The last time I had a loco that was complete and had no flaw at all was 25 years ago, when my wife bought me a Marklin loco for our 3rd anniversary. All purchases since then had some flaw, be it missing or broken off parts, fried decoders, wheels out of gauge, coupler springs missing, blotted paint jobs, lettering missing - you name, I had it. OK, most of them were easy to fix, but, heck, I don´t want to spend a fortune on a loco, only to find out it has a glitch. Yes, the list also includes Marklin, which is not up to the standard they used to have.

Ulrich, how many loco’s did you buy over the last 25 years and who produced them?

[TA462]

As of late Bachmann has released a bunch of DCC on Board steam locos for a really decent price. I think one is even $109 with dcc and sound. I buy cheaper locos and rolling stock and decorate them up. It’s amazing what a few details and some paint will do.

RMax

I bought one of those and I was actually very surprised by it. It was suppose to be just a roundhouse filler but it does get to take the odd trip around the layout once in awhile. They do scream for more detail and it will get somemore eventually. Yes it is amazing what a few details and nice paint will do.

[blownout_cylinder]

People should not have to defend their positions over what they choose to spend their money on, really.

I think that Bachmann’s selection of locomotives is pretty well on the mark myself, just because they are probably more affordable should not make them a convenient target for beating on. And, while they are not as detailed, they actually make good platforms for detailing as much, or as little, as you want.

BTW…has this horse been beaten enough?

[Anonymous]

I think it has, Barry!

Let´s move on, folks!