I am intending to purchase a USA Trains 20 Tonner loco. Coming from UK side of the Atlantic, my knowledge of the loco is limited. Was there a prototype or was it what we call a fun engine.
Hi powlee
I own one I have the NYC version.
As far as I am aware there is no prototype for it our US friends will correct me if I am wrong.
However it does have the looks of a NW?? type shunting loco and looks very believable.
I would go as far as to call it a freelance model.
Too me a fun type locomotive would be the martian lander thingy that LGB do.
Where as the Mighty Moe is a very presentable and believable locomotive
I have found it runs well at a reasonable speed and is reliable.
Must get the yard built one day and a shunters float…
regards John
[#welcome] powlee
I sorry I can not advise you on this question.
How ever I can welcome you to the forum and ask questions!
Welcome to the forum! Saw these locos at a show earlier this year. Haven’t run one but they sure look like a lot of fun. Enjoy the forum. Later eh…Brian.
POWLEE
I HAVE TWO USA 20 TONNERS , THEY WORK FINE, I PULL MAYBE 6-CARS WITH THEM. BUT MY TRACK GOES FROM GROUND LEVEL TO 23 INCHES HIGH. I ALSO HAVE LITTLE CRITTERS AND RS-3-S AND U-25-B ,AND A C16,AND ONE CENTER CAB. [#welcome] TO THE FOURM BEN
[#welcome]
Yeah these are “fun” models. I have never seen a prototype in any of the reference books or sources that I have. In reality, there’s far too much overhang on this model the pushing and pulling of cars would tend to rock the coupler up and down too far and would have a damaging effect on the coupler mounting. The USA 20tonner is basically just a power truck with a shortened SW1 body mounted to it but as mentioed it has far too much overhang to my eye.
Aristo Crafts lil’Critter model is similar a Fun model with no known prototype. Its basically the cab and nose from a RS3. but it look far more convincing than the USA version.
HLW Mack on the otherhand IS based on prototype Mack built in the 1920’s
Thanks for the info on the mack truck. Visited the web, gained more info and placed my order. One Mack is about to cross the Atlantic.
Thanks Smoggy
Hi powlee
You won’t be dissapointed
The little Mack locomotive is a good runner and would look good with a short combine of the same manufacturer or a couple of short freight cars and bobber caboose
regards John
Actually all three are good runners, the Mack is darn near bulletproof but lacks detail. the LilCritter looks great but is not prototypical but looks so convincing it doesnt matter. Only the 20tonner just to my eye looks odd.
I thought you were talking about my favourite battleship the Missouri. Wow is she a big Lady or not!
Regards Ian
bennysrr>dont type replys in captipals because on the internet it means your shouting.
seeya in another post,
peachey111213
Hey there, [:)]
Benny types in caps. because he has a hard time reading what he is typing with his eyesight. The regulars here know this already. Someone in the past commented on the same and that’s when I learned this. [tup] BTW Welcome to the forum! Great bunch here…enjoy. Later eh…Brian.
Peachey111213
Sorry but i’m not the best on this thing ,but like they said ,i can read it better ,so i’ll try and do better,. sorry but i’m not realy shouting at you people , i’m just a train lover
I guess i will back away from the fourm for a while . ben
Ben!
There is absolutely NO reason why you should back away from the forum for a while. It was only a mis-understanding. Keep posting! Like I mentioned already, most of us know the reason you post in the manner you do. Don’t let it bother you. [:D] If you quit I will be the first to BADGER you my friend! [;)] Later eh…Brian. [8D]
[#ditto] Keep on posting Ben!
Brian &Mat
I didn’t want to get into it, i have been a diabetic since 1986 , and things have got to where i take pills and several shots a day and my eyes are not what they should be , this person makes 1 post and it was aimed at me. after a few days i’ll be back .i just need to cool my heels, before i say something i don’t want to , .this is not the place , i wanted this to happen , but it did. thanks- brian and mat for your support ben
Hi Ben
Don’t let it get too you its not worth the heart burn
Keep posting your input is just as valuable as any one elses.
We don’t want to have to send da boys around to keep you posting do we[:D]
I just had a thought now that is dangerouse
can some one close to Ben or one of the moderators give Ben a a little
tag to go on at the end of his messages so no other new member
inadvertantly gets it wrong and has a go at him…
No offence intended just don’t want to see you leave because of a minor
technicality
regards John
Hey Ben,
We’ll be waiting! Take care buddy. Later eh…Brian.
BENNY,
PLEASE DON’T TAKE OFFENSE AT THAT POSTING, IT WASN’T MEANT AS A PUT-DOWN. YOU’R ONE OF THE “REGULARS” AND WE’D ALL MISS YOU IF YOU DROPPED OUT. BTW, I AM SHOUTING!!!
ANOTHER BTW … MY NEWEST GRANDSON’S NAME IS BEN. HE’S 9 WEEKS OLD AND ALREADY LOVES TRAINS (WISHFUL THINKING?)
WALT
powlee,
I,d be interested to see how your transaction goes and how the loco performs.If you could let me know where you got it ,another one maybe chasing it across the Atlantic
Thanks Troy.
Ben,Stay on here with your input.