Ready to Begin Again

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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I posted a few weeks ago about re-entering the hobby after 25+ years away. Someone replied about the increased detail on new locomotives, but I was skeptical. Well now I’m sold. Today two Spectrum On30 locos arrived in the mail: a 0-2-0 Porter and a 2-truck Shay. All I can say is “Wow.” The detail is incredible.

Honestly, I was not expecting much when I placed them on two sections of old flex tracks hooked up to my trusty MRC Tech II, Locomotion 2500. After all, the track and controller had been in a cardboard for a quarter century, but frankly, I was anxious to see something run. After a few brushes with a track cleaner I tested them one by one and they both ran perfectly. Slowly, steadily, without jerkiness.

Ready to start now.

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Congratulations on your purchases and success. Now, get some curved track so that they can chase themselves around a loop. Though it’s not much, it’s movement. Movement of the trains will make you want to get a better place for them to run. — And you’re off.

Have had a 2500 for some time too. Still keeps ‘em movin’ with no problems.

By the way, 0-2-0??? I hope you mean an 0-4-0.

Have fun,

Richard