Walthers N scale 2-8-8-2 Y3a Mallet

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Walthers N scale 2-8-8-2 Y3a Mallet

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Fantastic locomotive… Brought mine on the net, programmed it on my program track, and using an MRC Prodigy Advanced 2, test it on my layout… It was a joy to see what could be done with today’s technology… I have been in N scale since the 60’s and it is great to have seen it evolution… Congrats to Walthers and hope you bring out others like a nice PRR K4 or NYC Mohawk…

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I need to find out if the problem i am having is on my end or yours I can`t seem to view the videos I don’t know if it is my computer or not Please let me know

Thanks

Dean Seller
3 Glade St
Worcester Ma 01610

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Dean,
There isn’t a problem with the videos on this end. I know if you have a slower dial-up connection they will not always come up.

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I am amazed at the sound and slow speed performance using DCC. It is very delicate and should live in its box between operating sessions.

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The loco is by far the best running large steam engine I own, my layout is not DCC so I love the fact that I can have the sound feature thanks to the dual mode decoder, this engine was trouble free from day one and even on DC runs like a dream.

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This one is a winner I really enjoy it even though its not prototypical for my Rathole Layout i still like the way it looks comming out of Tunnel 12 at flatrock pulling for the moon. and when she hits the old bridge over hwy27 at Indian Head Just a few miles before tunnel 12 just out of tunnel 11 at parkers lake. to say the least Im very pleased with this unit

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Nice product; Mechanism is smooth and quiet. Really impressive sound system. No problems with derailments. Only, right now mine is at walthers for repairing the drive rod on the operator’s side of the rear drive wheels. The pin holding the rods to the third tire just fell out after only a few times running the loco. It’s been said this is a common problem they are experiencing. I found that walthers stands by what they sell and they are repairing it under warranty!

Even with this problem, I do not regret buying it. Watching this loco running is really a sight and sound!

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I have a DC model of the Y-3 by Walthers. It runs smoothly and pulls like the beast that she is. I only have one complaint about the loco.Since I am running the loco without a decoder and sound system, the headlight is really dim. The parts breakdown lists the headlight as a lamp, not a LED. When running under load, the bulb glows a dull red. Does anyone know of a fix for this problem? I rate the loco very high because that is the only problem I have with the loco.

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I’m looking for one. Anybody know where I can find one. I want N&W in DCC.

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I have a Mallet from Atlas Rivarossi,new from a collection, but I never see a rewiew of this loco. Somebody can help me? M