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Weaver O gauge VO-1000 diesel
Just received my Weaver SP VO1000 from Petersen Supply (I think it was the last new one in the country!) This locomotive is GREAT! The Railsounds are very good and the details on the locomotive are also very good. I have had a little trouble with the loco stalling on one of my Lionel switches, but I think it is the design of the switch and not the locomotive. Also I could hear something loose inside the locomotive when I removed it from the box. When I opened the shell, I found 2 small screws that look like they were left in it during the assembly process. They did not appear to come loose from anywhere. All in all this locomotive is GREAT and gives a lot of bang for the buck
My Pennsylvania VO1000 had a broken horn on top of the cab, but I glued it back on. The plastic wrap “impinged” on the horn which is located in a precarious position. Wish they had used a metal horn installed using a post. Otherwise, looks great and runs smooth!