Which Train Offers Quality?

All,

I have been working on my layout little at a time and have had a blast. I generally use Kato products for N Scale (Locomotives and Unitrak). Im not at the point where I want to expand my horizons and start to use steam locomotives in N Scale. I notivced that Kato doesnt make many. WHat company shoudl I be lookign at for this kind of Loco? Which company should I totally avoid?

I have now started DCC and will never go back to DC if it can be avoided. YUour Help woudl be greatly appreciated

Marc

The Bachmann Spectrum 2-8-0 Consolidation seems to be a good running engine in N scale, and should be DCC ready.

Bachmann is a good company with quality products. I havent use many N scale products but I have heard many good things about Bachmann.

Have you ever been to http://www.internettrains.com?
They have almost every product from almost any company. You should be able to find what you are looking for in quality.

Kato’s Mikado is an excellent engine. I have one and thinking about getting another. It is a very smooth runner. I’ve also heard good things about Bachmann’s Consolidation. I’m going to try one of those next…

The publications geared towards N Scale have very good reviews… Bachmann Spectrum is usually very good. Stay away from the regular line.Their quality control does leave a little to be desired, but they are good about replacing defective locos. If it’s out of the year warranty, the most it will cost to repair or replace a defective loco is $20. Not a bad deal…

I’ve read a lot of good things about the N scale Atlas Shays. Almost enough to make me switch from HO. But not quite.

How about the new Athearn. I don’t model N scale, but I know Athearn is a good comapany.http://www.athearn.com/Search/Default.aspx?CatID=TNLS&OverallCatID=TN Looks good if you want a 2-8-0.
James[C):-)]