N-Scale #611 - Bachmann

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  Several years ago I purchased the Bachmann 611, N scale.  Right out of 
the box it ran about 20 feet, then, clunk, not to start again.  I 
returned it to Bachmann and they sent me another brand new one, which 
runs fine, no problems.  It is far and away the most powerful engine I 
have among various others.  Quite heavy; I have never seen it slip on 
extended grades.

I have not done a rigorous details-to-prototype comparison, contrary to 
what I do with rolling stock.  The engine presents well, and with an 
Arrow consist (see The Arrow, v.26, n1 [2010])
is a real eye-catcher.

Frank Gibson

On 8/25/2010 11:40 AM, NW Modeling List wrote:

> Does anyone know what the "reliability" of "authenticity" of the Bachmann #611

> N-scale is?

>   

> I'm just getting back into modelling and I've always heard "horror stories"

> about N-scale steam.

>

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