Hey again gauge'rs, I was wondering if any of you own a Bachmann Spectrum Series 2-8-0 Consolidation and run it on your layout, and what you think of it. I've been thinking about buying one, but am a little apprehensive about the belt-drive. For some reason, having a belt instead of a gear drive doesn't seem very reliable to me. Are they good engines, though? Good speed? How many cars can one pull?
I can squeak 21 cars out of my older 2-8-0, my much-mentioned I-10sa. Just wondering how the belt-driven 2-8-0 that Bachmann currently makes will compare to that.
I can squeak 21 cars out of my older 2-8-0, my much-mentioned I-10sa. Just wondering how the belt-driven 2-8-0 that Bachmann currently makes will compare to that.