Large Scale Central

I saw "lyn" today...now I want one

Modeling Rolling stock
#1

today, on the way home from NC to SC I stopped by a little train shop in Marion NC, they had one of these:

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Bachmann-G-Scale-Train-1-22-5-Steam-2-4-2-Loco-Painted-Unlettered-Black-91197-/00/s/NjgyWDE2MDA=/$T2eC16NHJGkE9no8gGE!BQzUyHEcDQ~~60_57.JPG

for $325…I coughed and went on my way…now I’m wanting one, esp since I found them for less than $150 on Ebay…

#2

Keep looking on occasions you can get one for under $100 including the shipping.
I have the green one and it is a nice little loco with nice details. It has the newer metal gears which are a bit noisy but not bad outside. I haave only run mine with a couple cars in tow so have never really tested it. The green and the size of the loco doesn’t seem ot lend itself to longer trains.
I would recommend it.
Todd

#3

This one is numbered and lettered different than the Lyn, but it’s the same engine. I bought it as a set with a flat car and bobber caboose for $125. I’ve run the heck out of it, but it hasn’t been converted to bat/RC yet so it’s been awhile.

(http://rgsgardenrailroad.com/Train36.jpg)

As you can see, the last time it ran was on my old layout.

#4

Make sure it is one of the new versions with metal gears.
There are still a few new/old stock ones floating around.
Mick

#5

The newer versions runs great. I have the newer Indy and I am very happy with that.

#6

The only similarity between the 1994-era model and the new one is a passing resemblance, one to the other. The new model is VERY good indeed.

tac, ig, ken the GFT & The Ross Island Bridge Boys

#7

Yes, I’ve vied for the ‘look’ for years, but always passed because of the reputation of the drive. The model I’m interested in is the new re-do…

and I had forgot about the new “Indy”…thanks guys!

Cale-who really doesn’t need another locomotive :slight_smile:

#8

Well you know Cale, you can always sell something to buy the new loco. BTW welcome back, it’s good to see you doing another railroad with your kido’s. I always enjoyed watching your threads before you moved.

Chuck

#9

Ooooo… I’ve not paid enough attention. A great companion to my Porter.

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSZheAFvMed0KKtKx7ivfY4gLmvlJpFC4JZSvneDIIsS9A5Hwfc

Must $ave up.

#10
Chuck Inlow said:
Well you know Cale, you can always sell something to buy the new loco. BTW welcome back, it's good to see you doing another railroad with your kido's. I always enjoyed watching your threads before you moved.

Chuck


Thanks Chuck! I sold most of my nice stuff to Ralph Berg…

Jon, you don’t remember this?
http://www.largescalecentral.com/LSCForums/viewtopic.php?id=13834

#11

I do now Cale, but most days by this time in the evening I can’t remember what I had for lunch :slight_smile: