New toy to mess with:
At $75 I couldnt resist, I know all about its foibles but I figure its Germie cousin has gotten good reviews on GSM and I really really like the looks of this squat little monster. I’ll be selling a couple more engines to make room for this one. Besides I dont think theres anything mentioned I cant deal with 
Victor,
$75 is a nice price. Any more available at that price or did you buy from an individual ?
Ralph
Ralph you got mail
I cant wait to see what you come with. Im thinking something to fight those fires out your way.
send me mail!
mail sent
Sheesh the paint on the wheels is a royal PITA to remove! But once off I now have power pick up via the wheels as well as the skates.
That was one major hickup on Pikos part. The paint blocked the power pick up leaving only the skates to draw electricity which ment unless its flying along the track, at anything near proto speed it would stall on every switch frog, now with paint removed its got at least 6 point power pickup, I dont think the center wheels have pickups. Swapped to couplers to Bachmanns, looking to add a link & pin mount somewhere on the end beams.
One nice thing is directional lighting, didnt now that till I started testing it. Pics when I can.
Doing good Vic. Thought you were downsizing?
Dave
Yep I’m clearing stuff to make room but I still have my very short list of items I’m still looking for.