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HO KatoF40PH & Bi-Levels

Discussion related to everything about model railroading, from layout design and planning, to reviews of related model tools and equipment. Discussion includes O, S, HO, N and Z, as well as narrow gauge topics. Also includes discussion of traditional "toy train" and "collector" topics such as Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, and others. Also includes discussion of outdoor garden railways and live steamers.

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HO KatoF40PH & Bi-Levels

  by Chuck Walsh
 
Was paid a visit by a visiting Amtrak consist yesterday. WOW!

Performed flawlessly in both push/pull mode for 90 minutes on my layout
which has it's fair share of track ir-regularities(22" radius)

No de-rails, no un-coupling, very good free rolling ability.

IMO, far superior to my Walthers' Budd and the $12.00 spread in prices
in worth the difference.

Life does get better but it took three years later to get here.

  by RPM2Night
 
The headlights and marker lights in the cab cars work?

  by Chuck Walsh
 
Absolutely and it gets better. The add on detail parts are almost precison quality fit. No pin vise/bits. Just a magnifying glass & tweezers. Recommend
working out of a deep box when installing just to catch any flying parts that escapes your tweezers.
Kato also up-graded the interior light versus their Business car.
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