I thought I had loaded a slower moving video. Lots of problems with my device then..actually,the new one is having issues right,now too.. But the point is it didn't take to posting then.
I found one copy, though silly and not the best cut I made, it shows this thing can creep,for an old convential steamer, and with a decent load behind it too. It had me giggling how slow and smooth it is. I just plain wasn't expecting it to run so well.
When I finally break down for another computer, I will edit out all the bad predictive text mistakes, and unneeded info to make it an easier read. Writing isn't my strong suit. With all the android bugginess it's pretty bad.
It out pulls one of the two mpc RIP chrome Generals I own by 1 car and is an equal to the other today.
Two years later, it has a lot of scale miles on it too. The valve gear was never added as I broke a metal post/rivet and just haven't gone out for #2 screws yet. It may need smaller than#2 also. Not sure what my small tap supply looks like after opening my tool box for what turned out to be an irresponsible tenant. It needs it's worm grease checked again by now, wheels & rods squeak if the bushing go dry, but no black oil, or any indication of excessive wear anyplace.
While loading the video, I recalled I did post about the decal set failing; falling apart on the wet paper. I scanned for it real,fast, but didn't notice it.
I added some red fancy scroll work decals from a 70s style custom paint job on car model, but I'm not really content with the look. I want an ICRR & 382 in a similar or exact font style as came with it.
But anyhow, I love this loco and wouldn't think twice about another. (Hi Mike)
Shot about two years ago....
