Bachmann Santa Fe 4-8-4 #3780

[okiechoochoo]

I am considering buying a SF 4-8-4 and was wondering what the quality of the Bachmann locomotive is. Does it run well and how well is it made.
Thanks in advance for any information.

 

[MRLdave]

That model has been around for many years.........the newer versions are OK, but the older versions can be pretty poor. I have one from somewhere in the middle, and once it's moving down the track it moves and pulls quite nicely, but it's a bit jerky getting up to speed. They can be helped a lot by adding pickups to the tender. If you're looking for something with great low speed look elsewhere. if you want something that will run laps at a club for hours on end, it's a decent choice.