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    New BLI 2-8-0 Consolidation locomotive first impression

    Hello all. I just received the new BLI Consolidation locomotive and it is really nice, first impression. The detail is nice and pleasing to watch operate. I’m not a rivet counter, but I like the detail. This loco really defines how to move slow AND smooth at the same time. Speed step one...
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    New Athearn 2-6-0 Mogul Locomotive Features.

    Thanks to CoachBob for his note on the Athearn 2-8-0 Consolidation. I looked it up and the detail on it is the same as shown for the Mogul. In fact, the whole locomotive looks the same except for the wheel arrangement. The Mogul and the Consolidation are very close to the same length...
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    New Athearn 2-6-0 Mogul Locomotive Features.

    I’ve seen Sam’s Trains, but I haven’t watched it with full attention. My hearing aids don’t translate british too well, so I’ve kind of tuned it out. I will go back and listen closely (and probably more than once). Thanks so much for the tip. Still looking for the hands on report. Take care...
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    New Athearn 2-6-0 Mogul Locomotive Features.

    Thank’s folks for your input. I like forums the best for a review, and a number of them, as you noted. I worry about video reviews and the agenda behind them. I can’t really remember an overall negative product video. Maybe a point here or there, but not overall. In a forum I feel folks...
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    New Athearn 2-6-0 Mogul Locomotive Features.

    Thanks for the info. Yes, I am somewhat familiar with the tiered product lines, but by no means well qualified. I have a couple Genesis locomotives, and they are good, but don’t have it all, no one does. So, I am looking around. With the tiered approach, the question is, how much latitude is...
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    New Athearn 2-6-0 Mogul Locomotive Features.

    Yes, half house and HO. I’m glad it’s not N scale. My fingers have a hard enough time changing couplers on HO. I asked the question about the Athearn Mogul because I have the Bachmann Mogul that came out over 10 years ago, and the reviews say this Athearn Mogul is much more detailed...
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    New Athearn 2-6-0 Mogul Locomotive Features.

    Has anyone purchased this Athearn Mogul locomotive and what are the thoughts on this item? I am a new member here, but I’m not new to model railroading, been doing it off and on for over 70 years (there were no age recommendations when I started). I was O scale up until 5 years ago when we...
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