The little engine that could for $120

[Steamguy]

I just bought a Mantua 0-6-0 switcher with DCC and sound for $120. The switcher is Bethlehem Steel #19. I have a few pictures of it running on AAMRC

 

[Bruette]

Very nice, thank you for the pictures.

 

[Rico]

Nice little unit, sounds like one of Karl's beasties!
How's it run?

 

[Steamguy]

Nice little unit, sounds like one of Karl's beasties!
How's it run?

It runs okay. The locomotive's moves are a bit jerky and it has a bit of a surge to it. The sound is mediocre, so I am either looking into new sound files on the decoder and/or new speaker(s).

Best regards,
Jim

 

[Steamguy]

Hey guys. Its been a while since I've been posting. A quick update for Rico. I think the jerkiness and and mediocre running qualities were just a bug that just need some break in time to smooth out. It runs great, though manages to find all of the bad track spots (probably because it's running in the club's yards, the few sections of track that don't get touched and therefore don't get cleaned until I show up every week). The sound is still less than A+, but it's not bad for $120. The whistle is not annoyingly high pitched or unsuitably low pitched, the bell is nice with a good interval between rings, and the headlight is bright, but not so bright that it takes away from the realism. I love this little loco because it can make an big impact on your yard, without leaving a huge dent in your wallet.

 

[oldtank]

Being a big fan of small steam locos I relly like your little engine that could, its a pity that Model Power and Mantua are folding, I hope someone takes over their manufacture.

 

[Model Train Structures]

Great job! I particularly like the water scene with the canoes and figures.

D.A.

 

[wombat457]

Nice little loco but I too like the water scene.