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 Posted - February 16 2013 : 4:47:59 PM
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I've been pondering it, and seeing the selection of locomotives Tyco offered, I'm wondering if I should get one for MY layout. I could probably restore it and replace the couplers, and stuff like that. I kinda have my eye on any of the Chattanooga steam engines or the GP20 diesel (along with any other Santa Fe diesels.)
Any recommendations?
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Posted - February 16 2013 : 4:51:31 PM
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Mantua is good stuff. Tyco's some times need TLC. Running code 100 track by any chance? If not, the Tyco's won't run.
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Posted - February 16 2013 : 6:01:20 PM
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I'm running Code 83 in many parts of the layout, but I'm not gonna replace all the track just to run a Tyco engine. Then again, my Life-Like engines work on Code-83 (though some are going to need new traction tires, or at least Bullfrog Snot applied to the drive wheels :P ).
Manuta may be a good idea, though...
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Posted - February 16 2013 : 7:45:11 PM
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Better off. I like code 100 track because I can run anything on it.
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Posted - February 16 2013 : 7:47:34 PM
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The Mantua stuff is nice. I"m glad you mentioned restoring them because they are 30+ year old units. All of them need maintenance and TLC.
The Chattanooga steamers are tender drive, I think. Which is a good thing. A lot less trouble with the mechanism.
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Posted - February 16 2013 : 8:23:45 PM
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I have a few Tyco locos & they run good
Tho I will admit I hate the burning motor smell YUCK
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Posted - February 17 2013 : 12:34:27 PM
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Get, Enjoy, blow off people who would steal your joy.
The big ride is over pretty quick! 
So that would be a yes to Tycofying!
-Gareth
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Posted - February 17 2013 : 2:28:05 PM
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| I run alot of the tender drive 2-8-0 ,0-8-0 locos. They do pretty good I just keep up on them with regular cleanings,service etc. I do though have some old American Flyer locos,Varney,Bachmann,Ahm,rivorossi,Penn Line,Bowser,model power,Life-Like and more but I always liked the chattanooga,Royal Blue locos because thats what I grew up with. To each his own.
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