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 Posted - August 03 2010 : 6:30:50 PM
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Hello All, I just picked up Model Power's little 'Hustler' industrial loco. It looks a lot like Athearn's. I was skeptical that it would perform well, not having Model Power since the 70's when they were horrible. This thing actually starts slow and runs smooth. It has a headlight, and what they call 'directional lighting', which is a red light (diode) on the cab back which only illuminates in reverse. You can find them new on Ebay pretty cheap--mine cost $12. For the 'critter' fans, I would recommend it.
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Posted - August 03 2010 : 6:42:20 PM
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Hi Adams. Does it look like this one..?? I just got this In a Large lot of items. I was thinking it was Model Power. Your description with the red light sounds just like this one ??  Carl
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Posted - August 03 2010 : 6:44:49 PM
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| thats most certainly model power carl
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Posted - August 03 2010 : 7:54:42 PM
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I picked up a Pennsylvania one a few years ago,and was impressed how well it runs.
The only problem is the headlight is a lamp,and the red backup light is a LED.
The LED takes far less voltage to light than the headlamp,so the headlight doesn't shine very bright.
Carl T.
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Posted - August 03 2010 : 8:47:52 PM
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Yes, I noticed that about the headlight also. Mine came equipped with Kadees which is nice. I got the SP version. 
Edited by - Adams on August 03 2010 8:54:24 PM
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Posted - August 03 2010 : 8:59:22 PM
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hehe nice  I wants one & doesn't matter which road I get (BN or UP)
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