@cummins2500 posted:I received my 1218 from Nassau hobby yesterday. Very nice and smooth. One of the handrails on the back of the cab on the fireman's side is pulled out of the body. Also for anyone interested it will navigate ross o64 curves just fine with plenty of play left in all the moving parts. It just has some overhang. Until I relocate to my new train building atleast I can use it.
Just a comment on running on tighter curves. Many years ago I had a Lionel Y6b that seemed to run on O54 just fine, but in time, it broke the ball joint inside that connects the motor to the forward drivers. Just because there is enough "swing" doesn't mean other parts you can't see aren't getting stressed, particularly on articulated steamers. That said, I know lots of guys run on smaller radius and seem to have no issues, just thought it was worth throwing out a caution.
