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The new remote control items are intended mostly for the collector /operator that has and wants to spend the big bucks.  I don't mind spending big bucks for quality things, but not on trains.  With my transformer handles in hand, my willingness to purchase any good brand, and my desire to keep it simple, the stuff that I have purchased is usually very abundant, reliable and  affordable.  Legacy operation  is great; I'm just not in that club.

Some reference has been made in this thread about the reliability of these new products.

In short, I have purchased 12 engines in the past 15 months. Only one of these was used.

Total number of engines: 12

Number needing repair: 5 (one used)

Cost of repairs: $1180.

 

Details:

Atlas O TH&B SW Switcher Fine

Atlas O CP GP-9 & Dummy Fine

3rd Rail CP RDCs(2) Both fine

3rd Rail CP Mikado (2) Both fine

3rd Rail CP Selkirk cost of home repair $140 (Bought used). Still quirky but runs. No whistle or bell.

3rd Rail CP 3101 4-8-4 cost of repair $300. Was DOA. Fine after professional repair.

3rd Rail CP D10 New sound board needed. Not yet done. Cost $140

Weaver CP 2816 Factory repair under warranty $70 shipping. Cost of additional home repair $300.

MTH CN 4-8-4 Cost of professional repairs $320.

MTH CP E-8 Fine

 

Oh, yes. My Legacy HC also malfunctioned, required replacement.

 

How many of these things will be running a year from now? Ten years? Longer?

 

 

 

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