I know there has been alot of threads about poor quality from the major brands (and well deserved I might add, the only way they will change if we keep posting them) I wanted to add how well my dockside switcher runs. For less than $100 I bought a Lionel NPC dockside switcher 2 years ago. I have done nothing to it yet, lube or replace traction tires, other than add smoke. This little engine runs great, smokes great, and pulls as well if not better than most other semi-scale or O-27 engines. It also has pretty good detail too. I have run it for hours on end this year as well as last year. Anyone else have such a good track record with this engine or any problems? I know this is what we should expect from our expensive hobby but this has still surprised me a little.
A close second this year was my Christmas RMT Beeps.
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