I am interested to hear any side by side comparisons of these two locomotives from anyone who happens to own both
Specifically, I looking to understand how they compare in these areas. Is the Y-3 better, equal to, or not as good.
Thanks in advance
John
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I am interested to hear any side by side comparisons of these two locomotives from anyone who happens to own both
Specifically, I looking to understand how they compare in these areas. Is the Y-3 better, equal to, or not as good.
Thanks in advance
You are welcome,
Big Jim
FMC, Jim
Thanks for the quick replies.
Just to clarify, I have the Y6b and love it. I am considering buying the Y-3 and just want to understand the differences or similarities so as to not be disappointed.
John
Spot on? This i have to respectfully disagree with..... Ironically the ONLY Correct hooter whistle from anyone I ve heard was put into a little Imperial Y6. When i find the video Ill post it. The new Legacy Y3 has the same exact whistle and sounds as they put in the earlier released Legacy N&W "mallet".
Spot on? This i have to respectfully disagree with..... Ironically the ONLY Correct hooter whistle from anyone I ve heard was put into a little Railking Y6. When i find the video Ill post it. In addition the new Legacy Y3 has the same exact whistle and sounds as they put in the earlier released Legacy N&W "mallet". Which i why is didnt get the y3 (besides no extra effects)not to mention the earlier Y3 was and is one the smoothest runners out there which is the second reason why i didnt buy another one just for a different road number...
John are you wanting a comparison of the NEW Y3 to the JLC Y6? Or the earlier Y3.Not that theres much difference..
Patrick, the new legacy y-3
Originally Posted by Patrick H:Ironically the ONLY Correct hooter whistle from anyone I've heard was put into a little Imperial Y6.
The JLC Y6b has the best N&W hooter I ever heard ! Nothing else can touch it short of 1218 running live....HOOT HOOT !
LOL alright guys ...you win.........I do have them but still say they are not hooters
If you d like we can start another thread and ill participate in it for N&W O scale engine whistles compared to a real recordings of the Y3-6and A just for fun............
LOL alright guys ...you win.........I do have them but still say they are not hooters
If you d like we can start another thread and ill participate in it for O scale engines compared to a real recordings of the Y3-6and A just for fun............
Patrick,
The purpose of my original post was not to compare them to the real ones, but to compare them to each other. Since you have them both I would still like to hear your views.
i suggested to start a different thread so not to jack yours...
The new Y3 smokes better than the JLCY6
The Y6 is more detailed especially in the cab and bigger.
Paint is the same.
The Y6 is way louder but sounds like tribal people beating on a drum in the jungle at certain speeds and its whistle is also strong but sounds like the command whale car sound at the end of the whistle .
So id say the Y3 is alot more realistic in changing labor and start up etc..
being that you seem interested in N&W engines i just wanted to point out that the new Y3 has the same exact sounds voice whistle etc... as the earlier N&W mallet.
If i didnt have any of them it would be hard to decide between the Legacy Y3 and the JLC Y6. Y6 much better looking..Y3 much better sounding and smoking. Neither, give a hoot.
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