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Originally posted by david1:
Jonathon, What is your honest opinion of the brass weaver gg1? I read your thoughts on the first page but was wondering if you have anything else to add, pro or con since that was almost 3 years ago? Thanks again for your thread on the gg1's, it's a great resource.
Dave
Jonathan is the expert, but I can also give you my opinion on the Weaver. If you get one make sure it has flywheels. I've heard from a club buddy that his (an early version) had the non flywheel motors and he had to replace them. They have no sound, but for 99 bucks you can add that. They look almost exactly like a Williams. The brass body is nice, but if you are paying above $250 or so, I'd go with a Williams. The Williams TRUE BLAST horn and bell stinks, and there are no running sounds. But when wired in series, they run terrifically and with a little craftsmanship you can have a real looker.
I am in the middle of bashing my William's with scale ladders, Precision Scale lost wax couplers, steam lines, chains, pantographs etc., and it is looking sensational. I installed the ERR GG1 sounds and they are great. (RS4)
I will be posting photos when she is all done.