Going back to something stated about the top speed of this locomotive being twice the prototype to satisfy the 'masses'.
If they spent all that time and money getting the details of the K-27 correct, it stands to reason that the top speed should also be correct.
For this model, the majority of the users report they run the locomotive at prototype speeds. In fact, if someone off the street bought this engine, I would imagine it would be to run it at prototype speeds pulling prototype consists. It is simply a huge locomotive. The gearbox is clearly a mistake to me. I've only seen this engine run a few times, but it was at what looked like proto speeds. But I guess in order to keep from having to replace everyone's gearboxes, they can't officially admit they made an error. Incidentally, I haven't noticed their Shays or the other geared locos running at 30 MPH, so why the change for this loco? I really hope that the new Mallet doesn't come painted for Acela, but then, the LGB Mikado was made in SP Daylight, so who knows.
My Bachmann 4-4-0 seems to run awfully fast, on the top end. However, on the bottom end, she really can creep where my Aristo locos will shudder.
Mark
If they spent all that time and money getting the details of the K-27 correct, it stands to reason that the top speed should also be correct.
For this model, the majority of the users report they run the locomotive at prototype speeds. In fact, if someone off the street bought this engine, I would imagine it would be to run it at prototype speeds pulling prototype consists. It is simply a huge locomotive. The gearbox is clearly a mistake to me. I've only seen this engine run a few times, but it was at what looked like proto speeds. But I guess in order to keep from having to replace everyone's gearboxes, they can't officially admit they made an error. Incidentally, I haven't noticed their Shays or the other geared locos running at 30 MPH, so why the change for this loco? I really hope that the new Mallet doesn't come painted for Acela, but then, the LGB Mikado was made in SP Daylight, so who knows.
My Bachmann 4-4-0 seems to run awfully fast, on the top end. However, on the bottom end, she really can creep where my Aristo locos will shudder.
Mark
