Greg,
Is that frog powered like on the #6 switches? If so, does that mean there's a little circuitry with it as well?
Dwight - your 4-4-0 video is great! Even though I am a die hard mainline guy, these 4-4-0s are getting to me really bad. I have a Bachmann Centennial (which is about the same as yours, only with less accurate painting). In fact, I was so inspired by your video I actually ran a train for my 3 year old nephew last night powered by the 4-4-0. Ever since Bachmann released photos of the green 4-4-0, I have been particularly interested in the green ones. The SPC green Accucraft is the one I'd go for!! I also like the new Aristo c-16 in green, and the new Bachmann 4-4-0 in green!!
General comment:
There weren't many pictures of the new USRA 0-6-0 switcher. I saw one getting ready to run at the ECLSTS, but other than that, there seems to be little interest. Is it because live steamers are generally more interested in the mainline locos? Is switching with steam not practical due to condensation in the cylinders? Is there little interest in a switcher because most live steam tracks set up for continuous running? Do you think we'll ever see a timesaver layout being switched with live steam?
Mark