At the Risk of Beating A Dead Horse...

[strummer]

...or, maybe I just got lucky (twice)!

With all this talk about the new Bachmann K4,(both good and bad), it got me to thinking about the old standby Trix model.

 This has been around for what...40 years? I know the detail isn't up to par with more recent models, but it looks enough like a K4 to be passable (3 ft. rule!) I wish there was something I could do with the "valve gear" (yikes!), but both of mine run really well. Start up speed is very reasonable, they both run smooth and quiet, and are able to haul any amount I ask them to. With their simple open-framed motor and gearing, I think it's remarkable that this model has held up so well over the years. The only other N scale engines I have that are this old are...well, "crappy".

  If there ever is an N Scale "Hall of Fame", I would suggest a spot for this engine, along side perhaps the Kato Mike and RS3.

Mark in Oregon

[Nato]

        +1 Mine has been officially retired now with two new ones on the way,my Lima P70 cars have long been retired as has my Arnold GG1.      Now I' am waiting for a K5 you heard me a rare K5 which American Flyer produced in S Gauge. Nate Goodman (Nato). "Closet Pennsy freak".

[towl1996]

Yep, I think it could get into the hall. I've got two sitting, waiting to be remotored with expensive motors and gears from the motorman. Parts for the shell from PRR-parts.  I just need to get the flanges turned down. Who knows when? I got to get another one from Bachmann, idk, if this run or the next.