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hminky

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Examining the Athean/Roundhouse Oldtime 2-8-0
« on: February 26, 2008, 05:59:36 PM »
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We examine the new Athearn/Roundhouse Oldtime 2-8-0 at:

http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/1905/roundhouse_2-8-0_page/



Thank you if you visit
Harold

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Re: Examining the Athean/Roundhouse Oldtime 2-8-0
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2008, 07:11:36 PM »
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Someone asked how does it go downhill? We put it on the Buck-o-meter and it will do 4% with a 1/2 pound of solder on the tender and no worm gear bucking.



Harold

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Re: Examining the Athean/Roundhouse Oldtime 2-8-0
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2008, 08:54:39 PM »
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The new 2-8-0 has a lower boiler and the drivers are now 51 instead of 52. The lower boiler makes a big difference in appearance. Now the modeler won't have to do the boiler lowering.



Harold