hamltnblue
Active Member
The other day I visited a large LHS in my area. Over the years I never paid much attention to the 2 layouts that are usually running one or more trains.
I happened to stop and look at the HO layout and noticed the train was being pulled by an Atlas loco which had no handrails at about 1/2 to 3/4 max speed.
A lightbulb went off in my head. These people are taking product off the shelf, running them for hours on end, then re-boxing them to sell as new. The layout has relatively tight turns so only really supports 4 axle locos.
I wont be buying any 4 axle loco's there from now on.
Just something to think about when you see similar in your travels.
I happened to stop and look at the HO layout and noticed the train was being pulled by an Atlas loco which had no handrails at about 1/2 to 3/4 max speed.
A lightbulb went off in my head. These people are taking product off the shelf, running them for hours on end, then re-boxing them to sell as new. The layout has relatively tight turns so only really supports 4 axle locos.
I wont be buying any 4 axle loco's there from now on.
Just something to think about when you see similar in your travels.