Hi guys. I've always wanted to get into trains and I finally got my chance when the wife said she wanted a Christmas train set when she saw an el cheapo model at Wallmart. I "suggested" a little better set thinking I could get a g scale set started.
So I found a bachman Night before Christmas set at a local hobby house for $299. Not a bad price I thought so I snagged it. I got it together and working and we are enjoying.
Then I remembered my dads friend had an engine that was just sitting on his desk. I called him up and he gave it to me. I did some cursory googling and I think it's an Aristo Craft dash 9. Is that a good engine?
He told me the small track that came with my set isn't big enough to run this engine. It's fine, I plan on getting more track this weekend. But out of curiosity, is he right?
Also, is there any tips or tricks to maintain both of these engines I have now? Lube spots and what not?
Thanks!
So I found a bachman Night before Christmas set at a local hobby house for $299. Not a bad price I thought so I snagged it. I got it together and working and we are enjoying.
Then I remembered my dads friend had an engine that was just sitting on his desk. I called him up and he gave it to me. I did some cursory googling and I think it's an Aristo Craft dash 9. Is that a good engine?
He told me the small track that came with my set isn't big enough to run this engine. It's fine, I plan on getting more track this weekend. But out of curiosity, is he right?
Also, is there any tips or tricks to maintain both of these engines I have now? Lube spots and what not?
Thanks!