This is an embarassing response from the N-Scale community... Two wrongs won't make it right.
Sandro: they are definitely glued. :/
After a break-in period, mine run as well as any recent Atlas 6-axle loco - great pickup, smooth response, good low-end creep. No surprise there;...
Did some comparison against prototype photos today, with the following observations: - The prototype cab windows have a heavy black seal around...
Two more...
Photos attached...
3 units arrived today. Here's what I like: - They nailed the overall look. - Shell detailing & construction. IM's previous fall-apart-shell...
One of the best steam locos out there. Smooth in both directions, quiet, good out-of-box detailing. No problems with electrical pickup, great...
Here: http://cgi.ebay.com/Alaska-RR-FP7-1510-Bicentennial-N-Scale-IM_W0QQitemZ390192516874QQcategoryZ97779QQcmdZViewItem