Re: [CBQ] S-2 Pacific

["Robert Herrick" <rdherrick@gmail.com>]

This is a very subjective issue, Mark, because each of us has a personal line in the sand for how far we are willing to stray from reality. Not far, in my case, when it comes to Q steam locomotives. I like the "family" look of early Q steam and nothing else came close. I'd change plans if my only alternative to a LMB S-2 was a generic plastic URSA model, even it it was state-of-the art with DCC sound.

Moreover, I like the old Japanese imports because of their lack of finnicky detail and their heavier weight compared to the later models made in Korea. It seemed parts were always falling off my Oriental O-1As, even when they were reposing in a box. I owned several because they were more available than the LMB version and no other models came close to capturing the Q look. I also owned several LMB S-2s because nothing else came close. Nothing has ever come off my Japanese-built models.

A point to consider is how much you are willing to spend. Remotoring and regearing require competence. I am willing and able to hire a professional to do the mechanical, electrical and painting upgrades. But the cost is not inconsiderable. I own a K-2 and R-1, both by NPP, and I outsourced the work. It was affordable because they are the only locos I need for my 1925-era Forreston branchline. Cost would have been a prohibiting factor when I was building a section of the C&I mainline several years ago, however.

The only "bad" thing I ever heard about LMB models is that the drivers were made of Zamac, rather than brass, and Zamac can deteriorate over time. I don't know if that is actually the case.

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