enginear joe Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I see the Aristo C16 on sale. I'm wondering how well they are built? Has anyone had many problems with them? I know of some drawbacks to their equipment and I'm not bashing. I'd just like to know if I'm overlooking something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Miller Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I have two and they run great. They have been completely re-designed with new drive and smoke unit. Never had a problem...............Jim A couple shots of one in this video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Great videos Jim. Makes me want a mallet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Strong Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I agree with Jim--they are great runners. I got one for my dad's railroad, and it's a very solid performer--far superior than all the previous versions he's owned (which have all gone to the scrap heap.) I did have to fix one for a friend of his. The drive rods were binding a bit. I solved that by removing them and drilling out the recess in the back that the kingpin goes into. It didn't take much, and I forget the size drill I used. (I just kept going up in number until it ran smoothly.) With all axles powered, the drive rods are purely cosmetic anyway. Once that binding was cleared, the loco ran every bit as smoothly as dad's. I'm glad to see GeneratioNext has more of these coming. I've got a soft spot for them, even if they're too small for my railroad. (I placated myself by scratchbuilding one in 1:20, and acquiring a Bachmann C-19 as well.) Later, K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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