PSC or PCM Brass Y6b

[NW Modeling List]

Don't forget the Bowser Challenger . . .

EdKing
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Subject: Re: Re: PSC or PCM Brass Y6b



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> There are two models of articulatred locomotives that have rigid rear 

> engines, unfortuntely they are not N&W prototypes.  Intermountain 's SP 

> cab forward and the old Mantua 2-6-6-2 logging locomotivo live.e.

>

> Kurt S. Kramke on his way to Roanoke t

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> Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 23:39:51 -0500

> Subject: Re: PSC or PCM Brass Y6b

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> The PCM model is beautiful. I have one, and am well pleased with the

> detail. The PSC brass model has one advantage, however. The rear engine

> is rigidly mounted to the boiler, which is prototypically correct,

> whereas the PCM model follows current model practice of allowing both

> engines to swivel. If this matters to you, then the PSC is your choice.

> If not, I would go with the PCM.   Jim Nichols

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> NW Modeling List wrote:

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>>     All,

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>>     I am interested in purchasing either the PSC Brass Y6b that came

>>     out in the mid to late 90s or the PCM model recently released.

>>     Any comments on which is the more prototypically correct model?  I

>>     realize PCS is brass, however the diecast/plastic models have

>>     greatly improved in the past 10 or so years.  Money is not the

>>     issue here, although if the PCM is the better bet, I sure would

>>     not mind the savings.

>>     I looked over the past archives and did not see this question

>>     addressed in any detail.

>>

>>     Thanks for any help in advance!  Steve Clark

>>

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