My steam locos from this era all run really well; simple open-frame motors with couplings (that usually look almost like aquarium hose), enclosed gearboxes. Smooth and quiet.
The diesels from that same time frame are crapola (sp?): they look nice but are lousy runners. Most show zinc pest rot in the gear towers, and those that don't still run very poorly.
Anyone else see something similar?
Mark in Oregon
