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10-30-2007, 09:22 PM
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Model Power Porter/Hustler
Hi All
My first post....I was wondering if any of you have seen /heard of/used the new Model Power Porter Hustler switcher?...(HO)..What kinda drive train does it have??...hows the performance etc....I was gonna regear an Athearn Hustler....but thought this may be easier.... Thanx to all.... Ted Mid-MO Waycar       
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10-30-2007, 10:19 PM
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Hey waycar,
Glad to have you here with us! I haven't seen or used that specific engine but I tend to shy away from Model Power do to the lack of detail and not to great performance. If it were me I would redo the Athearns or look into a Roundhouse "Critter". Just my opinion  
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Andy Kramer, Modeling the Milwaukee Road in Wisconsin--- The Milwaukee Road is alive and well and running in my basement! NARA member #55 
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10-31-2007, 10:43 AM
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 to the forum, Ted.I would agree with Andy. Try to stay away from the Model Power. They don't have a very good reputation. I would go with the Roundhouse Critter (but I'm biased, I have two of them). Very smooth running and surprisingly powerful given their size. The biggest drawback to the Critter is the short wheelbase. I'm in the process of wiring mine together because they sometimes stall out over the frog on a switch. Another option if you're looking for small motive power would be an Atlas or Proto switcher. With the eight wheel switchers, the stalling problem goes away due to the longer wheel base. Tom
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10-31-2007, 07:47 PM
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critters
Hi Guys
Yea I thought the MP would be a risk...jsut didnt know about 'em... My GP 7 P2K is awesome...but long....I could go to an SW or S-2...or just get one more....never have enough motive power.. Thanx Ted
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10-31-2007, 08:29 PM
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My P2K SW9 is great for slow speed switching and is only 6 1/4" over the couplers if that helps.
Tom
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11-01-2007, 09:08 PM
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Yea...I think I'm gonna go back to a SW/S-12/S-2 type switcher...
Possibly looking at a Mantua 2-6-2 prarie steamer...they are pretty short... Thanx for your time..... Ted
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11-01-2007, 09:10 PM
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I also s/w the tech guy at MP/Mantua classics....
He said that the new Porter Hustler....was gear driven.....'case anyone wants to know Ted
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