[gc53dfgc]

Souther Pacific Daylight A-B-A PA-1

I am looking at a 3pc set of a-b-a locomotive. i was wondering if they are a good type of train or if they aren't for example do they have good detail and do they run well? Also can this particular set have DCC and sound added to it?
below is the picture and description.

Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item (including handmade items). See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab... Read moreabout the condition Grading: C-9 Factory New - Brand New
Material: Metal & Plastic Railroad: H O Scale

This auction is for Athean Blue Box Loco`s stock #s 3306 PA-1 powered, 3326 PA-1 Dummy,and 3366 PB-1 Dummy offered as a 3pc. lot with no reserve!

By gc53dfgc at 2010-10-05

 

[tankist]

they are ok locos and usually good deal as far as quality/price goes. with some work they even can be made into almost excellent.

 

[tkruger]

As far as detail goes they are good for their day. Their drive lines are bullet proof and simple to maintain. With proper maintenance they are highly reliable. The BB locos predate most DDC systems but I have see several with them retrofitted. Most of my running fleet are BB locos. I run DC. Most of them are under $30 used. I recently got an SW1500 Calf Cow set for $35.00. All but the earliest have flywheels. The mail thing to look for is if all of the hand rails are there and the condition of the shell. The lones in your picture look real nice.