The loco is actually not a D&RGW (Denver & Rio Grande Western) loco but is the generic loco Bachmann use in their sets. Its actually a pretty accurate model of a Colorado and Southern mogul with a few bits altered to make it more like a D&RGW loco. This railroad had very similar locos so its not too far out, and though I have contemplated repainting it my railroads standard loco livery (i.e. black!) I think it would be a shame to lose the lovely printing and paint so I have left it alone. This is why I have the excuse that somewhere down the line is a junction with the D&RGW.
The rolling stock is all very nice. Its all fitted with metal wheels throughout and Bachmann's version of the ubiquitous knuckle coupler (their E-Z mate). These work well and couple to Kadee number 5s no problem. The caboose has working interior lights which is a nice touch. The side tipping wagons have a really natty linkage mechanism that moves the side doors as they tip.
At this point the track wasn't fixed down but I had laid down some perameters for the new layout.
1) It had to be properly thought out and built to the highest standard possible. The old layout just grew without thought and it wasn't very well executed.
2) Minimum radius had to be 2nd radius. This was so I had no limits (within reason) on what I could run.
3) It would be its own company so I could run what I wished!
4) All points had to be motorised.
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