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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2012 16:21:14 GMT -5
I have done some research, watched some You Tube reviews, even seen both MTH and Athearn SD70ACe's at my club, but from an ease of access point of view, which, one is better?
I'm thinking about custom painting them, and adding Tsunami sound so of the two which will allow me to do with with the most ease?
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Post by John on Jun 12, 2012 4:52:54 GMT -5
The Athearn comes apart with very little effort, simply undo the couplers and two screws and you're in. Much better than some of the older models with all those clips and hidden fasteners!  |
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Post by dablaze on Jun 12, 2012 6:38:32 GMT -5
I only have experience with the Athearn. I added Tsunami sound and kinda liked the factory sound a bit better, might have been speaker choice. Also when choosing a speaker you should take note of the fact that the brake wheel molding goes into the cab some so if you are measuring for a speaker box you can't use the full width of the nose (we are talking by a few hairs)
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2012 12:06:26 GMT -5
That's interesting to know, thanks. I have to say I'm disappointed with the volume and clarity of Athearn factory sound, I'm wanting to install my own to be able to choose a speaker myself.
What speaker have you installed?
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Post by dablaze on Jun 12, 2012 16:38:06 GMT -5
I think I used a Locsound enclosed speaker, it was an oval one about an inch and a half long...I will open it and check though, I have done a few lately and I don't have the best of brains.
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Post by dekon on Jun 12, 2012 20:42:49 GMT -5
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Post by stillbre on Jun 13, 2012 22:28:38 GMT -5
Unless you are modeling 3-rail S or tinplate, you aren't interested in anything MTH does.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2012 0:14:09 GMT -5
Wow! That's damning. I thought they were supposed to be really good?
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Post by milw199 on Jun 14, 2012 4:27:49 GMT -5
Unless you are modeling 3-rail S or tinplate, you aren't interested in anything MTH does. The MTH units run and pull quite well, and they put the knuckle-buster latches on the proper way. Athearn molded them upside-down on every door. |
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Post by Raeder on Jun 24, 2012 1:40:59 GMT -5
If you're going to install your own sound, and you want an MTH, keep an eye out for the DCC-ready units they ran. That'll be the best way to go, as you won't have to throw out their electronics after you paid for them. If you're going with Athearn, then you just need one of their DCC ready units.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2012 12:45:30 GMT -5
I think for an ease of access point of view I will go with Athearn in future. Thanks for all the tips guys.
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Post by sd45longhoodfoward on Jun 24, 2012 15:12:28 GMT -5
MTH is way to toy like in it s appearence it is a 10 foot model it look's well at that distance but the closer you get from that point it quickly loose's its appleal!!!!! I own 5 Athearn SD70Aces (2 )BNSF 9271& 9131 UP HERITAGE UNITS MOPAC 1982 & WP 1982 & THE NS SD70M-2 2658.i have had nothiong but great performance from them!
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Post by blsrr on Sept 13, 2012 3:40:42 GMT -5
The same counts for me I own 4 MRL ACes and they run perfect. In the last two months they run 400 scales miles without any problems.   Cheers, Maarten |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2012 10:12:01 GMT -5
its funny that you have replied to this post at this time. I am currently having problems with a Custom MTH SD70ACe that I bought from evilbay from a member of this forum. It's been my biggest headache all year and doesn't run so I am awaiting help from my LHS!
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Post by sd45longhoodfoward on Sept 13, 2012 17:49:31 GMT -5
The same counts for me I own 4 MRL ACes and they run perfect. In the last two months they run 400 scales miles without any problems. Nice!!!!!!!! Cheers, Maarten |
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Post by tamaman on Sept 14, 2012 9:10:43 GMT -5
Same as well, I have three CN Athearn and three CN MTH and the MTH is a little toy like and some details not to scale.
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Post by tlbeers on Mar 11, 2013 22:13:31 GMT -5
My first DCC loco was a MTH with sound. I have sent it back three times because of the sound board. I also have Athreans with tsunami that I would not trade for a million. That is my two cents.
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