
Regarding the "cash rich/time poor" argument - I think it comes down to a matter of priorities. I think the use of "excuse" is a little harsh, since one could take that to mean the higher priorities aren't worth it (no offence intended, Blacksmith, just pointing out how it could be taken). That said, the Blacksmith is right in that if the hobby is important enough, people will make time for it. For those of us who have other things that take precedence, RTR provides a way in which we can still enjoy the hobby when other things prevent the more time-intensive tasks (such as kit or scratchbuilding).
The one advantage in having RTR locos & R/S is that when one gets tired of building, its nice to be able to sit back with my radio cab & run the RTR trains that primarily give no problems, except on some areas of track which likes to have loco's momentarily stall at, generally though few stall at the same spot but at different areas which having DCC with Stay alive decoders has resolved.
If a kit built loco or rolling stock is a) good quality to begin with and b) assembled correctly then it should be as relliable as any of the good RTR stuff.Point taken.
To gw0071, be careful about socking away the RTR stuff lest you find many years later it won't run. This has happened many times to people in the past, you buy it, put it away, get it out in 10 years time and find it does not run. Too late then to call on the warranty, even if you could find the company any longer that produced them. Also, some lubricants which are not truly plastic compatible destroy the plastic gear cases, or the grease goes solid.I love the aspect of the grease going solid. Someone started another thread that recommends a navy silicone gel lubricant, do a google search of the product, & its very much promoted for other specialised use, which helps in other areas.
Lots of traps there for the unwary.
To gw0071, be careful about socking away the RTR stuff lest you find many years later it won't run. This has happened many times to people in the past, you buy it, put it away, get it out in 10 years time and find it does not run. Too late then to call on the warranty, even if you could find the company any longer that produced them. Also, some lubricants which are not truly plastic compatible destroy the plastic gear cases, or the grease goes solid.
Lots of traps there for the unwary.
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