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If you looking for a great premium model train with some impressive features and excellent detail. You might want to consider this Bachmann Class 90 because this is one impressive model train and the detail is some of the best I have seen on a modern electric locomotive model. Functionality: The Bachmann Class 90 has a servo motor operated pantograph and the model will require a special decoder to use the pantograph function. There is a warning that if you use the wrong DCC decoder damage to the servo motor will occur. Please keep this in mind if you are new to DCC and wish to buy this model train. The model has working head, tail and cab lights and there are three switches under the cover that unclips to access them easily. I have left mine in the default positions because in the real world. Train drivers do not usually drive at night with the cab light on! :). Performance: The Bachmann Class 90 has a decent amount of weight and excellent pulling power. I have tested this model with 8 Lima tanker wagons and it handled those with no issues and I didn't spot any wheelslip or saw any signs of struggle. This model could probably handle more freight cars if I had them available. The model is very smooth and has a newer coreless motor and it is almost silent running when under power. The slow speed is excellent all round and there is no jolts or sudden movements either. The model has all wheel drive and is driven from a central mounted motor with flywheels that makes the handling even smoother. Verdict: This new Bachmann Class 90 may not be the cheapest on the market but you do get a lot of detail and features for the asking price. Some models include nameplates and etched boards that can be fitted by the customer if required. There are currently three models available which is this Freightliner Powerhaul version that I have. The Intercity Swallow livery and the BR Railfreight Distribution livery that the latter two have etched detail parts that can be added and the buffers on those can be locked into the recess positions for when hauling passenger cars. I will review those once I get those model trains later on if I can do so :). Overall Rating: 10/10.Read full review
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Fabulous product as usual from Bachmann.
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Excellent model Highly detailed and recommended
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Great detail and performace
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