[dave]

I have a reasonable size collection of all the major rtr manufacturers. Whilst I cannot say that all there offerings run without any problems, the vast majority of them do. When there are problems they are mainly track based e.g frogs on points. I have had to make minor modifications to 3 of my 40 steam locos to rectify the problem. I have had no running problems with any diesel.

 

[dave]

Chris E you are correct the problems I have suffered with steam trains, are all with regard to the front pony trucks the manufacturers do not put enough weight into them and as soon as they hit points they derail. I have cured the problems with them, by listening to advice given by other modellers on this site and MRE.