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Post by dave on Nov 21, 2016 21:04:56 GMT -5
Good evening...I am thinking of getting a BN Geep and would like some opinions on the GP30 vs the GP38. I would expect the detailing to be much better on the GP30 but am more concerned about running qualities. All input is appreciated. Thanks for looking and Happy Thanksgiving.
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Post by markm on Nov 22, 2016 5:51:05 GMT -5
I've found that my GP30 performs very similar to the GP38 and have been very happy with them. That said, my units seem to be golden: I've had none of the issues reported for either model. But here draw your own conclusions.  GP38 performance under load (each load is 25 grams = 1 heavyweight car) MPH vertical scale, throttle DC voltage horizontal.  Mark |
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Post by dawdawes on Nov 22, 2016 8:37:59 GMT -5
I can't speak for the GP30 but my Soo and Milwaukee GP38s run many miles at exhibitions and have had only one chassis that went belly up, that was replaced by a dealer, so all good www.dawdawes.com |
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Post by Joes on Nov 24, 2016 16:09:46 GMT -5
I believe they run the same. However, if you have a lot of turnouts, I notice with the longer wheelbase the gp 38 appears to make it to the frogs better. Just my observation. Sometimes when the rails are turned I get a stray piece of ballast that keeps the points from contacting rail completely and the longer wheels can bride that gap.
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Post by gerd on Nov 24, 2016 16:53:10 GMT -5
Same motor, same trucks, basically the same weight, better details on GP30 and as Joe mentioned the GP30 is slightly shorter. I found no differences in performance.
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