In terms of specification we are not really "comparing apples with apples".

Brian,

Both are large modern diesels with central skew wound motors, multi-media construction, the Bachmann has an ESU sound system, multi-wheel drive etc. do I really need to illustrate all the similarities?

(My experience of Chinese made electrical equipment bears this out).

Nearly everyone's electrical and electronic equipment is made in China, both my iPhone and IPod are reliable and well made.

So what is the justification for your comment except that you don't agree?

Tim