I've had it with Brawa, at least as far as their motorized stuff is concerned. Just got a set with 3 cars and a small tank loco. There's no sign of previous use; everything looks pristine. I figure "Great. Should run like a champ". No such luck. Put it on the track and no lights, no humming, nothing. I should've known better. I bought a Rottenkraftwagen at the Springfield show in January and it didn't run either, even though it looked to be MIB. At least the lights work on that slug. Another small switcher bought on Ebay had the gear train fall apart. At least there I got my money back.

Lesson learned. No more Brawa locos for me. Just curious. Has anybody else had similar experience with Brawa locos?

At least their cars are nice, albeit pricey and fragile.

Never bought any Brawa locos or carriages, they seem to be a bit expensive for me and on several occasions I've noticed they have been heavily reduced which beckons the question : are they really worth that much ?, I don't mind Liliput but again wouldn't buy locos or rolling stock for full price.

John

I own several Brawa loks and wagons.

There have been some serious issues with the loks but all things I am able to adjust/repair and I am very happy to own them because they are models I need.
For example one was a complete design flaw in the AC design of their BR01. I had to adjust/re-install the slider.
Their BR 98.10 AC version has no traction tires. I knew this and installed 'bullfrog snot' on 2 axles. It also has a finnicky slider design but I adjusted it and runs trouble free.
I have a BR 38.4 which is too light so its traction is terrible. It can be fixed with 'bullfrog snot' when I get to it.
Several other models have not had issues, such as V36, BR 57, 74.3 (T11, though it is very sensitive)

The wagons I am still running DC wheels sets so theres a fair bit of wobbling over turnouts etc. but that can be resolved with AC wheels - they work fine regardless. That's not unique to Brawa.

I think a couple of points about Brawa:

1) Don't expect them to run on M track. M track is ancient and most DC brands only test on K and C track. Even some of Marklins own models have had issues with M track; so again, this is not unique.
2) Their AC versions of locomotives often seem to be an after thought, so you will have some models are perfectly fine and others (ie. BR01) where it seems they did not test at all.

So there you go, I will continue to buy Brawa models I want. Models are typically only available from one manufacturer so you don't have alternatives - and I know whatever the problem, it can be fixed if you're prepared to take action.

I have about 8 engines and find they are all excellent.

I have never tested Brawa ac loco but i do watch at Youtube and they show Brawas locomotive runs excellent on the C rail and K tracks.
I must keep in remaind that it is not so many people who use Brawa ac locomotives like Märklin trains.
Brawa are today made in China and it is a warning about worse quality test control.
Just in case to understand...be sure that you have still warranty if your Brawa ac trains fail.