Hi All, yesterday I purchased a Bachmann Amtrak E60CP #976 item 65506 in PH II paint at a train show. Is 976 a valid number for this model?

My research indicates there were 26 E60's numbered 950 to 975, that's 26 units.

I also saw a Bachmann E60CP #978 item 65507 in the PH III paint at the same show.

Am I missing something or did Bachmann goof?

John B

I will assume the EM-1 is considered a successful model, but there are still other 2-8-8-4's that could be done. DM&IR M3 and M4's and SP AC-9's. There are a lot of ore cars waiting for one. (I have 40 myself).  I think an SP AC-9 would also be very popular. Anyone ever see a picture of an AC-9 double with a Cab Forward??

My EM-1's are great.  They doubleheaded my friends 33 car 100 ton (resin loads) hopper train up his approx. 30 inch. R helix at (2.2%) without slipping and moving at track speed.

I plan on trying the same with doubleheaded Bachmann C&O 2-6-6-2's (H-4 and H-5) on the point and maybe my PFM H-6 pushing. I have run all 3 in DC on my test track successfully! Need to paint and DCC the H-6.

Looking forward to The new GG-1.