To be quite honest, I never thought I would see the day when Bachmann would make a large articulated. They've always been more for small to medium type of engines. This is definitely a new big step for them. And Im pretty happy to see that its finally been done 

Would also LOVE to have an HO scale version of the G scale 2-6-6-2 compound tank engine that was made. Clover Valley #4 at Niles Canyon is almost completed and is expected to be running sometime this year. Its going to be the 2nd only compound articulated running in the world. I really want to be able to model after that engine in HO scale.

Quote from: Doneldon on February 18, 2012, 09:46:51 PM

Quote from: Yardmaster on February 18, 2012, 09:33:44 PM
We ARE located in Philadelphia, Pa......

Yardmaster-

True. But that doesn't mean that Bachmann has to be stimulus bound!

                                                                                                -- D

Haha I agree 

Anyways; getting back to the intent of the original post:

Yardmaster:  Would you be able to pass on the ideas to Mr Bachmann? Or whoever does engine design? Would love to see more types of Yellow Stones.

Quote from: RAM on February 16, 2012, 08:10:01 PM
You can bet, if MTHs makes a HO scale model it will not have a rigid frame.

Lol true statement. Will probably be optional like they had with the 4-12-2.

However if BLI makes one, it probably will have a rigid frame.

Quote from: john tricarico on February 16, 2012, 05:59:09 PM
aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh  pennys big bad 1939 worlds fair attraction
damm that was one big mudda of a locomotive
still i would love to see it made in H.O. ready to run

I can see BLI or MTH making that one. Theres a good chance it will happen. MTH made one in O scale, so its likely that an HO one will eventually be made.

Hence the joke I made about having a minimum 60" radius

Quote from: Yardmaster on February 14, 2012, 05:42:21 PM
Hmmmmmm.....what could we do that has a Keystone on it?....

Heehee yah an S1 for Bachmann. Minimum radius = 60" 

So what do you think Mr Bachmann?

The Virginian 2-10-10-2 would be another idea. I know Lionel has made one for O scale. Im not sure if any have been made for HO scale other than Brass.

Would also love to see a DMIR M-3 Yellowstone. They would sell so quickly lol!

Due to the success of the new EM-1's, have you guys considered making any other types of Yellowstone class engines? AC-9's, or something alone those lines?

-Thank you

Hello there. Do you guys have plans on releasing more Heavyweight coach cars?

Hey, maybe this engine will break the ice for other large steam engines in the future?

Doesn't hurt to ask right? 

Ya know, I think this will be Bachmann's first large HO scale steam engine.


And I'll have to say:


ITS ABOUT TIME

I guess I should have been more clear. Sorry about that. I'm looking for a bunker oil load. The parts list for the 3 truck shay doesn't have one.