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Rich, nice photos.

Do you have any other photos of your front pilot modifications necessary to get the working front coupler? 

Did you use a MT 1015?

I need to do the same on my two N sale Bachmann Spectrum 2-8-0's.

Thx.

John Sing
Sarasota, FL

John,
It's been awhile since I did this conversion, but I believe I used a Micro-Trains 1015 assembled coupler. I had to enlarge the opening in the pilot a little and carefully round the back of the 1015 coupler box, to allow the pilot wheels to swing freely.

Sorry for the poor quality of the photo's. I just have a simple point and shoot digital camera, that is not very good a closeups.





Rich S.

Hi Bachmann, I'm a little confused by the NMRA announcement catalog on your web page. A couple of the New 2-8-0's show a crew member in the cab, indicating a cab interior but the Western Maryland version still shows the motor in the cab. Will the new 2-8-0's with DCC + Sound have a cab interior like the PRR K4 or is the motor still in the cab like the older non DCC version of the locomotive?

Thanks in advance,
Rich S.

Quote from: the Bach-man on June 24, 2016, 09:48:48 PM
Dear Rich,
It's not on the schedule at the moment, but it's a good idea.
I'll bring it up at the next catalogue meeting.
Thanks!
the Bach-man

Thank you and if you are looking for paint schemes, I have a few suggestions

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc239/gizzmaxx/Prototype%20Photos/PWV90_zpsdfa9d85d.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc239/gizzmaxx/Prototype%20Photos/ACY208_zpsd82342d1.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc239/gizzmaxx/Prototype%20Photos/VGN130_zps983d1499.jpg

Hello Bach Man,
Is Bachmann planning on re-releasing the N scale FM H16-44? Will the locomotive receive the E-Z Mate couplers?

Thanks in advance for any information you're able to provide.
Rich S.

Quote from: spookshow on March 17, 2016, 09:00:32 AM

I can run mine on 9.75" curves without problem.

Cheers,
-Mark

Mark, You know what they say, the mind is the second thing to go, I can't remember what the first is?  I always forget about your excellent web site. Thank you for the info as I have one section of track that has a 10" radius. I'm off to your website now to read the review. 

What is the minimum radius for the 2-8-4 Berk?

Quote from: redement on February 28, 2016, 09:53:08 PM
I bought the Golden Spike #23131 at a really good price to try DCC.  The layout is an oval with a single manual turnout.  The straight sections (5) are all 5 inch but the straight section of the turnout is 6.25 inches.  How does one form the oval missing 1.25 inches of track?  Shouldn't Bachmann have included that short section?

I do not own this set, but per this video from Bachmann on YouTube

https://youtu.be/h7_KVgZFEgs

It appears 3 straight sections are on one side of the loop and two straight sections along with the turnout are on the opposite side of the loop. The next section of track attached to the turnout appears to be the rerailer power feeder curved track section. I don't know if the location of the power feeder section makes the difference? But I'd try setting up the track as they have it laid out in the Bachmann video. 

Hope this helps,
Rich S.

Quote from: inkaneer on February 25, 2016, 03:50:31 PM

A 2-8-0 based on a PRR H10 would be nice.  The K4's did well so I would think the H series would do likewise.  Also the PRR was not the only road too have these.  After being bumped from the PRR roster many of these locomotives were sold to short line coal haulers in the East.   

I second the PRR H10 2-8-0. I have one of the older 2-8-0's in Western Maryland paint. Not only does it look fantastic, it runs very well. The only downside to these older 2-8-0's, the motor is visible in the cab and the front coupler took a little fiddling to add a operating front coupler.




Regards,
Rich S.

I have one, that I custom painted myself using decals from Great Decals, but I'd like a couple more. One of the most disappointing things about this model is the dummy couplers. I added styrene blocks behind the pilots and mounted Micro-Trains 1015 couplers in place of the dummy couplers.



I hope if or when Bachmann re-releases these great looking locomotives, they'll include working Micro-Train compatible couplers. Re-releasing them in P&WV and AC&Y paint would be a plus   

Quote from: HAPPY JACK on February 24, 2016, 01:04:59 PM
I have a question, well maybe two.  I just bought a N-scale starter kit, after a 60 year hiatus from model railroading.  I had a O-scale train as a kid.  The turnout I bought to go with the starter set comes with two pieces; a turnout with a green wire, and another short piece of track with a red wire.

(1)  Where does green wire go (AC or DC)?  

(2)  Where does the red wired piece go and where does the red wire go (AC or DC)?  

(3)  Is there a "hot" side and a "cold side and how do you tell the difference?

(4) What is the gauge of the wire used and where do you get the wire?

Well, actually four questions, but I anticipate many many more.

Thanks,

HAPPY JACK

Hi Jack, What train set did you purchase?

Here is a video that might be helpful?
https://youtu.be/mhUOqPtxqts

I do not own any Bachmann Turnouts, but here is a YouTube video that shows how Bachmann Turnouts are wired
https://youtu.be/yHdXXHxgNHA

I hope this helps?
Rich S.

Quote from: gatrhumpy on February 26, 2016, 06:43:28 AM
Doubt it. Atlas has one currently available.

Look very closely at my attached picture above, then look at the Atlas model, the Atlas model is not the correct phase, the walkway is incorrect on the Atlas model for later phase FM H16-44 locomotives. Bachmann had previously released a FM H16-44 in Santa Fe, B&O, N&W, Virginian and Southern paint schemes, it even has a light board that will accept a DCC decoder with a pin. I'd like to see another run with the N&W and Virginian paint schemes but also add the AC&Y and P&WV paint schemes to the list.

Hello Bach Man, Are there any plans on re-releasing the N scale FM H16-44, maybe with new road names?
Here is a suggestion, a P&WV H16-44
?

Thanks in advance,
Rich S.

Quote from: Yardmaster on February 17, 2016, 07:58:11 PM
Not at this time.

OK, thank you for the reply.

Hello Bach Mann,
I noticed in a YouTube video that, Bachmann Graham Farish has a Collectors Club. Does Bachmann Trains have that sort of club here in the USA? 


Thanks in advance,
Rich S.

Thank Guys for the info.  The best news is it will negotiate a 9.75" radius as one section of my little HCD layout has a 10" radius curve.