That is a pretty cool conversion kit. I'm hoping that they start working on one for the 2-6-6-2 next!

Mark

How long have they had it? I visited in Sept 2001 (about a week before 9/11) and didn't see it then.

Mark

Bob,
I would think that Bachmann would be more inclined to produce a narrow gauge diesel such as the one you posted, since I think it would fit in more with later era steam. If someone were to come up with a list of railroads, whether tourist or not, Bachmann could easily produce a number of RTR models. I can think of Hawaiian narrow gauge OR&L, Georgetown Loop, Cumbres and Toltec, EBT, Durango and Silverton, etc. I would think that there was plenty of export and industrial as well.  I'd like to see a 6-axle diesel, but I don't think there is enough of a demand, nor would it fit in with most folk's era as Max stated.

BTW, that's a nice looking loco you posted.

Mark

Dear j3a-614 (could you sign your posts please?),
There have been discussions on this board about narrow gauge diesel models. The US Gypsum diesel you posted is from the same batch as a couple that went up to White Pass and Yukon (they were originally ordered by the WP&Y right before they shut down for a few years before they became a successful tourist operation). Use that mechanism to model other export diesels and I think you'd have a winner. We'll see what Bachmann comes out with next. I'd wager another steam engine this time around (and I'm hoping for an outside frame 2-6-2 of some sort), but I'd welcome a White Pass 6-axle diesel (especially a shovel nose) any day!

Mark

Dayveemac,
Bachmann is the king of including interchangeable parts with their models. They didn't when they released the original 2-6-0, but I believe all recent models have had interchangeable pilots.

Mark

Traingeek,
I couldn't agree with you more! Sandy River #23 would be an awesome engine to model. Depending on the size of the boiler that Bachmann goes with (and I'm assuming that they are moving forward with this model  ), they could go with either #23 or #24, which was smaller.  Take a look at the threads referenced above in this thread to see all the different 2-6-2 / 2-6-2T combinations that have been proposed. I can't see how Bachmann could ignore such a popular wheel arrangement!

Mark

ebtbob,
Looks good! I'll keep an eye out for your progress.

Mark

Beriev,
All I can say is to keep asking. A bunch of folks here have been asking for a 2-6-2 in multiple flavors for a while, whether inside frame or outside frame, tank version or with tender. Here is a thread I started 1 1/2 years ago:

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,6254.msg52809.html#msg52809

Here is a thread a bit more recent:

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,12466.msg100695.html#msg100695

I hope we see an offering soon!

Mark

Thanks Dave, I'll check it out.

Mark

Thanks for the help. I figured it had to put applied heavier than normal. I used cheap chalks from an art supply store.  I'll look for Bragdon at my local hobby store.

Mark

You've been busy...  Looking good!  That's a great idea about shortening the frames. I've been swapping underframes for the new low profile frames on some of my cars, which then leaves me with old frames. So I started to cut them up. When you shortened these frames, what glue did you use to put them back together? I have been using styrene glue with limited success. ACC doesn't hold very well under stress.

Thanks, and keep up the good work. You're an inspiration.

Mark

Very nice! One question: I did some chalks and over-sprayed a dull coat, and the chalks just mostly disappeared except where it was on heavy. Is that just to be expected?

Thanks, and again nice job!
Mark

What am I missing here, there is an On30 2-8-0 with sound? I thought it was only available as plug-in ready for sound.

Thanks.
Mark

TNT,
Are you referring to the locomotive that was just discussed here?

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,12466.msg100855.html#msg100855

I agree, a 2-6-2 would fit nicely into the Bachmann stable.

Mark

ebtnut,
That's a great little loco there. A little googling comes up with this shot:



And from the back here:



Interesting placement of the back light. And the wooden ladder is priceless.

Mark