Bachmann's Spectrum locomotives are so nice, both in detail and in their smooth running.  I would love to see some new items compatible with all of the Aristo and USA Trains 1/29 rolling stock that is now available.  Mid and late standard gauge steam locomotives.  There has to be a huge market.  Aristo has their Mike and Pacific, but it doesn't compare to my Bachmann Climax in either running or detail. 

Or if that is too big a step, how about a standard gauge Shay.   There were huge numbers of Shays built to standard guage.  To bring out something similar in quality to the 38 ton Shay in standard gauge should not be so hard for Bachmann.  The 1:20.3 items are just too big to run along side 1/29.

Is this a possibility, or  does Bachmann want to specialize in 1:20.3.  Thanks. 
Steve

I had a derailment that burned some of the power pickup contacts on my G climax.  I got 8 replacement sets from Bachmann but they do not have the balls like the old ones did.  Just the spring and cylindrical contact.  They don't seem quite long enough without the balls and the loco does not run.  Did Bachmann send the wrong parts?  Is there a part number I should ask for?

Thanks.  Steve