I notice in the Bachmann Online store section the expected delivery date for the Whitcomb Diesel Locos is quoted as being 31st january 2014.
I saw them at Trainfest in Milwaukee today and they are significantly larger than I expected them to be. Big, heavy, real nice. The catalog image had me doubting I would acquire one, but after seeing them in person, I think it's a definite yes. Not sure it will fit in with my layout theme, but it was a real nice model.
Unfortunately, when I took out my camera for a photo, my SD card was missing. My wife later apologized for forgetting to replace it. So no Trainfest photos.
I do not recall the exact release date listed, but it was within the next few months.
Scott
'Yardnaster' quoted the size as being 7.5" Long x 2" wide x 3.25" high on the other thread,
A Bachmann 0n30 passenger car is 9" x 2" x 3"high, excluding the chimney
so the Whitcomb is a little shorter than a passenger car but around the same width & height.
My retailer here in the UK, Tower-Models.com, advised me that the Whitcomb diesel is expected before Christmas, it is still showing on Bachmann Europe website as Nov/Dec delivery.
If I recall some items have arrived here before the USA recently (2-4-4-2 and the Heisler)
The Brits have always been lucky! ;D
Royce
Is the peaked cab roof actual production?
Looked at a ton of photos and saw none that had a peaked roof.