Dear Mr. Bach Man, I have a locomotive sugestion for you. I have recently found some photos online of a very atractive 2-4-4 standard gauge locomotive. It is Engine #201 of the I.C.R.R. (Illinois Central Railroad.) I am quite atracted by this engine because its a Forny type that is standard gauge. She appears to be a Rogers Built locomotive due to the styling of her sand dome. Although she is a pre-20th century engine I think that this engine would make a great addition to the Bachmann Spectrum HO line. She's big enough to be a road engine and yet small enough for shortline service. I'm sorry I couldn't attach a picture of "201" but trust me she is a very atractive locomotive.
And lpease Mr. Bach Mann (and who ever else wants to) tell me your thaughts on this matter.
Yes, it´s a beautiful engine.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:IC_201_20050716_IL_Union.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:IC_201_20050716_IL_Union.jpg)
Regards, Yukonsam
Yes, I'd like to see that as well... Looks good for small mainline service, branch line service, and switching.
One other thing I forgot to mention is that originaly she had a large Dimond stack. The strait stack shown in the previous link is not the original. If Bachmann does make a model of this engine I think the original stack would be best.
It is a pretty locomotive, and would be a great addition to Bachmann's smaller steam line in HO scale. I suggest, however, that it be produced with both stacks and let the purchaser decide which to install.
Cheers!
John
You know, thats a good idea. I'm surprised I didn't think of that.
P.S. Nice 4-4-0.