Does anyone have information or pictures of the new designed metal drive gears and improved pilot truck for the Bachmann Large scale 4-6-0?
Bachmann.
Will the metal gears retrofit to earlier editions of the 4-6-0?
Rod
Probably, not likely. The better question will be if the later drive will fit into an older model BH?
Barry - BBT
Dear Barry,
As you are the go-to guy, is there now a newer version than V.5 for the Annie? My last Annie is a WF. Saving my shekels to get a BBT !
Best Wishes,
Jack
Jack,
The newest version of the drive is the one with the new pilot truck and metal gears. for the historical record I am calling this new drive Version 6 chassis. Thyere were no other chassis upgrades between the 2000 Version 5 and this one which will be released in late 2011.
What I am wondering is will they also put the new drives in the Big Hauler line as well. When the version 5 chassis came out in the Annie it was also used in all sets with Big Hauler 4-6-0's made for 2000 and after.
In addition to Barry's question there are others.
Another huge question is: Did they use Barry's gearbox and pilot truck mod as the model for this new chassis?
The second huge question is will the new chassis really be a good runner??? Only time will tell.
Cheers!!
The mods to the chassis are still in the development stage. They are Bachmann designs.
Bill,
I agree that this new drive should be labeled V. 6.
I can't wait to see one (the drive, that is).
Barry - BBT
Thanks Yardmaster.
What is the expected delivery Date?
Will the new drive also go into Big Haulers in new set Production?
Barry,
OK Version 6 is what we will call it for sure!
The Magic eight ball is still hazy on those questions.....