Has anyone purchased the latest version of this loco and what are your opinions of it?
Thank you very much for your time and assistance.
I have the new GP35, is that the same internally as the new GP30? If so I can provide pictures and my opinion.
I do not know, but it would not surprise me if it was. Do you like the GP35 ACY?
the gp30 and gp35 use the same chassis. also, the gp40, gp50 and possibly gp38-2 use the same chassis, which is slightly longer than the gp30 chassis.
I bought 3 new GP35s with DCC for $40 each. They are somewhat on the light side and thus don't have great pulling power compared with heavier engines. They run alright, not too noisy that I noticed, but as they say, you get what you pay for, so don't expect too much. They are pretty basic, nothing spectacular, but for the price I paid I am satisfied. If you can get them for under $60 then definitely I would purchase them. Would you like to see photos of anything in particular?
Thank you for the feedback ACY. I appreciate the offer on the photos but not necessary, thank you.
Thank you for the info Jeff. And a thank you for the heads up on 1/8" hardboard @ Home Depot. I picked up a piece last night that is plenty big for my control panel needs.
Jim;
are you using the hardboard for the face of the panel?
Rich
SGT C
Yes Staff Sargent, the smooth side.
Quote from: jbrock27 on February 18, 2015, 11:02:19 PM
Has anyone purchased the latest version of this loco and what are your opinions of it?
Thank you very much for your time and assistance.
I own one.
The 1st thing I noticed about it is the weight, this is Heavy for a model loco its size.
Seems to be a good puller.
Good runner too so far no complaints.
Details are good enough to please my eye.
Would I buy another ? Yes.
Quote from: jbsmith on February 19, 2015, 07:15:33 PM
The 1st thing I noticed about it is the weight, this is Heavy for a model loco its size.
Seems to be a good puller.
Funny I noticed the exact opposite, infact my Bachmann GP35 weighs almost 12 whole ounces less than a competitor's GP30 that I have.
Thank you for the input jb. How would you stack it in weight and pulling in comparison, say, to an Athearn (non F7A) diesel? Have a scale? Happen to weigh it?
ACY, any idea of the Bachmann GP35's weight? Care to share the name of the competitors GP30? Does it begin with a "P" and have #s in the name?
Thank you.
I'll get out my postage scale that is accurate to the nearest tenth of an ounce and weigh both and see if I can't post a photo if my phone cooperates.
Thank you ACY :).
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Athearn Santa Fe F7A Special Edition Blue Bonnet
1 Pound 7.4 Ounces
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Life-Like Proto 2000 Undecorated GP30 (that I custom [painted and decaled for Ohio Central)
1 Pound 7.0 Ounces (with original plastic couplers, with Kadee couplers it adds some weight of course)
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Bachmann Erie Lackawanna GP35
14.0 ounces (after adding Kadee #148 Couplers and some lead weight, was about 12.5 ounces unmodified)
Thanks again ACY :)
Is this the dcc frame or the old split frame?I think the old split DC frame is heavier ,I could be wrong.I have made a few different with there shells ,
high hoods B units for the UP.The old Lionel gp30 shells were made by Bachmann and evolved rivets from that shell and became a Spectrum for a
wile,then evolved to dcc and the frame changed.The old split frame gp35s frame does not interchange with the old split frame gp30.They share a
few parts ,but are different.Ibet that cost them before they realized,The shells were also painted under the Bev-Bel and sold separately.Wish
Bachmann would take that shell 1 more level and fix the cab glass since the per portion on those windows for a old B-mann is close enough to look
Make
great if they flush the glass up like the new models.Make a high hood version!!!! Hint B-mann NW,Southern,NS,Maybe Indiana Railway had these also.Just SOME rambling,
Jack
The old split frame gp35s frame does not interchange with the old split frame gp30.They share a few parts ,but are different.
I am surprised to read this Jack bc I was under the impression, that except for the shells being of different locos, everying was the same, at least as far as a Spectrum GP30 and Plus GP35 split frames go ???
Jim;
why not use aluminum? Steel, for that matter? On that kind of stuff, I take my hint from-in this case-anyone who manufactures electrical controls, etc. As an extra, Aluminum is also an excellent conductor and can be used-again in this case-as a grounding electrode; as well as an excellent heat sink for your semi-conductors. Better than copper.
On the Geep 30; probably one of the best-looking 'I mean business' units that EMD ever produced. We have a couple that switch the Highland Line here in the Bristol, Ct area in 'Guilford' livery.
Rich
(SGT C)
Thank you for the suggestion Sarge but I am saving the piece of aluminum I have for other things. I like the idea of the wood for several reasons: inexpense, easy to cut, I have plently to work with in case I make a mistake, it will take spray paint well, easy to drill through and easy to mount things in. I do understand what you are saying about metal's grounding and heat sink capablitlies.
So far, I have to say, I am not seeing an overwhelming endorsement of the Topic Subject.
Quote from: jbrock27 on February 20, 2015, 11:56:26 AM
The old split frame gp35s frame does not interchange with the old split frame gp30.They share a few parts ,but are different.
I am surprised to read this Jack bc I was under the impression, that except for the shells being of different locos, everying was the same, at least as far as a Spectrum GP30 and Plus GP35 split frames go ???
You know I am in error on this because what work I had to do to the gp 35 frame when I put a gp 30 on it that was made into a B- unit that had the
ratchet style hand brake that had some depth in the hood so I had to mill the frame a little to get it to fit my mistake there the same ,I now know
my train of thought was t words a sd45 plus split frame and the dash 8 split frame where there is 2 different depending on if the sd45 is a Spectrum witch is different then a Plus and a GE dash 8 where the spit frame is different depending on if it has a comfort cab or a standard .Then both of these models graduated to the standard 1 piece metal frame before they both went out of production.