Trying to answer a question for a fellow model railroader,did bachmann ever make a model of the Chinese 2-10-2?
Yes. They make/made a model of the Chinese QJ 2-10-2. It is a beautifully detailed model that runs very well. I have one and have been very pleased with it. Bachmann also makes models of Chinese passenger and freight cars which would be appropriate for the QJ to pull.
I believe the QJ's are no longer being offered from Bachmann. You may have to scour local hobby shops or e-bay if you really need one. I see that a third QJ recently arrived in the U.S. for use on the R.J. Corman RR lines in Kentucky.
GN 2-6-8-0
They are available here.
http://www.models11.net/store/
Tim Anders
Souderton, PA