I have just discovered by digging through this site that the E-33's were last cataloged in 2009 and that Bachmann still has a few of these left in stock for $99 each. As I remember, one N&W, one Penn Central, and less than five Conrails.

Grandpuff (Duke)

Thanks for the info Len. I thought that since all of the other stock numbers had two loco numbers except the N&W that 82407 might have two numbers also.

So as far as I know I now have one of each number produced.

I think that the E-33's came out around 2004, does anyone know how many years they were produced ?

I guess the only one that might be able to answer these questions would be the Bachmann ???

Grandpuff (Duke)

This is an update for Chessyger regarding his Bachmann E-33 list. I have been able to confirm the following information through recent purchases to complete my collection of E-33's as follows:

82402      Virginian        #135 and #140 (No cab numbers, check the lighted number boards)
82403      N&W              #235 (N&W only re-painted #235 to N&W) (N&W added 100 to the Virginian numbers)
82404      New Haven     #300 and #306
82405      Penn Central   #4605 and #4607
82406      Conrail           #4603 and #4608
82407      New Haven     #304 and ??? (There may be another number out there I have not found yet)

I hope this information is of value to anyone else interested in these very nicely detailed Bachmann Spectrum models. I have been able to pick up all of these on EBAY for less than the original price which I believe was $139.95. My experience is that the Virginian is the hardest to find, and the others are easier. I have converted all of these to DCC using NCE N12SRP decoders which fit easily. When I consist 5 or 6 of these together and run them on my layout it is an awesome sight indeed.

Grandpuff (Duke)          

A new message to Chessyger about Bachmann E-33 Virginian. I just picked up another Virginian E-33 so that I can run the pair back to back as the prototype often did.

I just noticed that the second loco was numbered #135 not #140 as my first one. The box numbers are the same 82402 for both numbers. the same situation as the New Haven. There may other road numbers out there for the other road names as well so your list may not be complete yet.

Grandpuff (Duke)

Rich C.

I run DCC so it is an easy task to set them up in consist any way I want to run them.

Grandpuff

Since my last post I have been able to purchase one of each road name that Bachmann produced for the E-33, Virginian, Norfolk & Western, New Haven, Penn Central, and Conrail. I am still searching for one more Virginian so that I can run them back to back as they usually were run. Now I need more decoders. So these Bachmann locomotives are still out there if you search for them.

Grandpuff (Duke)

Actually I believe that when the Virginian units went to N&W they just added 100 to the previous numbers, so #135 became #235 etc.

When they went to the New Haven they were re-numbered #300 to #311.

When they went to the Penn Central they were re-numbered #4600 to #4611 and retained those numbers when PC became Conrail.

The only unit painted N&W was #235.

One unit was wrecked and it went to New Haven with the others for spare parts.

Interesting history, I think these are very nicely done, and I hope they will be re-run some day.

Grandpuff

I forgot to mention this on my last post, The Virginian and the N&W did not have any numbers printed on the cabs, but they both had numbers displayed in the clear number boards which you can see when the lights are on. The Virginian is #140, and the N&W is #235. I hope this helps those compiling a list of items produced.

Grandpuff

I am a big fan of the Virginian Railway and the E-33 electrics in particular. Since they probably did not sell very well Bachmann will probably not run them again anytime soon. I think that they were very well done locomotives and hope that they will re-run them again some day. I just picked up one on EBAY in Virginian colors which is very hard to find and it also runs very well. My only trouble was fitting a decoder in since the 8 pin plug sticks up so high in the housing. I am trying to assemble examples in each of the railroads that ran them Virginian, N&W, New Haven, PRR, and Conrail I believe per the previous posts.

Grandpuff (Duke)

I would also like to see more of All of the Narrow Gauge Engines especially Duke or
Grandpuff which is my personal favorite. I agree that new characters do create more marketing opportunities, but they should not forget the characters that started it all and make the new characters possible.

I also prefer the old live action models over the new digital video renditions, however going digital should make it even easier to do any of the older characters including the Narrow Gauge engines.

I would also love to see Duke or AKA Grandpuff done by Bachmann as a powered HO locomotive, and so would my Grand Kids. They just love it when they are able to run my Thomas engines on my scale HO layout. I can wish can't I ?

Grandpuff (Grandpa to my Grand Kids)

That is exactly what I have done on over 60 Peco switches with Tortoise machines on my layout. It is very easy to do and the spring is still there if you want to use it later with a stiffer wire.

Grandpuff

Duke a.k.a. grandpuff is my favorite locomotive, but I have not seen him for a very long time. In fact I have not seen any of the narrow gauge engines or episodes in a long time. 

I really think the early episodes were the best. 

Grandpuff