I am wondering if BACHMANN will ever produce a Narrow gauge BIG diesel loco?
I reckon that such a loco would sell well, I quite like the look of Richyoder's GE 50 tonner, but the price is a little high! Although I am quite temped to order one!
Has any one else any thoughts on this subject??
Steve Lewis
North Wales UK
You would think they could take their data for the HO 44-tonner and scale up some tooling for an On30/O/O hirail version that share shells with one another. The On30 would need a smaller cab and different deck and each one would call for different running gear.
Good Morning All,
I wouldn't mind seeing Bachmann do their 45 or 70 tonners in On30. As for Rich Yoder, his stuff is brass and if it is offered in a painted version, his painter is the same guy who does stuff for me and is EXTREMELY talented.
Hi Bob
I am seriously thinking of ordering a R Yoder GE50, but the thought that Bachmann (or even another manufacturer) may produce a less expensive BIG diesel loco worries me a bit!!
Is there any updated info on the GE50 over there I have emailed him but not recvd any replies!
Steve
Steve,
I wish I could answer your question but I cannot.
Steve,
In a effort to try to keep Rich Yoder's painter out of the middle of this discussion, I have email the painter to see if he has info on the progress of the project for the GE 50. As soon as I have any info I will post it here.
Steve,
This is the answer I got from Rich Yoder's painter.
Rich was here Sunday and I asked about is SP narrow gauge diesel project. He said last talking to the builder in China,Rich should expect delivery in Feb-2011. He said builder had a lot of workers quit on him demanding higher wages. Looks like Chinese will out price themselves out of the brass building market like the Koreans did years ago(Japan before them) if they keep this up.
Hi Bob
Thanks for info
I have sent you a PM