I've noticed that a lot of people aren't big fans on the Bachmann GE70-ton after seeing some reviews. I've actually surprised a lot of guys at the CV&WS with my bachmann trains, like I've said in the past, and this little engine didn't fail at that. I'll admit its not that detailed, but on a detailed layout, it looks great. The following clips were taken yesterday after i cleaned the wheels earlier in the day. If in top condition, with some occasional maintenance, i think this engine can make anyone proud to own one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BnPoTearmE
Note: at the end when its pulling 10 cars (6 hoppers, 3 stock cars & a caboose) it stalled on the 2% grade for the helix. but with 7 cars, it barely struggles. The cars i used don't have any added weights in them.
I totally agree with you on the 70 tonner. I love those things.
Adam
I love watching and listening to my 70 ton with Baldwin sound starting up and running. It has the typical rattling sound when shutting down.
Rich
jtf-
I understand the urge to see how many cars a loco can pull on how steep of a grade but I assure you that you will have much more reliable operation if you have your rolling stock properly weighted. This means adding weight to almost every car you acquire because few manufacturers sell cars which are correctly weighted.
-- D
I realy wasn't trying to scould pull, I usually try to use my rolling stock, and I try to limit my load on my trains because I know that someone usually asks me to tag on cars to my train to take somewhere. I have pulled some weighed cars and my steam engines and 4 axle diesels don't like them that much. (I need some 6 axle diesels. ::) ) I may weigh my cars when I get the chance.
Rich where did you get the sound for your 70 toner? did you install it your self? was it hard to do? I just got a Bachman 70 ton to make over to the rutland # 500.. im going to follow DON JANES article in the nov 208 RMC,he did a super job. thank you GREG.
heh, i can only imagine what 2 would sound like, pulling a switch job!