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Title: 2-4-2 sneak peek!
Post by: Bucksco on May 01, 2011, 08:32:45 PM
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Title: Re: 2-4-2 sneak peek!
Post by: Loco Bill Canelos on May 01, 2011, 10:33:34 PM
Sweet!!
Title: Re: 2-4-2 sneak peek!
Post by: smcgill on May 02, 2011, 06:38:17 AM
I like how we got to see the product thru this web page!  ;D
Usually we have to wait for some one to go to the show!  ::)
Looks like a nice engine. :P
Thanks
Sean
Title: Re: 2-4-2 sneak peek!
Post by: jsmvmd on May 02, 2011, 09:13:35 AM
Dear Yardmaster,

Is pic no. 4 a view of the rear coupler ?  Looks like it has to move side-to-side, eh ?   Does the front coupler move side-to-side, too ?

Best Wishes,

Jack
Title: Re: 2-4-2 sneak peek!
Post by: darkdaniel100 on May 02, 2011, 10:15:04 AM
loco looks very nice ! Hopefully we will get to see more pictures soon.
Title: Re: 2-4-2 sneak peek!
Post by: Bucksco on May 02, 2011, 02:45:47 PM
Quote from: jsmvmd on May 02, 2011, 09:13:35 AM
Dear Yardmaster,

Is pic no. 4 a view of the rear coupler ?  Looks like it has to move side-to-side, eh ?   Does the front coupler move side-to-side, too ?

Best Wishes,

Jack

The front coupler moves side to side but is sprung like a traditional knuckle coupler.
Title: Re: 2-4-2 sneak peek!
Post by: Peter O on May 04, 2011, 11:45:08 AM
Beautiful!

Thanks for resurrecting this cutey.

I've had one on order since November and look forward to it's arrival soon. Time to order the sound decoder so we are ready to rock and roll.

Peter.
Title: Re: 2-4-2 sneak peek!
Post by: darkdaniel100 on May 04, 2011, 01:50:03 PM
Just to confirm that the smoke stack will be black and not silver as shown in the catalog for 91197/91198 ? (looks better black IMO)
Title: Re: 2-4-2 sneak peek!
Post by: Bucksco on May 04, 2011, 03:05:07 PM
Yes.
Title: Re: 2-4-2 sneak peek!
Post by: norman on May 05, 2011, 02:36:16 AM
Dear Mr Bachmann:

Any chance of a follow up 2-4-4 loco based on this 2-4-2 drive to model a WW&F #7 style loco of the physical size and price range of the Indy loco?

The latest 1:20.3 Forney is too large a scale model for my use and basically too pricey for a plastic model. The 1:20.3 Forney is not a brass model!

Your K-27 on the other hand is an excellent dollar value. Best value on the large scale market. But unfortunately the K-27 is too large for my use. Maybe I could later buy one for use as a shelf model.

WW&F # 7 loco

http://www.build11.org/


Thank you
Norman

Title: Re: 2-4-2 sneak peek!
Post by: on30gn15 on May 06, 2011, 10:58:01 AM
Attractive little beastie but right now she's beyond my bank   :(
Title: Re: 2-4-2 sneak peek!
Post by: darkdaniel100 on May 08, 2011, 06:27:28 AM

Hope Yardmaster does not mind , Bachmann Europe had the new 2-4-2 on display at a show yesterday. Thought I would share the pics !


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Title: Re: 2-4-2 sneak peek!
Post by: Loco Bill Canelos on May 08, 2011, 09:28:54 PM
definitely different than the US release.  Different boiler front for sure.  Some piping changes as well.

Thanks for the Pics!!
Title: Re: 2-4-2 sneak peek!
Post by: NarrowMinded on May 09, 2011, 12:29:05 AM
It's things like this that cut into my K27 fund :P


NM
Title: Re: 2-4-2 sneak peek!
Post by: Mike M on June 01, 2011, 09:06:51 PM
They are here my order just arrived today
Mike
Title: Re: 2-4-2 sneak peek!
Post by: Mark Oles on June 02, 2011, 12:51:07 PM
At the ECLSTS,  I was really impressed with this little engine.  Particularly the LYN and the green painted US version. 

Can anyone confirm, will these will negotiate 2' radius curves?
Also, I see they are DCC ready.  Is it the same plug and play board that Aristo craft puts in their equipment?
Title: Re: 2-4-2 sneak peek!
Post by: Bucksco on June 02, 2011, 12:57:33 PM
The locomotive will negotiate an R1 curve. It does not have the same electronics package as our Spectrum Large Scale locos. It has an NMRA 8 pin socket and a factory installed speaker.
Title: Re: 2-4-2 sneak peek!
Post by: Jon D. Miller on June 03, 2011, 10:53:08 PM
The CD&StL took delivery of their new 2-4-2T late this afternoon.  The new 2-4-2T is light years ahead of the original 2-4-2T offered years ago.

While not a Spectrum series locomotive, the level of detail rivals that of the Spectrum line.

(http://www.largescaleonline.com/eimages/lsolpics/Team_Member_Pics/jlsrails/Steam_Locomotives/Steam_Locomotive/100_7794.jpg)

(http://www.largescaleonline.com/eimages/lsolpics/Team_Member_Pics/jlsrails/Steam_Locomotives/Steam_Locomotive/100_7793.jpg)

The new side tanker was given a quick lubrication and then run light for about an hour.  It runs smooth as silk.  Bachmann has hit a home run with this locomotive, at least based on the initial test run.  This will make a great locomotive for those with tight radius curves.  

Take a close look at this 2-4-2T. It may be just the locomotive you are looking for and at a price that won't break the bank. ;D

"One of the Enthusiastic Children"

JD
Title: Re: 2-4-2 sneak peek!
Post by: Jon D. Miller on June 06, 2011, 10:46:27 AM
The new Bachmann 2-4-2T was put into revenue service this past weekend at the Chippokes Steam and Gas Engine Festival.  The little tanker's performance was flawless.

(http://www.largescaleonline.com/eimages/lsolpics/Team_Member_Pics/jlsrails/TBTO_Meetings_Running_Trains/100_7799.jpg)

The 2-4-2T is on the headend of a passenger consist.  It can be reported that the locomotive is right at home on 2 ft. radius curves.  Very quiet and smooth operation.  Throttle response is smooth from start all the way through the speed range.


"One of the Enthusiastic Children"

JD
Title: Re: 2-4-2 sneak peek!
Post by: norman on June 08, 2011, 11:52:53 PM
Hi Mr. Bachmann and folks:

Are the side tanks removeable and is there a round boiler behind those side tanks?

This 2-4-2 loco would make a good start to build a 2-4-4T model similar to


Baldwin 2-4-4T : Californian, 'Visalia RR' 1877 2-4-4T


Mr. Bachmann is there any chance of a 2-4-4T of similar appearance to the Baldwin 2-4-4T : Californian, 'Visalia RR' 1877 2-4-4T loco as a follow up to this model?


Thank you

Norman

Title: Re: 2-4-2 sneak peek!
Post by: Jon D. Miller on June 09, 2011, 08:47:13 AM
Short answer, NO.

The tanks are removeable, however the tank base is part of the boiler casting.  The boiler behind the tanks is round. With the tank base being part of the boiler it will take some modification.

The tanks contain stacks of steel plates to give the locomotive weight.

Anything is possible.  The tank base could be cut off the boiler. Then some type of boiler rapper would be required.  Probably more work than the end result would produce.

"One of the Enthusiastic Children"

JD
Title: Re: 2-4-2 sneak peek!
Post by: tomplatten on June 10, 2011, 07:56:57 PM
Unfortunately, as a retiree on a fixed income, Bachmann is pricing itself out of my ability to pay. I knew that as they improved their trains this would eventually happen! Guess I have to keep my eye on Ebay!