When ordering a 4-6-0 loco, how can I identify that it is new stock with metal gears. Is there some marking on the box?
I would be upset to find that a new loco is old stock. I would not mind if at purchase they gave you spare metal gears for when the old type eventually broke or wore out.
Regards from Andrew
Hi Andrew,
Yes you can tell because the new Anniversary 4-6-0's with metal gears all have a 5 digit Bachamnn Product number on them which is different than all the other 4-6-0 product numbers
This is the link to the new 2012 Bachamnn catalog
http://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=67&products_id=3841
go to the pages with the new 4-6-0's and you will find the road names available and the 5 digit Bachamnn Product number for each item.
Be sure you buy from a reputable dealer, it is too easy for creeps to switch stuff in boxes and cheat unsuspecting folks.
Bill
Here are the numbers in case you can't access the new catalog for some reason!
91601 EBT 10
91602 D&RGW 178
91603 RGS 25
91604 SPC 22
91605 D&RG 10
91606 ET&WNC 11
As Bill mentions the best way to identify the newest version is by its product number.
There is one visual cue that the Anniversary 4-6-0 is the latest model. Look at the pony truck. The new pony truck is metal. It is attached/pivots at the motor cover and also pivots at the center of the pony truck.
(http://www.largescaleonline.com/eimages/lsolpics/Team_Member_Pics/jlsrails/Steam_Locomotives/Steam_Locomotive/100_8221.jpg)
Note the two pivot points on this new pony truck.
JD
Thank you for the information. It gives me a better understanding of what to look for.
Cheers from Andrew