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Title: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: kewatin on June 28, 2015, 02:01:14 PM
i think a lot of folks are expecting a 2-8-2 mikado,but i see their ho mikado that got released as new last yr,still has not arrived as yet.also i don;t see a mikado in n scale as kato saturated the market some yrs back.we were lucky to get the berkshire in n scale.maybe we have got used to having new product every year& have got complacent.
remember tooling &mfg cost money.what i would like to see is a dcc&sound eqip version of bachmann's northern &mountain locomotives.there seems to be a good demand fora  re release of these engines and would be quite doable cost wise.also a dcc  2-6-2 prarie is another loco that comes to mind.i don;t see a mikado or pacific coming from bachmann as MRC just did a re release of their pacific&mikado with dcc &sound, although i would like to see BACHMANN do these as they do smaller engines rather well also kato is re releasing their northern that sold out
what are you fellow modelers thinking in regards to what you would expect or hope to see announcement wise at the portland nmra convention in aug where most mfg's make any new product  forcasts.
regards&later KEWATIN.
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: Maletrain on June 28, 2015, 02:40:12 PM
I have no idea what to expect. 

But what I would like to see is (1) SMALL steam, particularly a Spectrum DCC version of the 0-6-0 switcher; and (2) SHORT passenger cars, on the order of 60' to 67' with Spectrum level detailing.  These seem to be quite feasible for Bachmann to do, with little chance for competition and a large potential for the runner market, where small stuff actually works and looks best on the layouts that most of us can actually get operating.

I would also like to see the earlier small steam re-released, perhaps with sound as an option.
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: Piyer on June 28, 2015, 05:54:49 PM
The one group of items that I could really use are "heavyweight era" 4-axle passenger cars such as those used by the Boston & Maine and the Maine Central (photo link: http://s16.photobucket.com/user/woodcanoe/media/MEC502Maroon.jpg.html (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/woodcanoe/media/MEC502Maroon.jpg.html) ). And preferably without the toy-train-ish frosted windows and silhouettes of passengers.
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: Franz T on June 28, 2015, 06:11:02 PM
I'm still hoping for the Russian Decapod; although I doubt that will happen. The HO version did not sell particularly well when it w s released a few years ago.
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: kmcsjr on June 29, 2015, 09:34:25 PM
Quote from: Maletrain on June 28, 2015, 02:40:12 PM
I have no idea what to expect. 

But what I would like to see is (1) SMALL steam, particularly a Spectrum DCC version of the 0-6-0 switcher; and (2) SHORT passenger cars, on the order of 60' to 67' with Spectrum level detailing.  These seem to be quite feasible for Bachmann to do, with little chance for competition and a large potential for the runner market, where small stuff actually works and looks best on the layouts that most of us can actually get operating.

I would also like to see the earlier small steam re-released, perhaps with sound as an option.

Agreed and an 0-4-0  The decapod. Just take a look at what steamers haven't been done, or haven't ever been done well and pick some things.
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: kewatin on June 30, 2015, 03:18:54 PM
i think another factor is there are still a lot of folks that haven't made the change to dcc &don't want to pay the added cost of buying a dcc euipped loco &with sound when they are happy with dc.at my age i thought the transition would be difficult,but with my power cab i t was an easy  situation, especially  when there is so much help on various forums to assist those with problems.sound i can live with or with out.i am somewhat surprised that bachmann hasn;t done a shorty version of the old heavy weight passenger cars but with 4 wheel trucks instead of 6. they did a real nice job on the coach that came with the doodlebug.also i think the old scenario of east coast motive power versus west coast,dictates what will sell better, with bachmann being located in the east i can see a preference for east coast roads,whereas kato does a lot of west coast livery.personally i don;t care as long as bachmann will release new steam product i will buy as i am not a rivet counter. my railroad my rules .decals can make that transformation happen for me.although i see with great disappointment that they no longer offer unlettered locos as i have heard they didn't
sell well.just my thoughts&views but remember MFG'S do look at these forum post s and many a new product has come forth from comments by all of us.
regards&later KEWATIN
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: plas man on July 01, 2015, 11:07:58 AM
a Canadian Pacific Royal Hudson would be nice , along with some stock for it to haul   ;)

and pack's of wheels to fit into the trucks they already sell . 
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: kewatin on July 03, 2015, 04:27:19 PM
Hi plas man
yes there has been a lot of interest re royal hudson in n scale,many a topic&discussion on train board &railwire forums.with such a small market place here in canada &less so in the states i don't think we will ever see one, but one never does know.it looks like some folks have used a model power  now mrc pacific for a starting point and lots of parts available from minitures by eric.ie boiler add on's ,bell, pilot class lights, trailing truck&vestibule all weather cab,tender hatches cast resin tender,buffer lites &you can get a buckeye tender trucks from kato.decals are available from black cat. there is also been a cast resin loco shell made by del prado but i cannot find any info on who made it or when, some one else on here might have some info on it. both BLACK CAT DECALS &MINITURES BY ERIC ARE IN CANADA,but do ship overseas. perhaps you have this information but i posted for you just in case you didn't.i am tempted to try this using mrc new release pacific with sound &dcc.i am thinking maybe RAPIDO here in canada might do it in the near future as they seem to be releasing canadian prototypes.
have a nice day   regards&later KEWATIN

Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: TJ on July 04, 2015, 02:14:22 PM
I would want a pair of  these ...

http://www.mchugh4macklocomotive.com/history2.html scroll down. for photo's


      TJ
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: James in FL on July 04, 2015, 03:28:16 PM
I must have missed the announcement, I haven't heard/seen anything announced in n scale.
Anybody got a link?
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: ACY on July 04, 2015, 03:31:02 PM
Quote from: James in FL on July 04, 2015, 03:28:16 PM
I must have missed the announcement, I haven't heard/seen anything announced in n scale.
Anybody got a link?
There is no announcement, this is just people speculating on what they want Bachmann to make, any official announcements will not be released until the NMRA National Convention.

Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: kewatin on July 04, 2015, 04:26:15 PM
hey ACY was that a misprint,where you said no announcement from bachmann at the NMRA CONVENTION IN PORTLAND? when i asked the yardmaster early back in the post he said any new announcements would be made then as is the usual case for BACHMANN and other mfgs.i hope sincerely that is not the case. also i will wish all our american friends a happy &safe 4th of july
regards&later KEWATIN
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: ACY on July 04, 2015, 04:52:08 PM
Quote from: kewatin on July 04, 2015, 04:26:15 PM
hey ACY was that a misprint
Autocorrect on my phone changed a word, I meant to type "Until". Sorry
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: plas man on July 05, 2015, 10:13:48 AM
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Quote from: kewatin on July 03, 2015, 04:27:19 PM
Hi plas man
yes there has been a lot of interest re royal hudson in n scale.
have a nice day   regards&later KEWATIN

thanks for the reply Kewatin , got your E mail , will be patient for a while longer , then maybe ''kit'' bash one , the Del-prado one looks nice , I missed on a couple of years ago at a model rail show , and only sold for a couple of UK pounds ( about 3 US dollar) ,

Alan     
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: RGW on July 05, 2015, 08:17:45 PM
I think a revised 0-6-0 would be great.New cylinders, brake rigging and metal boiler,coreless motor or one not sticking out the back with a spectrum tender. And as long as they are at it stretch the chassis to make a USRA 0-8-0 or even, dare I say it  2-10-0 .

I am not really thinking this would happen,but a  improved ( cosmetically) 0-6-0 would be nice and it may not have massive production change cost.
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: TJ on July 06, 2015, 12:37:21 PM
What about UNION RY's  , D.M. & I. R. RR's 0-10-2 

http://members.lsol.net/mollyandmick/D607.htm

TJ
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: RGW on July 06, 2015, 07:39:06 PM
What was the driver diameter on these 0-10-2s?. If it is 57in then Bachmann could use  there USRA Light 2-10-2s.

Maybe Bachmann should sell steam with out tenders/shells for kitbashers.
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: TJ on July 06, 2015, 10:23:02 PM
Quote from: RGW on July 06, 2015, 07:39:06 PM
What was the driver diameter on these 0-10-2s?. If it is 57in then Bachmann could use  there USRA Light 2-10-2s.

Maybe Bachmann should sell steam with out tenders/shells for kitbashers.
I agree, and those PRE SPECTRUM  Steam Loco tenders .

TJ
Title: 0-10-2's
Post by: TJ on July 07, 2015, 08:58:24 AM
RGW,

    I sent you a Email , PM whatever works hopefully you'll seat.

      TJ
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: RGW on July 07, 2015, 01:45:55 PM
Thanks for the link. A person could possibly bash a  Union/DM&IR  0-10-2 from the Lt 2-10-2 , drivers would be a scale 4 inches to small,but this probably be acceptable for many.
Any DM&IR n scaler want to try?
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: kewatin on July 26, 2015, 09:40:18 PM
2 mfg's will announce new locos at NMRA convention in aug at portland.
RAPIDO confirmed one in their upcoming news  blog and secondly kato states they will release old loco with new tooling& road names looks like the best bet for continued steam products are BACHMANN WHOM CONTINUE TO SUPPORT US N SCALERS and MP-MRC  .WALTHERS  could car less about n and they dropped their LIFE LIKE LINE
of great locos yrs back and no new buildings.waiting&watching with great anticipation for upcoming news as the convention is less than a month away.what specific models they didn't say.
regards&later kewatin
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: SandyEggoJake on July 31, 2015, 06:12:37 PM
How about a prototypical GE/Wason Doodlebug?  Might only require a new shell to go over a modified EMC Doodlebug chassis?


QuoteThe one group of items that I could really use are "heavyweight era" 4-axle passenger cars

Not a loco, but still +1 for Piyer's request.  Love to see some small baggage / combines prototypical for the AT&SF.

Heck, I would be happy if they just released more heavyweight era 2 axle passenger trucks!  Hunt for swap meat fodder is getting old. 

And while I'm at it, how about some refresh on out of stock parts?  TT for the N2-8-0?  Any N scale Bell!
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: Barry Karlberg on July 31, 2015, 10:55:11 PM
I would like to see Sound decoders added to all N scale Bachmann locomotives.

Barry
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: kewatin on August 01, 2015, 09:37:26 AM
 yes bary i agree,if you look under the bachmann EM1 tender,they have already made provision for sound as there are holes drilled for future sound installation.also adding sound is a hot topic on other forums as the rail community seems to think that the mfg"s will add it to all their products with liitle or slight increase to their product. also sound trax has come out with an economical new decoder that has all the functions you would want at a real reason price. we shall see where all this leads to shortly i am sure.
regards&later kewatin
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: Bucksco on August 01, 2015, 06:07:10 PM
Sometimes I regret that most people lose sight of all the great rolling stock that Bachmann has released over the last few years in N scale. Sure Locomotives are more glamorous than cars but what kind of train would it be without nice cars? Some recent releases include 55 ton 2 bay hoppers, ACF side braced box cars, flat cars with trailers, a beautiful Northeast caboose, ACF single some tank cars, and others....
NMRA is coming soon and there will be new releases but remember - they're not always locomotives!
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: kewatin on August 01, 2015, 10:03:54 PM
yardmaster, you are correct about rolling stock,but folks have been asking for passenger cars in n scale .you proved you can make a very nice coach as to witness what you supplied with your doodlebug.why not finish the train by adding additional cars.there are not many mfg's marketing the old 1930 to 50's 4 wheeled truck coaches.maybe from your reply is we should'nt expect any new steam locos? is this a tidbit? oh we shall see come aug at the NMRA convention in portland oregon.one would also think that what one makes in HO would eventually made in n scale.but is not always the case. would love to see BACHMANN do a n scale fa2 alco with sound in n scale as you have a real nice one in HO personally i would like to see re releases of your 2-8-0,heavy mtn etc with sound. these are excellent locos&pullers and set the bar as to good quality running locos that can pull stumps out of the ground..
regards&later kewatin
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: Desertdweller on August 02, 2015, 03:24:41 PM
I am always interested in N-scale passenger cars.  The Bachmann Budd-built full-length dome is a nice car, but Bachmann makes no companion cars to go with it.

In a different direction, how about a Pullman-Standard smooth-side full-length dome?  I currently have a repainted Budd full-length dome substituting for a P/S Milwaukee Road Superdome.

An ACF dome diner would be a nice addition.

In the heavyweight cars, 4-wheel passenger coaches would be nice, even a re-run of the "shorties" would be appreciated.  These things have become so scarce, I resorted to making baggage cars and coaches by splicing baggage-coach combines.  A real dining car in this series would be appreciated.  Something that seems to be totally lacking in either "shorty" or full-length cars is a solarium-observation with an enclosed observation end.  These cars were common at lone time as replacements for open-platform observation cars (which there are plenty of).  Enclosed observation cars were used in service longer than open platform obs cars, right into the 1960's and maybe even later.

What about locomotives?  I have only two suggestions here.  We could use a FP7.  And an Erie-built.

Les
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: kewatin on August 04, 2015, 09:25:02 PM
bachmann parts dept releases new motor&frame for 2-6-2 & 0-6-0.this generates a lot of speculation as the YARDMASTER says that this motor will be used in new loco products moving forward.it is currently being installed in their 2-6-2 cnr and their 0-6-0..mark from spookshow spotted it and posed the question.i am waiting for an answer to see if it is dcc compatable.one could also say that this is a good speculation that bachmann is committed to continuing to mfg new steam engines in the near future. great stuff if it bears fruit later on.
regards&later  KEWATIN
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: SandyEggoJake on August 06, 2015, 08:18:32 PM
How about a non-DCC version of the Ten Wheeler (N4-6-0).  Would be a very simple release.
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: TJ on August 10, 2015, 08:47:21 PM
As for diesel locomotives how about an ALCO C855 or the GE U50C !

TJ
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: gatrhumpy on August 11, 2015, 12:02:48 PM
Quote from: SandyEggoJake on August 06, 2015, 08:18:32 PM
How about a non-DCC version of the Ten Wheeler (N4-6-0).  Would be a very simple release.

Not gonna happen. It would be easy to take off the tender shell and remove the DCC baord to snap off the DCC portion of the circuit board.
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: richracer on August 11, 2015, 03:19:55 PM
Actually I would like Bachmann to deliver on the SD45s DCC sound. Haven't heard a peep about them for months.
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: Bucksco on August 11, 2015, 04:58:39 PM
Production samples of the SD45 will be at the show.
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: gatrhumpy on August 12, 2015, 09:50:42 AM
Quote from: Yardmaster on August 11, 2015, 04:58:39 PM
Production samples of the SD45 will be at the show.

SWEET! When are these supposed to be released sir?
Title: Re: What are you modeler's expecting BACHMANN to announce new loco at NMRA conventi
Post by: Bucksco on August 15, 2015, 09:42:49 AM
Can't give an exact date but not too much longer....