I have just bought one of these off Ebay - the seller says it has the metal trucks. Can someone please confirm that this model is indeed fitted with metal trucks and the new drive train ?
Many thanks
I just checked the Bachmann OnLine store and that number is currently for sale. Therefore, it should be the latest version.
Chuck
Hello Don,
Here is what I have on it. Latest version out in 2011
85093 CLLCo 6 2011 ~ Loco 1:20.3 Climax 2 Trk Clear Lake Lumber Co 1 No Sound
Features include:
• ready for decoder installation of your choice
• nonproprietary plug-and-play electronics interface to accommodate the control system of your choice, including DC, NMRA DCC, and radio control/battery operation
• choose track or battery power pickup, operation according
to NMRA or Large Scale railroading practices, motor power on/off, and DCC or DC operation of cab lights, firebox flicker, and ash pan glow with a center "off " position
Congrats on the new purchase!
Loco Bill
• switch behind the smoke box door with center "off " position to choose either DCC or DC operation of the smoke unit
• optical sensors in the locomotive that give you the option of adjusting the timing and count of steam chuffs
• realistic firebox flicker and ash pan glow
• electrical pickup on all wheels
• precision-balanced can motor
• super-detailed power trucks with accurate sideframes, brake beams, brake hangers, brake shoes, and distinctive Climax spoked drivers
• die-cast metal I beam frames and motor mounts
• prototypically correct operating Johnson bar and inside Stephenson valve gear
• constant lighting of the LED headlight and cab light
• numerous prototype details including blackened metal handrails and coupler lift bars; air pump; accurately scaled sand lines and additional piping; brass bell, pop valves, and whistle; electric generator; and scale rivet detail
• choice of three smokestack styles
• locomotive cab with operating doors, windows and roof hatch, authentically detailed with globe valves, water sight glass, gauges, throttle, air brake stand, reversing (Johnson) bar, and piping
• choice of coal or oil fuel load
Thanks guys - you know me, the main concern was that it has metal trucks :)
Here's the difference in bodies between the new Climax (left, oil fired) and the old one.....
(http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr286/donzdonz/Broome%20Lake%20and%20Eastern/smallP1120497_zpswjyitpqf.jpg) (http://s492.photobucket.com/user/donzdonz/media/Broome%20Lake%20and%20Eastern/smallP1120497_zpswjyitpqf.jpg.html)