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Title: Buying new Engines ya'll :)
Post by: sloan on June 14, 2008, 10:58:35 AM
I need the pros and cons of Bachmann's Diesels ... EMD GP40. EMDGP38...EMDSD40...GE B23-7 /B30-7.......SOMEONE PLEASE WARN ME IF ANY OF THESE HAVE TRACTION TIRES. I'VE HAD MY  FILL OF TRACTION TIRES !!!
Title: Re: Buying new Engines ya'll :)
Post by: Yampa Bob on June 14, 2008, 11:33:38 AM
All good engines, no traction tires, and you're shouting again y'all.  :D
Title: Re: Buying new Engines ya'll :)
Post by: Santa Fe buff on June 16, 2008, 08:24:53 PM
Quote from: Yampa Bob on June 14, 2008, 11:33:38 AM
All good engines, no traction tires, and you're shouting again y'all.  :D
True that! Yup, but I bought mind from lifelike- TRACTION TIRES! But wiring failing killed it. I poped off, how predictable, shouldv'e bought proto series.
Title: Re: Buying new Engines ya'll :)
Post by: kevin2083 on June 17, 2008, 12:18:32 AM
I haven't had any trouble with my GP40.
Title: Re: Buying new Engines ya'll :)
Post by: Santa Fe buff on June 17, 2008, 08:34:06 PM
Quote from: kevin2083 on June 17, 2008, 12:18:32 AM
I haven't had any trouble with my GP40.
Depends, what company?
Title: Re: Buying new Engines ya'll :)
Post by: kevin2083 on June 18, 2008, 08:36:38 AM
Quote from: Santa Fe buff on June 17, 2008, 08:34:06 PM
Quote from: kevin2083 on June 17, 2008, 12:18:32 AM
I haven't had any trouble with my GP40.
Depends, what company?

Well, since we're on the Bachmann forum and the original question was about Bachmann diesels....
Title: Re: Buying new Engines ya'll :)
Post by: Paul M. on June 18, 2008, 06:51:25 PM
My GP40 ran well back when it ran...
Title: Re: Buying new Engines ya'll :)
Post by: pinelakerr on June 19, 2008, 11:40:59 AM
I love my BNSF GP 38-2. Its the workhorse of my track.
Title: Re: Buying new Engines ya'll :)
Post by: Santa Fe buff on June 19, 2008, 10:58:48 PM
Quote from: Paul M. on June 18, 2008, 06:51:25 PM
My GP40 ran well back when it ran...

Mine too.