Here we can discuss new diesel ideas for Bachmann's On30 line. Any ideas? ???
Hello everyone
Yes Mr Bachmann , a nice chunky Diesel would be nice , something that would please the multinationals would be good ( those out side of America ) here is a couple of ideas that would fit just nicely
(http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee360/aussie30inch/19.jpg)
(http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee360/aussie30inch/3493_1117925940.jpg)
(http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee360/aussie30inch/4296_1100731380.jpg)
Geoff
How about diesels like these?
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=876245
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=876244
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=876251
I had suggested a Newfoundland Railways EMD NF210, but after finding drawings and blowing them up to O scale, the thing is huge - as big as the 2-8-0 with the tender. If someone offered EMD parts in O like you can get from Cannon & Co. in HO, I'd try building one though.
Something on the order of a GE 44 or 70-tonner might be a wise choice - the unit could be designed so it could be offered as standard gauge, or On30 that could be adjusted to 24" or 36" if a modeler desired. Theoretically it would then be possible to bang every possible market from On30 to scale O to Lionel O27 with the same basic superstructure, and because Bachmann has already done HO GE 44 and 70 tonners, it should reduce to an extent the research needed to do an O version.
Here are some more diesel ideas
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=653480
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=963003
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=661403
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1401810
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=179795
And don't feel shy about railcars/railbuses :)
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=82403
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=768679
Hello everyone
here is another 2 " Maybes " Mr bachmann both of which are Big Power and would be very pleasing to most Modellers I would think and would fit just nicely for most
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(http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee360/aussie30inch/IMG_6759.jpg)
The first being SP Owen valley Diesel and the other an Ex Queensland Railways DH cass converted to 30inch gauge for the Puffing Billy railway
:D :D :D :D :D
Geoff
The last picture posted above me here, reminds me of an RS1. I would buy somethimg like that.
Bruce
I think Rich Yonder is coming up with an On30 Model of one of the locomotives.
Here are ideas from the east broad top
http://www.ebtrr.com/equip/diesel.html
http://www.ebtrr.com/equip/gas.html
B'mann already makes a GE 45ton loco in G scale, it's just a question of shrinking it to fit...
Cheers NB
Superthomasfan is correct. Rich Yonder has an ad for the Southern Pacific shown in. As a matter of fact, it is the same picture.
Bruce
What are you kids thinking. I left HO to get away from Diesels. Please Bachmann, don't waste your efforts on Dieselizing On30.
Enjoy,
Barry
Quote from: BIG BEAR on January 24, 2009, 04:09:18 AM
What are you kids thinking. I left HO to get away from Diesels. Please Bachmann, don't waste your efforts on Dieselizing On30.
Enjoy,
Barry
Boulder Valley Models sells nice bashing kits that transform Bachmann's 44 and 70 ton HO diesels into cool little "critters" that are DCC equipped. So, i'll have to agree with Barry,with one exception; the White Pass and Yukon's ALCO's or GE's. If Bachmann produced either of these, I for one would sooooo happy! :) :) :) :)
The only problem with converting an HO diesel into an On30 unit is that the trucks are still HO scale. What makes a narrow gauge diesel interesting is the "oversized" trucks, like an awkward puppy with big feet.
Don't forget what I said about railcars/railbuses/doodlebugs. ;)
Super Thomas Fan,
I'd love to see a doodlebug, but I think the current railbus will be all that we see from Bachmann for a while. Oh well, I think those are easy to bash.
BTW, my son is a Thomas freak. I think the new animated faces shows are the best, as they still retain the "Trains on a layout" feel. Who knows what kid's shows he'd be watching if it weren't for Thomas.
Mark
I see what you mean about the railbuses. I'm planning an On30 layout with cartoon characters and might get a railbus and Rio Grande Southern Railtruck no.1. I like Thomas, also. :) :D ;) ;D
Quote from: BIG BEAR on January 24, 2009, 04:09:18 AM
What are you kids thinking. I left HO to get away from Diesels. Please Bachmann, don't waste your efforts on Dieselizing On30.
Enjoy,
Barry
Hey Barry, while you are getting out of diesels some people (like me for instance) would dearly opt for a NG growler... I like modernized NG railroads, with "big" diesels, steel cars and heavy trains, a "big" growler would find a sure home here! Like the GE UM6B locos once used in South Africa, 4 to a train lifting 600ton + loads up 3% grades on rails only 24" apart...pure magic!
Cheers NB
Has there been any narrow gauge boxcab diesels? ???
Superthomasfan
Yes
"Boulder Valley Models" makes 0n30 conversion kits for "Bachmann" diesel mechanisms.
Tim Anders
Souderton, PA
I don't do anything I can't assemble.
Quote from: superthomasfan on January 25, 2009, 09:37:47 PM
I don't do anything I can't assemble.
Some assembly is required in kitbashing. You get better at it each time ya do it. :)
I see.
hello everyone
It was mentioned here a while ago about the SAR class 91 diesel, which were build in the US by GE , model number UM6B's with the Classic GE look would be a great type to concider for a model.What do you think? ;) the bottem picture with the bachmann plup wood flats! ;D
(http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee360/aussie30inch/diesel_lineup_sec.jpg)
(http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee360/aussie30inch/91-008_2_dc.jpg)
(http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee360/aussie30inch/91_timber_loerie_pass_md06.jpg)
Geoff
Looks like one of GE's U-boats. ;)
Quote from: BIG BEAR on January 24, 2009, 04:09:18 AM
What are you kids thinking. I left HO to get away from Diesels. Please Bachmann, don't waste your efforts on Dieselizing On30.
Enjoy,
Barry
You didn't have to leave HO "to get away from diesels". There are many steam loco's in HO. Admit it, you just like ON-30 better cause ON-30 is FUNNER!
Geoff,
those are some awesome looking diesels. Thanks for posting.
Seems like there are a lot of possibilities for Bachmann here. They could create a B-B or C-C chassis and put a bunch of different shells on it.
Mark
Quote from: jestor on January 31, 2009, 05:58:54 AM
Quote from: BIG BEAR on January 24, 2009, 04:09:18 AM
What are you kids thinking. I left HO to get away from Diesels. Please Bachmann, don't waste your efforts on Dieselizing On30.
Enjoy,
Barry
That's why I'm interested in On30. :) ;) :D ;D
You didn't have to leave HO "to get away from diesels". There are many steam loco's in HO. Admit it, you just like ON-30 better cause ON-30 is FUNNER!