Still hoping for that long overdue announcement the Bachmann is releasing the E-44. Having several E-33's and all are great units, I believe with a minimal amount of work, it can be done. I have two brass E-44's that have had the motors and trucks replaced with Bachmann E-33 parts. Added lights and a decoder and they perform incredible.
Bachmann has always been a great producer of electric locomotives and believe that an E-44 would sell extremely well considering the impressive work they've done in the past. And that no one else has made any except for those older and rare brass models. Please consider it Mr. Bachmann and staff.

  Don't mean to keep dragging this up, BUT.... Just saw a brass E-44 on "that auction site" going for over $460.00! I bought two awhile back that needed work. I used two of Bachmann's E-33 for trucks, motors and some railings. Added a decoder and some lights and now have two remarkable units!
  Bachmann could produce these with less trouble. All is needed is a frame and body. The trucks are the same as the E-33. The E-60's use the same pantographs. And with the limited number of engines out there, I believe it would sell.
  Although only a small number of railroads had them, look at the E-60's, only two phases of Amtrak and they're doing great. The E-33's are another great engine. I have several in both PC and Conrail. If the E-44 is made, I would have to add as least 4 to 6 to my roster!

An engine that Bachmann might consider doing. The E-44 electric. Only one done was in brass and isn't the best running if you can find one. Now, the E-33 that Bachmann released a few years back is an excellent performer as well as quite accurate. The trucks would be the same, that's a start, as well as the pantographs from the E-60. Pleeease 

Mr. Bachmann, I've got a noisy GP-30. Using DCC, the engine makes a almost buzzing sound, but if I remove the shell, all is quiet. I've tried to brace the shell in spots, but can't seem to remove the noise. Any suggestions?

I know this may be a touchy subject for some, but I have made the jump to DCC and am pleased with the results. The control, especially at slow speeds is great and you can ajust or even mute the sounds on demand.
I need The Bachmann to recommend a decoder for the E-33s and K-4s I have. Thanks and God bless.

 Hey Bach-mann, I've acquired several of the Spectrum E-33 electric locomotives and was wondering if you ever considered making any other types such as the E-44 or P-5b?