Quote from: p51 on January 16, 2026, 03:09:13 PMA model of a United States Army Transportation Corps S118 Class would be great for this, as they were used all over the world and a few are still being used.
It would be one the very few Bachmann On30 locos that could be on a layout taking place essentially anywhere in the world after the start of WW2.

Yes! I specifically mentioned WP&Y, but those S118 class is what I really had in mind. I believe the former WP&Y 2-8-2s that now run at Tweetsie and Dollywood were S118 class engines. You are right, they were used all over the world and several survive today in preservation. Probably more importantly they have that classic well-proportioned look that I think a lot of modelers are longing for.

I know it probably won't happen, but would love to see Bachmann produce a 2-8-2 mikado in On30. Either the EBT or WP&Y Mikes specifically as they appear more generic or any of the D&RGW K class locomotives. I feel like these "Big" engines would breath fresh life into the On30 line. Yes, they aren't 30" prototypes, but neither was the 4-6-0. I believe the size and proportions of the 36" gauge prototypes attract a different crowd than the small, somewhat whimsical 30" locomotives.

Has Bachmann considered re-releasing the Chinese QJ 2-10-2's for the U.S. market modified for the existing excursion versions?  Iowa Interstate Railroad has two QJ's.  One is basically unmodified but with Iowa Interstate lettering.  The other has been modified and painted to more closely resemble U.S. steam locomotives.  In addition there is an RJ Corman engine modified by removing the smoke deflectors and adding a large red stripe.  It seems like there would be a market for these.  I collect excursion steamers so I'd probably buy all three if they were available.