i was just wondering at what stage of development the proposed large scale alco c-415 center cab switcher is at . we are looking forward to seeing the prototype model. we will be waiting impatiently.

are the ladder extensions on all the long cabooses (from top of ladder to roof) the same? they look like there shooting off into space? or are they different depending on witch one you select?

qsi makes a nice affordable system that sounds as good or better than the others and with no batteries or stupid track magnets.  bob.

sorry mudhen, i want one as bad as everyone. i was just trying to make us feel better about being greedy humans wanting everything yesterday.  at my age i wish today was yesterday. good day, bob.

all things that are worth waiting for have the same inpatients attached to them that most people find very difficult to deal with. wait another year and that shiny new caboose will be replaced with  waiting for the next new offering one to the next year after year.

does the oregon lumber 2-6-6-2 have white walls?

as with all service dept. in this hobby you have to wait until outgoing product is shipped or new incoming is taken care of. once you buy something they will take there time to get it back to you. bachmann is better than some by a long shot. usa and aristocraft take months good luck.

i will buy one for 650.00. where can i get one?

what happened to the long caboose? i have not herd of one out there yet and rummer from the u50 guy says it will come out as soon as bachmann can perfect the bnsf  and  penn central  paint skeem.

thank you mr. bachmann,  are there any differences in details or appliances from road name to road name ? this is very important for those of us that purchased a oregon lumber heisler only to find it did not have an air pump as shown in the ad. bob.

i was warned in advance of my purchase that there might be a problem and they are so darn eazy to take apart and fix and do not cost that much, why not. as far as the red grease i knew i would get flack for that. it is a lithium complex with a high dropping point of 500 f  made for extreme service conditions. and yes it will melt-disform - and destroy all plastics as well as most metals, wood ,carpet and flesh. it gives the gears a clutch like lag a kin to a worn out auto trans in a junk yard car. i am kidding. i hope its ok. i have had no problems in about 20 hrs. of running. bob.

i also have one that i fitted with a bear trap. it runs much better than the two truck.

i also had the same problem and it was a dirty switch.

i have 2 connies and before i even tried to run them i took them apart to check for loose screws. both gear boxes where very loose and had i ran them i would need parts too. after the fix and a good lube job with red wheel bearing grease they are the smoothist best running loco i have and i have well over 100 locos from bachmann, usa  and aristo- the connie is the king!

stan is the best and he is as fast as you can put a check in the mail. i think on my last order the check and the decals past each other on the way!  bob.