I recently read the post from The Bachmann about the replacement gears for some of the geared products. First, let me say that this is good that they are doing this,and while it has been alot of trouble for some,it shows me that Bachmann still cares about it's customers(world wide) and it shows me they DO listen to what we have to say concerning there products even if it takes awhile. Another thing is, They are still intrested in narrow gauge, and we should all be thankful for that! In the last  15yrs, they have put out products that I didn't think we would ever see but I am glad we have! Anyone??
  As for the rod engines, I must say that not one of mine has been faulty so far ,and for the most part, what I hear  from people here and elsewhere,we have been happy with those.
  So with that, Thank you Bachmann for what you have given us already, and hopefully much more to come!    Dwayne Calloway

 I was wondering if Bachmann has thought about longer frieght cars? The new "shorties" are wonderfully neat little cars, BUT... Alot of narrow gauge railroads had cars in the 30ft or longer catogory. The D&RGW,EBT, ET&NWC, S.P. as well as many others. This is a large market on it's own,compared to the shorter stuff.
   I am well aware that this is On30, but Grant Line has kits to bring some of these locomotives to On3, and many on here, have been asking about D&RGW locomotives as well as other "large" (that's funny to me) engines to be produced in the future. (forgot the WP&Y in Alaska) Even my "large" Tweetsie ten wheelers are dwarfed sitting beside standard gauge coal hoppers !!  I was just testing the water as to what others out there would like to see for furture releases. And just for the record, ET&WNC no. 12 sitting next to engine 190 at Tweetsie Railroad, is a really good comparison of what a large narrow gauge engine REALLY is! 190 is HUGE compared to "little" no.12!! 190 is the Yukon Queen from the WP&Y. Just sayin'

         Dwayne Calloway

Just a thought... But with the economy the way it is,(In the tank) I thought the idea of some new freight cars might be a good idea.  They are more affordable than motive power ,at least right now,and could offer some a little purchasing power during this rough time. They are easy to kit-bash and it has been a while ,I think,  since Bachmann has come out with anything new in this area.    Just a thought...
SD  Calloway

 Does anyone out there know of a mfg of On30 dual gauge track and turnouts? I model the "TWEETSIE" and they shared alot of dual gauge track in Johnson City TN with the Clinchfield and the Southern.   Dwayne