I started N scale in the 60's with Postage Stamp Trains.  Since then I have been in about every scale.  I am pleased to see the advances Bachman has done to N scale steam, however I wonder about a few things that they and others have done to advance the level of steam.

Why no working front couplers?

Why no options as to coal to oil bunkers?

Why no uniform drawbar connections on all tenders?

Why no optional parts, as in HO or On30, such as doghouses, trailing- lead truck, or domes?

The new 4-6-0 may lead me back into N.  A complete USRA selection would put me over the top.

David Coates

Now that a 45 tonner is out in HO in the older version, how about doing it in On30?  Then you could offer O scale trucks and... Instant O std. gauge loco at a minimal increase in production cost.  Bet we could use it for that std. gauge interchange we've all been wanting to model.

David Coates