Didn't Bachmann announce a 4 car set of different numbered 1:20.3 Gramps tank cars?

If still available, what url to find info?

Murray

Mr Bachman, is it possible to install the B'mann 55 ton Shay DCC/ Sound system into
a Bachmann 38 ton 2 truck Shay?

Dear Bach-man:

I'd suggest the next DCC/Sound motive power be the re-release of the Spectrum Heisler.

Cypress Hills Murray

Is there anyone manufacturing pre-cast loads for theB'mann side dumping ore cars?

Yes, I know I can make my own load, but that's not the question.

If you can give me a heads up, please post it on this list.

Thank you in advance.

Cypress Hills Murray

What is the length of the 8xxxx series Bachmann Heislers. End frame to end frame please?

Cypress Hills Murray

Mr. Bachmann:

I think the new coupler lift bar on the 8000 series flat car, and I assume the others as well, is a great idea.

If I wanted to employ Kadee Ga. 1 coupler instead of the present one, can you recommend which Kadee coupler I can use?

Is there any chance the uncoupling lever can be jerry rigged to fit to the Kadee Ga. 1 coupler?

Cypress Hills

Mr. Bachmann:

The new Bachmann 8000 series of rolling stock inFn3 scale caution their minimum turning radius is 8'.

These cars have the body mount Bachmann coupler with the clever trip lever.

If one were to substitue the other coupler that comes with the boxcar, flatcar, what have you, the one that's mounted to the trucks, will this change the turning radius to less than 8 feet?

I have a 3 truck Shay, the West Side edition.

Are the orang livery silk screened?

How can I remove the livery?

What's the previous success been like?

Cypress Hills

Hi Mr. Bachmann:

In reading the onsite description of the #86097 & 86098 Climaxes with Tsunami sound, it says I have a choice of 3 smoke stacks, and wither I want coal or fuel oil in the tender.

Does this mean, each Climax comes with 3 smoke stakes and a fuel oil or coal tender cover?

If not, how and when is this choice made?

I'm on the threshold of ordering one, and I'd like to know this before I place the order.

Thanks.

Cypress Hills

Mr Bachmann, please give me some ideas where in North America I can buy B'mann
Spectrum 1:20.3 #8xxxxx rolling stock?

I'd like to buy either the unmarked oxide box cars.

Cheers.

Murray

Mr. Bachmann can you suggest a suitable DCC decoder for the Porter?

how much amperage is enough for the Porter?

Cypress Hills

I just acquired a new Spectrum Porter.

My other Spectrum locomotives have come with a DVD of directions, lubrications instructions etc.

Mister Bachmann, do the Porters also come with a DVD. I didn't have one in the box?

Cypress Hills Murray

Riddle me this, what is a Murphy Roof?

I'm in ernest about this. How do they differ from non-Murphy roofs?


Murray@
Cypress Hills

Can anyone provide info on the rather rare Sierra Valley boxcars produced by Bachmann.
Their product number?
Who might have some for sale?
Were they 1:20.3 or 1:22.5 or ...?

Thanks.

With the Climax coming with DCC/Sound, are the Porters also coming with DCC/Sound?

Murray

Can someone give me a history of the various Bachman G scale Climax locomotives. How to tell them apart, if possible, which need replacement parts right away etc.

I stand to be corrected, but I thought there were two "editions" of the Climax. I'd like to know the difference.

Thanks.

Murray