This time i installed all white lites in the main stack. Was out at the refinery for work this week and got a good look at the lites there. So now i have a mix of white and amber. Center tower done. Now to weather the towers and add catwalks and ladders.

I really hope Bachmann re-introduce Iron 'Arry and Iron Bert to the line. I would definitely buy it. I think they should consider some facial changes for the 2, so they do not look completely identical but they would be a welcome addition for me. 

Quote from: DonnieV on June 15, 2025, 04:48:02 PMI have 2 questions 1. Is Bachman Duncan canceled forever 2. Is 2022 bachmann salty being put on hold?

I believe Doug Blaine confirmed it was cancelled in the interim, and hopefully the project is not completely dead, so there is a possibility it can get re-announced, this happened with Large Scale Diesel. So, for now yes, potential future re-announcement is possible and I'm hoping he does get announced again.

I think they are still working on him. I believe there was some tooling issues but still in the works. 

Hi there,

I would personally like to see the following below as part of the 2026 announcements.   

N Scale
- Edward
- Rosie
- Mavis
- Mail Trucks
- Troublesome Truck Variants

HO Scale
- Iron 'Arry (re-introduced)
- Iron Bert (re-introduced)
- Whiff
- Scruff
- Hiro

Narrow Gauge
- Luke
- Duncan (re-announced)
- Narrow Gauge Troublesome Trucks

I would absolutely love to see old classics like Stepney, Class 40, Murdoch and Duke however, understanding Bachmann's decision making process, they always like to (for the most part and currently) draw ideas from the CGI era. I do hope they get more creative freedom from Mattel and secure reasonable costs to produce classic characters in future however, for now, I believe CGI is the main focus. 

That is consistent with tests I have run with the Bachmann 0-6-0. They are only good for 3 cars on a 4% grade. The Bachmann pier set works out to about a 5.6& grade, far steeper than I am willing to go on my layout. That would reduce pulling power even more. ANY diesel is going to pull more than those small steam locomotives. Even Bachmann's Plymouth switcher, which has only 6 wheels. is good for about 8 cars on a 4% grade. It should be noted that my test trains were made up of Bachmann Silver Series gondolas, which are very free rolling. Using older cars that don't roll as free would lessen the number of cars that can be pulled.

Hopefully after Salty comes out next year (I hope) we can slowly gets some updates on N Scale Diesel and Paxton.

Hey everyone,

So far it's just been a few eBay shops but DCC Thomas, DCC Percy, the anniversary vans, and the narrow gauge gondolas have now all begun their release. Glad Bachmann were able to get another large project drop out before the end of the year.

Believe only things we have samples for fully painted not released yet are the cgi milk tanker, updated tar tanker (funnily finally got myself my hands on an original this week), the open carriage, and the G scale set, unless that's released and I've completely missed it.

I have two DC engine that I can not convert to DCC (to old) what suggestion Can I get to go DCC. As for as power should i get the Bachmann 44932 with just 1 Amp and get a booster or is there a 5 amp Bachmann controller or should I get a booster. I also need suggestion and what to look for in buying DCC Equipped engines (i want to run 3). I have a 4x8 layout with 3 ovals (outer, middle and inner) I plan to expand my layout 

Followed all of the limited directions, but no results of smoke from the stack. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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