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Forney and Shay

Started by grandpops, February 18, 2018, 02:53:54 AM

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grandpops

Does Bachmann plan a re-release of the inside frame Forney and 2 truck Shay in ON30 anytime soon?

Thanks,
Walt

the Bach-man

Dear Walt,
There are no announcements at this time,
but I will pass along your request.
Thanks!
the Bach-man

SoCalBobS

I'd buy one of each, along with the upcoming 0-6-0!  Also, how about a Porter 0-4-0 with a tender?  There are prototypes out there.
Still learning, step by step.

Flare

Quote from: SoCalBobS on February 26, 2018, 02:46:55 PM
Also, how about a Porter 0-4-0 with a tender?  There are prototypes out there.

Seconded!

Also, do you guys plan to do another run of sound Porters soon?

If not then a separate sale tender with sound (and maybe a backup light) that can be run as a consist would be welcome.


Hamish K

My first pick for a re-issue would be the Shay, hopefully slightly modified to provide some variety for those of us who still have an operating Shay.

I also agree that a tender version of the Porter is a very good idea.

Another possibility is a class A Climax. Not a re-issue but it should be possible for Bachmann to make one using a number of existing parts - the shay T boiler would work, the previous Climax trucks could be used, and a  Bachmann diesel  mechanism should fit (the class  A climaxes did not have visible cylinders). A factory kit bash as it were, as is the new 0-6-0.

Lets hope for at least one of the above in the next year.

Hamish