Under the radar Bachmann releases...

[sizemore]

Just noticed, that the GP-7 in PRR was released again with different part number and road number.

First run:
http://www.internettrains.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=IT&Product_Code=BAC-62451&Category_Code=NSCLOCDSLBACG7D&Featured=

Latest run:
http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Bachmann-N-EMD-GP7-PA-p/bac-62457.htm

Sneaky Bachperson just putting stuff out there not telling us.

The S.

[spookshow]

That second run (which also includes a new Rock Island scheme) was announced way back last February. It seems to be taking an unusually long time to get here (by Bachmann standards)...

Cheers,
-Mark

[MVW]

I see BLW is also listing the Bachmann 0-6-0 and 2-6-2 as new in stock. I liked what I read in Spooky's reviews ... but how easy/difficult is it to convert these to DCC?

Jim

[mu26aeh]

They need to sneak out some of their HO buildings/bins/conveyors

[unittrain]

They released the 55-ton hoppers too picked up a B&O just in time as they are already sold out.

[spookshow]

I see BLW is also listing the Bachmann 0-6-0 and 2-6-2 as new in stock. I liked what I read in Spooky's reviews ... but how easy/difficult is it to convert these to DCC?

Jim

The first thing I'd do is get rid of the stock tender and replace it with one of Bachmann's DCC-Ready tenders. Then all you'd need to do is wire a decoder to the tender PC board and then run a couple of wires up to the motor.

Cheers,
-Mark

[sizemore]

That second run (which also includes a new Rock Island scheme) was announced way back last February. It seems to be taking an unusually long time to get here (by Bachmann standards)...

Cheers,
-Mark

Do you have any release info. I went and searched Bachmanns website and could only find the NMRA and some other big show announcement. None referenced the new numbers, nor new road names that I remember seeing.

The S.

[Mike C]

I see BLW is also listing the Bachmann 0-6-0 and 2-6-2 as new in stock. I liked what I read in Spooky's reviews ... but how easy/difficult is it to convert these to DCC?

Jim

Its pretty easy,I did one last year. There is a tutorial on line somewhere.....Mike

[spookshow]

Do you have any release info. I went and searched Bachmanns website and could only find the NMRA and some other big show announcement. None referenced the new numbers, nor new road names that I remember seeing.

The S.

http://shop.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=265_379_381

The second run models show as "sold out", but that just means they haven't received them yet.

Cheers,
-Mark

[sizemore]

http://shop.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=265_379_381

The second run models show as "sold out", but that just means they haven't received them yet.

Cheers,
-Mark

I can't find the announcement it's not easily found on the website and not in the NMRA or iHobby Expo announcements.

The S.

[Pennsy]

Actually I find that the new version is also non dynamic braked to be even more interesting then the number. The original release (I have 2) have dynamic breaks.

[brokemoto]

In addition, there are three new road names for the ten-wheeler:  B&O, C&O and NYC&StL.  I do not recall that B-mann ever announced those roadnames.  Also, a certain East Coast Hobby Store that is well known for good prices and service, that also operates a brick and mortar establishment, has the NW-2s.

[spookshow]

I can't find the announcement it's not easily found on the website and not in the NMRA or iHobby Expo announcements.

The S.

I don't know that there was ever an official announcement (per se). I first heard about them when they showed up in the "New at BLW" section of BLW's website last winter (at which point I reserved one of the Rock Island units). It seems that Bachmann only makes out and out announcements for brand new models.

Cheers,
-Mark

[basementcalling]

In addition, there are three new road names for the ten-wheeler:  B&O, C&O and NYC&StL.  I do not recall that B-mann ever announced those roadnames.  Also, a certain East Coast Hobby Store that is well known for good prices and service, that also operates a brick and mortar establishment, has the NW-2s.

Yes they do show on their webpage now.

Curious to see if anyone has compared a Bmann NW-2 to those funky Japanese imported models of which so much is made.

[brokemoto]

Curious to see if anyone has compared a Bmann NW-2 to those funky Japanese imported models of which so much is made.

I suspect that they have recently arrived at the dealers.  I just ordered mine yesterday.  I suspect that it will arrive shortly, as they are outside Baltimore and I am in Washington.  This, at least, has been my past experience.  If no one starts a topic on this, I probably will, once it comes and I get a chance to run it. 

The Kato has been the subject of more than a few complaints.  I have one that is working and one awaiting repaint to my non-historic Short Creek and Nopedale.  The one that is working is probably the busiest locomotive on my railroad and performs well.  I have not experienced the cracked or out of alignment gears that more than a few others have.