Bachmann heavyweight coach

[Chris333]

In the June MR there is an ad for Bachmann 72' heavyweight coaches with lighten interiors. Guess what they're paired window. They do look different then the MTL cars, but also $79.00 MSRP. Trucks look a little goofy.

[bbussey]

They are based on the Pennsy P70 but with incorrect trucks.

[Chris333]

Are these the cars that came with the doodle bugs or all new?

EDIT: yeah they look the same. Carry on (thought it was a new model) 

[bbussey]

Yup, the same.  They are nicely done though.

[dougnelson]

They are based on the Pennsy P70 but with incorrect trucks.

Correct 2D5P replacement trucks are available on Shapeways.  These are made for the Bachmann coach - just paint, pop in the electrical contacts from the Bachmann truck, and snap the replacements on.  Voila - P70.

http://www.shapeways.com/product/TFBXJGC4A/n-scale-prr-2dp5-2-axle-trucks-bachmann-p70-car-4?optionId=59760719

[Lemosteam]

Correct 2D5P replacement trucks are available on Shapeways.  These are made for the Bachmann coach - just paint, pop in the electrical contacts from the Bachmann truck, and snap the replacements on.  Voila - P70.

http://www.shapeways.com/product/TFBXJGC4A/n-scale-prr-2dp5-2-axle-trucks-bachmann-p70-car-4?optionId=59760719

Thanks for the plug, Doug!  No rhyme intended.

[reinhardtjh]

In the June MR there is an ad for Bachmann 72' heavyweight coaches with lighten interiors. Guess what they're paired window. They do look different then the MTL cars, but also $79.00 MSRP. Trucks look a little goofy.

These have been out for a while.  Heavily discussed here: Bachmann heavyweight coaches...anyone bite?

PRR Trucks here: Keystone Details announces direct swap PRR 2DP5 4 PK trucks for Bachmann P70

I'm torn between getting some of these and waiting to see if more MTL coaches appear. (Hint: PRR Runner pack @Shipsure )

[bbussey]

Thanks for the plug, Doug!  No rhyme intended.

Waiting for the RB version.