Bachmann 2-6-6-2 custom jobber

[Pizzaparty]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Spectrum-82651-N-Rio-Grande-USRA-2-6-6-2-Articulated-Steam-Loco-Tender-/294217600172?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

Saw this because I’m a maniac and can’t not google stuff - any one have any leads on which bachmann model this is? I can’t zoom in close enough. I think it would be a close representation of DRGW #3300 2-6-6-2

[peteski]

Welcome to the forum!
Bachmann only made one model of the 2-6-6-2 loco in N scale (sold with 2 different tenders).  It has been reviewed by Spookshow: http://spookshow.net/loco/bach2662.html

I'm not sure what road names it was decorated for.  If you are asking about the "custom" part of that eBay listing, I don't know if that means that the model was custom painted. Nothing in the listing's description mentions any custom painting. Only the listing's title has the word "custom" in it.

[Rasputen]

Since that has a Rapido coupler, I think that is from the first run, which I would stay far away from, unless you can test it in person.

[reinhardtjh]

Since that has a Rapido coupler, I think that is from the first run, which I would stay far away from, unless you can test it in person.

Yes, the USRA version is the first, also known as the C&O H-5 class 2-6-6-2 on which the USRA was based.  It's an okay runner but only so-so on pulling power.  The motor may also be somewhat iffy.  The better version is the later release (but of an earlier C&O class H-4 2.6.6.2).  They're better performers overall.  They came DCC equipped with knuckle couplers, Vanderbuilt (tank) tenders and only in C&O paint except for one that was painted but unlettered..

[Maletrain]

I think the "custom" part is that it was decaled by the owner from the unlettered version, because the photo of the jewel case says it is unlettered.

[Missaberoad]

As is its not a representation of anything D&RGW ever owned.
There's a shell on Shapeways to convert these to a D&SL 2-6-6-0 IMHO one of the coolest engines ever...

https://www.shapeways.com/product/3DP596K5E/n-scale-rio-grande-l-77-2-6-6-0-steam-locomotive?optionId=43031160&li=shops

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[Pizzaparty]

Well this changes everything! Looks like I’ll be looking for a new project.

I just had a hard time blowing up the photo on my phone to see it was an Un decorated model. Time for better glasses for these aging 38 year old eyes?? 😜

[Maletrain]

Well this changes everything! Looks like I’ll be looking for a new project.

I just had a hard time blowing up the photo on my phone to see it was an Un decorated model. Time for better glasses for these aging 38 year old eyes?? 😜

Maybe time for a better cell phone?  I read the (blurry) jewel case label using a computer screen, with eyes twice the age of yours and glasses that needed changing (but weren't) since mid-COVID.  So, probably the device screen, rather than your eyes.   

[Pizzaparty]

I know, it’s time to get rid of the IPhone SE and get a 12 or 20 or what ever looks like a small tablet these days

[Cajonpassfan]

As is its not a representation of anything D&RGW ever owned.
There's a shell on Shapeways to convert these to a D&SL 2-6-6-0 IMHO one of the coolest engines ever...

Amen, brother! A Pocket Mallet, very modelable… He’s got some nice, otherwise unavailable cars, too.
Otto

[porkypine52]

Another example of why I don't buy 1st run editions of ANYTHING.  Let 'em work out the bugs with the 1st run and I'll take a look.  Maybe the 2nd run is dog also!  I was burned GOOD on Life-Like/Walthers 0-8-0's.  1st run couldn't hardly pull ANYTHING, but the 2nd edition was a GOODIE!! And now commands a PREMIUM price. 

This is before I learned to check out SPOOKSHOW on any engine to be purchased.  http://www.spookshow.net/    Support this guy, send him a couple bucks to help out.

DIESELS?!?!?! We don't need NO stinkin' Diesels!!!
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[mmagliaro]

I'd be really happy to get my hands on some dead 1st-run LL 0-8-0's.  They had nice drivers, cabs and valve gear parts.  I know I'm in the minority here because I'm a "steam nerd".