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In Praise of the Bachmann 44 Tonner
« on: June 19, 2009, 12:08:16 PM »
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I noticed that MBK had some in stock, so I got one for $60.  Bachmann did an outstanding job on these on all fronts:  handrails look good, pre-installed decoder, runs smoothly and slowly, good mechanical design and QC.

So, let's give Bachmann a round of applause for pulling the 44 tonner off and for keeping a great price!
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Re: In Praise of the Bachmann 44 Tonner
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2009, 01:00:53 PM »
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Seconded.

I got one in PRR because, well, I'm not really sure why.

I think I may get another in another paint scheme. Maybe the red one?

They're really nice. I was just running mine around again last night. 15 cars, no problems. Insane!

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Re: In Praise of the Bachmann 44 Tonner
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2009, 01:08:41 PM »
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A real winner for sure..... runs like a champ, looks good and gives you a ton of bashing potential.... and you can afford one or two, or more...

Bachmann hits a home run with the bases loaded late in the game !
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Re: In Praise of the Bachmann 44 Tonner
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2009, 01:26:03 PM »
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Plenty of bashing potential? The only thing I see is the hood width... ;)
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Re: In Praise of the Bachmann 44 Tonner
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2009, 01:49:18 PM »
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All kidding aside. Here it is blowing my mind:
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The video quality sucks, but that's it efforlessly (if quickly) pulling 12 cars around my layout and its spotty track.
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Re: In Praise of the Bachmann 44 Tonner
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2009, 01:53:59 PM »
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Quote from: Ed Kapuscinski on June 19, 2009, 01:26:03 PM
Plenty of bashing potential? The only thing I see is the hood width... ;)

Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk!


Or

http://www.vnerr.com/divs/BisonRail/Work_Order/ge44ton/USN%20GE%2044t.jpg

I just might get one sometime next year when the price drops as I can't afford one now (I have no reason to get one, but they are cool). 8)
« Last Edit: June 19, 2009, 03:07:44 PM by NandW »
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Re: In Praise of the Bachmann 44 Tonner
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2009, 02:20:30 PM »
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I have no reason to get one either, but who needs a reason? Mine is (supposedly) on its way to me, and I am eager to try it out. I will use it for my fictional short line. I have a postal scale, and if no one reports sooner, I will weigh it and let you all know. I'm guessing it must be close to an Atlas RS1, since reported pulling power seems to be about equal.
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Re: In Praise of the Bachmann 44 Tonner
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2009, 02:22:15 PM »
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I've now got 2 of them.  My red one seems to pull about 1/3 more cars than the PRR one I've got.  Ain't complaining, they are great little locos.  I swore at one time not to ever buy another Bachmann but these are great.
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Re: In Praise of the Bachmann 44 Tonner
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2009, 02:22:23 PM »
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Mine was 34 grams out the box. I'm going for 68!
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Re: In Praise of the Bachmann 44 Tonner
« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2009, 02:58:32 PM »
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Quote from: Ed Kapuscinski on June 19, 2009, 01:26:03 PM
Plenty of bashing potential? The only thing I see is the hood width... ;)

Sure Ed; the guts have already been the topic of Randy's 70 tonner project and I want to figure a way to make a CPR DTC 2 out of it. Those, plus the 100's of localized modification one could model seem to me to a basher's delight....Unless you ment can I make a toaster out of it... and then I can't really help you.... ;)
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Re: In Praise of the Bachmann 44 Tonner
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2009, 03:17:19 PM »
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Quote from: Bob Bufkin on June 19, 2009, 02:22:15 PM
I've now got 2 of them.  My red one seems to pull about 1/3 more cars than the PRR one I've got.  Ain't complaining, they are great little locos.  I swore at one time not to ever buy another Bachmann but these are great.

Must be all the lead in the red paint!   ;)
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Re: In Praise of the Bachmann 44 Tonner
« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2009, 04:37:50 PM »
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If these weigh only 1.2 ounces, how can they pull 10 cars? What's the secret?
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Re: In Praise of the Bachmann 44 Tonner
« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2009, 04:39:59 PM »
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Magic!
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Re: In Praise of the Bachmann 44 Tonner
« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2009, 05:27:16 PM »
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I think they just got lucky with all 4 wheels driven, the short wheelbase, and secret Bach-man anticipation dust sprinkled on each one. If you scrap the circuit board and put a decoder in the cab (if you do DCC) there is a lot of room for more weight.
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Re: In Praise of the Bachmann 44 Tonner
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2009, 07:52:52 PM »
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Quote from: Chris333 on June 19, 2009, 05:27:16 PM
I think they just got lucky with all 4 wheels driven,

Uh...Don't they have 8 wheels?   ;)
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