Bachmann's reissue with sound light 4-8-2

[propmeup1]

Was wondering if anyone has this engine yet and approx how many heavy weight pass cars she may pull. I have 1.34 % grades max.  I use to doublehead my Rivorossi 4-6-2s with 15 pass cars but now i run DCC.
Thank you,
Keith

[southern837]

I have managed to pull 10 MT heavyweights behind my the new version, and also separately pulled 18 2 bay hoppers and a caboose with it one time.  My track has a few minor grades and so far I've not experienced any issues. I suspect on a grade more significant than what I have might cause some slipping.

[propmeup1]

Thank you, looks like i'll give one a go,
KTB

[southern837]

The only problem I had with the engine.  When it first arrived some of the screws on the bottom cover plate were loose and there was a spring on post that holds the trailing truck in place. I removed the spring because it was slipping some, and my 2 prior releases did not have the springs and they ran flawlessly.  Since then it has been smooth sailing with this engine.