Bman 0-6-0 thoughts?

[nuno81291]

I searched and got a couple of hits, as well as checking out the spookshow review. I wanted to see if anyone has any advice whether this is worth getting as a first steam Loco. The railway I model has a 0-6-0 and as far as im aware this is the only production model in existence. The price is good, but I see people recommend ditching the stock tender and using a spectrum for better pickup and DCC compatibility? How far off the mark am I here? 

Kind Regards,

Mike

[johnb]

http://www.spookshow.net/loco/bach262.html

[delamaize]

I've used several of the new, split frame, "black geared," 0-6-0 for several projects and have been very happy with them. they do take some wear in time, and you should be extremely predigest on getting a good running one, because Q/C can be hit and miss.

[Mark5]

If the giant electric motor sticking out of the cab doesnt offend you, some of my steam head friends agree that the newest ones can be made to run nicely.

[victor miranda]

I can be pretty sure this is true....
you will be hard pressed to find an alternative that come new in a box.

If possible test run it, you want slow and even.
be sure it has blackened side rods.

If you can afford the slight extra get the 2-6-2, and remove the lead and trailing trucks
photos and forumers have pointed out that the tender is correct for the USRA 0-6-0

If you get a marginal one, most times a tune up will make it into a pretty good runner.

hmmmm.
I wonder where the reviews I read are.....

victor

[nuno81291]

I can be pretty sure this is true....
you will be hard pressed to find an alternative that come new in a box.

If possible test run it, you want slow and even.
be sure it has blackened side rods.

If you can afford the slight extra get the 2-6-2, and remove the lead and trailing trucks
photos and forumers have pointed out that the tender is correct for the USRA 0-6-0

If you get a marginal one, most times a tune up will make it into a pretty good runner.

hmmmm.
I wonder where the reviews I read are.....

victor

Thank you everyone - yes I looked at the spookshow review. Victor thank you for the advice about the spectrum 2-6-2 I will take a look. I am not a die hard prototype modeler and perhaps this will be good enough for my purposes.

Kind regards

[pjm20]

This engine is pretty good, and I would recommend it. Also, I highly recommend you use the modified Spectrum tender, as it will provide tender pickup and makes this little engine run really good; Spookshow has a how to in his review if you did not already see it.

[Dave V]

What's the word on whether the new Bachmann mech can fit a Minitrix B6 shell?  I imagine there would be some Dremeling and insulating required.

[delamaize]

What's the word on whether the new Bachmann mech can fit a Minitrix B6 shell?  I imagine there would be some Dremeling and insulating required.

Hmmmm.....didn't think about that, I don't see any reason it shouldn't be made to work, Both the mech and the shell have quite a bit of "meat" that could be removed without causing problems.

[CodyO]

@Dave Vollmer been wanting to do that for a little while have the mini true shells just never got around to getting a 0-6-0.
Though I may soon since the senator project is on hold while I wait to see if the cars  can be casted.

[Dave V]

@Dave Vollmer been wanting to do that for a little while have the mini true shells just never got around to getting a 0-6-0.
Though I may soon since the senator project is on hold while I wait to see if the cars  can be casted.

Let me know how it goes, because you'll probably get there before I do.

[sumfred]

Just compared my older 0-6-0 (already the newest version with blackened wheels etc) with a newly acquired one and discovered the engine body to be made from a new mold. It still looked the same but the details are finer: narrower smokestack, smaller daintier bell etc. It definitely looks more model train like than toy train like now.
Fred