I had no problem finding it. I went to the Bachmann forum, clicked on ‘HO’, clicked on ‘New Items, Including a 2-6-0’ and there was the NMRA PDF link in the first post.
That sounds intuitive. [%-)] Not the first place I’d check…
Tom
As note below that all web/computer stuff is a “learned” language, there is nothing about ANY computer user interface that is in my opinion “intuitive”. They are only “intuitive” to the people who design them.
Sheldon
Well, I’m a self-taught programmer from early personal computers. Maybe that explains it.[(-D]
Thanks for the .pdf file link, Sheldon. I checked the pics and it looks like a complete retooling of their former 2-6-0 Mogul.
While it’s definitely an improvement over Bachmann’s former iteration, there’s still a few issues that would keep me from purchasing the NYC version - e.g. wrong piston type. Even so, it’s definitely an improvement.
Tom
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howmus:
ATLANTIC CENTRAL:
How about looking some place obvious like the Bachmann web site. I posted this link in one of these threads about their new releases yesterday.
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/2011_NMRA.pdf
Sheldon
Well, Gee, Sheldon! I kinda thought that might be a good place to look too. Spent about an hour trying to look in every hidden cranny they got on that useless site of theirs. They got a link that says, “What’s New” thought it might be in there… Nope! They have all kinds of Thomas the Train items there including a perfectly posed portrait of “Diesel”… Ooooooooo But nowhere that i can find is there the NMRA PDF you just gave me… Taint there! Nowhere, no way! Lots of Plasticville dorky looking buildings you can plop on the layout, but not a thing I can find about a new 2-6-0??? I looked all the way through their listing of all their Steam Locos… page after page… Only found a couple of the oldies in there… Hmmmm Must be my computer ignorance. Their site sees me coming and Poof! The information i was looking for has gone…
Thanks! I do appreciate getting the PDF.
Ray, it’s under their forums>>General Discussion. It would seem that the Bach-Man can update the forums a lot more easily than he can recode their homepage. as new release stuff is frequently on the forums well ahead of the homepage. And while I can understand the that move from the ease and speed side of things, espe
Ray:
I’ve got a feeling that as November rolls around, Bachmann will have changed their mind and will offer the Mogul in ‘undec’. I think too many modelers will be wanting that little (?) jewel for their private lines.
Though I’m doing handstands about the Yellowstone, (which I will probably–GASP!–pass on as I have about all the 2-8-8-4’s I can handle right now ) after looking at that Mogul at the train show yesterday, I see some really good kit-bashing possibilities to turn it into a Rio Grande Western 2-6-0–the cab is just about right, and so are some of the other details. So hopefully for guys like you and me, we’ll get an undec version. At least it’ll fit that gorgeous engine-house of yours better than my Yellowstone. [:P]
Tom [:D]
howmus,
I understand, I have mostly Spectrum steam and the newer improved standard line steam as well. But I do also have the 44 tonners, 70 tonners, doodlebugs, aux water tenders.
Most of the rest of their diesel line is out of my era or not of interest. But I have followed their forum for quite a while - so I knew where to look.
That stuf will show up on the main page, but based on past experiance, that will take a week or two.
I have virtually no Bachmann rolling stock other than the heavy weight passenger cars.
Their product line is very diverse, appealing to a wide cross section of modeling interests, skill/experiance levels and price points.
I too am hopefull the 2-6-0 is offered unlettered.
So for future reference, the breaking news is always on their forum.
Sheldon
Thanks Sheldon!
Tom, I hope you are right. I would think there would be a good market for an undecorated version. I am going to email them and ask if they plan to do so… if enough of us ask for them, they just might oblige…
73
Besides the EM1 there is the new SP MT4 with skyline casting from Athearn a new shovelnose from Concor and a U50 plus a DD40X coming down the pike.
The 2-6-0 looks good, although (as with their 4-6-0) I wish it had Stephenson valve gear. 2-6-0s were the most common logging railroad engine here in Minnesota, but most if not all were older ones without Walschaert or other outside valve gear. As a free-lancer I wouldn’t be above getting the 2-8-8-4 undec and lettering for my railroad and putting it on some iron ore trains.
Maybe that is the idea that Bachmann has in mind… reusing the same chassis would have to save a lot in design costs.
dlm
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Flashwave:
howmus:
ATLANTIC CENTRAL:
How about looking some place obvious like the Bachmann web site. I posted this link in one of these threads about their new releases yesterday.
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/2011_NMRA.pdf
Sheldon
Well, Gee, Sheldon! I kinda thought that might be a good place to look too. Spent about an hour trying to look in every hidden cranny they got on that useless site of theirs. They got a link that says, “What’s New” thought it might be in there… Nope! They have all kinds of Thomas the Train items there including a perfectly posed portrait of “Diesel”… Ooooooooo But nowhere that i can find is there the NMRA PDF you just gave me… Taint there! Nowhere, no way! Lots of Plasticville dorky looking buildings you can plop on the layout, but not a thing I can find about a new 2-6-0??? I looked all the way through their listing of all their Steam Locos… page after page… Only found a couple of the oldies in there… Hmmmm Must be my computer ignorance. Their site sees me coming and Poof! The information i was looking for has gone…
Thanks! I do appreciate getting the PDF.
Ray, it’s under their forums>>General Discussion. It would seem that the Bach-Man can update the forums a lot more easily than he can recode their homepage. as new release stuff is frequently on t
A club member had the new 2-8-8-4 loco Saturday night. All I can say is it is gorgeous. It actually appeared to glide over the rails. The headlight may need to be dimmed, as it put spots in my vision when I stared at it. He is waiting for the sound package for it so I can’t comment on that. He did not pull any cars as he was breaking it in but it climbed a 3% grade with ease.
I preordered the Mogul and after seeing the EM-1 I can’t wait. Has anyone heard when they will be released?
To me, the Bachmann looks awfully big to be a logging loco.
Ed
Just saw a video of the 2-8-8-4 in action–VERY smooth running lokie. I noticed that though the valve gear is identical to the M-3/4 (Walschaerts), the crossheads are different between the two locomotives. This would entail a little fiddling around with the valve gear for a conversion. How come I didn’t notice that when I was looking at the locomotive close-up at the show? [:S] Oh well–
It’s still quite a hunk of locomotive.
Tom
Wis Bachmann would do a 2-6-6-6 in the same price range as the 2-8-8-4 as an alternative to the over priced Rivarossi
I just bought the new Bachmann Alco 2-6-0 and it runs and SOUNDS great. But…it is a “SOUND VALUE” engine. That means the sounds it has are: Chuff, bell, short and long whistle, and steam blow down. That’s all, but for the price it really runs and sounds great.
It’s based on a Green Bay and Western engine.
Did I say I love it! So does it’s crew, the engineer and fireman won’t leave the cab! [:D] So getta’ one. They’re being sold with sound for just over $100.
I already detailed it and decaled it.
PS Bachmann forgot to put a whistle on the ax. dome.
Bob D.
I got a 2-6-0 as a Christmas gift from my wife. As mentioned above, it’s a lovely machine!
I checked against the drawings, and it looks very good indeed.
The sounds are actually very good and are very pleasing, especially considering the price!
If Bachmann continues with this line of loco’s, I will buy many more!
The big issue I have seen in another forum is lack of brake squeal, though the SoundTraxx document for the Alco 2-6-0 says there is suppose the be one. Only going on what a couple people have said.
Can anyone else check this?
Rich