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Bachmann HO scale Alco S-2 diesel locomotive
Too bad it is not in Canadian Nationally livery.
I have a couple of their sound value locos and everything runs and sounds great and the price point is right on.
It would be nice if they did CP or CN in DCC and sound.
It would be nice if Bachmann offer the CP as sound version.
looks great–wish they had the sound version in southern
Saw one at the hobby shop They had it on the test track. It looked great and also sounded great. When run alone all was good. When coupled to 5 cars with metal wheels the din from the wheels drowned out the engine sounds. They even had the volume up. At a scale 500’ or so away it sounded as if I was on the ground right next to it. I’m not so sure that I will buy any sound equipped engines in the future.
looking for this in Erie or maybe even AC&Y!!!
Southern Ry in DCC and sound please.
I have one on order and I hope it runs as good as the 2 FA-2s that are on my layout. Very good units for the price.
could not hear the bachmann soundvalue alco s-2 growls as the magnazine states
Just bought a Pennsy unit that I plan to repaint in the GB&W red and gray livery. A great value at a great price. Bachmann is really putting out some quality models with DCC and sound.
I have one of these and it is a pretty good engine.
I now want o get the United States Army version.
As a steam era S P fan, I’d like to see it offered in the Southern Pacific “Tiger Stripe” paint scheme.
Bought the Bachmann ATSF S4 version with sound for £76 in the UK. How come it costs so much more in the USA.
I thought the B&O engines were dark Blue. At least all the one I’ve seen are dark Blue. .
??? Frank from Middleboro Mass.
I bought one for my small shelf layout. I feel there are sufficient sounds for the value but I do miss the coupler clank especially when switching. Otherwise no regrets.
Dana, Alco switchers purchased new by B&O had the bell mounted under the frame. A number of these switchers were transferred to B&O by C&O, which ordered their bells mounted on the nose. I had personal experience with at least one from this series, the B&O 9120; these had been C&O motors.
Someone here commented on the shade of blue on this model…it looks about right to my memory. Remember, this engine came from C&O, and the blue shade did as well.
Thanks for the info and demonstration. I’ve been wanting to know how these models were. Outstanding Video as usual.
Dana, The Fuel Tank with detail described in your article is actually the battery box. Alco S-type switchers have their fuel tanks under the cab and are not externally visible.
R. Dingman, President, New York & Lake Erie Railroad/Oil Creek and Titusville Lines.
Note: Several Alco S-type switchers still perform freight duties every day on shortlines.