Bachmann On2½ Mallet 2-6-6-2

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Bachmann On2½ Mallet 2-6-6-2

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This model of a narrow gage 2-6-6-2 is very detailed.Nice work on this steamer

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Need buy!

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I own bachman’s On30 version of this engine and it runs as nice as it looks. This one is a step better with i’ts “tsnammi” Soundtrax decoder. For anyone modeling narrow guage, this engine is a fun little marvel to run. In my opinion, I think a good quality engine crew would be a nice addition to this model. I purchased Woodland Scenic train crew set and repainted the figures to add to my On30 engines and it adds a nice touch of realism and life that is more noticable in “O” guage than HO.

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I have not bought this locomotive yet, but most likely will this year. This article was very good and my experience with other Bachmann On30 has been very positive. If I was starting out in the hobby today this would be my only scale of choice. I still operate some old Mantua with the Mantua couplers, so I have been doing this for more than fifty years.

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I wish they would make this in a saddle tank configuration as it will not fit my 12 inch turntable and is too long for my mining rr.I have 8 Bachmann locos and they all run excellent.

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Two questions:

1 - What is the difference between On 2 1/2 and On30? A reviewer noted this loco in On30. Same product?
2 - May MR review indicated a video to accompany this review.
How to activate it?

Thanks.
Wendell Hanks, CALIF.

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Hi James, if you read the full review (click on the link under the video) you’ll find information on the prototype for the Bachmann model. It is based on a real locomotive.
Thanks for reading MR.

Dana Kawala
Senior Editor

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How long is the model? I am very interested in getting one, but no one so far in reviewing it has said how big it is. Please help.

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Hi Wes,
It’s 13 1/4". Hope this helps.

Dana Kawala
Senior Editor

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What is the size of the driver’s for this engine?