GE 44 Ton Switcher

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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I have a GE 44 Ton Switcher (Rio Grande). I would like to find either a B&O or unlettered body for it. I checked Bachmann’s website and they are sold out. Does anyone know where ti find one?

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Was the B&O paint scheme actually made by Bachmann? If so, as with most things, eBay and Train Shows are the best bets.

There is currently a ATSF 44 ton shell on eBay, but nothing for the B&O.

I suppose someone here might have one laying about, never hurts to ask.

Or, you could paint and decorate it yourself.

-Kevin

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Ed

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/163512412881?hash=item2612196ad1:g:VuoAAOSwVCpcTuQ6

there is a shell for B&o

There is an undec.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/294259244434?hash=item448337bd92:g:fa8AAOSw1xRg4pZl

for the 20$ price. Might be worth getting that one instead of just a shell

shane

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I see 5 have sold on Ebay since the beginning of April.

Might just do the patient thing and wait for the next one.

Ed

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Option 1. Wait to see if any B&O GE 44 Ton Switcher Shells turn up on Ebay, and purchase one or

Option 2. Custom paint an existing GE 44 Ton Shell into B&O Colors

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I’d call it a bodged paint job without decals.

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I saw that one. I actually like the paint scheme. It is a shame the application was so poorly done.

-Kevin

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I thought right sideing the photo would help with the view, it kind of helped.

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I didnt see that. then again I used the phone and I cannt see anything there. Plus try to keep the data use down on the phone. I just saw the undecorated in the title and on th ebox. Still doable thoughbecause it was only $20

Shane

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I have a B&O shell I’d be glad to trade you for the Rio Grande if we can figure out a safe way to exchange info. Dan

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I went to the Bachmann website and it show they have two variations of the BM shell available. I have included a link to the 44 ton’s parts page.

https://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=68_194&sort=20a&page=3&zenid=vhgm2507m5ld9qv5fvgrjv8v57

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I am willing to trade. We could exchange addresses and ship them. Or where are you located, I’m in Hartford Wisconsin.

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