Bachmann America release new On30 4-4-0 locomotive
Date: 12 February 2008
Source: Bachmann
Bachmann USA has released a new Spectrum On30 Inside Frame 4-4-0 American locomotive. The 4-4-0 configuration was the best-selling and longest-running wheel arrangement of all steam locomotives, first appearing in the late 1830s and seen in service until the end of the steam era. The multipurpose 4-4-0 was stable, quick on rough track, and easy to maintain. As a result, more than 80,000 Americans were built for railroads of all gauges. Bachmann is pleased to offer unlettered 1890s (wood cab) and 1910 20s (steel cab) versions "as delivered" from Baldwin, with a variety of paint/livery schemes and multiple-style accessory features that give modellers numerous customisation options.
Features of the locomotive include:
DCC-equipped for speed, direction, and lighting
dual-mode decoder with NMRA 8-pin plug for DCC or DC operation
die-cast cab, boiler, frame, lead truck, drivers, and tender frame
completely hidden can motor with flywheel and reduction gear box for scale speed operation
room for speaker
wood cab and steel cab versions
wood load, coal load, and oil bunker, plus two stack styles (tapered and cap) included with all versions
two easily interchangeable pilot styles (footboard and road), plus two lead truck styles (spoked and solid) included with all versions
photo-etched brass fuel bunker extensions for larger loads
E-Z Mate Mark II couplers front and rear
These models are available in the UK from Bachmann dealers. The recommended retail price of all versions in 164.00 and all six versions are currently in stock at Barwell.
Notes for Editors:
The model appears in the following versions.
PAINTED UNLETTERED - BLACK with GRAPHITE SMOKE & FIRE BOX
(1890s wood cab & oil headlight)
Item No. 28301
PAINTED UNLETTERED - BLACK with RED CAB WINDOWS, GOLD PINSTRIPES & LINING
(1890s wood cab & oil headlight)
Item No. 28302
PAINTED UNLETTERED - BLACK with GRAPHITE SMOKE & FIRE BOX, RED CAB WINDOWS, BRASS TRIM
(1890s wood cab & oil headlight)
Item No. 28303
PAINTED UNLETTERED - BLACK with GRAPHITE SMOKE & FIRE BOX
(1910 - 1920s steel cab & electric visor headlight)
Item No. 28304
PAINTED UNLETTERED - BLACK with RED
CAB WINDOWS & WHITE TRIM
(1910 - 1920s steel cab & electric visor headlight)
Item No. 28305
PAINTED UNLETTERED - BLACK with RED CAB
WINDOWS & WHITE PINSTRIPES)
(1910 - 1920s steel cab & electric visor headlight)
Item No. 28306
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