wollastonblue Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Now I have found a bargain, but I would like to know peoples opinion on the Bachmann CSX GP40 model. I've found one at a certain UK retailer for £34.95. Are they any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Now I have found a bargain, but I would like to know peoples opinion on the Bachmann CSX GP40 model. I've found one at a certain UK retailer for £34.95. Are they any good? Nah - avoid!! I had a Bachmann Geep once, bought DCC fitted when I was just starting with DCC, so I had something to check things against. The Bachmann trucks are mounted very high up in the body and can produce a distinct 'wobble' effect to the body - far from realistic for a 120-ton Diesel. Motor was noisy, too. Go wild and splash out on an Atlas loco; even their cheaper 'Trainman' range will be far, far better than Bachmann. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 On the other hand, it's not that hard to spend £35 on a passenger/ freight car. If you want something just to get going it might be a decent bet, you won't get anything wonderful for that kind of money. It really depends what your budget is whether that's a good use of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted January 25, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 25, 2017 Having bought a range of locos from ebay Bachmann is somewhere in the conference league compared to Atlas in the first division. Premiership stuff is beyond my budget... I have bought too many locos but I will be ebaying 2 Atlas locos and 4 Bachmann of which 2 will be RTR and two are now spares or repairs. An idea of how well they hold their value can be seen on ebay prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wollastonblue Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Thanks for the advice guys. I have some Swiss stuff to get first for Shaunbachdorf. Hoping that Kato do some other RhB items too in the future. But in the mean time, I also like the look of this: http://malcsmodels.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=197_303_317&product_id=8135 They also have some Con-Cor MP15s in stock too. Osborns have this too: http://www.osbornsmodels.com/walthers-mainline-910-19554--ge-dash-8-40bw-wide-cab-santa-fe-no574-dcc-sound-33882-p.asp Aaaarrrrrrrggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhh the choices involved with US modelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 25, 2017 In terms of an MP15 I suggest you look at the late Thanks for the advice guys. I have some Swiss stuff to get first for Shaunbachdorf. Hoping that Kato do some other RhB items too in the future. But in the mean time, I also like the look of this: http://malcsmodels.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=197_303_317&product_id=8135 They also have some Con-Cor MP15s in stock too. Osborns have this too: http://www.osbornsmodels.com/walthers-mainline-910-19554--ge-dash-8-40bw-wide-cab-santa-fe-no574-dcc-sound-33882-p.asp Aaaarrrrrrrggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhh the choices involved with US modelling. In terms of MP15s I suggest if your budget permits you look at the later models from Atlas (MP15DC) or Athearn (MP15AC) The Gensets have also undergone improvements with the second generation having much finer handrails etc - worthy looking around Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 ...It really depends what your budget is whether that's a good use of money. Well if someone can afford Swiss stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Well if someone can afford Swiss stuff... They can't afford anything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wollastonblue Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Well if someone can afford Swiss stuff... Well Japanese Swiss stuff anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted January 25, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 25, 2017 Well Japanese Swiss stuff anyway. Kato do make US diesels as well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) I've just realised that this thread was started 3 months ago and the OP still hasn't bought a US loco! Perhaps it's time to stop procrastinating and move to the Dark Side. You won't regret it! Edited January 25, 2017 by Alcanman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wollastonblue Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 I've just realised that this thread was started 3 months ago and the OP still hasn't bought a US loco! Perhaps it's time to stop procrastinating and move to the Dark Side. You won't regret it! I've got a load of stuff to put on eBay, so once that's sold and I've bought my Allegra, Glacier Express Coaches, and Bernina Coaches. It'll be time to look at the HO stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I've got a load of stuff to put on eBay, so once that's sold and I've bought my Allegra, Glacier Express Coaches, and Bernina Coaches. It'll be time to look at the HO stuff. For one horrible moment then, I read "Allegro".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted January 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 25, 2017 For one horrible moment then, I read "Allegro".... All agro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wollastonblue Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 It's been a while since I last bounced an idea around on this topic. A lot of google searching lead me to the wonderful Carendt site. The highland terminal provided me with a lot of inspiration. So a play on Anyrail has led me to this: Invicta models seem to have a nice selection to look at, and i really like the look of the Athearn GP50 in Burlington Northern with tiger stripes. Along with 50ft boxcars, reefers, tanks, hoppers, and gondolas. This looks a great plan for a lot of operation. Would a GP50 be OK for switching such a yard in say the 1970s/80s? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 According to Wikipedia, GP50s were built between 1980 and 1985. They're road switchers along with all the other GP locos, so it would be entirely believable to have them switching an industrial park. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kieran Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 The GP9m locomotive that you posted never ran on the Santa Fe and they never ran geeps in that paint scheme. Many model companies run paint schemes on models the railroads never owned. HOWEVER, many American short line railroads ran paint schemes that were known as "Tribute" paint schemes with their own lettering. Another route to go is to buy a locomotive and either remove the lettering or paint/patch over the lettering and apply their own railroad's logo or lettering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wollastonblue Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 Railpictures.net has provided me with a lot of food for thought. This photo has really caught my eye: http://www.railpictures.net/photo/314729/ I really like the look of the Genset locomotives particularly in BNSF, UP, CSX livery. Am I right in thinking the reefer behind the loco on this photo is a 64ft Trinity Reefer? More ponderings have come and plays on Anyrail have led me to this plan: Key to Cars: Yellow - Genset Turquoise - 50ft Boxcars Orange - 64ft Trinity Reefer Purple - 3800ft3 Cylindrical Hopper Pink - 62ft Gondola Black - 55ft Tank Car This plan is based on using 3 APA boxes similar to my Swiss layout. They are easy to build, and store when not working on or running trains. Any feedback or advise is always gratefully received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 just one thing to watch out for are those points they look like setrack in the plan?, Gensets are a little longer than Gp's, they many not like them, also some of those 60'+ freight cars may cause problems, would recommend medium points as a minimum. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wollastonblue Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Well I have taken the plunge and pre-ordered the new Atlas Genset with Sound in CSX livery. DCC makes the layout I'm proposing a lot easier to wire. I have had a play with the track plan and come up with this in Peco Code 83 HO with #5 switches: Staging would have to be in the form of cassettes, but I can live with that as I mean I can get more locos and bring in cars from other exchange yards. As alway any advice and feedback is greatly received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbb Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Hello Wollaston blue, like the look of the last layout-any dimensions? the top right hand siding looks a bit of a sqeeze though-enough for a GP40 plus one 50' car? Presume the orange square is where the cassettes go? Glad about your 'conversion'-you wont regret it! regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wollastonblue Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Hello Wollaston blue, like the look of the last layout-any dimensions? the top right hand siding looks a bit of a sqeeze though-enough for a GP40 plus one 50' car? Presume the orange square is where the cassettes go? Glad about your 'conversion'-you wont regret it! regards Paul Hi Paul, It's 3 APA style boxes together which give you approx 7ft x 1ft, I have a similar set up for my Swiss layout. I have removed the loco and car. But I have put all the car spots on now. I don't have room really for a permanent layout at home. So these are ideal for storing away, when not being built or played with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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