Bachmann to release GE 44t in N scale? Yes; November delivery

a_batey

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There was a rumor of Bachmann to make GE 44t in N scale.

Can anybody confirm this. I belive it was to be released in november.

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Submitted by a_batey on Wed, 07/16/2008 - 20:02.

Jacko-Pat

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GE 44Tonner

If it turns out as good as the HO scale version was it should be a great little loco. The Bachmann 70 tonner was great too!

Jacko

Wed, 07/16/2008 - 20:08

GNFA310

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Here is what was posted on B'Mann

Check here for what Bachmann has announced:

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,6114.0.html

And here's a pic of the 44T:

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/gallery.php?set_albumName=album26&id=aaa&include=view_photo.php

And as always ..... 'N'Joy!!

Wed, 07/16/2008 - 22:11

taz-n-rr

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Be sure to check it out

Be sure to check it out there are seven items in the announcement....
Charles

Thu, 07/17/2008 - 00:16

railohio

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And aside from the GE

And aside from the GE switcher they're all Zzzzzzzz.....

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Thu, 07/17/2008 - 08:55

thlw

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Bachmann intro of 44 ton loco..

What no ARCADE AND ATTICA RR ,C & PA RR,D & MM RR and the once proud N YO &W RR (yes the old woman)model for Bachmann's GE 44tonner? What a shame for local model railroaders here in the rochester,ny and BUFFALO,NY area..

Tom

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Thu, 07/17/2008 - 11:21

BryanC

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Brooklyn Locomotive Works

Brooklyn Locomotive Works is listing them with DCC onboard, advance order, at $64.49 with only $4.00 shipping! http://www.blwnscale.com/Bachmann%20GE%2044%20Ton.htm

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Thu, 07/17/2008 - 16:12

a_batey

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Thanks for the response.

Thanks for the response. The test shots look really good. Can't wait till the release.

They will make a grate addinon to my New Haven Boston street railway. As well as repaint and a small bash to make some austraian versions of the loco.

Thanks guys

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Thu, 07/17/2008 - 17:33

thirdrail

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New Bachmann stuff

The 44-tonner is of little interest to me, but those separately available tenders, now that provides the opportunity to provide all wheel pickup for some steamers, like Model Power ones. I'll be getting at least two of those.

Put the MODELING back in model railroading.

Thu, 07/17/2008 - 17:49

Jacko-Pat

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Wouldn't a GE 70 tonner be nice?

I would like to see a GE 70 tonner available, in SP Tiger stripe of course. The 70 tonners took over for the 4-8-0's in the woods of Oregon. SP had both 44 and 70 tonners however, the 44 T diesels were too light to work in Oregon so they were transfered to the Pacific Electric in the LA area.

Jacko

Thu, 07/17/2008 - 19:15

Geep15T

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I remember

I remeber when JnJ trains was working on a 44 ton, I was excited for that. nice to see someone else has stepped up to the plate. I wonder how well it will operate?

Fri, 07/18/2008 - 14:09

thlw

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GE 44 ton in N-SCALE"

This was my post on Wed, 09/05/2007. At one time Troy at JNJ was attemping to manufacture one and did get half way, my theory is he got discouraged with the GE 44tonner project and gave up.

As for the next model from Bachmann in this series could it be the GE 70 ton?

Tom

Fri, 07/18/2008 - 15:53

chucke

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I saw one today at the

I saw one today at the National Convention - very nice overall. The handrails are a tad thick for my taste but I am definatly buying one as the rest of the unit is excellent

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Sat, 07/19/2008 - 02:31

Catt

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I am pleased that we are getting the 44

but what would please me even more would be that Bachmann do the 70 tonner too,like they have in HO.

I would definately buy both and I am definately planning to buy at least one of the 44's.

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Sat, 07/19/2008 - 10:05

taz-n-rr

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Railohio, You haven't

Railohio,

You haven't become jaded or something have you? I myself don't need the 44 tonner (it does look cool though), but I will find the slope back tender a nice addition to an MP 2-6-0 minus the lead truck (from the loco not the tender...) to make it look more like the 0-6-0 PRR loco 2801 in the photo pulling two passenger cars out of Cumberland, Md. WM passenger station along Wills Creek.

http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?00014345+OP-14345

http://www.northeast.railfan.net/images/prr2801s.jpg

Happy modeling!
Charles

Sat, 07/19/2008 - 15:21

Zandoz

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WANT!!! Now I have to

WANT!!! Now I have to decide if I will wait for a Santa Fe version, or go for one of the unlettered.

Sat, 07/19/2008 - 16:53

railohio

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I'm certainly glad to see

I'm certainly glad to see somebody is doing a small industrial switcher, but overall the new product announcements from this show are disappointing. I guess those who want to keep plenty of tenders in the backshop lot or people who model Union Pacific (or buy everything in sight) will be happy, though!

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Sun, 07/20/2008 - 15:30

nscaler711

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oh sure the little engine

oh sure the little engine gets the glory, but the worlds biggest diesel doesnt,...poor DD40AX...(yea Bachmann announced those too....)

ah well thats cool lol

Wow, tis very odd in this lil box theyz putz mez in!

Sun, 07/20/2008 - 16:17

railohio

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Underrepresented vs. Overrated

nscaler711 wrote:

oh sure the little engine gets the glory, but the worlds biggest diesel doesnt,...poor DD40AX...(yea Bachmann announced those too....)

The big difference is that the DD40AX has been on the market for over two decades already and that it only appeals to a small portion of modelers. N scale sorely lacks switchers, especially small and early models, and the GE 44-ton is almost guaranteed to be a success.

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Sun, 07/20/2008 - 17:36

nscaler711

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i know, jus a lil sarcasm

i know, jus a lil sarcasm thats all anyways itll be one of the best running DD40AX made....yes better than a brass.... lol

i might buy a 44 toner for some reason im sure lol

Wow, tis very odd in this lil box theyz putz mez in!

Fri, 08/01/2008 - 02:46

Bachmann to release GE 44t in N scale? Yes; November delivery

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