I don’t know if this is news to you guys, but i just noticed that Bachmann is selling their 4-6-0 chassis on sale at 60% off! That’s the frame, wheels, motor, running gear. Sure would be a good starting point for anyone wanting to build a custom loco.
Ray,
It’s old news, but a very good bargain.
I updated a 2G 4-6-0 with a 5G Annie chassis a while ago and it is a great loco now…
Anyone know why there are so many different one, some $30 and some $50? I know there is two different types of valve gear. What are the other variations?
There have been many product improvements through the years. There are 6 generations of B’mann 4-6-0’s. There is different gearing, different electrical pickups, plastic or metal side rods, not to mention all the different color schemes. Obviously the $50 chassis is a better product than the $30 one. Mine is a 5G Annie chassis with metal side rods and Walschaert valve gear.
Jon I believe the $30 have plastic side rods and the $50 have metal, both are 5th Gen.