These new Bachmann 2-4-2Ts will be rereleased here soon,Dec. or Jan. TRAINWORLD says,
got a couple of them on reserve order,
can’t find the exact information on whether they are 1:20.3, or 1:22.5?
I posted the Question on the Bachmann forum and the folks who responded were split on the question.
Some thought the old issues were 1:22.5, a Big Haulers series locomotive.
I was hoping to use these new locos with 1:20.3 rolling stock,and people,etc,
on my new indoor layout.I’m about halfway thru the benchwork,background board.and valence lighting.
So does any body here have any experience with these locomotives?
Thanks for your imputs!
Randy
The first run 2-4-2T was advertised as a Spectrum loco (albeit with a crappy drive) and was made to 1:22.5 scale.
If the new one is 1:20.3 and regaugeable between 45 mm and 32 mm gauge Bachmann will have a big time winner on their hands.
Somehow I doubt it will change from 1:22.5, but I predict it will have a much improved non regaugeable drive.
[[I posted the Question on the Bachmann forum and the folks who responded were split on the question.]]
Bockman doesn’t know if they are afoot or on horseback when you post a question on there web site. I never got a straight answer except “Have fun”
Changing the scale would require new tooling on the cab, tanks, etc. Since everything else is a re-release (industrial 2-6-0 and the Climax), I would be surprised if they did anything like that. The 0-4-0 porters were rescaled, and marketed as such. These are being put forth as re-releases. The new drive will be a welcome addition, though.
Later,
K
The very first Bachmann side tank 0-4-0 was sold as a 1:22.5 model with the el cheap plastic idler gear that chopped out sooner or later.
Later the exact same loco was re-released as a 1:20.3 model with a much improved drive from the first one.
I hope Bachmann don’t try simply relabeling the 2-4-2T model again.
Most likely what they will do is just say it is 1:20.3 without changing anything but the printing on the box, but then I am feeling very cynical today.
Steve Featherkile said:Of course. Today is no different than any other day :D Ralph
but then I am feeling very cynical today.
These locos (0-4-0 and/or 2-4-2) are my basics for conversion to 17n30. 
I took possession of engine #3 (pre-owned) today. It along with brand new #2 will eventually become a short wheelbase 2-6-0. This engine will have a new frame, boiler, cab, cylinders, siderods, etc. Only the motor/gearbox and three axles will be retained.
This evening I set my new #2 porter beside the #3 porter my friend sent me. I quickly noticed that mine (black cab roof, 1:20 scale) and his (red cab roof, 1:22 scale) definitely had a size difference on all body parts. Drivers, side rods and frame were the same.
(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p320/dw64/photo-7.jpg)
(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p320/dw64/photo-10.jpg)
Naaaaaw. it’s just that one side of the pitcher is bigge’n t’other.
You ain’t foolin’ we!
tac
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Dwayne, Ya can still run’em together, ones just a 12ton Porter and the bigger one is a 20ton Porter. Porter often made similar looking locomotives that were of different tonages, different physical sizes but almost identical appearance.
Victor Smith said:
Dwayne, Ya can still run'em together, ones just a 12ton Porter and the bigger one is a 20ton Porter. Porter often made similar looking locomotives that were of different tonages, different physical sizes but almost identical appearance.
True enough. But both engines are destined to be algamated into a single, short wheelbase 2-6-0.
See this:
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,14716.0.html
Quote:
. . . Dear Mr. May, I'm told they are 1:20.3, but I've never had plans with which to check. Have fun! the Bach-man . . . Dear All, According to the plans on the L&B site, it's 1:22.5. Have fun! the Bach-man . . .
C. Nelson said:Solve this cunnundrum: put two labels on the wall, one saying 1/20.3 the other 1/22.5, closs your eyes and throw a dart, which ever one is closest wins!
See this:http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,14716.0.html
Quote:
. . . Dear Mr. May, I'm told they are 1:20.3, but I've never had plans with which to check. Have fun! the Bach-man . . . Dear All, According to the plans on the L&B site, it's 1:22.5. Have fun! the Bach-man . . .
Or just average it out and call it 1:21.4
So we know this is just a re-do, like the announced Climax & Mongrel. and we all think the drives will be updated, but I’ve seen or heard no proof of that…has anyone?
cale
edit: missed point and removed for clarification.
You’d have to go back and check the Bachmann board, but I believe either Mr. B or Mr. L confirmed an updated drive on the 2-4-2.
Later,
K
Thanks Kevin, I poked around there a but this am, but to no avail-kids got up early had to take a break!
cale
got it!
Quote:
. .Re: About the 2-4-2
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2010, 10:20:28 PM »
Dear Alex,
In what way?
It has very nice detail in either version, and a new drive.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
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http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,13899.0.html
edit for added emphasis in quote
Interesting, and glad to see it is 1:22.5, closer match to the existing Euro model market. It was not clear in the NMRA convention catalog as to what scale outside of the typical “Lahr-dge”.
I see this model selling like hotcakes.