Is Bachmann dropping the Russian Decapod from the Roles?

Started by Frisco_Manny, August 30, 2007, 08:25:50 PM

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Frisco_Manny

August 30, 2007, 08:25:50 PM
Hi there,

Been looking around at some Bachmann Spectrum HO Russian Decapod's. Apparently, there seems to be a problem with the last batch that went out with drive train issues and circuit boards, so they are being pulled from the shelves. Many versions are not available anymore and won't be for a while. Is Bachmann discontinuing these? What's the skinny?

Manny

Paul M.

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August 30, 2007, 09:20:00 PM
Didn't they just release one with sound?

-Paul
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the Bach-man

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September 01, 2007, 11:49:10 PM
Dear Manny,
The sound versions are available, and non-sound locos will return.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

Beatle (TrainBrain)

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September 02, 2007, 08:20:28 PM
So, they're still OK. Great! ;D

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ta152h0

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September 06, 2007, 11:20:28 PM
Quote from: the Bach-man on September 01, 2007, 11:49:10 PM
Dear Manny,
The sound versions are available, and non-sound locos will return.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Good looking machines. And I know beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and the new Russia Iron & Pinstripe 4-4-0 w/ DCC, without that dumb looking huge stack, are very nice. As a matter of fact, I just might buy one right now, after I do my checkbook. Is Bachmann taking over the model RR business ? :)

rogertra

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September 07, 2007, 11:06:12 PM Last Edit: September 07, 2007, 11:08:20 PM by rogertra
They're very nice engines, though one of mine has developed "Slipping Gear Syndrome".

All of mine have been kitbashed to some extent to remove the "Russian" look.

They have new sandboxes, new stacks, airtanks on the pilot deck, and now on the workbench, once again, being re-fitted with yet another set of sandboxes and steam domes as I was unhappy with the first set I used.  Of course, as is my want, tenders have been kitbashed as well.

All three look slightly different from the others as one would expect from the three survivors of a 1918 built loco class.  They even have slightly different valve gear, two with a single slide bar and one with a double slide bar.

ta152h0

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September 08, 2007, 01:54:31 PM
Something turned Bachmann " on " , for they are suddenly coming out with a great variety of good looking full of detail DCC locomotives. I am totally sold on DCC, albeit still a total rookie. I tend to leave my locomotives stock and any kitbashing only happens after I " accidentally " stage a crash scene at a crossing  :)
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