Bachmann Freedom Train GS-4 question

4449daylight · October 20, 2007, 01:01:09 PM

Hello,
I am new to this board, and I look forward to learning more about HO scale models. Can someone tell me when the updated Bachmann American Freedom Train GS-4 locomotive will be out? I have the SP version, and I am looking for the Freedom Train version. Thanks........Paul

the Bach-man · October 20, 2007, 09:39:59 PM

Dear 4449,
The AFT version is in transit now, and will be released asap.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

4449daylight · October 21, 2007, 10:06:05 PM

Thanks Bach-mann. Are there pictures of the new AFT version of the Bachmann GS-4 anywhere I can see?

Woody Elmore · October 22, 2007, 09:25:51 AM

Oh no - I thought we left the AFT back in the seventies with Jimmy Carter and CB radios.

I saw the real train in person - I thought the paint job was uninspired.

Keep the GS-4 in SP colors - you can't improve on the paint job.

Amtrak_Titan · October 22, 2007, 11:20:34 AM

Quote from: Woody Elmore on October 22, 2007, 09:25:51 AM
Oh no - I thought we left the AFT back in the seventies with Jimmy Carter and CB radios.

I saw the real train in person - I thought the paint job was uninspired.

Keep the GS-4 in SP colors - you can't improve on the paint job.

The 4449 was in the Freedom Train colors again from 2002 to 2004 because of the September 11th attacks. I wish bachmann produced an auxiliary tender in the Daylight colors.

4449daylight · October 22, 2007, 02:14:00 PM

I am a huge fan of the SP GS-4 locomotive. I agree it is hard to beat the SP Daylight paint scheme, but I'll take a GS-4 in just about any paint scheme.

Amtrak_Titan · October 22, 2007, 03:59:39 PM

I wish bachmann could make some freedom train cars.

4449daylight · October 22, 2007, 05:36:17 PM

Bach-man, could you please post it here when the Freedom Train version of the GS-4 is out? Thanks.

the Bach-man · October 22, 2007, 09:33:46 PM

Dear All,
I will certainly post the news when the Freedom Train locos arrive!
Have fun!
the Bach-man

BaltoOhioRRfan · October 27, 2007, 07:28:33 AM

Bach-Man i think your a little late on announcing this one. We got some in the other day.

BaltoOhioRRfan · October 27, 2007, 07:11:17 PM

picked mine up today

Review: SWEET. Runs very smooth at a low speed(5 SMPH i think was the lowest maintained speed i could get), although the paint seems a little glossy.

the Bach-man · October 27, 2007, 10:09:03 PM

Dear All,
Yes, they arrived this week. I just got the list, which I'm going through now.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

4449daylight · October 28, 2007, 01:13:08 AM

Thanks everyone for letting me know the Freedom Train GS-4s are out. I am looking forward to getting one.

Woody Elmore · October 28, 2007, 08:07:25 AM

Dear BaltOhioRRfan - As I remember the real AFT had shiny red, white and blue paint. They wanted it to stand out because of the bicentennial celebration. It sure did!

I don't know if the 2002-2004 paint scheme was done with glossy paint. Didn't see it on its second go round.

SteamGene · October 28, 2007, 08:34:01 AM

Does that mean the 2-8-4s are in the station, too?
Gene

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