bachman shay locos

[Ernie K]

Hi all.
I am just getting back into model railroading after a 30 plus year absence.
Lots of new stuff for me to learn. First question is: Does Bachman still manufacture and sell Shay locomotives? If so, are any oil burners and which ones?
Thank you.
Ernie

[WoundedBear]

I'll go ahead and assume that you mean HO scale Shays....seeing as how you are posting in the HO section.

Yes....Bachmann did market a 3 truck Shay some time back. The ones with Sound On Board were exceptionally nice units. Unfortunately, they are out of production at this time. The last time I saw ones for sale was well over a year ago. They disappeared about the time the HO 4-6-0's ran out.

From past experience, to me, it seems Bachmann waits about 8 to 10 years between releases of models. The recent 2 truck Climax announcement is a good example. Been about 8 years or so since they were last on the market. The 3 truck Climax was a beaut as well, but not as cute an engine as the little 2 trucker.

But I digress...........bottom line....no....no HO Shays at this time. You might check Ebay for some sellers with old stock......you may just get lucky.

Sid