Bachmann Spectrum FMH16-44 Baby Trainmaster B & O Item 81216

[steamblack]

I recently purchased the above and when I opened the box which was factory sealed it was covered in oil.   Is this normal?

[the Bach-man]

Dear Steam,
Obviously not. However, as the "factory seal" is two pieces of scotch tape, it's possible that your loco was not new. In any event, contact the service department. They'll replace the loco with proof of purchase.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[VirginiaCentral]

The H 16-44 is NOT a baby Trainmaster!  Baby Trainmasters rode on six-wheel trucks making them H 16-66.

The H 16-44 is simply one of FM's many road switcher models.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Fairbanks-Morse_locomotives


Jerry