OK I found the answer
One is an USRA model
The other is the USRA modified to represent a H4

Looking at an internet dealer's site I see 2 Bachmann C&O 2-6-6-2 types  listed ?

One is labeled as an H4
The other does not carry the H designation

Were ther 2 different releases and if so what is the difference

Quote from: Doneldon on January 14, 2012, 09:39:51 PM
I have to agree with GN. Just check ebay; I'll bet there are 100 Challengers from a dozen builders on any given day. Plus, new tooling and mechanicals could easily push a plastic loco into the price range of very nice brass models. I think Bachmann could spend their new product budget much more productively on any of a number of other locomotives.
                                                                                  -- D

Allegheny Not Challenger

Quote from: GN.2-6-8-0 on January 14, 2012, 09:22:06 PM
Absolutely not!! there already is such a glut of those on the market that it would make no sense whatsoever...on the other hand that never stopped them before did it. 

Ain't much of a glut when the Rivarossi models go for $499 and check what the go for on EBAY
Glut would mean prices are low

I think they should make the Allegheny and sell it for the price of their new Yellowstone

Not much difference in size and detail

The Rivarossi price is obscene

Quote from: railtwister on January 10, 2012, 03:20:10 AM
Hey uncbob,

I like your Mantua Camelback 0-6-0/2-6-0 conversion!

Bill in FL

I think you mean RRBOB

I have pics of the Strasburg trains on my web site
There are several pics of their 2-6-0 http://bandb3536.com/strasburg/strasburg.htm

I assume that decoder will run with an NCE system which I have

Quote from: RW James on January 04, 2012, 10:50:08 AM
UncBob: I checked out your website - nice layout! I like the idea of a preservation railroad - gives you the excuse to run just about anything you want - including a Day Out With Thomas - What a great idea!

Thanks

Quote from: TrainsofSodor on January 03, 2012, 07:40:25 PM
Yeah I agree. By the way, what Thomas was that?

Bachmann's

Quote from: uncbob on January 03, 2012, 07:17:06 PM

Quote from: Jerrys HO on January 03, 2012, 07:15:58 PM
uncbob

I'm interested in the scenery book.

Jerry

Send me a private message with your address or email me
I will get it out tommorow

Quote from: Jerrys HO on January 03, 2012, 07:15:58 PM
uncbob

I'm interested in the scenery book.

Jerry

Send me a private message with your address

I have the following available free

Model Railroader--Track Planning for Realistic Operation--3rd Edition


Atlas--Complete Wiring Guide

Atlas--Beginners guide to Ho Model Railroading

Just uploaded a video of Thomas running on my layout

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJNPBVmLSSk&context=C3b92200ADOEgsToPDskLTcMO0qpTS2tJeJEolFgt5

Quote from: jsmvmd on January 02, 2012, 04:34:05 PM
Dear "Uncle Bob,"

Boy-Oh-Boy is that nice!  I suppose you could use two throttles or DCC. What would you think about using four No. 6 turnouts to make a double crossover in the center of one of the long runs so you could get a reversing section in there?

Best Wishes,

Jack

At one time I had a double crossover and a turn out off the inner track to a servicing facility and engine house but was having problems at the turn out/crosovers so I took it out before I balasted and went with a farm and depot along one of the tracks . I have DCC plus a throttle  that I can switch in on either track  that I use for my  DC diesels --My steamers are all DCC