Does anyone know what era the Bachmann 40' tank cars represent? I model the mid 20s and wonder if they'd look out of place. I'm not a stickler for exact prototype appearance but I'd prefer not to have cars that are glaringly too modern for my layout.

Thanx for any responses!

Interesting that two of the responses to my post have suggested adding weight to the tender to solve the problem. This had occurred to me but, based on my experience with the Bachmann service department, I didn't do it.

On a couple of occasions when I've had to send steam locos with tenders I'd added weight to back for repairs a note has been included when they returned the locos. The note said that it isn't necessary to add weight!

But I'm going to take the suggestion and add an ounce or two to the 2-8-0 tender and see what happens.

In any event, I thank those of you who have offered help!

Kurt Youngmann
SKP Lines

Just got my 15th Spectrum consolidation, this time one of the new dcc / sound equipped ones and I'm very, very happy with it. It ran like a Swiss watch without even any break in period and the sound is spectacular.

Only one problem: the front truck of the tender rides up a bit, just enough to derail it. It's probably because of upward pressure either from the drawbar or the connecting wires. I'd appreciate any suggestions on how to tackle correcting it.

Thanx,

Kurt Youngmann
SKP Lines

New to this forum so I apologize in advance if the subject has been covered already!

An ad in the current MR for one of the large mail order companies lists under "NEW" a Spectrum 2-8-2. This is the first I've heard about it and I'm looking for some information such as road names available, delivery date, etc.

Thanks very much for any information.

Kurt Youngmann
SKP Lines