EoT (aka fred') device w/roller brg truck, detail

[doug c]

Hello;
As anyone acquired a unit yet ?

I was wondering if B'mann has real springs on the truck sides, or are they just molded-in look-a-likes'   ;-)
I reviewed the pics within the on-line Cat.,  but did not notice a answering' close-up.  :-)

ref.; 
https://shop.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=255_459&products_id=8472

Thanks ....

[Loco Bill Canelos]

Hi Doug,  I dont have one but looking at the close up they appear to me to be molded.

Loco Bill

[doug c]

Thanks Bill !

We'll see' if B'mann, will take some time to share ...   

I also sent a email over to a primary local source, asking them if they had considered acquiring them, especially for some of their shelfspace in their booth (saw it on the initial floor plan) within our incoming ST'025.  But if not real springs, I may not be too excited about acquiring, although will let others know about it    

[wraujr]

To me, it looks like the EOT is built on the newer 1:29 (Spectrum) freight trucks and not sure its compatible with older Bachmann trucks and rolling stock.  From pictures it looks like real springs, but can't tell if functional or cosmetic.

[doug c]

Thanks  Wraujr !

Lookin' again at their applicable online document, if the fleet has cars with roller brg. trucks, and the backshop' finds that the factory design of the Fred'equipped truck is not compatible ...ouch !

And unless the backshop' person (within any of our railways) is appropriately skilled regards drilling dem'requisite mounting holes for the batt'box, and has access to appropriate washers'  for sim'height adjustment ......     
https://shop.bachmanntrains.com/documents/LS_EndofTrain_instructions.pdf   

....Not potentionally a general acquisition/upgrade as foreseen !?   

I was also earlier, visualizing possible implementation of the roller-bearing truck,  onto other rolling stock from other manufacturers.      Based on noticing mention, ... "Compatible with 1:29 scale rolling stock items with modern roller-bearing trucks"....,    within the product info para'.    LoL

[the Bach-man]

Hi, Fellows,
Sorry for the delay- I'm getting over the Covid and just got around to finding a Fred.
They are indeed sprung trucks, and the bearings turn as well- a lovely bit of engineering!
Enjoy your trains!
the Bach-man

[Loco Bill Canelos]

Thanks Bach-man,

I stand corrected,  Glad you are feeling better and have helped resolve the question. 

All the best, Bill

[wraujr]

Any insight on the interchanging of the EOT/1:29 trucks and the "Big Hauler" freight trucks?

[Greg Elmassian]

Did you look at the price of the trucks? $100 a pair

[Loco Bill Canelos]

The $99 for the EOT is the Bachmann the suggested MSRP. the street price will be much lower.
I am sure you can get a much lower price the EOT at discount mail order hobby stores like RLD hobbies.

[wraujr]

Looking at coupler and springs and knowing Bachmann has Aristo molds, are these equivalent to Aristo Bettendorf freight trucks with ball-bearings in the side frames?  Could they be exact replacements on Aristo rolling stock?

[doug c]

Thank YOU B'mann  for the info' !! 

"They are indeed sprung trucks, and the bearings turn as well..."


Glad I've been too busy to reach out to our primary local G-gauge supplier again (re: possible spring moldings) about the EOT recently rolled-out'  from Bachmann.    With a possiblity of spotting on one of their ST'025 shelves ! 8-)

Doug


Glad to hear you were able to shake off the Covid',  which is still lurking'round, attacking innocent peoples, due to the cont'd assist of it's "FreeDumb-Covid collaborators"   

[Greg Elmassian]

Most likely they are identical to the Aristo issue. My question will be are the nice brass bearings the same?

Good point on list vs street price. I looked at a few sites and they have heavy discounts to "street" price.

A good deal for people wanting to upgrade.

Greg