Favorite Bachmann Steamer

[Santa Fe buff]

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewProd&productId=1516
They are known as the SANTA FE STEAMERS !!! I want it in ATSF, but they didn't have it, so this is second!
These are the only steam engine I want, not just because they are call Santa Fe class, well part of it, no, because of the power! I would really die for this:
http://www.broadway-limited.com/products/BLI_081_AT_SF_2_10_2_ptd_lettered_3877_Sound_DC_DCC_HO-4015-0.html

[Santa Fe buff]

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewProd&productId=1516
They are known as the SANTA FE STEAMERS !!! I want it in ATSF, but they didn't have it, so this is second!
These are the only steam engine I want, not just because they are call Santa Fe class, well part of it, no, because of the power! I would really die for this:
http://www.broadway-limited.com/products/BLI_081_AT_SF_2_10_2_ptd_lettered_3877_Sound_DC_DCC_HO-4015-0.html

Yes I picked up a couple of these in the CN markings. Quite impressed with these engines as well.
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Then I'm going to see if I can save up for one, but in ATSF.

[Santa Fe buff]

I found my favorite one, that was my second, here SHE is:
http://www.broadway-limited.com/products/BLI_5158_BlueLine_ATSF_4_8_4_3751_DC_Sound_DCC_Ready_HO-4613-0.html
Every other, in talk of skipping, is a boy, the in between one are girls. Just kidding.

[SteamGene]

ATSF did not roster any USRA light 2-10-2s.  Any one lettered for Santa Fe would be specious.
Gene

[Santa Fe buff]

ATSF did not roster any USRA light 2-10-2s.  Any one lettered for Santa Fe would be specious.
Gene

Weird, the bachmann people said it was called the Santa Fe class steamer, and yet none were registered to ATSF...

[SteamGene]

Santa Fe Buff, read carefully:
It is not "Santa Fe class."  The Santa Fe developed the 2-10-2 wheel arrangement and so that design became "Santa Fe."  The ATSF had a large number of 2-10-2s - well over 100 IIRC.  None of them were the USRA design, neither light nor heavy.  The USRA doled out their locos according to what they though railroads needed, and then sent the railroad the locomotive(s) and the bill.  Some of the allocations were a bit strange.
Gene

[Santa Fe buff]

Santa Fe Buff, read carefully:
It is not "Santa Fe class."  The Santa Fe developed the 2-10-2 wheel arrangement and so that design became "Santa Fe."  The ATSF had a large number of 2-10-2s - well over 100 IIRC.  None of them were the USRA design, neither light nor heavy.  The USRA doled out their locos according to what they though railroads needed, and then sent the railroad the locomotive(s) and the bill.  Some of the allocations were a bit strange.
Gene

Thanks,
For some reason, I think SteamGene thought me over 5 things I never knew... Hey, not like I already knew everything, everyone has something to learn.

[Santa Fe buff]

Santa Fe Buff, read carefully:
It is not "Santa Fe class."  The Santa Fe developed the 2-10-2 wheel arrangement and so that design became "Santa Fe."  The ATSF had a large number of 2-10-2s - well over 100 IIRC.  None of them were the USRA design, neither light nor heavy.  The USRA doled out their locos according to what they though railroads needed, and then sent the railroad the locomotive(s) and the bill.  Some of the allocations were a bit strange.
Gene

Thanks,
For some reason, I think SteamGene thought me over 5 things I never knew... Hey, not like I already knew everything, everyone has something to learn.

Here is a picture of an ATSF Santa Fe (2-10-2) note it is quite different that the URSA model.

http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/atsf/atsf-s1693ajt.jpg

and a later one as well

http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/atsf/atsf-s3911afm.jpg

Note the difference in these two.

Thank you Pacific Northern for both the nice photographs of those A.T.&S.F locomotives. I have noticed and noted the differences, I have much more to learn in the history of the steam age. But I have history has my guide. Thank you.

[Guilford Guy]

http://www.modeltrainsmuseum.ca/trains/collection/index.cfm?hierarchy=2&depth=2&finalLevel=3&category=16&level1=NJ%20Custom%20Brass
Heres a B&M 2-10-2...
I think we've gotten ever so slightly off the original topic, don't you?

[TrampTrader]

My favorite is the 4-6-2 Pacific.

I would really like to have one of the Shay's also !



Pete

[Frisco]

I'm still going to go with the Shay. 

Amen to the Shays!          Stephen

I love how the shays look but they grind like a 70's AHM locomotive. The climax also looks good but could only pull about 5 cars. Allthough I do not have one (and probaly will not because I am trying to stick to other proto-tipes) I would haft to say the #759 style NKP Berkshire.

[Shay Fan]

I'm still going to go with the Shay. 

Amen to the Shays!          Stephen

Both the shays and climaxes are exceptional, I think.  I would be nice if bachmann made a heisler.

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,5926.0.html

[rowdyjoe]

Sorry guys.  I was thinking "favorite steamer" rather than favorite Bachman steamer. 

I'll stick with my 1st choice .... 4-8-4 War Baby.  My second choice would be the Spectrum 4-8-2 Heavy Mountain but, it's a tough choice between the two.

Garry
(aka rowdyjoe) 

[Sunshine Express]

I'm with you Pacific Northern,that valve gear hasv got me in since I fdirst fell in love  with trains.Now 78 years and my Bachmann 4-4-0 Old Timer,and 4-4-0 Richmond are just that good. Latest one is a Connie and it is in that same category.
Owen Robinson Australia

[robman]

Hi Folks. Been away for a bit and saw this subject when I got home. Favorite Bachmann steamer? Well for me it's a toss up between the 2-6-6-2 and the 4-8-4 Niagara, I love them both.This however could change when I get a Mountain, heavy or light I don't know yet.Cheers from those of us who live where it's upside down, and by the way, the coal doesn't fall out of the tenders cos we glue it in. Rob in Kiwiland.