Question about Edward Mr. the Bach-man

Diesel #261 · November 20, 2008, 11:24:53 PM

Excuse me sir,
I was wondering how many wheel drive Edward is going to be as I am putting a hill on my layout and don't want to make it to steep for him. Thanks.

Cheeky_ULP · November 20, 2008, 11:27:43 PM

What do you mean? Edward is a 4-4-0. It'd be silly for him to be anything else!

Jake · November 21, 2008, 12:32:24 PM

All oddities of asking how many wheel drive a 4-4-0 locomotive would be, there are many variables that determine a locomotive's pulling power and maximum allowable grade. I would hold off on building the hill until you have the locomotive (or at least details of its pulling power from someone), determine how many cars you want him to pull up the hill, and how steep the hill can be for the loco to still be able to pull the cars up. THEN build the hill.

StanierJack · November 21, 2008, 05:29:40 PM

Quote from: Shawmut Railway on November 20, 2008, 11:24:53 PM
Excuse me sir,
I was wondering how many wheel drive Edward is going to be as I am putting a hill on my layout and don't want to make it to steep for him. Thanks.

Judging by previous models, it will be a 4 wheel mech with a bogie in front. Not too hard to guess.

metal4life · November 21, 2008, 05:50:35 PM

What he meant was, if Edward's going to be anything like Emily whereas she had 2-4-0 engine drive, even though she was a 4-2-0.

the Bach-man · November 21, 2008, 10:11:46 PM

Dear All,
Edward will have four driven drive wheels.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

thomasj219 · November 21, 2008, 10:28:21 PM

any word on when he is coming Bach Man

the Bach-man · November 21, 2008, 10:44:34 PM

Dear Thomas,
I'll try to get an update next week.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

thomasj219 · November 21, 2008, 10:53:27 PM

Thank you very much!

P.S DONT BE AFRAID TO POST PICTURES!!!!!

metal4life · November 23, 2008, 03:45:15 PM

Oh, how I wish we could get some pics... Judging by how Mavis has turned out, Edward will be nothing less than perfection. I'm dreadfully anticipating his release, he may be #2 but he's #1 on my Christmas list!

Anthony P2 · November 23, 2008, 07:33:26 PM

he may be #2 but he's #1 on my Christmas list!
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same here. i wish pics would come out now.

Michael · November 30, 2008, 12:38:42 AM

I am excited.

ZeldaTheSwordsman · November 30, 2008, 12:07:23 PM

As am I. MY mom preordered him as a birthday gift.

metal4life · December 02, 2008, 08:53:58 PM

So, any official date for Edward? It's getting really close to Christmas, and my parents are already impatiently needing a list.

the Bach-man · December 03, 2008, 12:04:55 AM

Dear All,
As I posted in another thread, Edward is on the way.
Anticipate!
the Bach-man

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