2 new product ideas

[sd90mac]

http://www.steammachine.com/bdaneal/images/050108/alco242ts.jpg
http://www.steammachine.com/bdaneal/images/050108/30ng282.jpg

30 Inch 2-4-2s and 2-8-2s.
They are 3d models made for Trainz Railroad simulator, and can be downloaded at www.steammachine.com/bdaneal

I can post some better pictures if people want to see them.  There is an inside and outside frame 2-4-2, and a wood, oil, and coal 2-8-2, in inside and outside frame versions.  I think both would sell well, and the outside frame 2-8-2 could use the 2-8-0 chassis.

[Hamish K]

Are they prototypical? If so, what are the prototypes?

Hamish

[sd90mac]

The 2-8-2s I don't think are, but the inside frame 2-4-2 is based on a Magma Arizona loco,

[superthomasfan]

Speaking of 2-4-2s, how about a model of Brookfield Zoo No. 242, which is at the Hesston Steam Museum in Hesston, IN.

[C.S.R.R. Manager]

That page has some great ideas for On30.  Bachmann ought to download the files, send them through a Stereolithography machine to make a real 3D model, slap in a motor, and off we go.  Too bad it's not that simple.

www.steammachine.com/bdaneal

[Tomcat]

Great engines - would love to see them produced by Bachmann.
In fact, I couldnt decide which one looks better - inside or outside frame...

Cheers, Tom

[superthomasfan]

Here is a link about the Brookfield Zoo engine I mentioned earlier:

http://www.steamlocomotive.info/vlocomotive.cfm?Display=3898

[Frisco]

The 2-8-2 looks insteresting.

[Hamish K]

There is I think a good case for Bachmann to make an ON30 tank loco larger than the Porters, apart from a Forney or articulated. I could certainly use such a loco. The 2-4-2t would certainly be a possibility although I would probably prefer one of the Hawaiian 2-6-2t or 0-6-2t side or saddle tanks. These have been discussed here before see  http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,6254.0.html A six driver loco would provde more variety compared to Bachmann's existing tank locos (the Porters and Forney).

In relation to the 2-8-2 I would prefer a model of an actual locomotive. There were small narrow gauge 2-8-2s by american makers for export.  One , not totally unlike the one here was the 1922 30 inch gauge Baldwin design for Argentenia, see http://www.railwaysofthefarsouth.co.uk/ (go to button 7 and then "the 1922 locos" For example of an earlier type of loco see http://narrowmind.railfan.net/282CMdN.JPG
Either could be a candidate for an ON30 model. There were also others.

Just my thoughts

Hamish

[max (uk)]

Blimey, I thought a Heisler could be the only thing left to complete my roster. But I have been proved wrong!

Both of thoughs engines would look right a home on my layout. I would definitely buy an outside framed 2-4-2. Even though a 2-8-2 wouldnt fit in my headshunt, I would still concider getting one.

[superthomasfan]

Here is another good 2-4-2 idea:

http://www.steamlocomotive.info/vlocomotive.cfm?Display=118

And how about an East Broad Top 2-8-2?

http://www.steamlocomotive.info/vlocomotive.cfm?Display=1042

[Hamish K]

And how about an East Broad Top 2-8-2?

It comes down to the size locomotive you want. Even the smallest EBT Mikado (#12) is considerably larger than the Argentinian Baldwin 2-8-2s (48 inch drivers v/s 31 1/2 inch for a start).  For my layout the EBT 2-8-2s are too big, but I know there are those who like big locomotives.

Hamish

[superthomasfan]

Here are some more good ideas:

http://narrowmind.railfan.net/282FH.JPG

http://narrowmind.railfan.net/282CMdN.JPG

http://narrowmind.railfan.net/282_FI.JPG

http://narrowmind.railfan.net/242MARR3.jpg