Climax

bigreds · February 12, 2008, 09:00:13 PM

Dear Bachmann

Any chance of a re- release of the Climax soon or if not any time in the future?

Thanks
Martin

the Bach-man · February 12, 2008, 11:46:03 PM

Dear Martin,
Not that I've heard about...
You can still find them at some dealers, however.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

TJ-Lee · February 15, 2008, 05:43:43 PM

Bach-man,

I'd be interesting in a re-release on the Climax as well.

If you counting that is.

Best,
TJ

Stevelewis · February 16, 2008, 11:33:13 AM

Hi
having just bought a Heisler & A Shay I too would like a revised Climax I have heard that the originakl version takes a rather long time to fir a decoder>??

calenelson · February 18, 2008, 10:24:20 AM

After years of longing for one, I stumbled across a nice used unit this weekend at the SELSTS-at a good price! I had NO intention in purchasing any more locos for a while! But I did intend to buy some Delton/AC Hoppers (none found

), so I filled that void with the One loco I have wanted to own since starting in LS trains a few years ago

!

It's # 6 P/C Lumber...It will make it's way to the West Coast soon for a RCS Conversion...don't think I'll try this one myself!

all that said, I'd vote for a reissue!

cale

Steve Stockham · February 18, 2008, 01:33:29 PM

Dave does a real nice conversion! I had mine done by him with Sierra installed as well. He did comment that this particular engine doesn't leave a lot of room and that the conversion was "interesting" (he used a different adjective but you get the picture!)

It's a great little engine and he fixes those troublesome power pick-ups which is about the only real problem that the Climax ever had!

Beatle (TrainBrain) · February 18, 2008, 06:12:22 PM

I just got a HO Climax for my birthday. I was surprised as a dear in headlights! I probably LOOKED like a dear in headlights! It sounds great and runs great...I'm happy!

I'm sort of bragging, aren't I.

Steve Stockham · February 18, 2008, 07:25:34 PM

An HO scale Climax has a sound system?!! Wow.....

Dave · February 20, 2008, 03:08:23 AM

What about some sound in a Z Gauge.

Wade Colyer · February 21, 2008, 09:45:46 AM

I vote for a class A Climax.

Wade

vic · February 21, 2008, 12:03:16 PM

Class A !

calenelson · February 21, 2008, 12:19:12 PM

OK, you twisted my arm....Class A

Por Favor!

http://www.pacificcohistory.org/steam.htm#A

or this:

http://www.trainweb.org/toenailridge/climax.html

A Ditcher would be cool, but a Class A-oh yeah!

gbbari · February 22, 2008, 09:18:36 AM

The Train Stop in San Dimas CA is still advertising new Bachmann G Scale Climax locos in stock - in 4 different roadnames. I bit the bullet and bought one from these folks last year even though the price is steep - $450 plus shipping. I do not regret it since I could not find one cheaper anywhere else - even on evilBay at the time. They packed it well and shipped immediately. This is a terrific looking and smooth operating locomotive. I have been saving $$ to send it out to Dave to get his full RCS/Sierra sound/battery installation along with his tried-and-proven mechanical/electrical enhancements.

Al

soleman10 · February 22, 2008, 12:02:08 PM

Now, this is the class A I'm wanting!

http://www.gearedsteam.com/climax/images/class-a-vertical.jpg

Mike

Mt Beenak · February 23, 2008, 10:05:26 PM

"Dave does a real nice conversion! ... It's a great little engine and he fixes those troublesome power pick-ups which is about the only real problem that the Climax ever had!"

Can any one advise me how the power pick up problems are cured? Mine is a great unit, but it stalls occassionally where the track has minor vertical changes, such as going into canted curves.

Mick

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