G.M. E.M.D. BL-2 Diesel by WIlliams/Bachmann:

[Train-O]

Anyone, know anything about these engines advertised on the rear cover of C.T.T. Magazine-Nov. '11?

I did a quick search and the roads advertised actually had BL-2 diesel engines.

Please, advise.

Thank you,

Ralph

[NealM]

Hi Ralph,

I've had one of the WBB BL-2s for about a year - It looks and run great. 

Neal

[RRaddict]

I don't know if you are asking about the quality or if the engine is actually available.  A lot of people don't like Williams but personnally I think they are good locomotives.  I have several and they are strong pullers.  You can't go wrong for the price either www.wholesaletrains.com has them with free shipping.  You wont find cheaper prices anywhere.

Kevin

 

[Train-O]

Kevin,

First off, I must compliment you on your Avatar, weather radio, movies, or T.V., Clayton Moore was the LONE RANGER!!!!!!

I have two Williams engines that I love and they're very similar in construction and power to Lionel Post War engines, only they're full 1:48 scale.

I wanted to know if the Williams/Bachmann BL-2 engines are available and I thank you for the link with the BL-2 and at reasonable prices.

Ralph 

[Train-O]

Kevin and Neal,

Thank you both for your information. 

I saw them advertised on the back cover of CTT Magazine-Nov. 2011, then I did a quick check and found out that all of the roads shown, in real life prototype, actually had BL-2's.

Being, I have some C&O goodies, I'd like to buy the C&O BL-2.

I already have two: one-Williams and one-W/B, they are great engines and are full 1:48 scale sizes.

Take Care,

Ralph

[8ntruck]

I have one in the Mo-Pac colors.  It is a good puller, runs well, interesting shape.  Runs with the usual 'Willams viggor' - seems that the starting voltage is lower than the typical Lionel locomotive.

The headlight is weak.  I'll replace it with a LED one of these days.

You will enjoy it, if you treat yourself to one.

[Train-O]

Thank you 8ntruck, for your reply.

Ralph

[fifedog]

Both WESTERN MARYLAND BL2s are still around.  One is at the B&O RR Museum.  The other is still running in tourist service out in Elkins, WV.

[Train-O]

Thank you fifedog,

Ralph

[Train-O]

To all,

What, I meant to say in my last post, of my two engines is, I have a Williams E-L FA-1 and a W/B ConRail NW-2.

I'd like to get the W/B C&O BL-2.

Ralph

[David Barker]

I have the Williams by Bachmann BL-2 C&O pulling the Williams C&O streamline passenger cars on my layout at the VAMC in Chillicothe.  It is an excellent engine, it  pulls very well and the Williams passenger cars are of a good enough weight there has never been a derail.

[Train-O]

David,

Thank you, for this good news.

Take Care,

Ralph