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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by kstrong The newer Bachmann stuff comes with metal wheels. I don't recall when they changed that, probably in the past two or three years or so. None of the B'mann stuff I ever bought had metal wheels, but then it's been a long time since I've bought any rolling stock. Some hobby shops may have ancient inventory still sitting on the shelves. One thing to remember--Bachmann will be reintroducing their kit versions of the rolling stock later this year, and they will all have metal wheels, according to their sales reps. On quality issues, I've never had a problem with Bachmann. The detail is a bit more crude than what we've come to expect on LGB's cars, but from 10 feet away, you'll be hard pressed to tell the difference. They're also fantastic starting points for kitbashing projects. (and at the price, it's far easier on the psyche to cut into.) You can get a Bachmann car, add $30 in detail parts to it, add paint, and have a detailed model that will look better than anything in LGB's line, and still cost you $20 less than the LGB car. If you're interested in american narrow gauge, Bachmann's rolling stock captures the look and feel of many narrow gauge lines. They've got a kind-of rustic look to them that is appealing. I'd say go for it and don't look back. Later, K [/quote] I would have to agree. Asside from some freebie rolling stock from Scentific Toy and New Bright, all my purchases have been Bachmann. I guess I liked their N scale stuff when I was in that circle that I kept with the familiar. Most Bachmann Road names are from Narrow Gauge carriers, save some of their reefer, hopper and tank cars. I like the rustic look, being that most of the railroads of my area began with stuff that looked similar. The Texas Mexican Railway, San Antonio and Aransas Pass and the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico all began in the era of wooden box cars being pulled by 4-4-0 Americans, 2-6-0 Moguls and 4-6-0 Ten Wheelers. I have some pictures (in a book, showing an old locomotive 4-4-0, I believe, pulling the old tank cars over a track with Mesquite Log Ties!)
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