Eons ago, these models were available in DCC and DCC-ready versions.
I'm on the lookout for the new Civil War 4-4-0, with new tooling. The reviews are very positive...
Simon
snjroy ... Mine came without sound, but I managed to install a sound decoder and bury the speaker under a heap of coal. Definitely a favorite. Enjoy! Simon
... Mine came without sound, but I managed to install a sound decoder and bury the speaker under a heap of coal. Definitely a favorite.
Enjoy!
I looked for a DC version, couldn't find one. Was there ever one made? Dan
snjroy TF, I really like the low profile look of that loco. Reminds me of narrow gauge equipment. Is there any room in the tender to add weight?
TF, I really like the low profile look of that loco. Reminds me of narrow gauge equipment. Is there any room in the tender to add weight?
TF, I really like the low profile look of that loco. Reminds me of narrow gauge equipment. Is there any room in the tender to add weight? Seems like a shame to not have it as part of your regular roster.
That's a handsome 4-4-0 you got there Dawg!
I'm still looking for a good GN 4-4-0. I'm looking for that Old West kinda look like I found with this 4-6-2.
She's a handsome little beast but I'll have to say I was unpleasantly surprised. I didn't do my research on this Key Brass before I bought it. It's equipped with Tender Drive because the motor wouldn't fit in that slender body style. It doesn't have much pulling power to speak of at all and is almost worthless in reverse. That's okay, it will just be a show and go locomotive.
A while back I got a Roundhouse GN 34' Overton four car kit. These little western-looking passenger cars are quite small and will look like they're made for that locomotive with a small caboose. I did a test and she pulls those up a 2% curved grade no problem.
For the inexpensive price I paid being that it's brass, I'd probably buy it again after all because I really like the Cosmetic look of it.
The thing is really heavy, it's just too bad the drive is pushing all the weight, otherwise I think it would have a lot of pulling power. It probably performs the same way it did when it was new out of the box because the thing does run smooth.
TF
And here's a curiously similar one:
I see it, too, as a compound air pump on the side, though a different brand. And the boiler sheet metal DOES look a bit lighter than black.....
Ed
JDawgHere is a stock/marketing photo.
That is a honey.
Even though it is less colorful than a lot of 4-4-0s, it is still a lot more colorful than most steam locomotives.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Hey, that's a great reason to get excited. I have two of them, and they are sweet little runners. A bit light on their feet, but the real ones were light too! Here in Canada, the last 4-4-0 ran until 1960, so I can run it along side with diesels without shame . Mine came without sound, but I managed to install a sound decoder and bury the speaker under a heap of coal. Definitely a favorite.
Here is a stock/marketing photo. I will post a photo of the one I recieve soon!
JJF
Prototypically modeling the Great Northern in Minnesota with just a hint of freelancing.
Yesterday is History.
Tomorrow is a Mystery.
But today is a Gift, that is why it is called the Present.
Southgate 2 Now, get out there and set up camp by that mailbox... Dan
Now, get out there and set up camp by that mailbox... Dan
On it!
Great one, Kevin!
'Dawg, NICE SCORE! As far out of era as they are on my layout, 4-4-0s are my favorite steam arrangement, and a Rivarossi "Genoa" was my first ever steam loco. I snuck a peek on google, that's a great looking loco. Thanks for sharing.
SeeYou190 I wonder if JDawg's 2-8-0 ended up in the same place as my 2-6-6-4? I am imagining something like the final scene in Raiders Of The Lost Ark. -Kevin
I wonder if JDawg's 2-8-0 ended up in the same place as my 2-6-6-4?
I am imagining something like the final scene in Raiders Of The Lost Ark.
That is so sad with that 2-8-0. Since Dawg loved it so much, maybe a replacement decoder should have been considered.
Rich
Alton Junction
Dawg, I am headed to my bar to mix up a Rusty Nail to celebrate your find.
Sorry to hear about that 2-8-0.
Ya gotta be happy in this hobby or you ain't doing it right.
Hello all. I realize I may be jumping the gun slightly on this one, but I was just able to purchace a Bachmann Baldwin modern 4-4-0! In stunning GN green, red and graphite of course! It will be arriving next week.
Normally I would not post until I have the locomotive in hand but I simply cannot contain my excitement. I got a smoking hot deal on it, so all the better! This will only be my second steamer, my first was a BLI 2-8-0 which I was forced to return because of decoder problems. So painful but sadly so necessary. It was a truely beautiful engine but it was not worth dealing with the Paragon nightmare. So off it went.
I will be posting some photos and an update when the 4-4-0 arrives. I have been coveting this model for many a month, hence my ecitement at one being sold for only $135. (No I was not scammed, I just have some GOOD connections). Anyway, just wanted to give this earth moving news!