Edit post

Edit your reply below.

Post Body
Enter your post below.
Bachmann has been a bad word in my RR household for a long time, but recently I have been pleasantly surprised with the Spectrum line from Bachmann. While it does not approach the quality of Kato, Atlas, etc. they are pretty decent engines for a relatively low price. They are easy enough to modify as well. I would say they are at least as good as the standard Athearn offerings. The only reason I even tried a Bachmann product again was the fact that they came out with the DD40AX and I love the UP heavies from any generation. I ended up with three of them and was impressed enough to try their other models as well. I haven't been disappointed. DD40AXs don't really fit my era since they were retired in the early 80s, but I choose to use my artistic license and run them anyway. I occasionally run my two Big Boys as well double-headed even though I model the late 80s and early 90s. They are just too cool to leave out. I'll just call it an "excursion" run. :) Happy Railroading. Warren
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag

Update Reply

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Model Railroader Newsletter See all

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!