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16 # Centennial (DD40AX)

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16 # Centennial (DD40AX)
Posted by rdgk1se3019 on Monday, April 29, 2013 6:28 PM

In the June issue of MR pg. 67 there is a box of info about the specs. of the HO Bachmann DD40AX......

.......the last line reads........Weight 16 pounds 7.75 ounces.

Am I seeing things or was this a misprint?

I can just see the thing falling thru the foam on my layout.

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Posted by alexstan on Monday, April 29, 2013 9:27 PM

Amazon says 28 ounces.

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Posted by zstripe on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 2:53 AM

After reading Your post,, I had to check it out and your right,,that's exactly,what they state,it weigh's.. That's heavier,than my 15lb sledge hammer... Maybe,it should read,1.6???

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Posted by Train Modeler on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 9:50 AM

Great catch.  No wonder it can't make it to the prototypical speed--LOL

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Posted by Burlington Northern #24 on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 9:56 AM

assuming that it can move with that much weight how many cars can it pull? 

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Posted by zstripe on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:55 AM

Burlington Northern #24

assuming that it can move with that much weight how many cars can it pull? 

Big Smile

They state,in the same,article,where the weight info is,,,73 cars,,

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Posted by Burlington Northern #24 on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 12:48 PM

zstripe

Burlington Northern #24

assuming that it can move with that much weight how many cars can it pull? 

Big Smile

They state,in the same,article,where the weight info is,,,73 cars,,

Cheers,

Frank

I know, but if it weighs 16 pounds 73 cars must be featherweight to what she really can do.

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Posted by zstripe on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 12:58 PM

I don't know what to say,,, after reading that article,, is it possible??? It has,four flywheels,two motors,cast frame,and trucks,, I believe, there is a error somewhere.. according to the spec's,,,16lbs,7.75,oz's,,$275.00.dollars..

Cheers,

Frank

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