HO Scale N&W USRA Heavy 4-8-2

[dale8chevyss]

I'm trying to locate a HO Scale N&W USRA Heavy 4-8-2 by Bachmann Spectrum and I'm having a bit of trouble.  I've tried train shows, ebay, caboose hobbies, trainworld/trainland, google, etc. and can't seem to locate one.  Anyone have one for sale, or know where I can get one (without violating the forum policies?)

 

Thanks!

[ALEX WARSHAL]

I found a few on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BACHMANN-SPECTRUM-NORFOLK-WESTERN-CLASS-J-4-8-4-/231130627964?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item35d0757f7c

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spectrum-Norfolk-Western-4-8-4-Class-J-610-Passenger-DCC-DC-/151208967494?hash=item2334c1bd46

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-BACHMANN-SPECTRUM-N-W-4-8-4-CLASS-J-DCC-Locomotive-New-in-Box-82121-/121119751667?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item1c334cbdf3

[Heartland Division CB&Q]

Actually, Daniel is looking for the 4-8-2 instead of the 4-8-4.

I have had one for a few years, and I like it. Mine has been re-lettered to be a CB&Q engine.

 

Daniel: you can save searches on eBay and they will automatically notify you when one is listed.

[dale8chevyss]

Did not know that.  Thanks.  Yes I am looking for a K series loco and not the J.  I've got one of those. 

[Santa Fe all the way!]

I have a Bachmann Spectrum N & W Heavy Mountain with sound, but its my favorite loco and I'm not selling it :-) Good luck with your search. Mines a great runner, creeps along on speed step 1.

[Santa Fe all the way!]

I just did a search under 4-8-2 and can up with several Bachman Spectrum LoCos of other ed's and at least 2 undecorared ones. Hows your painting skills?

[Norfolk Fan]

The Bachman 4-8-2 would make a decent base to kit bash if you want to build an accurate N&W K2. The other option, that I have done if you want a Baby J (a K2a with J class streamlining) is to shorten up a J class (Bachman, BLI, or MTH if you can find them cheep enough), add some details like the feed water heater, add a 22E tender (the old rivarossi Y6 tender shell is a good stand in), change a few little things, paint it up, decal it and you have a pretty nice loco.

some pics of the Baby J-

Unstreamlined-

Here is an undecorated on ebay-

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BACHMANN-SPECTRUM-82501-UNDEC-USRA-HEAVY-MOUNTAIN-4-8-2-STEAM-LOCO-/310836578870?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item485f4dca36

[gatrhumpy]

I'm trying to find a DCC equipped one in N scale, and so far, no luck under $140.

[dale8chevyss]

This gives me some great ideas.  There are some local train shows coming up I can check...