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Bachmann America release new On30 4-4-0 locomotive
Bachmann USA has released a new Spectrum On30 Inside Frame 4-4-0 American locomotive. The 4-4-0 configuration was the best-selling and longest-running wheel arrangement of all steam locomotives, first appearing in the late 1830s and seen in service until the end of the steam era. The multipurpose 4-4-0 was stable, quick on rough track, and easy to maintain. As a result, more than 80,000 Americans were built for railroads of all gauges. Bachmann is pleased to offer unlettered 1890s (wood cab) and 1910 20s (steel cab) versions "as delivered" from Baldwin, with a variety of paint/livery schemes and multiple-style accessory features that give modellers numerous customisation options.
Features of the locomotive include:
- DCC-equipped for speed, direction, and lighting
- dual-mode decoder with NMRA 8-pin plug for DCC or DC operation
- die-cast cab, boiler, frame, lead truck, drivers, and tender frame
- completely hidden can motor with flywheel and reduction gear box for scale speed operation
- room for speaker
- wood cab and steel cab versions
- wood load, coal load, and oil bunker, plus two stack styles (tapered and cap) included with all versions
- two easily interchangeable pilot styles (footboard and road), plus two lead truck styles (spoked and solid) included with all versions
- photo-etched brass fuel bunker extensions for larger loads
- E-Z Mate Mark II couplers front and rear
These models are available in the UK from Bachmann dealers. The recommended retail price of all versions in 164.00 and all six versions are currently in stock at Barwell.
Notes for Editors:
The model appears in the following versions.
| PAINTED UNLETTERED - BLACK with GRAPHITE SMOKE & FIRE BOX (1890s wood cab & oil headlight) | Item No. 28301 |
| PAINTED UNLETTERED - BLACK with RED CAB WINDOWS, GOLD PINSTRIPES & LINING (1890s wood cab & oil headlight) | Item No. 28302 |
| PAINTED UNLETTERED - BLACK with GRAPHITE SMOKE & FIRE BOX, RED CAB WINDOWS, BRASS TRIM (1890s wood cab & oil headlight) | Item No. 28303 |
| PAINTED UNLETTERED - BLACK with GRAPHITE SMOKE & FIRE BOX (1910 - 1920s steel cab & electric visor headlight) | Item No. 28304 |
| PAINTED UNLETTERED - BLACK with RED CAB WINDOWS & WHITE TRIM (1910 - 1920s steel cab & electric visor headlight) | Item No. 28305 |
| PAINTED UNLETTERED - BLACK with RED CAB WINDOWS & WHITE PINSTRIPES (1910 - 1920s steel cab & electric visor headlight) | Item No. 28306 |
BE 2008-21
12 February 2008
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For further information please contact :
Dennis Lovett, Public Relations Manager,
Bachmann Europe PLC, Moat Way, Barwell, Leicestershire, LE9 8EY
Telephone: +44 (0) 1455 841756
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