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Bachmann 4-8-4


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While I have not started (yet?) into the steam loco world, someone in our facebook club is selling this preowned loco for US$50. 

Maybe just to try steam loco modeling or whatever, I was wondering if anyone could share feedback ..........

 

http://www.ehattons.com/21561/Bachmann_USA_58052_Northern_4_8_4_with_headlight_and_52_tender_Santa_Fe_No_3780/StockDetail.aspx

 

Thanks!

 

Mardon

 

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As Spookshow says, if it's one of the most recent versions it might be worth $50 if it's in good condition, otherwise the $50 might be better off staying in your wallet and being put towards saving for a Kato steamer or one of the newer Bachmann locos.

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Martijn Meerts

The GS-4 is a really nice locomotive though. Although it does appear there were some issues with the production run.. Mine wasn't assembled all too well, but I never sent it back, figuring I could fix it myself.. Haven't gotten around to fixing it though, but the cab appears to be mounted incorrect, and the train wobbles quite a bit when running. Still impressive seeing it pull all 18 cars of the morning daylight though :)

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Martijn Meerts

Martijn

 

I thought that was your decoder install scam! ;-p

 

Jeff

 

Hey, don't tell anyone that, how am I supposed to get more trains now?  ;)

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