Bachmann Js

Wed Jan 3 10:48:38 EST 2024

 Interesting. I have several Bachmann J shells that I plan to shorten to make Ks as I model the Shenandoah valley where Js seldom ran (Survivor 611 is the main exception in a different era.). I might eventually get the Scale Trains J.
Jeff Cornelius
    On Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 12:00:06 AM CST, NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:  

 Greetings All,A friend of mine visited me a few months ago and we did a three way comparison with MTH, BLI (Paragon 1) and Spectrum (early run w/ Tsunami 1) class J’s.  There were different points which both of us noted where either the BLI or the MTH was superior.  My Spectrum is an early run that I spent some time de-bugging.  It actually runs very well now.  I have added weight to the loco and the tender.  My opinion is the biggest detractor of the Spectrum is the paint and lettering.  The road name on the tender flanks is very notably different in its spacing from the other two and the prototype.  The Tuscan red stripe also looked too light compared to the others.  I am seriously considering tweaking the details on the Spectrum, repainting it and adding a Loksound decoder.  My guess is that the upcoming ScaleTrains Class J (probably w/Loksound) will be the definitive non-brass HO Scale Class J ever offered.Cheers everybody,Chris Dalton Bluefield, WVSent from my iPhone

On Jan 2, 2024, at 7:15 PM, NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:

I'll third the scale trains recommendation, but take it one step farther. The MTH version is regarded as the best, because of both running characteristics, but it also has working class lights and the smoke unit won't melt the boiler like the BLI one can. Scale Trains will also be releasing the matching passenger cars, so they will all look the same color if you're looking for them.
On the flip side, the Bachmann one is available now, and will probably be far cheaper.
Drew
On Tue, Jan 2, 2024 at 4:36 PM NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:

I’ll second that recommendation to see what ScaleTrains does. They make excellent models.

Phil Miller

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I only have a Broadway Limited J and it is pretty good.  You might wait and see what Scaletrains does to the old MTH model as they say it 

will be re-released this year with the car set.

On Jan 1, 2024, at 16:16, NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:

Jim,

I can’t speak to the model of the J with DCC, but I have their newer 2-8-0 and a couple 4-6-2’s from just about five years ago and they “aren’t your father’s Oldsmobile” to quote the old advertisement. The newer ones with DCC/sound seem very good. I had one of the old Bachmann J611 models, which left a lot to be desired before it quit. The newer Bachmann engines (both HO and N-scale) seem considerably better than the last generation of models we knew in the 1980s. I also have their Amtrak ALC-42 diesel model (HO). I think they’re going to give Athearn and others a run for their money if they keep this trend. 

Phil Miller

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I would like to hear from those of you who have experience with the current generation of Bachmann J locos with DCC, for example PN 53202.  I had one of their Js from about 20 years ago and it left a lot to be desired in many areas.  Are the latest gen units good runners?  How is their slow speed performance?  Does the included DCC decoder support most of the latest DCC functions?  How good of a value do you think these are?

Thanks,

Jim Cochran

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James Wall

Rural Hall, NC

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