Bachmann
has introduced a
new On30 model
of a 50-ton center-
cab Whitcomb
diesel locomotive.
It comes with DCC
for speed, direction, and lighting. The locomotive has an MSRP
of $435.00. It has factory installed speakers and is ready for the
addition of 16-bit Tsunami plug-and-play sound module that is
sold separately at an MSRP of $129.00. Features of the ready-to-
run model include soft white LED directional headlights, eight-
wheel drive, dual brass flywheels, metal handrails, photo-etched
grilles, and a detailed cab interior with engineer, gauges, and
control stand. Unlettered decorating schemes include orange/
cream, red/yellow, and yellow with black stripes, as shown here.
A fully decorated version is also available for Midwest Quarry.
Additional new
On30 items from
Bachmann include
two double-
sheathed wood
boxcars decorated
with data only.
The ready-to-run models are available in a choice of oxide red or
mineral red. They have an MSRP of $58.00 each.
Morgan Hill Models
) is selling a lim-
ited-edition kit for a 22’ water tank car. The On3/On30 kit is
composed of pre-cut Mount Albert basswood and laser-cut
ends. The tank is assembled from individual boards applied
News column - 3
MRH-Oct 2014
