Re: Bachmann Diesel Models/Types (Spectum, Plus Etc.)

Jason wrote:

> yatta yatta -  I do not see a differnce
> between the shells for the different chassis types. So the long and
> short of it is:
>
> What were the model types for the different chassis types, spectrum,
> plus, standard etc? Oddly enough the plastic chassis one runs well, I
> could never get the metal chassis stuff to run well.

Theoretically Bachmann has three classes of trains.
1.  The standard toy train stuff - I've seen it with all sorts of frames 
and motors.  Most as I've seen had an in-line flat motor mounted on one 
of the trucks.
2.  The plus series - once again theoretically because I've never owned 
or even looked closely at them - an upgraded spectrum like drive 
mechanism with the standard bodies on them
3.  The spectrum series - upgraded drive and improved details.  The 
diesels in this series has the motor mounted on the frame with drive 
shafts to each truck. I have several of these to use as examples and 
some of them run really well.  Even the well running ones are noisy in 
my opinion.

I put the spectrum steam locomotives in a completely different class.  I 
have many and recommend them.  It does seem Bachmann has a quality 
assurance problem though as there are lemons.  But Bachmann has always 
honored their "life time" warrantee.   Mail a broken one to them and 
they will fix it or send you a new one.