A note to the Grizzley Flats loco for your review, is that it was owned and restored by one of the 9 Old Men Animators from Disney...Ward Kimball. I was fortunate to visit Ward's house in San Gabriel, California back in the 90's and viewed his outside railroad. If you go to the website for the Orange Empire Museum in Perris, Ca you can read all about it, since Ward sent this locomotive and cars there. One note, you had a problem running the loco on your narrow turns....the real locomotive didn't turn at all, as Ward had a house with a garage in his far backyard. He would run it from the garage to the front of the house via the driveway...it went straight as an arrow and then he backed it up. He also brought the passenger station from the movie 'So Dear to my Heart' to his backyard RR. So if you are a Disney Fan, this is the Loco for you!!
The Nevada Central 2/Emma Nevada 2 is currently undergoing a complete restoration at the Southern California Railway Museum in Perris California. Once restoration is complete the plan is to lay enough track to allow it to run. Plans are also underway at the museum to eventually restore Ward Kimball's other steam locomotive the Chloe.
Its nice to see the detail Bachmann has put into their G scale line. I use to have a older set called the Suwannee river special which they don't make anymore of course. I thought those set were detail but this is a whole new level. I love to see Bachmann take their HO scale old timer train sets i.e. the General train set and civil war train sets, and make them into G scale. In fact, I would love to see an entire line of G scale civil war era trains from Bachmann.
Remember that "G scale" is 1:22.5 That Bachmann loco is F scale, 1:20.3 I model in A scale, which is 1:29 All the G gauge stuff, (except of course for Gn) runs on 45mm gauge track. It's confusing, especially to the newcomer, but it would be like calling OO scale "HO scale" because it runs on the same gauge track as HO. That would never be accepted. My solution is to label all the G gauge stuff like this: G29, G22.5, G32, G 20.3, et cetera. It's a real problem when trying to buy scale-specific product in the world of large scale trains. Advertisers frequently won't even list the scale and it takes research by the buyer just to figure it out. I hope this is helpful.
I have the Denver & Rio Grande number #15, the Raton, and what a beauty!!! Bachmann has done an amazing job with the Neo Generation Spectrum Moguls just like they did with the C-19s, Climaxes, Mallets, K-27s, and Forneys. Also the Emma Nevada is currently being restored and will be running REAL soon. They are working on the running gear by replacing the valve gear eccentrics, the wheels are getting turned and will receive brand new tires. The rods are being remachined and are getting new bearings, and the pilot truck is being completely rebuilt. Once the running gear is done, work will commence on raising funds in order to get a brand new all welded steal boiler built. Thankfully Disney officials are VERY enthusiastic about the restoration and are giving a helping hand with the funds and can't wait to see her back in action. It's unlikely to know when she will run again, but it will be worth the wait. :) Oh, the Emma Nevada also has the most beautiful sounding bell too. :)
Those windows are not opaque, the are translucent. Can you use a half wave rectifier in the power pack? I've never done anything with G scale but I think I would like to start. Thank for the video.
You can find a lot of bargains on used G scale locomotives, and many will last almost forever if you take care of them. I've purchased litterally over 30 Large Scale lcoos online (Ebay) from $50 - $400 each! I have one of these beautiful Bachmann Spectrum 2-6-0's I bought about 6 years ago for just over $200. I upgraded to DCC, it is a wonderful loco. I also have many older LGB locos that I've got incredible deals on, including two 2-6-0, one with sound, and several smaller 0-4-0 LGB locos and many more. I have some Aristocraft diesels too, they all run very nice. Two of my favorites are my Aristocraft 4-6-0 Pacific, custom painted, with a very long Vanderbilt tender. It is VERY heavy and very cool. I Also have a diesel, DASH 9 that is huge...weights 22 lbs. I bought all of these used and as I said just bought them over 10 years, and I look for deals on rolling stock too. I have lots of old track, but it never wears out. I setup lots of temp layouts up to 16 x 8 feet. Large scale really is the way to go...don't let others tell you otherwise. I have some of every scale, but love the Large scale trains the most!
A note to the Grizzley Flats loco for your review, is that it was owned and restored by one of the 9 Old Men Animators from Disney...Ward Kimball. I was fortunate to visit Ward's house in San Gabriel, California back in the 90's and viewed his outside railroad. If you go to the website for the Orange Empire Museum in Perris, Ca you can read all about it, since Ward sent this locomotive and cars there. One note, you had a problem running the loco on your narrow turns....the real locomotive didn't turn at all, as Ward had a house with a garage in his far backyard. He would run it from the garage to the front of the house via the driveway...it went straight as an arrow and then he backed it up. He also brought the passenger station from the movie 'So Dear to my Heart' to his backyard RR. So if you are a Disney Fan, this is the Loco for you!!
The Nevada Central 2/Emma Nevada 2 is currently undergoing a complete restoration at the Southern California Railway Museum in Perris California. Once restoration is complete the plan is to lay enough track to allow it to run. Plans are also underway at the museum to eventually restore Ward Kimball's other steam locomotive the Chloe.
Weldy Media Productions yea ward would be proud.
Its nice to see the detail Bachmann has put into their G scale line. I use to have a older set called the Suwannee river special which they don't make anymore of course. I thought those set were detail but this is a whole new level. I love to see Bachmann take their HO scale old timer train sets i.e. the General train set and civil war train sets, and make them into G scale. In fact, I would love to see an entire line of G scale civil war era trains from Bachmann.
awesome locomotive ... love the fire box feature .. vinny
Great review. Well done to Bachmann
Remember that "G scale" is 1:22.5 That Bachmann loco is F scale, 1:20.3 I model in A scale, which is 1:29 All the G gauge stuff, (except of course for Gn) runs on 45mm gauge track. It's confusing, especially to the newcomer, but it would be like calling OO scale "HO scale" because it runs on the same gauge track as HO. That would never be accepted.
My solution is to label all the G gauge stuff like this: G29, G22.5, G32, G 20.3, et cetera. It's a real problem when trying to buy scale-specific product in the world of large scale trains. Advertisers frequently won't even list the scale and it takes research by the buyer just to figure it out. I hope this is helpful.
But what about O scale? European trains are typically modeled at 1:43.5 or 1:45 because they're smaller, but they are still "O" scale.
avlisk or we can say the scale (1:29 1:22.5 and 1:20.3) and when we are talking about the large scale trains we use the umbrella term large scale.
Well! Now I am more confused. But I will study and compare this a little more. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise and experience. 🌿🌹🌿🚂
I have the Denver & Rio Grande number #15, the Raton, and what a beauty!!! Bachmann has done an amazing job with the Neo Generation Spectrum Moguls just like they did with the C-19s, Climaxes, Mallets, K-27s, and Forneys.
Also the Emma Nevada is currently being restored and will be running REAL soon.
They are working on the running gear by replacing the valve gear eccentrics, the wheels are getting turned and will receive brand new tires. The rods are being remachined and are getting new bearings, and the pilot truck is being completely rebuilt.
Once the running gear is done, work will commence on raising funds in order to get a brand new all welded steal boiler built. Thankfully Disney officials are VERY enthusiastic about the restoration and are giving a helping hand with the funds and can't wait to see her back in action. It's unlikely to know when she will run again, but it will be worth the wait. :)
Oh, the Emma Nevada also has the most beautiful sounding bell too. :)
Where will the engine run?
It would be cool if the first place the Emma Nevada runs after restoration is Disneyland.
sevendoubletwo she will run at the Orange County railroad museum, where she has been ever since Ward Kimball passed.
Gorgeous engine and cars. Ward Kimball had an eye for the details and Bachmann seems to have followed through on keeping his details alive.
BellhopStitch Yup, and keep in mind that Bachmann is one of the main donors to the Emma Nevada's return to operation as well.
Ward Kimball would happy to see this model~~
Amen to that!
Agreed.
Wow that's neat reminds me of Lincoln funeral train be awesome set up outside .
can you do the Broadway limited imports Union Pacific big boy when it comes out in November please
Love the diverse reviews. Keep it up!!
gorgeous! Can't wait to get mine.
The Bachman Spectrum Engines are not G scale but Fn3 scale and you have reviewed other Spectrum Engines are all greater than 4’ dia track.
before i saw you're name i thought i know this voice! this loco reminds me of Sierra #3. BTF, Pettycoat Junction, & the list goes on!
James thats a combination car baggage and coach together.
WHOA!!!!!!That is an old train!!!!!!!
Love your reviews! Any chance you will be reviewing the BLI Paragon 3 Cab Forward?
nice model train video
Those windows are not opaque, the are translucent. Can you use a half wave rectifier in the power pack? I've never done anything with G scale but I think I would like to start. Thank for the video.
Nice set James!
u should add a gscale shelf layout around the ceiling of your train room
I find G scale is better to display. Best to run it outside.
Very nice engine
I want a model like this. Gotta save up money for this.
did you make a new video with the track
Likes video before watching
Dman Dc I do that with every video I watch
I still have the
new Jersey blue comet
g scale has cool models.
I got an older version of these for brand new off ebay. $250
I love G scale but I can't afford it so this is the next best thing for me.
You can find a lot of bargains on used G scale locomotives, and many will last almost forever if you take care of them. I've purchased litterally over 30 Large Scale lcoos online (Ebay) from $50 - $400 each! I have one of these beautiful Bachmann Spectrum 2-6-0's I bought about 6 years ago for just over $200. I upgraded to DCC, it is a wonderful loco. I also have many older LGB locos that I've got incredible deals on, including two 2-6-0, one with sound, and several smaller 0-4-0 LGB locos and many more. I have some Aristocraft diesels too, they all run very nice. Two of my favorites are my Aristocraft 4-6-0 Pacific, custom painted, with a very long Vanderbilt tender. It is VERY heavy and very cool. I Also have a diesel, DASH 9 that is huge...weights 22 lbs. I bought all of these used and as I said just bought them over 10 years, and I look for deals on rolling stock too. I have lots of old track, but it never wears out. I setup lots of temp layouts up to 16 x 8 feet. Large scale really is the way to go...don't let others tell you otherwise. I have some of every scale, but love the Large scale trains the most!
I had to see this video in no nut November. I’m pretty mad at myself.
The train looks like off the toy story 3
I believe they called them, "pot-bellied" stoves.
Damn, it cost $700 dollars now
15 seconds ago I'm really early