Bachmann Russian Decapod (2-10-0) experiences

[West Virginia Midland Man]

Have any of you had a Bachmann 2-10-0? I have several of their 2-8-0's and I'm very happy. Never had the Decapod though and was just wondering what any owners thought of its performance.

 

[CBCNSfan]

http://modeltrainlocomotives.blogspot.com/search/label/Texas%202-10-4
Well I have a Texas 2-10-4 a sound module in the tender (not the DCC type) one of those from long ago. Other than it works I can't tell you much about it. I bought it at a Model Rail show. On the last layout it couldn't handle the grades so it's still in it's box down stairs with a fleet of other steamers that couldn't make the grade either. Maybe when I rebuild they'll be able to do something.
Cheers
Willis

 

[West Virginia Midland Man]

Not the same loco. This is a Spectrum piece I'm talking about, I don't think Bachmann did the 2-10-4 in Spectrum.

 

[kbkchooch]

Ive got one! It's been a real sweetheart to run. IF you have some 2-8-0's they run about the same, but they do run a little slower, so consisting in DC is out. However with DCC you can slow the Consolidations down a little and run them together.
I'm planning on installing a mini-Tsunami soon. Even with the mini, it's gonna be a tight fit!

 

[West Virginia Midland Man]

Bond...Karl Bond

OK, thanks Karl. If you have a spare 2-10-0 you'd trade for an unopened 2-8-0, let me know. WM or undec. I was hoping the Decs were as good as the 2-8-0s, but I know I can trust your opinion.

 

[GN.2-6-8-0]

I have the Bachmann 2-10-0 with DCC and sound and have to say their a good looking engine, very nicely detailed and good running.
If theres a downside its that their rather lightfooted, better suited to branchline service which most were used for.
the Tsunami sound after some tweaking of the cvs is also very good of course.