Bachmann Silver Series 100-ton hopper

[jbaakko]

I just picked up a Bachmann Silver Series 100-ton 3-bay hopper today...

Here's the review:
http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/reviewpost/showproduct.php?product=77

Gotta go back to the shop later this week, they just got 55 pounds of Walthers Trains in while I was shopping!

 

[NZRMac]

Yeah their nice Josh, they have them at discounttrains online http://www.discounttrainsonline.com...Ton-SS-Burlington-Northern/item160-18703.html

I've got 20 of the 40' three bay hoppers (SS) they are really nice too.

Ken.

 

[sushob]

If you don't mind putting them together, you might just as well go with the Bowser H-43 (100 ton 3-bay hopper) kits. Better detail, crisp lettering, and realistic paint finish (no shiny stuff!). They don't come with metal wheels, but they are some of the freest-rolling trucks you will find. They also list at $12 - $13 and there's a certain online dealer that sells them for less than $10

 

[jbaakko]

Hummm, Nate, I might have to, there's quite a few BN ones there...

 

[hminky]

If you don't mind putting them together, you might just as well go with the Bowser H-43 (100 ton 3-bay hopper) kits. Better detail, crisp lettering, and realistic paint finish (no shiny stuff!). They don't come with metal wheels, but they are some of the freest-rolling trucks you will find. They also list at $12 - $13 and there's a certain online dealer that sells them for less than $10

Realistic paint?

Harold

 

[jeffrey-wimberly]

I have several of those, for CSX.

 

[sushob]

Realistic paint?

In the sense that it is a very thin but opaque coat that has a semi-flat finish, not a thick, glossy finish like you find on some of the toy train set type cars and even lower-end Bachmann and Model Power cars. I really can't speak for the Bachmann Silver Series cars since I don't have any on hand to compare to the Bowser cars, but I'm sure the Bowser paint job is every bit as good, if not better.

 

[jbaakko]

I'm willing to bet the Bowser is better. After more, close inspection, there's over spray. And one of the BN logos is uneven.