Bachmann 44 Tonner Makeover!

[@David-yo5re]

Beautiful little locomotive. You did an outstanding job on it.

[@wallysmodelrailroading]

It’s been sold. 2/14/24. Taking suggestions for my next makeover. What would like to see for the next makeover?

[@michaelsmodelrailroading7665]

What a great makeover. Very nicely detailed. And your decoder install went very well. You do great work. Thanks for sharing this interesting video.

[@wallysmodelrailroading]

@@michaelsmodelrailroading7665 thank you for the kind words. Appreciate it.

[@kevinbohnenblust2930]

This is super helpful -- thank you for posting! It's going to help a lot with the CB&Q 44-tonner project I'm starting. Question for you: I didn't see a stay alive in the installation or on your components list. Did I miss something, or is there a reason you didn't include one? I'm assuming that with the short wheelbase, it really needs one, but I'd like to hear your thinking on it.

[@wallysmodelrailroading]

@@kevinbohnenblust2930 I have a newer layout where I’m using switch machines with powered frogs on my turnouts. Because of this, I do not need a keep alive, but it most definitely wouldn’t hurt to put one in if you need to.

[@WHJeffB]

Really well done make over... If Rapido wasn't coming out with their super detailed, sound equipped 44 tonner, I'd definitely consider something like this!

[@geobrower3069]

Yup, I've got one on order.

[@1911Fauquier]

very nice... just bot a new 70 tonner (Bowser) with 2 motors for $40CDN ...included all parts, undecorated... this video has given me the courage to convert it to DCC ...just take my time... thanks....

[@wallysmodelrailroading]

Glad to help.

[@Form44208]

Good video! Had a 44 and 45 ton Bachmann. They didn't run so well. Waiting for Rapido's 44 tonner.

[@bernicemeade3232]

I would love for you to do makeover for my two locomotives ❤

[@BoxcarJerry]

Hi Wally that was an awesome makeover on this little beauty. Do you remember the colors you used on it ?

[@wallysmodelrailroading]

Thank you. This color scheme is an actual Bachmann scheme that they sold with the 44 Tonner. This was more of a conversion with sound and added details. I couldn’t tell you the exact color. :)

[@kensbackshop6399]

Pretty darn cool ,,,,thanks for sharing

[@geobrower3069]

Nice job!

[@ModelTrainOutsider]

So, you had a Bachmann Tonner Overdrive?

[@wallysmodelrailroading]

Yes. Ha lol

[@robertdaigle7021]

I understand that this has been sold…but I am interested in the cost to have another 44 ton conversion done by you. Thank you in advance. Randy

[@wallysmodelrailroading]

Hi Randy, depending on what you’d like to do would depend on the cost. If you want you can reach me [e-mail]. Thank you.

[@xxxx-hw5we]

Suggestion for the next or future project, Athearn Blu-box SW7 0r SW1500.

[@WHJeffB]

In this day and age of $300-$400 HO scale, DCC/Sound equipped diesels, I think a "make over" of a vintage Athearn diesel would be great. Not sure if it would look or run as well as a more modern offering, but it would be an improvement over such a basic locomotive and show that you don't need to spend a ton of money (though the make over wouldn't be cheap) to get into the hobby.

[@wallysmodelrailroading]

My thoughts exactly.

[@dsingh412]

Did you buy this recently bud as I am in the market for one if u know where to get a version of a 44tonner in HO scale like in your video?.

[@wallysmodelrailroading]

I did buy recently at a train show but not sure where to get another one at the moment.

[@majortomtogc]

Is that a commercial programming track?

[@wallysmodelrailroading]

@@majortomtogc it is, however, I manipulated it from only an Nscale programming track by moving over the end track and adding HO to it

[@BobQuaglia]

How much did Bachmann 44tonner sell for

[@wallysmodelrailroading]

$250.00