i would say Bachman has stepped up their game with this one. lots of details, and I find Bachman motor drive is one of the best, long lasting and you can put them through the paces.
@epacm503 жыл бұрын
They sure did! I finally received the SC-44 unit a few days ago.
@irishboi75963 жыл бұрын
Is it just me, or has Bachmann REALLY started to kick into gear this year?
@robertswickard83553 жыл бұрын
Yes they have big time ...... I model PENNSY Bachmann GG1 //// 12 locos B.L.I. GG1 //// 2locos THEY are designed different The Bachmann's side frames pivot on the power truck , which for clarence , the brakeshoe's are not in between the wheels ,, the bodies shells sit a little to high ,, which I have lowered them to the right height . But run quality ,, BACHMANN BLOWS B.L.I. OUT OF THE WATER !!!! Bachmann's run flawlessly !!! B.L.I. GG1 WERE $50 MORE ++ I HAD TO SPEND ANOTHER $150 FOR TSUNAMI 2 DECODER AND POWER KEEPERS FOR BOTH ... I also have 6 PENNSY P5a's which already have had the Tsunami 2 change over .... THE P5a's LOCO'S COST $2400 + ANOTHER $900 to change them over .. 2 of my B.L.I. P5a's did not even pick up current on the drivers :::: only the end pilot truck ((( 2 points of contact )) which I also had to run a small wire from the bottom of the frame by the driving axles to the wire from the end truck then up to the decoder .... B.L.I. PAINTS THEIR FRAMES WHICH CAN INSULATE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS ,,, THEY DON'T REMOVE IT !!!!! Also if you have any B.L.I steam and the QUIT moving ,,, take the top of the boiler off ,,, locate the FLYWHEEL and push the compression ring back in to the FLYWHEEL ... All B.L.I. Paragon 3 steam is set up that way ,,, PASS THAT LITTLE BIT OF INFO OUT ,,, ONE HAS BECOME A MAJOR PLAYER ONE HAS BECOME VERY TROUBLESOME
@evanstraintubeyt69503 жыл бұрын
Yeah
@bluehappyscrap3 жыл бұрын
AWESOME!!!😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈
@midwestmodeltrains39852 жыл бұрын
I usually dont buy Bachman but yes they are starting to step up their game. I wouldn’t mind getting myself one of these
@atms04 Жыл бұрын
Bachmann winning rn, awesome diesel and steam trains that have come out in the past few years
@mgr_video_productions3 жыл бұрын
This model looks better than the real life locomotive it models.
@michaelglass47013 жыл бұрын
yes it does, I have a Charger it's beautiful
@rjohnson16908 ай бұрын
It’s a beautiful model of a horrible locomotive. Keep some P42s or freight units on hand to prototypically haul the dead Charger around.
@midwestrailfan52703 жыл бұрын
This is the best Bachmann locomotive I’ve ever seen
@michaelglass47013 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have one for my Superliners
@russrockino-rr08643 жыл бұрын
I am impressed. Bachmann has come along way in the last few years. I started in the hobby in 1972. Bachmann has always been known for toyish junk until about 10 or 15 years ago. Years ago, we use to joke that Bachmann was only a small upgrade from tyco.
@lenny66763 жыл бұрын
Bachmann is still making junk for N scale. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@AussieGunzel2 жыл бұрын
Walters trainline has taken that honor now.
@eliabraham69182 жыл бұрын
You're not lying about that, I still have some of their junk from my teen years. I'm planning to experiment on some of them and put decoders in them.
@tylerhays73653 жыл бұрын
That is an amazing review of the Bachmann HO Scale Siemens SC-44 Charger. That's amazing! Hopefully someday in 2021 I can get me one or two Athearn P40/P42DC models for my layout. It wouldn't hurt to have a Siemens SC-44 Charger in my collection of models, just need Horizon passenger cars to go along with that and a baggage car or two.
@epacm503 жыл бұрын
I finally received my SC-44 a few days ago. Awesome unit!!!! It is indeed a Tier 4 unit.
@donschroeder51943 жыл бұрын
These have been running in the Chicago area for a good while now. Run through my town multiple times a day. The lights all do have a bit of blue tint in person. These are really accurate and nicely detailed models, I bought both Midwest models myself.
@mathias3693 жыл бұрын
What a change for Amtrak, looks good
@supermegadestroyerpoopmylo3 жыл бұрын
i know right, pass my house all the time now
@michaelglass47013 жыл бұрын
yes, I have one for my Superliners
@htrago55812 жыл бұрын
These will be the first Bachmann engines I’ve ever bought, and I’m super impressed.
@csxswarm49263 жыл бұрын
Great model, getting excited as i think we all know what comes next for Bachmanns amtrak collection.
@douglaskirk56363 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT for just out-of-the-box. Lights look very Correct. Can see Two of these with Coaches-Club Cars, Observation, Lounge Car, Dining, Kitchen Cars, Sleepers trailing last . . . Thanks, As ALWAYS for Inspiring me planing my layout. This AmTrak Loco, gives me ideas in ALL Areas, Running or Parked. I will have ALL ORIGINAL Railroad Passenger Trains running around, as well as The Beginning of Amtrak. Sounds big, yet will be Amazing All the Operations going on, around my layout. It won't be in my house, I will have a Building MORE than Suitable.
@derekonxbox3 жыл бұрын
I've been looking forward to this
@henrylevitan3 жыл бұрын
Same
@Bryce_TBS_Films3 жыл бұрын
@THECOMMENTMASTER 7 it's not a hunk of crap
@Bryce_TBS_Films3 жыл бұрын
@THECOMMENTMASTER 7 You probably don't even have one.
@Bryce_TBS_Films3 жыл бұрын
@THECOMMENTMASTER 7 BS but if you get one and don't want it I'll buy it from you
@Bryce_TBS_Films3 жыл бұрын
@THECOMMENTMASTER 7 man you would probably sell it cheap and it would be worth it for me and you'd get money
@paulkirkmanMYTRAINS3 жыл бұрын
Very impressive locomotive. The lights and sounds and details are pretty sweet. I like the lady talking when you activate certain features. Nice review James.
@jacksonsoto53083 жыл бұрын
Bachmann has blown themselves out of the water with their new models, absolutely stunning
@YeOldeGeezer2 жыл бұрын
This model even blows Athearn genesis out of the water
@timothydemarco35253 жыл бұрын
Thank for your service James
@ashevilletrainman69893 жыл бұрын
Gotta hand it to em, Bachman does make good Amtrak locomotives
@ap706213 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Totally out of my era, but I may need to pick one up anyway.
@vermontrail-fan55573 жыл бұрын
Nice review James, This engine is just amazing in detail and sound from Bachmann. From what I have heard is that they are mainly working in the Midwest and the California coast along with the Pacific Northwest. I believe I heard most sources say that the P42 will stay in service in New England and parts of the Northeast and Southeast. Keep it up 👍🏻
@kylemodelrail37283 жыл бұрын
I’m assuming they are going to be primarily run in states with CARB (California Air Resource Board) emission standards since they meet Tier 4 compliance. I have yet to see one on the Silver Star when it comes through NC
@Railviation3 жыл бұрын
Great video mate! Gonna get my hands on all 3 soon, might need to save up for coaches first 😂😂
@Bryce_TBS_Films3 жыл бұрын
Omg yay I've been waiting for this video foreverrrr
@Masonburkett79293 жыл бұрын
The horn is perfect
@bradleyogden56883 жыл бұрын
James, once you get your layout up or maybe take this to a club and see what the maximum speed is for these SC44s. Maybe you can do a preview on it's electric cousin the ACS-64. I'm actually impressed with this model almost if not better than Kato, P2K. By the way, that red receptacle on the side is the locomotives fuel filler.
@paulhebert36153 жыл бұрын
Got mine today, beautiful model. I just wish the shocks on the trucks were separate applied instead of molded on as Bachmann did.
@michaelglass47013 жыл бұрын
yes, I have a Charger it's beautiful, mine is pulling my Superliners
@jonniefraz13763 жыл бұрын
This is a great model and a great review. About the only thing I would have to say is the actual charger is glossy not matt finished in person. The brand new #300 alc-42 is amazing in person. I would love to see a model of this.
@kriskozub24193 жыл бұрын
James you need some Rapido Horizon and Walthers Amfleet cars.
@Bryce_TBS_Films3 жыл бұрын
Broo I just got 1 club dinete and two coaches I've been longly awaiting the horizons and chargers plan to get two more coaches and another charger as I have a 5 car walthers proto lighted amfleet consist. Rapidos are better in every way imo. Painted interior. Amazing under detail
@AussieGunzel3 жыл бұрын
Will definitely be getting the NCTD and Surfliner versions.
@draytonblackgrove3 жыл бұрын
Great video, James.
@rcpilot15653 жыл бұрын
Good stuff, James!
@mr.buddah60043 жыл бұрын
I must say bachmann stepped up there game with this locomotive. However I have found a few faults, I purchase one directly from trainworld the first day it was available. 1. The rear Red marker lights do NOT turn off when going In forward. Nor is there a way to turn off the reversing head lights while in reverse. 2. Snow plow is a bit too short it should be longer down towards the rail . 3. Paint coat is too dull, bachmann should have thrown a clear coat gloss over the body. 4. Some chrome items didn't get painted, such as the horns on top, the tips of the MU hoses, AC box on the roof, and the trip bar by the Front connections (nothing I couldn't solve with a chrome paint pen from hobby lobby however). Rather than thoes downfalls it's a very fine model. One bachmann can say now comes close to competting with Scaletrains and Rapido. PS... Hey James 50 scale cars pulling power? You must have never tried pulling the Walters Proto Amfleet cars with the inside Bering trucks..10 cars +/- of the Amfleets will be the max this locomotive will be able to pull. 6-8 if you have ANY kind of incline.
@bugman723 жыл бұрын
This is the exact train that runs through my town (Jefferson City, MO). It's the River Runner route, as indicated on the model you are reviewing. Haven't seen one in person yet, but hope to soon, especially after dark.
@YeOldeGeezer3 жыл бұрын
If you get to see it in the dark! Videos and photos don’t do the sight justice. They come through my hometown Berwyn, IL.
@proraptor41463 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to get one of these, if they make an amtrack surfliner they better add the wing. My Son and I see sc44's all the time in Southern California
@mikemartin1129713 жыл бұрын
I have that same 4611 as well as the 2111 surfliner, both are very nice
@ronvanhoose21303 жыл бұрын
Go Bachmann!
@trainliker1003 жыл бұрын
Recently tested one we got for a museum layout and it could not reliably pull six Walthers Superliner cars (painted as Surfliner with one car modified to be a cab car). The cars do seem to have excessive drag and might need some attention, but an Athearn F59PHI works fine. I didn't have a means to test drawbar pull (i think I need to get something) but just "feeling" the engine push seemed rather weak and less to me than other 4 axles diesels we have.
@thefutureofyesterday81363 жыл бұрын
I am not a Bachmann fan mainly because they are a budget brand. However this one has my attention and I have been looking at them since they came out recently. The Bachmann Spectrums are their top tier makes yet this one is not a Spectrum. I just wonder what these are a good equivalent to brand wise? Also I will assume the amber light is just for looks and not operational?
@garrinhatfield403 жыл бұрын
Nice video! What is the difference between sound and dcc value and sound and dcc equipped?
@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC3 жыл бұрын
I love it, best Bachmann probably ever made. I ended up with 3.7oz on the pull test as well. The ONLY thing I dont like is the paging system that TCS uses. Dont like it at all other than that this thing is a home run for big B. BTW James what camera do you use? Im tired of using my iPhone.
@SOU69003 жыл бұрын
Out of curiosity have you done a review of the Verta-Pack cars from Exactrail?
@piedmontrailfan813 жыл бұрын
I’m gonna miss the p42dc. Although I can’t wait to see the new locomotive for Amtrak!
@ZombieSlayer-dj3wb3 жыл бұрын
So if the p42's had a 2 stroke prime mover , they would have lasted longer ?
@rjohnson16908 ай бұрын
I run these locomotives everyday, and I don’t know what any of that stuff does. I do know when your co engineer blows for a crossing while you’re in the area behind the cab, it’s REALLY LOUD. I assume the whistle indent is there to help us lose our hearing while using the restroom.
@uncinarynin3 жыл бұрын
Are the side grills photoetched, mesh or transparent plastic?
@miguelangelgarrido72333 жыл бұрын
hola buenas tarde muchas gracias por subir el modelo abrazo grande
@CameronCobb3 жыл бұрын
Bravo Bachmann
@GooseBurt3 жыл бұрын
What material is the locomotive?
@charitybrown42743 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@natejackson82133 жыл бұрын
Nice review James
@michaelglass47013 жыл бұрын
I have a HO Scale Amtrak Midwest Charger it's beautiful
@jonathanmegevand32663 жыл бұрын
Sleek ! Bachmann did it the right way
@michaelglass47013 жыл бұрын
yes I have a Charger it's beautiful mine is for my Superliners
@terryarnn1503 жыл бұрын
Witch ho trains make the least amount of noise I have a nervous condition but I want to still watch them
@csxswarm49263 жыл бұрын
Anything without DCC as thats the hardware in the engines that give them sound ability. If its says DC or DCC ready it wont make any noise besides light motor noise and the wheels on the tracks
@CSX19733 жыл бұрын
I would like to have an ho scale SC-44 Charger locomotive on my train layout.
@GMTX-kg8ep3 жыл бұрын
Not my favorite engines, but these models are dynamite! Also, I read that Bachmann is releasing a Siemens S70 light rail vehicle. Is that still official?
@davidmackey3443 жыл бұрын
The stuff on the roof is the PTC antenna array. The engineers DO know.
@jlwii20003 жыл бұрын
I wasn't talking about the PTC antenna array, I'm aware of what that is. I was talking about the two offset grill areas on the rear of the roof.
@railexposure66783 жыл бұрын
@@jlwii2000 Ayeee
@PatrickDoran23193 жыл бұрын
It’s a bummer Amtrak is phasing out of the genesis diesels. A large majority of them are being stored as of now at the Beech Grove shops but there’s a high probability they will be scrapped
@doctorblem2 жыл бұрын
The decoder topic is a nightmare. I hope TCS make a friendly design in the future
@DH2906PRODUCTIONS3 жыл бұрын
What kind of dcc do you use
@ZombieSlayer-dj3wb3 жыл бұрын
Think you could do a video of your dcc system set up
@michaelglass47013 жыл бұрын
I have a Charger it's a beautiful model
@prorailfan85822 ай бұрын
What do you use to control the sound?
@jlwii20002 ай бұрын
DCC controller.
@prorailfan85822 ай бұрын
@@jlwii2000 OK thx
@prorailfan85822 ай бұрын
@@jlwii2000 does the bachmann ez command do the same thing as the dcc controller
@conraillock6663 жыл бұрын
cool illinois
@michaelglass47013 жыл бұрын
yes I have a Charger it's beautiful mine is for my Superliners
@natestrains11663 жыл бұрын
The unit in this video, 4611, runs the Hiawatha service, which is local to me. I want to get one for this reason, but they don't have a DC version.
@WyanoPenna3 жыл бұрын
Try running it at a club, but it still runs on dc
@pokeyrailfanning3 жыл бұрын
Just get the DCC sound one it’s a lot better than DC anyways
@lachietod39183 жыл бұрын
When is Kato or Atlas bringing it out in N scale??
@mrsurfliner1493 жыл бұрын
Probably not for a while
@regisbrooks80643 жыл бұрын
How much is cost
@werta50003 жыл бұрын
Via is trying to buy some of these as well, but like everything Via, it will be very late.
@Griphook3D3 жыл бұрын
Is the red beacon functional?
@jlwii20003 жыл бұрын
yes
@Griphook3D3 жыл бұрын
Did not see it working...
@mrdezi223 жыл бұрын
Jesus you sound so BORED making these videos! Change it up or something so you sound like you're actually enthusiastic about the models. Also, maybe run the models at more than just crawl speed? put some cars on it and show us the thing actually running! :D
@paulhebert36153 жыл бұрын
He does sound bored.
@evanstraintubeyt69503 жыл бұрын
Meh I don’t rlly care
@donaldkormos55293 жыл бұрын
I bought one of these ... it's a pretty neat engine ... and your review is dead on ...
@michaelglass47013 жыл бұрын
yes it is, I have a Charger pulling. my Superliners
@railfannerguy13813 жыл бұрын
Do they have n scale?
@pokeyrailfanning3 жыл бұрын
No
@paulhebert36153 жыл бұрын
Like mine but I don't like the blue tint of the LEDs.
@rickeyhall42543 жыл бұрын
Bring Back the F40's
@pokeyrailfanning3 жыл бұрын
Rapdio should be doing some of them here shortly I’m sure he might review it
@natiman13453 жыл бұрын
These are literally the ugliest engines on rails in North America today.
@willausterman31043 жыл бұрын
Currently you're likely correct. That being said, there's definitely been far worse looking locomotives in the past. There'll probably be worse ones to come too.
@amtrak7063 жыл бұрын
F125 and Acela 21 are worse unfortunately.
@amtrakisveryepic3 жыл бұрын
Lets hope they cover up that front later down the line because good god... absolutely degusting looking front lol
@bpcXD3 жыл бұрын
1:25 wait thats how you open a model train box
@pokeyrailfanning3 жыл бұрын
For this models case yes, lots of models use the same type of packaging this one is a little more unique
@Upguy-tj3gv3 жыл бұрын
If looks nice
@PoconoMountaineer4053 жыл бұрын
its cool but my layout takes place in 1950-60s so it would look odd
@willausterman31043 жыл бұрын
It looks futuristic enough you could say it has a built-in time machine lol
@PoconoMountaineer4053 жыл бұрын
@@willausterman3104 lol
@kcgrailgilbert84663 жыл бұрын
im not big on the amtrak charger
@kcgrailgilbert84663 жыл бұрын
@Steven Huo hi Steven how r ya doing buddie so what kinda of locomotive do u have
@markpalkowski96733 жыл бұрын
hey has any one ordered any trains from bradford exchange? i have not got a car from the in 4 months( the indian motorcycle train)
@evanstraintubeyt69503 жыл бұрын
I hate how people crap on bachmann so much
@monder10603 жыл бұрын
Nothing like a Charger passing by IRL and all of a sudden you hear a female voice loud and clear... "FUNCTION PAGE TWO!" :D Can that be turned off?
@jlwii20003 жыл бұрын
I dont see anywhere it can be turned off.
@monder10603 жыл бұрын
@@jlwii2000 and can the functions on other keys at least be used with shift keys etc.? the model seems crazy good, but that announcer is immersion braking as hell
@jlwii20003 жыл бұрын
@@monder1060 not that i could tell....when I used function shift keys it didnt shift to next in the "Tree"
@nhbrail3 жыл бұрын
@@monder1060 you can use the shift key instead
@monder10603 жыл бұрын
@@nhbrail that makes it a whole lot better
@keithspaventa89253 жыл бұрын
My dad works for a the company that biluikt this engine
@waynefrey99203 жыл бұрын
Ask him why 4 antennas ?
@michaelglass47013 жыл бұрын
I have a Charger it's beautiful mine is for my Superliners
@maxshelltrack61313 жыл бұрын
They are ugly as sin I wish they still could've used the genesis body with the new power plant they didn't need to change the body I really think they should get people's input on looks before they just build something.
@ironmatic13 жыл бұрын
the body style is used all over the world
@marka54783 жыл бұрын
Looks are secondary. These locos are in full compliance with FRA and EPA Tier 4 standards. The Genesis units are beat to death. Amtrak is purchasing an additional 75 long distance Chargers from Siemens.