Review - Bachmann HO Scale 2-8-4 Berkshire C&O Kanawha

[@TheTalemaster]

Perhaps not as detailed as some of the other offerings, but let me tell you what the Bachmann has that the others don't: *it runs, guaranteed!* I have had more troubl with Broadway LtD, MTH and so many others, but to this day Bachmann's locos run...and run...and keep running!

[@connorandjimsvillerailroad]

This is so true!!! I 100% agree. I feel my Bachmann trains will never stop

[@RedRiverRailfan]

I just bought me one today at a train show! Can’t wait to run it!

[@lukebarber9511]

Great review! A couple notes: the whole assembly is called "valve gear", and the C&O used these engines on both passenger and freight trains.

[@colinbarnerj3a]

2-8-4s on the C&O, NKP and PM were designed for fast freight service but were used in passenger service on occasion. 70 out of 90 C&O 2-8-4s, along with 15 out of 80 NKP 2-8-4s were actually built by ALCO. Great video!

[@admiralseabass8993]

Great review! FYI it’s pronounced “Ka-Gnaw.” My dad grew up along the Kanawha River in West Virginia, he would tell me stories about seeing steam engines like this when he was a kid.

[@connorandjimsvillerailroad]

Thank you so much!!! I literally had no idea

[@randallellison6421]

Very nice locomotive! I often see these listed in the Micro-Mark catalogs and usually listed either side of $200 depending on what kind of sale they are having!

[@connorandjimsvillerailroad]

Same here. It was really nice to get it for almost for free. I wish I still had my 2-8-8-4 but I really like this locomotive so its ok!

[@randallellison6421]

@@connorandjimsvillerailroad yeah, it would have been great seeing that 2-8-8-4 but that C&O Berk is still a great piece!

[@ewoodrailway]

Great review Conner, thanks for sharing

[@connorandjimsvillerailroad]

Thank you very much! Sorry I haven't been reviewing as much. Glad to be back at it

[@LukeLovesTrains-Mr.RailYard]

Cool steam locomotive

[@TheAtlantaRailfan]

What's the pulling power like on it?

[@OldIronVideo]

How well can it navigate 18 inch curves?

[@connorandjimsvillerailroad]

It actually can navigate them pretty well. My layout is mostly 18 inch with some 22 inch on thr outer edge and I haven't had a problem yet!

[@OldIronVideo]

@@connorandjimsvillerailroad thanks I'll probably buy one then

[@hectoravila7036]

Is this remote control engine?i have one but doesn’t wan to run maybe is the transformer I’m use?

[@apostolicengineer8251]

Yes, must have dcc controller

[@csxrailfanbronyzachbecker2105]

It’s actually a Kanawha locomotive