Bachmann RGS 455

S.B.A. · Dec 6, 2009

Hello everyone, i am interested in buying a bachmann K-27, RGS 455 post wreck. I can see that the cab is the correct standard gauge cab, but i am unable to tell if the tender is correct, it was standard gauge as well. Dose anyone know if the tender is larger than the other K-27s? Thanks,
Sean

SlateCreek · Dec 6, 2009

In a word, "yep!"

http://slatecreekrailway.blogspot.c...k-rex.html

Matthew (OV)

S.B.A. · Dec 6, 2009

Thanks. Is the overhang of the tender very noticeable?

Steve Stockham · Dec 6, 2009

Kinda depends upon what you mean by "noticeable." It's accurate. It's very accurate! So, I guess the answer would be yes!

East Broad Top · Dec 6, 2009

It is taller than the other tenders, but length and width are the same as the others. From what I gather from reading online, the cab was cut down from a standard gauge 0-6-0 (probably a bit of width taken out), and the tender was ultimately repalced by the tender from #452. I'm not expert on Ks, but from the details on the tender, so I'd definitely defer to those more well versed than I, but from that I'd bet the tender behind #455 is the one from #452, not a standard gauge one.

Later,

K

Bachmann RGS 455

S.B.A.

SlateCreek

S.B.A.

Steve Stockham

East Broad Top

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