Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 48 minutes ago
In this episode of reviewing model railroad products, Lee Melton & Steven Hamilton take a close look at the latest release from Bachmann of an Amtrak Charger locomotive painted in the 50th anniversary paint scheme.
Our sample model features WOW Sound & DCC from TCS. Sounds are very accurate for this model, and the speaker produces plenty of volume.
Having to page through the decoder's menu to activate certain sounds or lights is not very convenient, and I haven't found a way to remap sounds and lights to individual function buttons yet.
The details are very accurate, right down to the placement of the radio antennas on the cab roof. The paint and lettering is sharp and smooth. The motor and driveline is quiet.
All in all, Bachmann did a great job with this model, and we look forward to what they come out with in the future!
In this episode of reviewing model railroad products, Lee Melton & Steven Hamilton take a close look at the latest release from Bachmann of an Amtrak Charger locomotive painted in the 50th anniversary paint scheme.
Our sample model features WOW Sound & DCC from TCS. Sounds are very accurate for this model, and the speaker produces plenty of volume.
Having to page through the decoder's menu to activate certain sounds or lights is not very convenient, and I haven't found a way to remap sounds and lights to individual function buttons yet.
The details are very accurate, right down to the placement of the radio antennas on the cab roof. The paint and lettering is sharp and smooth. The motor and driveline is quiet.
All in all, Bachmann did a great job with this model, and we look forward to what they come out with in the future!
