Bachmann On30 Shay

YES!!! I knew you would eventually buy one! Can't be of much help I am afraid...I went with a Climax. I do know that I have heard nothing but great reviews of the Shay and watching the Bay you can get a good deal if you watch closely. Keep us updated

 

My Dad has a couple of these, and they are sweet runners. Can't help you with release info however

 

cheapeest place for a bachmann spectrum shay is ebay store favorite spot, the Shay's are going for much cheaper than the climax. a shay for about $67.00

for a Soundtraxx Tsunami sound & DCC Shay lowest price I have seen is $199 from an online store.

 

as for how they come - looks wise, etc

go to the source:
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/catalog/?cat_id=92&start=10&sortOrder=id
Start at the bottom of this page, and go on from there.
if you click the photo, you get a much larger photo of that version.
find the bachmann model# and bid on that one(s) on favorite spot on ebay.

 

Well, not to make you sick but it came in a box of On30 stuff I bought for 100 bucks from a guy who was getting out of the hobby and just wanted a good home for the stuff. Averaged out with all the stuff in the box, the Climax cost me 15 bucks

 

:tb-biggrin::tb-tongue::tb-wink:

 

I think the five (first grouping via the link) and then near the end of the whole list of On30 steam are the shay's with sound.
I think those are the only undecorated ones are the ones with DCC & Tsunami sound.
and I think that is all the variations ever made of the On30 Shay, unless someone modded one, using a kit or otherwise.

 

I just got yelled at today by the wife. "I thought you said you were done buying trains!" I lowered my head and gave big puppy eyes...still alive but definately feeling scolded!

 

As far as the wifey making comments about buying new equipemnt for the railroad.
Good to hear I'm not alone :tb-cool:


Here are some things to remember:


They can't help it. they have FFLF:

FFLF (Female Fun Limitation Factor)
When a woman asks "Do you really think you should be doing that?"


But then you know there will always be this:

Three Prices You Pay Syndrome
1 - The price you paid for the item.
2 - The price you tell her you paid for the item.
3 - The price you pay when she finds out the price you paid.


And when buying new items for the railroad, always try to use teh 48 hour rule. but be sure to be fair and follow the rules closely:

The 48-Hour Rule or “You Had Your Chance"
This rule was established on March 5, 2002 and is as follows: As a reward for a fellow sneaking new and inexpensive cylinders into the Crisis Center and also escaping any female wrath that might accrue from said purchase, the fellow may make up any story he wishes after 48 hours regarding the acquisition. In other words, she gets 48 hours to notice the purchase and complain. If she misses her window, you are home free.
“This old thing,’’ you might say, when, after a week, she finally does notice, “that thing has been here since July.’’



and after all, she is just doing her job as "the C.P":

C.P. (Chief Procurer)
Wife, individual who is in charge of supplies at home



if her flak gets too much, just head out to the crissis center:

Crisis Center
All Good GLers consider this the garage!



These are from one of my favorite Radio programs: Garage Logic

http://www.am1500.com/gl/lexicon.shtml

 

Man...I did an LOL at work and my employees gave me strange looks! That is PRICELESS (and I intend to use it )

 

if you liked that, you might want to listen to the show. where "You learn my by accident then by design"
and any problem worth solving, can be solved in the garage.
"GL" or Garage Logic is all about common sense solutions to lifes mysteries and having fun.
usually a little more serious from 2-4, then from 4-5:30pm it is more fun.
weekdays 2-5:30 centrail time on am1500.
if you can't get it via the am dial, then you can listen online: http://www.am1500.com/listen.shtml

or download the podcast:
http://www.am1500.com/podcasts/index.shtml#garage
more about "the Mayor" and Garage Logic
http://www.am1500.com/gl/index.shtml


they station is not the typical right wing AM. no hannity or rush. and the hosts range from all over the left, middle and right. not all politics, etc. more entertainment.
Michke is more left of Garage logic but also interesting, a little more out there, but a good show as well. he is on noon to 2pm.


The Mayor's invitation to Garage Logic.
On behalf of the citizens of Garage Logic, Minnesota (we're the fastest growing city in Minnesota), I'd like to invite you to visit us. Hi. I'm Joe Soucheray, Mayor of Garage Logic. Actually, the only mayor G.L. has ever had (although that rapscallion, Patrick Reusse made an unsuccessful bid to unseat me in the last election).

Garage Logic is the seat of Gumption County, down the road from Diversityville, but not as far as Liberal Lakes. It's a place where common sense prevails, the 2-car garage is revered and cigar smoking is allowed (and lawyers aren't).

When you visit G.L., you'll be greeted with the melodic harmonies of power tools at work and the sweet, aromatic blend of cigars and motor oil. For recreation, you can tee it up on Creature Path(TM) golf course, go fishing in Spoon Lake, or catch a Fighting Stogies game at the University of Garage Logic (where you can also enroll in a course on personal responsibility).

I could go on and on, but a new shipment of Titanium Moly Bolts just came in at The Knack hardware store and I gotta run over and check 'em out. Stop by for a visit. If the guiding principles of Garage Logic appeal to you - and they will - you may want to tie the lawn mower on the back of your Harley and take up permanent residence.

Welcome Garage Logicians