121 class in American switcher version

[Liverbird81]

Just wondering guys is there any knowledge of the American version of the 121 class and if so does anybody know if bachmann produce a model of it

[David]

As far as I know the 121 class was an EMD export design and so didn't run in USA. There's a Wikipedia page about it http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/EMD_GL8. There is a Brazilian manufacturer that makes their version but it is very different to the Irish one and very expensive.

[Liverbird81]

Is there an HO version of the 121 class or anything closely resembleing it

[BosKonay]

Some info on models here: http://website.lineone.net/~sjohnson40/Loco%20Profiles/B121.html

 

Tho a tad out of date

[Liverbird81]

I've found an HO bacmann alco s4 switcher loco seems pretty close although would need some tiny alterations I think and there only £65 RTR models

[Liverbird81]

I've found a bachmann alco s4 switcher loco that seems pretty close although would have to have minor alterations and its only £65 RTR model

[Garfield]

They're not alike at all, to be honest. GM's GL8 model, of which the 121 class is a variant of, was designed specifically for the export market. As far as I know, nobody produces a ready-to-run model of this loco. If there is one available, some alterations would still be needed...

[Warbonnet]

Two topics on the same subject merged. Please only start one topic instead of multiple ones so we can keep the answers all in one place. Thanks.

[gph2000]

Try the Athearn SW1500

[UP6936]

I think most of the gl8 locos built had high-hoods, so it would be quite hard to modify one to look right, if they ever bring out a model.

[David]

The link below is a model of the Brazillian EMD GL8

http://cartelcaipira.ning.com/m/photo?id=2403785%3APhoto%3A143671

[Mayner]

The Argentinian & Mexican GA8 locos are probably the nearest appearence wise to the 121s http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=350229&nseq=2

 

They have the same engine as the 121s but ride on freight trucks with a pair of traction motors inside the body.

Edited June 29, 2013 by Mayner