bachmann G scale big hauler columbia item #91101 that has broken a gear on the d

[gprice]

I have a bachmann G scale big hauler columbia item #91101 that has broken a gear on the driver wheel .

Could anyone please help me with information about where i can find a replacement gear or driver wheel assembly?

I live in Australia

ANY help greatly appreciated

Bachmann has suggested contacting service but this item is no longer made.

regards
GP

[Loco Bill]

Barry at Barry;s Big Trains usually has the gears.

Try emailing him.    barrysbigtrains@earthlink.net

[gprice]

Thank you Bill I have emailed Barry hopefully he can help. I would dearly love to get this loco moving as I have never run it the gear split on the first run.
GP

[Barry BBT]

GP,

Had to do a little research, the last time that loco was produce was in the 1993 catalog.  The Porter and 2-4-2 drives were very similar in those days.
I have replicated the drive axle with an aftermarket gear cross-drilled and pinned to replace the original.  If you have sent me an email to my mailbox, I will provide a picture for you.  But as a final check, how many teeth are on the axle gear?  Answer me in either location, or both.

Barry - BBT 

[gprice]

Barry,
I have seen  the pictures and the gears look similar but the teeth are central to the assenbly not offset.
There are 16 teeth on my broken gear.
Graeme

[Barry BBT]

Graeme,

I believe it is a later version or at least something different from what I was thinking.  I have some 16 tooth gears which I can mount on a Bachmann axle.  It would have a brass hub and set screw, but would cost a bit more; i.e., $15.00, postage the same $10.00.  Please advise.

Barry - BBT

[gprice]

Barry,
Could I just post the wheel assembly over to you?

I dont know how to get the wheel off the axle so that I can fit a new gear.

Do I have this option?

[Barry BBT]

Getting the gear off is not the problem.  Quartering the drivers on the axle is the challenge.

Send me the wheels and the gear on the axle, I will return everything for you to drop into the chassis.

Barry's Big Trains
6822 W. Villa St.
Phoenix, AZ 85043

Barry - BBT

[gprice]

Thanks Barry,

I will arrange to post it over to you on Monday.

Is the price still $15US + $10US postage?

How do I pay for it?

Will you send me an invoice that I can pay via credit card?

Graeme

[Barry BBT]

Graeme,

I can accept Visa, MC, and Discover.  Send your card info with the wheelset.

I will process the card here and send the receipt with the new merchandise.

I made up two of them today.

Barry - BBT

[gprice]

The assembly was posted airmail yesterday 3/08/09 so you should have it soon
GP

[Barry BBT]

Graeme,

I'll let you know as soon as I get it.

Barry - BBT