4-8-2 heavy mountain motor

[Cl1nchf13ld]

Hey Guys, I find myself in serious need on a motor to replace the defective one in my C&O George Washington 4-8-2. Contacted Bachmann parts and no luck. If anyone has a motor that will fit this loco and is willing to part with it, Please let me know.  This is a favorite loco and I do miss thinking it.  Thanks a ton guys.  Hope to hear from someone. 

[trainman203]

Spare parts are not a reality in today's Model Railroad world, and I have to say that Bachmann has done a better job than most everybody else at keeping at least some of the parts stocked as best they can.

Back in the Model Railroad Jurassic when most everything was American made, you could very easily get parts from all of the American manufacturers. There was no limited run this and Limited run that, engines stayed available forever, like the diecast offerings of Mantua, Varney, Roundhouse and such.

That world is long gone. People have to get used to the idea of buying another model to be a donor for the parts.  Those heavy mountains come around from time to time, I've seen them, and you might get lucky and find one without a tender or something broken that didn't affect the motor.  Good luck in your quest.

[OlddManWithHO]

I hear ya about the lack of parts.  I've got a HVY Mountain 4-8-2 with a worn frame.  2nd axle back is wobbling because it has worn out the metal it sits in.  I see that the model is discontinued now.  Still have plenty of Spectrum Heavy Mountains on Ebay.  When did they stop making these locos?

Roger Merritt