Is it possible for Bachman to reintroduce this model or might there be a more current equal?

Thanks

I have four Bachmann Econami Soundvalue SD9s. Some time ago while consisting three of them one stuttered a couple of times and then started tripping my short detector when starting to move. Today, two more of them have gone the same way. All sound functions work perfectly and everything is normal until throttle is applied. At this point the locos will move a little and then either reset or trip the short detector. My command station is DCC-ex using the arduino motor board so i should be good for at least 1.3 amps, I have seen values on my amp meter in excess of this when the effected Sd9s are tripping the detector. When the decoder appears to reset i suspect that the internal current monitor is being tripped. All three effected decoders where in a consist with other SD9s when they started exhibiting the symptoms described. I have reset all CVs by programming a value of 8 into register 8 and then cycling the power as described in the manual. This did reset everything but doesn't solve the problem. Has anyone else had a similar problem and have you managed to fix it?

Thank you Sir! I have done that, just wondering if anyone had any experience or preference in terms of brand.

Dear TJ 219,
Google "Model train storage boxes".
You will find many excellent solutions.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

Dear Mark,
Follow the instructions from this dapper fellow:
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=lubricating+bachmann+locomotives#kpvalbx=_aUtZZt2vIq2p5NoPiKSgyAo_90
Have fun!
the Bach-man

Many of us have been running our On30 steamers for quite a long time, most likely with little to no maintenance. Is there any information as to lubrication of gears and bearing surfaces?
I have some trepidation about opening an engine and having parts go flying to all corners of the work bench. Hopefully any information would provide a guide to accessing critical areas for each rod and geared engine as well as types of lubricants to be used. I know there was a VHS tape that Bachmann put out a long time ago, but mine probably got tossed when my VHS player quit working a long time ago.

Mark B.

I am also looking into this for my engines. I'm Thinking a laser cut box may work well. If I make one up ill let you know.

i would too but i would prefer more characters prior to DCC

Hey everyone,

So I thought what better place to ask this question?

I am looking for options to store my engines and trucks. Boxes would be preferable but I'm honestly open to pretty much anything that will keep them safe.

Please post suggestions here, thanks in advance.

Donald and Douglas are currently out of stock, so we deactivated the web store listing. However, they are not discontinued and should be back later this year.

EDIT: We've reactivated the listing for reference (they are out of stock)