I have been trying to find an HO power truck with a 5' to 6' wheel base (distance between axle centers) without any luck, so I am wondering if the Bachman or anyone on here can tell me if any of the Bachmann trolley trucks are in this range (like the Peter Witt for example). Thanks.
Richard in Vermont

Does anyone know if the Norfolk & Western "J" is still in production? I have one that clunks going forward and I'd like to return it to the factory but I don't want something else if the "J" isn't being made anymore. Thanks.
Richard in Vermont

My new 70 Tonner is a real noise box. From what I have heard, they are all that way. Has anyone figured out how to quiet them down?

I have a light Mountain loco that is shorted and I would like to return it to the factory for repair or replacement. Since this engine is most likely out of production now, what are my chances of getting a replacement?

I recently purchased a new Bachmann GP9 and I wish to renumber it. What is the best way to remove numbers without taking off the base paint as well? I know that brake fluid usually works well to take off all the paint but I'm reluctant to try brake fluid on the numbers for fear it will take the paint with it. The base color is yellow so it will probably not take as much rubbing like darker colors would. I hope someone that has found a way that works well will share their successful method.
Richard in Vermont

Anyone know if the WM ever had a caboose with the fireball logo on it? Thanks.

Anyone know if the Western Maryland RR ever had a caboose with the fireball logo on it? Now that I have a good running WM 2-8-0 with the fireball on the tender it would be nice to have a matching caboose, if it was prototypical.
Richard in Vermont

I have a new DCC Spectrum 2-8-0 with factory decoder that runs fine but I can't get the headlight to work. The headlight LED is OK (I have tested it). What am I missing?
Richard in Vermont

I have a DCC ready Vandy tender and a few of the ten wires that go to the engine have broken off the board. Where can I find a diagram that will identify where these wires are soldered to the board? Thanks.
Richard

Has anyone tried this product? It is supposed to add traction like rubber tires do on drive wheels. I'm leary about it. How would you go about applying an even coat on the wheels? I haven't been able to find out much about it. Thanks for any info or experiences you can share, as I have several steamers that could use something like this.
Richard in VT

To the Bach-Man:
I've owned this engine for a couple of years and have had a lot of trouble with it. The first problem was a bad motor and it worked good after putting in a replacement motor. The second go-round was much more involved when I decided to install a Tsunami decoder.

The first decoder burned out so I put in a second one, thinking it was just a bad decoder. Wrong! The second one burned out also. This time I got out my ohm meter and found that I had continuity between the motor and track which should not happen with DCC.

The next step was to dis-assembly the engine and find the short. What I found was an intermittent short between the chassis and the left center drive wheel tire. The short only happens when I wiggle the driver.

Is it possible for a drive wheel to short out? and is it possible to get only this part? I do not want to send this engine back to the factory because I have detailed it and lettered it special and don't want to take any chances of not getting it back. Your comments will be appreciated. Many thanks.
Richard