Hi;

Yes, am waiting for a reply from the Bach Man . Totally agree with you, locos are way too expensive NOT to have Bachmann to have spare part readily available. I don't know if the supaglue ( c.a.) will hold.
We shall await a speedy reply !!!

For the Bach Man;
At a recent model train show, my EM-1's tender wheels melted during a short circuit. I think I have repaired the molten plastic and replaced the 2 wheels and one axle, successfully.
Will Bachmann being bringing out spare parts for this new model?

Sorry for the delay;

Sound decoder is a MRC N 1956, Universal 16-bit for steam locos...Though sound could have been more robust...works well at home, hard to hear at a train show.  For some unknown reason, either loco or tender is causing a short on my Club's DCC modular layout. ( worked just fine a few days earlier on a home layout. )  Is away from me at the moment being checked out...will let you know how examination goes.

Peanuts

Hi Shawn;

2-10-2 landed here in Brisbane..Friend added sound decoder..Have spent Sunday at Ipswich Model train Club running in, without too much load..All OK
Peanuts

I am redesigning my 1060mm x 440mm coffee table layout.. Will the GE 70 ton diesel switcher negotiate a 165 mm radius ( 6.5 inches )

Peanuts

Hi Shawn;
I have just ordered the same loco, together with a sound decoder...Have taken your thoughts on hand. My model train club, ( Ipswich, Qld Australia. ) are concentrating on modular layouts, DCC control.  Sound will be terrific..Will keep you all posted.

Peanuts, Moorooka. Brisbane. Aust

Bill;

A successful coupler conversion, using a body mounted Unimate ( by Red Caboose )  N scale coupler. So can now double head the  D 2-6-6-2's

Thanks Bill;

The dummy coupler just clips in, NO lateral movement at all. Am to show a friend who is very up with it re repairs etc on Wednesday.  Richard

A fellow club member wishes to dispose of his Spectrum 2-6-6-2, item # 82674.  With a dummy coupler fitted to the frontend; is it possible to replace with a working coupler, as is fitted on the tender, ( or similar).   Does Bachmann already manufacture a suitable coupler ??

Regards

Peanuts

Item # 89451, 12 wheeler..would this tender be suitable to attach to Spectrum # 58157, Northern 4-8-4. Regards  Peanuts

Morning from Brisbane, Australia;  I too have just purchased a C & O 2-6-6-2 Spectrum...What type/livery caboose should I attach to this coal train ?


Regards

Peanuts

Am about to purchase this DCC loco...what type of work was it mainly involved in...logging or coal. Were they used in passenger service?