I recently installed a new version 5 chassis on my grandson's "Big Hauler". The Big Hauler weight did not quite fit.  I cut off one end of the weight to open up the slot.  Then with a washer on the original screw I was able to secure the weight.  It was a ten minute job.   

Bill

Steve, Thanks a lot for the information.  I believe that is what Howard was seeking.

Howard, there you go.  One question: How is the 11.1 v batt working for you?  Generally 12v is regarded as the minimum voltage for the "Revo"

Bill

Hi, Howard.  I hate it when I see a post that has been up for three days and not received any type of reply, so I will try to help out.  Be aware that I do not own a Climax so this is going to a blind person trying to help another blind person.

My first guess is that you have the 2011 version of the Bmann Climax that has an included sound system.  The 18 volt battery would be for running the loco and the 6volt would be for powering the sound system.  Hint: Call Bachmann's Service Department @ 800-356-3910 and ask for help.

Have you seen the youtube intro video on the Climax https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtX_8vZKXAg? It might give you some hints.

Bill

Tony & Sniglet, When I ordered a version 5 Chassis from Bmann in October it did not come with a weight.  Did you order the version 5 or the version 6 chassis? Both are available and both are very good mechanisms.  My version 5 has been running for 10 years and I have had no major trouble s with it.

Another thought on a DIY weight.  get some steel shot or BBs from Scheels or Cabellas, or any other sporting goods concern and glue them into the boiler.  The small round size of them will be make it easier to fill the space.

Bill

Question 1: is the chassis #90035 DC or battery.  The motor in the chassis is DC and it is wired to pick up power from the track in the same manner as all the other scales you mention in you post.  if you desire the loco to be battery powered it is a very easy conversion.

Question 2: the pic it shows black wheels, is that correct?  Yes. What you see is what you get.  However the black is painted on and will wear off the treads from usage.

Question 3: do I need (my emphasis on need) to order a weight for it?  You really should add weight to the chassis to improve the pulling capabilities of the engine.  As to ordering a weight you are in between a rock and a hard spot. The correct part, "900XX-91030-MT001" is out of stock and you will have to call Bmann. parts dept. to get information on its restocking status.  You could order the weight for older Anniversary engines and try to modify it or go to your local tire store and get used wheel weights and construct your own weight.  Maybe someone else on the forum will chime in with a better solution.

Question 4: what lube would I need to use on the motor gears?  I use white lithium grease once a year.

I hope this helps you. 

Bill

On my two 4-6-0s there is a wiring diagram on the underside of the water fill lids.

Bill

Thank you for the input.  What do you think of the idea of hard wiring the trucks?

Bill

The front truck of my Heisler locomotive intermittently, and momentarily stops running.  I have removed the bottom plate of the truck and found the mechanism to be free and well greased.  Therefore, I think it might be an electrical problem.  Does anyone have any suggestions how I can trouble shoot the circuit running from the DPDT switch in the smoke box and the front motor?

Bill

Thanks, Ed And Bill.

Bill- there  is a diagram on the bottom of the battery hatch.  I just get confused about pos & neg when the wires colors are not black and red.  Now that I know that reverse polarity will not "blow" something on the pcb I'll be okay.

Ed- I 'll follow you hint and try brown in the neg slot.

Bill

I have an older style Big Hauler 4-6-0.  The sound card connects to the 9 volt battery by a brown wire and a white wire have been pulled out of their slots on the tender floor.

1. Any idea which wire (brown or white) is negative?
2. Will "magic smoke" be released if I hook up the battery with the wrong polarity?

Thanks for any help you can give me,
Bill

If the firebox door on your locomotive opens flickering red/yellow LEDs would nicely simulate the fire inside.  Perhaps a small white light over the pressure gauges might also be a possibility. 

Bill

Thank you.

Bill

I would like to convert a Heisler to battery power using a "Revo" ESC, "Phoenix" PCB plus a battery.  Has anyone done this conversion?  If so what battery did you use and where did you place the three components?

Thanks in advance for any help you provide.
Bill

Call Bachmann's service at 1- 800-356-3910  Ext. 328 or 329.  I have not ordered parts for years, but when I did Bachmann would cannibalize parts from returned product if they had it..  It can not hurt to  call and ask if they will sell just battery box covers.

Bill

Bill, I think he is talking about the lead "truck".

The following link will take you to the "Exploded Diagram" of the Anniversary locomotive:

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/81099.pdf

The diagram shows two washers, one, I believe, is fiber, the other is metal.  The fiber washer has two notches for the wires to fit through, while the metal washer has two holes for thewires to go through.  The metal washer, I think, goes on top of the frame, the fiber underneath.

My Anny has experienced to many accidents, repairs & modifications for me to be really sure, but I think what I have written is correct.

Bill