it seems people in new zeland are having problems with final gears. i just received my connie and its good i heard about the problems. the first thing i did was rip it apart and i found all of the gear box screws-gear box cover screws and mount screws very very loose. if i had run it only for an inch i would have destroide the drive train. who would be to blame?- me! as i know that quality controll at bachmann is out to lunch. the only way they can redeem thereselves is to no.1-ship replacement parts real fast for those that whant to fix the problems themselves no.2 offer free shipping both ways (fast) for those who dont want to clean up after bachmann workers. we will keep buying if this is the case. if not i will buy from another manufacturer.

i ordered a connie from trainworld at a steal of 256.31 with shipping. i did not know that there was a problem with the drive. i would guess that they do or they wouldnt be selling them at this price. i had to send my k back to bachmann and with my luck i will with the connie as well. if there is something out there that is broken or messed up in some way i will end up with it. i would be very happy if it actualy runs. also i was told that the cupler height on the k and connie as well as the new porter is the same? if not what cupler do i use for the 0-4-0? i would like to use all bachmann as i do not use kd. also will the k doghouse fit on the connie? does bachmann offer a plow for the connie? thank you. bob.

i sent my k in for counter weights and it was sent back to me faster than i thought it would. about 1 week! thank you. i do have some concerns. i oiled my k before i ran it but it sqweels in the curves on 16 1/2 foot aristo track? also in reverse it makes a low thunk thunk thunk. i am an automotive resteration specalist and i dont like what i am hearing. thank you.