I have the Special Forces train set(by Bachmann), and need a replacement engine. The horns are broken off, most of the handrails have become disconnected from the shell. Does anyone know where I could get the engine without buying another one of the sets?
I don't know where you can buy just a locomotive unless someone has one on eBay. But I do have a suggestion. If all you need are horns and handrails, check Walthers on line catalogue (click on the link below.) A search for horns brings up several types while a search for stanchions brings up many types by many manufacturers.
To install some types of stanchions you will need a small drill. Either your local hobby shop or Walthers can supply you with a set of small drills and a pin vice to hold them. Total cost of drills, pin vice, horns, stanchions and some wire for the rails will certainly be less than a new set of trains and you will have the tools available for your next project.
http://www.walthers.com/ (http://www.walthers.com/)
I went to Walthers .com, looked at the stanchions, and had no clue what they were. Im not sure if I was clear enough, but I mean the part between the top handrail, and where they connect to the shell, thats the part thats broken. Its hard to explain, but im going to try and get a picture on here.
My suggestion would be to purchase the same engine with a different road name ( $30.00), take the parts off it or have someone repaint it for you.
Don