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Title: Connie 2-8-0
Post by: trainman2 on July 23, 2011, 02:42:02 PM

I just received my new loco - purchased form a out of town company. I do not have a power source to test, so I placed it on a short track for display. I was able to push it and the drive wheels turned. Do I have a problem?
Thanks.
Ed

Title: Re: Connie 2-8-0
Post by: tac on July 23, 2011, 03:26:39 PM

Some folks have all the luck....I can't do that with mine.

Mind you, mine is around 8-9 years old....maybe the new ones have a free-wheel set-up, but somehow I doubt it.

Sounds futzed to me.

tac
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Title: Re: Connie 2-8-0
Post by: Loco Bill Canelos on July 23, 2011, 05:07:22 PM

Then wheels should not Turn!! You likely have a stripped or broken gear. If it is new return it to the dealer for a replacement. Ask them to pay return shipping.

Good luck,

Title: Re: Connie 2-8-0
Post by: glennk28 on July 24, 2011, 08:09:35 PM

Somewhere in this forum there is alos info on the motor mounting screrws that loosen--but first make sure you have a running loco.

As far as I know, only the K-27's would free-wheel--interestiong to see ther lights come on when you push it-- (mine are first-runs)

Title: Re: Connie 2-8-0
Post by: Loco Bill Canelos on July 24, 2011, 10:46:57 PM

Trainman,

here are the instructions for tightening the gearbox, if that is the problem.

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,3256.0.html

Title: Re: Connie 2-8-0
Post by: trainman2 on July 25, 2011, 03:27:30 PM

I spoke with Joe at Bachmann customer service today and he said I should send in the loco for repair or replacement. It is now at UPS and should arrive Philly this Wednesday. Thank you for your ideas and assistance. Unfortunately I did not check this board before shipping - maybe I could have fixed it myself. I do like to tinker!

Title: Re: Connie 2-8-0
Post by: Barry BBT on July 25, 2011, 05:13:46 PM

Trainman,

Not a typical do-it-yourself repair, if it is the gear, which is most likely.

I have repaired the gear with brass tubing slices and JB Weld epoxy, not everyone can.

Barry - BBT

Title: Re: Connie 2-8-0
Post by: trainman2 on August 10, 2011, 05:36:28 PM

My Connie just arrived, back from Bachmann's repair shop! The drive gear was replaced under Bachmann's excellent warranty - it took less than 2 weeks from the time I shipped it out! Thanks to you, Mr. Bach-man!!
This is one of the many reasons I love my several Spectrum locos - G and HO scales.

Title: Re: Connie 2-8-0
Post by: Don Gilham on August 17, 2011, 09:31:18 AM

I have had the same problem, the motion ran without power (having just got it out of the box). When power was applied to the motor, the motor ran freely and the motion didn't. I took off the gearbox cap, and found that the nylon gear on the axle appeared to have a crack on the shaft ?

EDIT : Just been in touch with the retailer who's contacting Bachmann Eurpoe - hopefully they can fix it :)

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