Hi,
I have a few older generation N scale locomotives. Does anyone know where I can buy gear wheels for the trucks as they are worn out and spares are not available on line from BachMan?
Thanks.
Tissa.
You might NWSL ( North West Short Line ) , but I doubt that they will have anything . It's probably easiest to just buy a better newer loco . The newest locos do run better .
Thanks, Mike. It is such a waste to throw away. But you are correct.
I wouldn't necessarily discard the older locos. They make great non-running props for the layout (yard, sidings, next to repair shop, etc.). One nice thing is that you can use them as a basis for a super-detailing project and if it doesn't work out, you don't feel half as bad as if you had trashed a new loco. (Don't ask me how I know :o)
Thanks, that is an idea. I got in to N scale by accident. Just because I picked up some stuff in a closeout sale. I am seriously considering selling off everything and going to HO. I have several sets and Locos in near new condition in boxes as I kept collecting but never built a layout. But that takes a lot of space. I could sell those and buy new N scale stuff, but that is also a hassle.
I wish someone starts manufacturing those gears-there will be many of us who will order them.
Thanks.
You can find used engines with newer gears on ebay. Look for engine with Black axle gears. I up graded some Plus F7s with the Non DCC spectrum chassis.
Thanks, I have and no luck so far. Especially the first wheel that engages with the worm.