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Title: Motor replacement 2-4-2T #762
Post by: rbturner on April 27, 2021, 01:08:59 PM

I am not a G scale 'guy' but recently repaired 3 Bachmann large scale locos.

The 2-4-2T required a new motor and Bachmann did not offer the part.

I found a perfect replacement on the Internet. Mabuchi #RS-385PH-2085

It fit perfectly. I hope this helps someone else looking for a motor

Title: Re: Motor replacement 2-4-2T #762
Post by: A Trainman on April 27, 2021, 07:16:15 PM

Thanks rbturner,
That's good information for anyone that may need one.
If Bachmann doesn't offer a replacement, for this and other items such as gears and universal joints, it would be helpful if there was a sticky that had all of these alternative part numbers and their descriptions all in one place. Would be a lot easier than having to do a forum search.

Adam

Title: Re: Motor replacement 2-4-2T #762
Post by: Woodysalsam on June 12, 2021, 04:39:31 PM

I just bought a 2-4-2T on eBay and was wondering if you know your model number? Asked Bachmann about it and they don't recognize the part number 81599.

Title: Re: Motor replacement 2-4-2T #762
Post by: Loco Bill Canelos on June 13, 2021, 08:29:02 AM

Hi Guys,

Looking at my database of Bachmann large scale products, 81599 was the painted undecorated version of the 2-4-2T that came out in 1995.

Loco Bill

Title: Re: Motor replacement 2-4-2T #762
Post by: Loco Bill Canelos on June 13, 2021, 09:04:29 AM

Hi All,

While you can't get the motor separately you can get the frame, motor and gear box (with metal gears) for about 69 bucks.

https://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=69_597&products_id=6116

While I cannot guarantee it, this same product may also be a great way to repower the 2-4-2 with the tender. If anyone tries it please post on how it went.

Bill

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