Dear Bachmann
Any chance of a re- release of the Climax soon or if not any time in the future?
Thanks
Martin
Dear Martin,
Not that I've heard about...
You can still find them at some dealers, however.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Bach-man,
I'd be interesting in a re-release on the Climax as well.
If you counting that is.
Best,
TJ
Hi
having just bought a Heisler & A Shay I too would like a revised Climax I have heard that the originakl version takes a rather long time to fir a decoder>??
After years of longing for one, I stumbled across a nice used unit this weekend at the SELSTS-at a good price! I had NO intention in purchasing any more locos for a while! But I did intend to buy some Delton/AC Hoppers (none found :( ), so I filled that void with the One loco I have wanted to own since starting in LS trains a few years ago ;D!
It's # 6 P/C Lumber...It will make it's way to the West Coast soon for a RCS Conversion...don't think I'll try this one myself!
all that said, I'd vote for a reissue!
cale
Dave does a real nice conversion! I had mine done by him with Sierra installed as well. He did comment that this particular engine doesn't leave a lot of room and that the conversion was "interesting" (he used a different adjective but you get the picture!) ;) :D It's a great little engine and he fixes those troublesome power pick-ups which is about the only real problem that the Climax ever had!
I just got a HO Climax for my birthday. I was surprised as a dear in headlights! I probably LOOKED like a dear in headlights! It sounds great and runs great...I'm happy!
I'm sort of bragging, aren't I.
An HO scale Climax has a sound system?!! Wow.....
What about some sound in a Z Gauge.
I vote for a class A Climax.
Wade
Class A ! ;D
Class A ! ;D
Class A ! ;D
OK, you twisted my arm....Class A ;D
Por Favor!
http://www.pacificcohistory.org/steam.htm#A
or this:
http://www.trainweb.org/toenailridge/climax.html
A Ditcher would be cool, but a Class A-oh yeah!
The Train Stop in San Dimas CA is still advertising new Bachmann G Scale Climax locos in stock - in 4 different roadnames. I bit the bullet and bought one from these folks last year even though the price is steep - $450 plus shipping. I do not regret it since I could not find one cheaper anywhere else - even on evilBay at the time. They packed it well and shipped immediately. This is a terrific looking and smooth operating locomotive. I have been saving $$ to send it out to Dave to get his full RCS/Sierra sound/battery installation along with his tried-and-proven mechanical/electrical enhancements.
Al
Now, this is the class A I'm wanting!
http://www.gearedsteam.com/climax/images/class-a-vertical.jpg
Mike
"Dave does a real nice conversion! ... It's a great little engine and he fixes those troublesome power pick-ups which is about the only real problem that the Climax ever had!"
Can any one advise me how the power pick up problems are cured? Mine is a great unit, but it stalls occassionally where the track has minor vertical changes, such as going into canted curves.
Mick
Timber Tramways Down Under
Mick,
The power transfer between trucks and locomotive is a rather simple fix.
It involves hard wiring.
If interested, contact me off net and I can provide the explaination with supporting pictures.
E-mail is jlsclw@aol.com
JD
well i finally got one.Found one in a shop for $199 NIB!!!!really happy now great engine.Gave up on waiting for a re-issue.So have all 3 types of locos now. ;D ;D ;D
bigreds,
Check your new Climax to see if it has this rear drive shaft.
(http://www.largescaleonline.com/eimages/lsolpics/Team_Member_Pics/jlsrails/Buildings/Steam_Locomotive/Climax_Rear_Drive_Shaft-2.jpg)
As you can see, this drive shaft has a plastic end that will rotate on the shaft. Originally the Climax had a one piece rear drive shaft. Front and rear drive shafts connected to center gear box would have a tendency to put a strain on either drive train. Result would be a broken universal joint or some other part of the drive system
The two piece drive shaft, if yours doesn't have it, is available from Bachmann. Contact their Service Department.
bigreds,
E-mail with pictures was sent yesterday with the Climax information.
JD
Hi JD
Sorry can you resend the info for me my email is marteenus@hotmail.com.
The climax has the new drive shaft.They are little works of art!!!!
Thanks
Martin
Martin,
Sent the information, per your latest request, this morning.
JD
Thanks JD
First class notes and pics will be doing this fix real soon.
Thanks again
Martin
I fixed the pick-up problem.
When I was lubricating my Climax, I tested each wheel with leads from my power pack. I found that some wheels were not picking up power and I think that was leading to stalls. I investigated and found that the small springs behind the plungers that rub against the inside of the wheels were collapsed. These are not shown on the exploded view of my manual, but show in the picture on page 9 - just to the right back of the wheel) Those wheels were not making contact and were the ones that were "dead". I expanded the springs using the tip of a screw driver and reassempled the the spring, plunger and ball bearing and stuffed it back in the truck assembly. It would probably have been better to replace the springs, but I didn't have any handy. I expect the heat treating of the spring material was not carried out right and the springs were soft. If you take yours apart be careful - there is a plunger, a ball bearing (BB size) and a spring and they fly all over.
Hope this helps.
The collapsing of the power pick-up springs is one of the main "wrinkles" that had to be addressed when the Climax first came out. I also had my springs collapse and tried to stretch them out to no avail. When I had my Climax fitted with an RCS r/c battery installation I no longer needed them but Dave Goodson recommended using the springs from Kadee couplers as replacements as the tension in the original ones that have collapsed will have been irrepairably weakened.