This parts 2-8-0 came in the mail last week.
http://hoseeker.net/assemblyexplosionbachmann/bachmann280consoliddiagram1990.jpg

I found that the motor worked fine after replacing brushes and springs from another parts 2-8-0

I put power to the brushes with the wheels connected and the drive wheel (rear set) turns fine but must not have something lined up right because the other wheels do not revolve but go back and forth.

I read another post about quatering and does one side have to be 90 degrees off?  Please detail.


Also, does the power pick up from the wheels only or is there supposed to be another pickup?

Thanks in advance for your expertise--newbie repair man.