Hi. I have a Chinese QJ locomotive (never run) that has a broken Tender "Chassis", or "Underfloor", and I'm wondering if I can obtain a replacement. For some reason it had a bend in it, and in endeavoring to straighten it, I broke it. Any clues? BTW, repairing it is not an option because of the bend in it. Thanks

Is rObert still perusing this forum? I would like to further discuss my ailing J Class. We comunicated in August via The Bachmann.

Hi. Bought a Spectrum N&W J from FavotiteSpot. Got it out of the box and it made all the noises but would not drive itself. Spent $50(Aust) to send it back (to Bachmann) for repair. Received the loco with report that it was ok and runs well. Put it on my test track and it was exactly the same as when I sent it, in that it again made all the noises but would not drive itself. Not wanting to outlay another $50 I decided to investigate the problem. I have found that the motion gear runs free without the motor installed and the motor runs free out of the frame. The axle gear does not slip on the Drive Axle and the pinion is secure on the motor shaft. When in the assembled state the motor has very little power, to the point that at full load againt a resistance the loco will not even slip the drivers. Two questions; 1/ Do you have any suggestions ie; faulty motor? 2/ Can I buy a complete new motor/drive gear/flywheel assembly to replace the one currently installed? The loco is Sound Equiped and record of the warranty repair will be with Bachmann. My adress is Kilmore East Austraqlia 3764. I would like to get this loco operational and end the dissapointment of a bad buy.
Thanks
Steve
PS Bachmann reimbursed me with rollingstock to the value of $50 Aust.