Jonathan

sharp "S" curves?  well not really sharp but 3 of them just the same.  The bodies on these cars are fairly simple...as for sentimental value...nah...just had these for a long time.  These cars were on another layout I had about 10 years ago but most of the time they were used as props...tried to get them in service but have had lots of problems...Bachmann replaced the Loco 2 months ago...told me they had to dig up a new one as the one I sent was too outdated..and they sent it back with the EZ Mate Couplers....best to find another set to use...this will be back as ornaments real soon.

Regards

Marvin

"If your set is older, and has truck mounted couplers (talgo), that's a different can of worms."

I have the Thunderbolt set that was manufactured in 1995 and yes...now having all sorts of problems keeping the rolling stock on the tracks. The tracks I am using do very well....but then there is the 18 degree turns.....nuts....always falling off

The Locomotive (SF GP40) has the Horn Couplers as do all the rolling stock..is there anyway of replacing the entire sets?  Do I need to also change the wheels to accomodate using lets say the EZMate style?  

Regards

Marvin

I am having the exact same situation running a 1995 Thunderbolt set with a Loco, Caboose & 5 cars.  It also came with 18" radius curves but the problem to look could be the couplers.  As this Thunderbolt set came with Horn Couplers instead of Magnetic Knuckle ... the solution I was given was to replace ALL the trucks and couplers to the Magnetic Knuckle ones if I were to keep running this radius so tight.  Is there any truth to this or did Bachmann finally learn from these Horn Couplers running on 18" ?