Dear GS,
I guess a Big Boy, but there's no chance of that...
Happy Thanksgiving!
The Bach-man
I guess a Big Boy, but there's no chance of that...
Happy Thanksgiving!
The Bach-man
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#2
Large / Re: Gearbox parts request
September 18, 2025, 10:52:29 PM
Dear Mark,
I will pass that idea, a good one, I think, along to the group.
Thanks!
the Bach-man
I will pass that idea, a good one, I think, along to the group.
Thanks!
the Bach-man
#3
General Discussion / Re: No power to E-Z Track when using turnout
August 27, 2025, 10:28:12 PM
Dear 017,
This track plan has two reverse loops which create dead shorts. They each must be wired to ameliorate this condition.
JWard has offered good advice.
Good luck!
the Bach-man
This track plan has two reverse loops which create dead shorts. They each must be wired to ameliorate this condition.
JWard has offered good advice.
Good luck!
the Bach-man
#4
General Discussion / Re: Help with nail sizes for EZ Track
June 12, 2025, 10:41:15 PM
Dear All,
The Bach-man uses outdoor carpet tape with excellent results.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
The Bach-man uses outdoor carpet tape with excellent results.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
#6
Large / Re: Bachmann Polar Express
April 03, 2025, 08:02:26 PM
Hey, Fellows,
Here's an interesting side note:
When I painted the prototype of the Large Scale model, I worked with author Chris Van Allsburg.
Using the book as a guide, I painted the cars blue and maroon.
"Oh no",said Chris, "the cars are green!"
Well, they sure looked blue to me, but he's the author, so he knows...
Later on, when Lionel got the rights from the movie people, they used blue..
BUT, in the scene where Tom Hanks is talking to the boy in the vestibule,the walls are clearly green. Hmmm...
In any event,our model had the green and maroon sides.
For over twenty years the one I painted was on display in the library of Viola School, where I taught Fifth Grade,
with one side green and the other blue. The kids always got a kick out of the story!
Best,
the Bach-man
Here's an interesting side note:
When I painted the prototype of the Large Scale model, I worked with author Chris Van Allsburg.
Using the book as a guide, I painted the cars blue and maroon.
"Oh no",said Chris, "the cars are green!"
Well, they sure looked blue to me, but he's the author, so he knows...
Later on, when Lionel got the rights from the movie people, they used blue..
BUT, in the scene where Tom Hanks is talking to the boy in the vestibule,the walls are clearly green. Hmmm...
In any event,our model had the green and maroon sides.
For over twenty years the one I painted was on display in the library of Viola School, where I taught Fifth Grade,
with one side green and the other blue. The kids always got a kick out of the story!
Best,
the Bach-man
#7
Thomas & Friends / Re: Fairwell Doug !
March 17, 2025, 08:07:01 PM
A great friend and colleague!
the Bach-man
the Bach-man
#8
Large / Re: EoT (aka fred') device w/roller brg truck, detail
February 22, 2025, 10:33:41 PM
Hi, Fellows,
Sorry for the delay- I'm getting over the Covid and just got around to finding a Fred.
They are indeed sprung trucks, and the bearings turn as well- a lovely bit of engineering!
Enjoy your trains!
the Bach-man
Sorry for the delay- I'm getting over the Covid and just got around to finding a Fred.
They are indeed sprung trucks, and the bearings turn as well- a lovely bit of engineering!
Enjoy your trains!
the Bach-man
#9
Large / Re: Christmas Street Car
January 13, 2025, 09:54:44 PM
Please give customer service a call.
They'll take care of it.
Happy New Year,
the Bach-man
They'll take care of it.
Happy New Year,
the Bach-man
#10
General Discussion / Happy New Year!
January 01, 2025, 12:30:15 AM
A wonderful 2025 to all!
the Bach-man
the Bach-man
#11
HO / Re: lights in passenger cars
December 26, 2024, 10:38:55 PM
Dear Lamar,
Sure!
You need metal wheelsets in the trucks, some sort of pickup wipers, and a bulb or LED inside.
There might be lighting kits on the market.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Sure!
You need metal wheelsets in the trucks, some sort of pickup wipers, and a bulb or LED inside.
There might be lighting kits on the market.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
#12
Large / Re: Attention Bachman K-27 Owners
December 23, 2024, 11:14:52 PM
I have installed this on my K-27 with exccellent results.
I highly recommend it!
the Bach-man
I highly recommend it!
the Bach-man
#13
On30 / Re: It's that time of year again...................
December 19, 2024, 10:31:49 PM
Hey, John!
He is!
Merry Christmas!
the Bach-man
He is!
Merry Christmas!
the Bach-man
#14
General Discussion / Re: Paint color
December 19, 2024, 10:29:47 PM
Dear 94,
When I painted the prototype I used Krylon Hunter Green.
Happy Holidays!
the Bach-man
When I painted the prototype I used Krylon Hunter Green.
Happy Holidays!
the Bach-man
#15
On30 / Re: On30 repairs
December 11, 2024, 11:21:24 PM
Dear Gary,
Please call the service department to discuss your specific needs.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Please call the service department to discuss your specific needs.
Have fun!
the Bach-man