Dear Slomo,
The HO Metroliner had a very rudimentary Faivley pantograph.
Try to replace it with one from any of our more recent electrics.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

Dear John,
We have never produced an On30 dining car in any roadname.
Sorry!
Happy New Year!(Anyway!)
the Bach-man

Dear GS,
I guess a Big Boy, but there's no chance of that...
Happy Thanksgiving!
The Bach-man

Dear Mark,
I will pass that idea, a good one, I think, along to the group.
Thanks!
the Bach-man

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

Dear All,
The Bach-man uses outdoor carpet tape with excellent results.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

Great Issue!
Congrats, Chris!
the Bach-man

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

A great friend and colleague!
the Bach-man

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

Please give customer service a call.
They'll take care of it.
Happy New Year,
the Bach-man

A wonderful 2025 to all!
the Bach-man

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

I have installed this on my K-27 with exccellent results.
I highly recommend it!
the Bach-man

Hey, John!
He is!
Merry Christmas!
the Bach-man