Please be patient! I have a first-run K-27 and back in 2008 there were several postings about replacement of the counterweights as delivered. At that time I went ahead and requested replacement weights which I received. Unfortunately, I did not follow through and replace them. Well, now I want to, but as I look through the old postings, the links with the instructions with pictures no longer work. Can you point me in the right direction to get the instructions?

Thank you.

I was setting up a simple loop of track for my 90-year-old Dad to run using a forney and some skeleton log cars and cupola-less caboose. My 21-year-old nephew in his zeal to help me unpacked the log cars and dropped one on the floor. Of course it's the more fragile part that broke - a coupler. How easy is it to replace the coupler and where can I get another?

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Not my best shot at creating a subject title, but it suffices. I have the 455 D&RGW version of the K-27 and would like to replace the lettering on the tender to Rio Grande Southern the way it looked before the accident and replacement of the cab. Does anyone know the best way to remove the lettering without damaging the black paint?

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Your indulgence, please. I was finally able to get my K-27 out of the box. (It's been over a year since I made the purchase - what patience!) I've lubed it in anticipation of testing the DCC install with sound I just completed. Then (shudder) I remembered to check the counterweights.

All axles, except the third one, seem to have considerable play in the counterweights. Yikes! I probably need replacements. However, I forgot what the policy is to get the replacements. I tried to call support, but the line was busy. (Voice mail, anyone?)

What do I need to send to Bachmann to get the new counterweights? Also, I downloaded the replacement instructions from the Gallery several months ago, so I should be good to go there. If anyone can help, I'd appreciate it.

Thank you.

I want to order the K-27 2-8-2 BlkGrnBoiler 455. It's only identified as "PTD." Does that mean it's without the roadname? If it is the D&RGW, is it with the flying herald or the older version? Does it come with a snowplow as well?

Thank you.