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Topics - ken black

#1
HO / Bachmann 2-10-0 lights
April 27, 2013, 12:15:22 AM
I have a new bachmann 2-10-0  dcc and tsunami sound I can not get the head light or the rear light to work  ken
#2
HO / bachmann 2-10-0 headlight replace
December 07, 2012, 12:45:24 AM
I have a bachmann 2-10-0 with a high head light that needs replacement is this a easy fix
#3
HO / ho sy mikado 2-8-2
November 20, 2012, 12:43:52 AM
I have a bachmann sy mikado 2-8-2 ddc ready I am looking for a sound decoder and speaker that will fit in the tender does MRC make one?
#4
HO / ho 2-8-0cc on board
February 23, 2012, 05:22:10 PM
I got a replacement 2-8-0 from bachmann it ran about 10 feet and then stopped  noticed it was out of QuarterSo I phoned bachmann they happily sent me a replacement New one arrived same problem I think I will fix this one myself Anyone else have this problem It seems the wheels are loose on the gear shaft causeing them to turn independent of each other in other words the right can slip without the left moveing I put them back in Quarter a used lock tight  works fine now Ken
#5
HO / ho 2-8-0 #1connector
November 22, 2011, 12:10:32 AM
I am replacing the #1 connector on my spectrum 2-8-0 it has a light one one end and wires to the motor . Do Ihave to take the under frame a part or does the shell come a part Thanks Ken
#6
HO / ho 4-8-2 side rods
March 16, 2011, 01:59:04 PM
Hi I have a heavy mountain 4-8-2. The side rods will not stay in place the pins keep comming out of there plastic holes. Is this a problem I can fix? I do not want to send it back because iI was told they would not fix it but would replace it .
#7
HO / 2-8-2 gears
February 03, 2011, 01:36:56 PM
Hi I have a 2-8-2 that has started running as though the gears are not messing at low speeds it is not smooth very bumpy at high speeds it is much better any ideas Ken
#8
General Discussion / marx 027
February 11, 2009, 11:57:16 PM
I am rewinding the field coil for a marx 027 motor. does anyone know an easy way to do it .They are not hard to do but I have trouble making the windings look good Ken
#9
HO / bachmann service
August 13, 2007, 11:21:03 PM
On Sept 18 07 I sent two locomotives for repair I recieved them today Aug 13 07 . Which is great I live in Canada Shipping was 20 days.Thanks Bob B for the great service Ken
#10
HO / bachmann service
June 21, 2007, 11:00:33 PM
I phoned the service dept. last Friday for parts. I live in British Columbia Canada I recieved my parts in 6 days Wow Thanks for the great Service
#11
HO / modification peco turnouts
March 25, 2007, 07:24:32 PM
I read the modification on the web for peco turnouts but Iam not sure what they want you to do with the power wires you attach to the frog.Can someone help with this thanks Ken
#12
HO / peco turnouts
March 24, 2007, 08:08:44 PM
I am taking my atlas turnouts and replacing them with peco.the first ones were no problem  as they were insolfrogs.I then found the rest are electrofrogs. I can't get them to work.I am using DC common track can anyone tell me what I have to do so they will  work Thanks Ken
#13
HO / turn out
February 21, 2007, 01:04:52 AM
Iam replacing an Atlas turnout with an above the table switch with a peco with a under the table switch  . the switch is built in to the bottom of the turn out it measures!inch deep 2 inches long by3/4 inch wide. what is the best way to go about install? Ken
#14
HO / bachmann ho 2-8-2 sy
February 04, 2007, 10:44:47 PM
I have a 2-8-2 sy that slips going up a 2% grade with 4 passinger cars.Will adding weight to the loco help and where should weight be added?Ken