Hello Bachmann man,
I have been searching e-bay for months now for a Purdee & Curtin Lumber caboose to go with my shay engine. I found 1 caboose on e-bay lately but it is missing its roof, Can this be replaced as a part? I can buy a simular caboose with different road name fairly inexpensively if the roof is able to be removed and replaced without damaging it in the process. Appreciate any knowledge on this subject. Why are these road names so hard to find lately? Seems that I have found every road but Purdee & Curtin, go figure right!

Hello Folks,
I just found a old starter set that I have been searching for now for months, Emmitt circus train #90020. This was sold as new never used or opened and I do believe that was true. However upon receiving and inspecting my new G scale set I found 2 of the engines brake shoe assemblies broken off. I see this part is available from Bachmann parts, but how do you remove and replace this part? If any one has first hand knowledge of this task I would greatly appreciate any info or steps on replacing items as I don't want to brake anything else trying to fix what all ready is broken.
Sincerely,
Dan S.

Hello Bachmann forum,
I'm a newbie to model trains and on receiving my first G scale starter set ( Silverado ) my engine came with a broken engine cab. Bachmann was very nice in sending me a new replacement cab at no charge, but after removing the 2 visible screws under the cab it did not release cab from body! I don't want to force anything and brake something else so can anyone share the proper procedure in removing the cab on this engine? Thanks much, Dan.