does anyone have some suggestions on how to keep the front trucks on the rails? it doesn't have any spring to use for down force.

just got a #51002 4-4-0 American that's dcc ready. from I can find the pcb board is in the tender. does the "Bachmann" or anyone where I can find some instructions or tell me how to remove the tender shell. I have went though all the enclosed paper work of the exploded views but nothing about how to remove shells

does anyone own Bachmann's 45 ton loco. I purchased one and when I put it on the track it does run nice except for this click sound that comes from it as it runs. I thought maybe it was the side rods hitting the track but everything looks clear. I thought maybe it is a defective unit. have thought about sending it in for repair.  anyone have any answers. maybe the bach man can look into it.  thanks

have looked just about everywhere on Bachmann trains website to find if they have something that states the min. curve each engine will make.
maybe the bach man will know.
thanks for any help

this question is for anyone who has this engine or the Bachmann guy.  I purchased this loco a couple weeks ago. I lubed it and while test running it , I keep hearing a clicking sound like those moving side bars or the counter balance they are connected too. could they be hitting the track or ?   has anyone else had to this problem. if so what was your cure.


Bachmann man, how long is the warranty on new engines?? 

I am getting ready to replace all of my freight cars couplers from horn hooks to kadees. can anyone tell me the size and the thread count of the screws that are normally used on them. they are some from tyco, lifelike, and other manufactures. thanks 

I have purchased a Bachmann sd40-2 dcc on board. milw #133  does anyone know how to open the driver wheels so that they can be lubed?

yardmaster, is Bachmann planning on releasing this engine, 14 ton two trk heisler in HO scale. I know they make it in on30 but that won't fit on my ho layout

I am looking at a couple engines. one is a sd40-2 the other is a Gp40-2. I am pretty sure the GP stands for General purpose. can someone tell me what the SD stands for. also what would be the  difference between the two.

I don't know if anyone else has this problem. but when I get a new engine from Bachmann its wheels come black or blackened. i try to remove this but it does come off because when i try to operate the engine it seems to operate jerky or needs nudging to get it to move. anyone have any ideas to get this compound off of the wheels so as to get a better electrical connection. and yes i have cleaned my tracks with bright boy and alcohol.   

I am looking at making a incline but am trying to remember the formula.  is it 2" drop for every 8' of length  or 2" drop for every 100" ? where would I find it?

I just purchased a Bachmann alco s-2 cp loco that dcc ready. but I am having a problem removing the shell so that I can install a decoder. the manuals don't tell how to remove the shell.  are there any screws that need to be removed and if so where are they located.

I just purchased a Bachmann also s-2  CP dcc ready loco. the problem I am having is how to remove the shell so I can put in a decoder. the manuals/paperwork included with it DO NOT explain or tell a person how to remove the shell. can someone tell me if 1. there are some screws that need to be removed first. or 2. is it some clips that have to be pressed.

i just purchased a Bachmann spectrum 4-6-2 k4 pacific penn #3750 post war w/modern pilot. the tender came with a two wire connector and a 4 connector. The two wire connector wires are broken off. There is wires, one is black , the other is brown. Does anyone know the wiring specs. ?  Is the brown wire closest to the 4 wire connector or is the black one closest. The blowup shows the wires but not the colors.

can anyone be kind enough to explain the difference between a penn k-4   k-5?

I was looking a 45 tonners. in the picture I noticed what looked like a outside gear or bar or counter balance. my question is does this move? haven't found a store here with a 45 in it,  so I am only able to look at pictures. any help? thanks

does anyone know where I can find a listing that tells me the min. radius of every engine made by Bachmann.

Bachmann just came out with excursion cars for On3

was wondering if Bachmann was planning to bring out the excursion cars in ho scale and if so about when

I just purchased two sets of wheels for my ge 44 ton. it turns out they are, what is called third generation. they look like the stock wheels that used to come with the engine but these have a bronze color square block of metal on each side of the gear on the axle.

my question is: do these blocks locate next to the gear or close to the flange?
thanks

I am wondering if Bachmann is planning on bringing the On30 0-4-2 porter switcher out in HO scale. its a cute engine that would make a great addition to my layout.