Mr BACH man, Ive today received my new K27  G scale and have read that the red outer wrap end has an indication marking that the counterweights are of the modified type. This one has a small red dot sticker under the loco description ?? Could you explain this so I will know whether to order or not the modified parts.. GRAHAM (AUSTRALIA)

My message of two days ago about the differences in the new weights ,have I gone onto the wrong site to get an answer from Mr Bach man.? If so ,assistance .would be appreciated. GRAHAM

 I received my replacement counterweights yesterday and decided to fit them this morning. I was using the 12 step instructions per this site, and fitted the first one and noticed the short side rod when fitted back on does not line up straight. I compared a new weight with an old one and found the spacing on the screw shaft to be wider on the new weight. If we were replacing all weights this would not matter, but the three driver makes the shafts out of line. Perhaps this is why other owners after having the weights changed complain of a thunking noise. Could you please advise on this .Thanks GRAHAM (Australia)

Hi From Australia. I have been trying to get a replacement drive axel assy for an early porter with the plastic side rods. Bachmann took my International money order Jan 2007 but after many emails and letters to them I have given up on them. I have tried super gluing the gear to the axel but as the gear appears to have shrunk I get a gap between two teeth where it had split. Has anyone out there got spares for this model? I am also waiting for the counterweight kit for my K27, I hope Bachmann dont take 18 months ...GRAHAM.