Still looking for bits and pieces for a 4-4-0. This time it's a base for a Rushton stack. Pipe from generator for it would save a trip to the hobby shop for wire. Bet Big Lars has both, but all replies are welcome. Guess I'm going for the Mount Blue wood cab as an answer for that.  Could use a coal board for the longer tender too. I think this is a bit wider than the other.

What on earth was I thinking? I meant to post I was looking for a wood cab for the Bachmann On30 American 4-4-0. jnjoakleaf@mchis.com

I'm looking for a wood cab for an On30 2-4-0. If you can help, please e-mail me at jnjoakleaf@mchsi.com  Thanks. Jon

I acquired an orphaned Shay that's in need of parts no longer available from the Bachmann parts department. It runs and sounds fine but needs:

Smokestack (I'd be glad for either a straight or diamond one)

Wood load and side and back boards

Front footboard and brackets

Sand hopper

Headlight and bracket, prefer the visored one, but will settle for another option.

Yes, I've been looking on eBay; no luck. If anyone can help or point me in the right direction or has a junker they'd like to sell, I'd really appreciate it. I have several other Shays and would really like to get this one back on the rails.

Thanks for any help you can provide with parts or suggestions.

Is the On30 Consolidation set up for the 8 pin Tsunami Plug & Play sound board?

I'm working on a conversion of the On30 Consolidation. To see where I'm going, search:

Westernizing a Bachmann On30 2-8-0-new Banta Round-top cab

Instead of heading west, I'm aiming for a reasonable facsimile of No. 6 of the WW&F, predecessor of the SR&RL, or, perhaps the SR&RL No. 23, both outside frame units.

I'm just finishing up the Banta round-top cab and it occurred to me, how do I fasten the boiler/cab unit to the frame? The original cab has the two hooks at the rear that fit into slots in the cab floor with the cab screwed to the boiler and the screw in front holding the entire superstructure to the frame. But, with no hooks on the Banta cab, how do I secure it to the frame without permanently gluing it?

   A few months ago I sent in for repair a On30 Forney a friend had dropped, knocking off a cylinder and damaging the drive rods. I had included the requested check for $30 to cover shipping, etc.
   This Monday I was contacted by the repair department asking if it would be permissible to replace the Forney rather than repair it. Another friend had installed a Soundtraxx unit in it, unfortunately, not the micro unit so it ended up in the cab somewhat visible. The repair person said they would remove the sound unit and return it with the replacement Forney. He asked how I was doing with the replacement gear parts for my Shay I had received a while ago. I replied I was still having a problem and would appreciate replacement wheel sets if they were available.
  The new Forney arrived yesterday with the removed sound unit and the wheel sets for the Shay included in the box along with my original check, voided.
  If I hadn't also purchased a number of other On30 engines I would feel guilty about receiving such excellent service. Though it took a bit of time, I am completely satisfied and commend Bachmann for standing behind their products.

 Considering the expanding interest in On30 model railroading, and the fact I suspect there are many, like myself, who enjoy the hobby but are not currently in a situation to be able to construct the quality layout we would like but who still enjoy "running" our trains, it would seem to me there would be a market for offering the HO E-Z Track with narrow gauge track spacing.  I realize the high cost of developing a new product line like this, but I suspect interest would warrant it. Has Bachmann done any surveying on this subject?

  By the way, if you like narrow gauge and have not yet come across the publication: the "Narrow Gauge and short Line Gazette" affectionately known as just "The Gazette," you need to find a copy and see what you're missing. The modeling is exceptional and the growing number of modelers working in On30 continues, if what The Gazette presents is any indication. On the cover of the May/June issue, front and center, was the Forney in a photo from the article on the On30 Smuggler's Cove layout.

Regarding the gear issues on the Shay etc. I have an older Shay with DCC and sound. It has not yet given me gear problems, should I send it in anyway for gear replacement while the offer stands?

Over two months ago I sent my On30 Forney to the Bachmann repair department to replace some damaged parts. It was shipped in the original box.
I included my name, address, phone number and e-mail address. I have yet to receive an acknowledgment the engine was received or any contact from Bachmann. I did not think it necessary to send it "return receipt requested." But it was clearly addressed. What's going on?

I have a chance to purchase a nicely detailed analog mogul. What is involved to add DCC and Sound. Do I need both a DCC decoder and a SoundTraxx unit or is there a unit that combines both?

Not very technologically savvy so I hope I can explain this.
I have replaced the cabbage head stack with the tapered stack option on my 2-8-0. The parts diagram shows what I surmise is an air or steam line running from the fireman's side of the cab along the boiler and up the stack (to generate updraft?). Can't figure out where it fastens at either end. The projection near the top of the line appears to bear on the side of the stack as if there should be a receptacle on the stack for it to fit into, which there isn't. What keeps it in place?
  You folks have been most helpful in the past so I anticipate you'll straighten me out again.

Will someone please explain to me what "CV" stands for?  Thanks. Jon

I am looking for appropriate spark arrestors for On30 straight or tapered stacks. Somewhere I heard Bachmann included them in Forney accessories. I have been able to find ONE on line. Sources would be appreciated. Thanks.

Does the On30 2-6-6-2 use the same plug and play Tsunami sound unit as the 2-4-4-2?

Have not been successful figuring out what I need from the Bachmann site to add aftermarket sound to my On30 DCC Consolidation.  Please advise. Also, can't find the uncoupling magnet for under track installation.

Thanks, Jon O.

Having discovered On30 and acquired several locos with sound, rolling stock, track and a controller, now I find myself confused regarding turnouts. I am running DCC. I purchased two E-Z track  turnouts a while back that are apparently not DCC compatible as they will not permit my Forney to run through them without stalling. I see there are E-Z track turnouts that are designated as DCC compatible and appear different from the other ones I purchased in that they do not have the plastic frog.
  Now, how do I control them? What do I need to hook them up so I can use remote control on them. I have searched the Net pretty thoroughly and have not found an answer. Since, obviously, I don't know what I don't know, what do I need to know?

Jon O

Is there a difference between E-Z track DCC and analog turnouts and how can I tell which is which.

It seems to me there would be a substantial market for a line of E-Z track in On30 with narrow gauge tie configuration. Any plans for such? I realize there is a tremendous cost in tooling up for such an undertaking, but I'd think there'd be a lot of casual railroaders and Christmas village fans waiting for its introduction.