Tony,
On the LGB traction tires, pretty much anything...  When/how often to change them? How to change them? Can they be cleaned and reused? Can they be cleaned while still on the drive wheel? I have starter set locos and I believe the wheels are about 31.5mm in diameter.
Thank you...

Well, I returned the loco & tender to the vendor, who gladly exchanged it. Problem remains with the new items - steam sounds are apparent, but the "chuff" seems to be an intermittant "pop" sound as the train proceeds around the layout. Wires between loco & tender are connected, loco sound switch is ON, tender sound switch is ON, tender battery is installed.
Have another Bachmann on the way (90016 Royal Blue Line) so I will see if that one is any different. 

Donaldon...

Thank you for your information - a good starting point for some further research.

Much obliged...

Looking for information about a large-scale loco & tender I have seen... basically dark green, with livery and road name as "White Pass & Yukon", "W.P. & Y.R.", No. 9. Appears to be a 2-4-2 design, which I am unfamiliar with, and I do not know the Bachmann model number. Nice looking little train - smoke, sound and headlight equipped.
Thanks in advance...

So, I installed and viewed the DVD that came with my White Pass loco and - lo and behold - there is a brief discussion & illustration of the lube and gear grease process. Called Bachmann to get the product codes so I can shop around for them.

FYI, they are the E-Z Lube products...
99981 conductive oil
99982 gear grease
99983 heavy gear oil
99984 light gear oil

All set, thanks...

G'day grayfitz, and thank you for the info.

I have saved the document you suggested for future reference.
For the present, my best option is to return the train, maybe an exchange for another one, and try again.

regards, dallasj100

Hello...

About 2 weeks ago I received my 1st Bachmann, a 4-6-0 White Pass loco & tender w/ sound. After running it a bit on my layout, I think there is a problem with the "chuff" part of the sound. It sounds like only a steam sound is coming through, and that sounds very tinny, or hollow, for lack of better words. There is no chuffing sound, like I am used to with my LGB trains. When the train stops, there is the definite "whoosh" of the steam sound.

The reason I think there might be a problem is infrequently there is a momentary sound, a deeper pop - like a chuff, that is discernible, almost like there is a short in the system.

Battery is installed, wires are connected to the loco, both sound switches are "on". My layout is about 50', indoors, 6amp trafo, 5amp throttle.

This is my first Bachmann train, so I have no direct comparison for the chuff and steam sound it should make, only to my LGB gear.

Do you have any suggestions for trouble shooting this?
Perhaps my best option is to return it...

Thanks...

Thank you for the info...
The White Pass is my first Bachmann train, so I will be checking in now & again...

Looking for guidance on proper technique and materials for lubricating train engine wheels, axles, drives, etc., and keeping them running smoothly in top form. I have a Bachmann 4-6-0 "White Pass" and a couple of LGB 0-4-0 starter locos.
I see the lube & maintenance instructions for the K-27 in the on-line product manuals. Generally speaking, is this the procedure to follow for most any loco, using the E-Z Lube product line?
Perhaps off topic, but I will venture the ask... Does anyone have any maintenance or replacement experience with the traction tires on the LGB trains?
Thanks...

NM - not sure what to tell you, just that all my LGB track, from older to brand new, has crimped-on connectors. BTW - all fit snuggly, good conductivity, etc. No worries...

K - can't tell from your last... are you suggesting using Piko R3 with LGB R3? Seems the Piko R5 would be the better curvature match to LGB R3.

Thanks...

Folks...
Thank you for this info, though NM my LGB track rail joiners are crimped, not screwed, on (?).
Would like to be clear on the curve degree and radii of the LGB and Piko. The literature indicates circle diameters in rounded feet as:
LGB R1/30deg - 4', R2/30deg - 5', R3/22.5deg - 8', R5/15deg - 15'
Piko R1/30deg - 4', R3/30deg - 6', R5/15deg - 8'
I will dust off my geometry book, but it looks like to obtain the equivalent of LGB R3, I would need to use Piko R5.
True? Close? False?
Thanks again...

I have been reading on this forum re: track for outdoor layouts, and see that Bachmann track is a no-go for outdoor applications. I use track power and have a small layout (60') of LGB brass, looking to expand. I read that Aristo-Craft and USA Trains products are compatible with LGB, but have read no commentary on Piko track. Please share your experience with Piko, and mixing & matching brands in general.
Thanks...

Trying to find specs for this series of Bachmann Large, such as does it have, lights, smoke, sound, etc. etc. On the Bachmann site I see this info listed as features for the 812xx, 813xx, and other series. Suppose this means if the feature is not specified, the model does not have it (?)
Thanks...

All good information...
Thanks, Gents

Hello - I am new to this forum, and want to ensure I understand Bachmann Large scale and track gauge.
How does it equate to LGB G scale (1:22.5) and 45mm or Gauge 1 track?
Does Bachmann specify minimum track radius for loco operation?
As a rule, will Bachmann Large run well on an LGB G layout?
Thanks...