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#11
HO / Auto-Reverse Power Track Secti...
Last post by Zak Attack - June 22, 2026, 02:56:44 PM
I have an auto-reversing E-Z Track trolley system.  The trolley has stopped running.  After running some continuity tests, I found there is power going into the circuit board underneath the starting/power end of the track but nothing coming out the wires to the rails.
What be done to fix this?  Can I buy a replacement for thios section of track?
#12
Williams by Bachmann / Keep Alive type device to reta...
Last post by Chessie15T - June 22, 2026, 02:00:26 PM
Hello out there,
Does anyone know what to use to retain the sound with the True-Blast Plus sound units during the
Forward-Neutral-Reversing cycling of the electronic e-unit?  In HO I have heard of adding "Keep Alive" boards but have no idea of what to add nor where to add a capacitor like device to the 3-rail sound units from Bachmann/Williams. 

Please advise if anyone out there has any advice. Pictures/diagrams of what to use and where to soldier would be greatly appreciated.  Love the sound but hate it going away briefly when cycling during switching.

Thanks
#13
Thomas & Friends / Re: The Everything Thomas Topi...
Last post by travel_is_fun - June 22, 2026, 10:07:19 AM
Though I'm not certain, I received an email from the Bachmann UK webpage after submitting an inquiry into n-scale Henry's release date. They responded with March/April 2027 as the current expected arrival time. It's possible that the arrival time might be later due to possible ongoing logistical issues.

In addition, only n-scale Henry and HO Flying scotsman are the only items that have yet had their "full" unpainted samples revealed. As Sidney and Mainland Diesel are due to have their models shown for the next Thomas Tuesday livestream, I have every reason to assume that repainted items will be presented over the coming months.

If all goes to plan, Bulgy, Origin James, LBSC Thomas (G & N scale), Diesel, Paxton, express coaches, troublesome truck #7 and others are expected to be on the shelves in time for the holidays. It seems like things are going in the right direction based on development progression.
#14
Thomas & Friends / Re: N Scale Bachmann Thomas
Last post by DDF78 - June 21, 2026, 07:07:29 PM
I'm new to N scale and I'd love to start modeling some of the Thomas and Friends collection from Bachmann. My main dilemma is that I would like to model the faces of the model era of the show. Does anyone have a good place where I can find aftermarket print files or prints for sale to swap face plates to model era on these n scale models? Thanks!
#15
HO / Re: Auto Reversing Trolley tra...
Last post by Jim12 - June 21, 2026, 11:11:11 AM
I found what I need in an electronics store.  The product is a "4 pole aux extension."  They are normally used with audio equipment.  Bachmann used a 4 pole aux plug to connect the track to the controller.
#16
On30 / Re: artillery pieces for flat ...
Last post by Fred Klein - June 19, 2026, 11:53:14 AM
Thank you very much Old Pilot, for the information. I will keep my eyes open on Ebay.
#17
HO / Re: 4-8-4 N&W J motor questio...
Last post by RGW - June 19, 2026, 11:40:43 AM
I did get a new motor. I still did have a slowing in the curves (22r ) here is what I found. The sides rods order did not match the exploded view on Bachmann s site and this caused the rode between the 3rd and 4 the driver to rub on the brake rigging. I changed the rod to the correct order on the 3 Rd driver and installed a spacer on the fourth. This helped until the valve gear acentric came loose and jammed but I am fixing this.
    I wanted to add the the Bachmann parts person was very helpful in ordering a new motor as the original is not in stock.  I used the DCC sound version but swapped the worm gear.
#18
HO / Re: Sheldon's Layout
Last post by Grumpy468 - June 18, 2026, 05:51:36 PM
Started on a scene today with fences and shrubs i made.



#19
On30 / Re: artillery pieces for flat ...
Last post by old pilot - June 18, 2026, 02:44:48 PM
Hello Fred,

Had to do some thinking on this; not sure, but I think they came from the Bachmann On30 Civil War series cars. This was not one of the cars I saw a lot on e bay ads, so I bought it the 2nd or 3rd time I saw one listed. I originally was going to mate them with the caissons I bought earlier but changed my mind. The caissons will be waiting at the carriage industry for the arrival of the next flat car.

Hopefully, another reader can confirm or correct my fading memory.

Old Pilot


#20
On30 / Re: artillery pieces for flat ...
Last post by Fred Klein - June 18, 2026, 02:14:32 PM
Thank you, Old Pilot for the details. Sounds to me as relatively straight-forward scratchbuild/kitbash project. Again, judging by the pictures, the cars look GREAT! One question: Where did you find the O scale canons? Thanks again,