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#61
Williams by Bachmann / scale Hudson part
Last post by jerrydzara - April 18, 2026, 03:44:57 PM
Anyone know where I can buy the plastic connector that connects the gearbox to the wheels on a Williams Scale Hudson? They are not listed on the Bachman parts web site.
#62
N / N scale steam 2-6-2
Last post by Tgravelin - April 18, 2026, 11:19:14 AM
Looking for a trailing truck for my 2-6-2 white box era
#63
HO / Re: Sheldon's Layout
Last post by Grumpy468 - April 17, 2026, 09:48:45 PM
Looking like a deck


#64
General Discussion / Re: Bachmann switches
Last post by ericc56 - April 17, 2026, 08:29:08 PM
At this point I think I have more spare parts than I have usable parts.  :D
#65
HO / Re: Sheldon's Layout
Last post by Grumpy468 - April 17, 2026, 07:56:09 PM
I added a 2x4 to the 2x6 for support for the legs when I add them. If you look close I do cut 45's for better contact.



#66
General Discussion / Re: Bachmann switches
Last post by Len - April 17, 2026, 07:43:36 PM
The TCS KA1 and KA2 have been redesigned to make them smaller for use in N scale locos. Check their site for exact dimensions.

Len
#67
HO / Re: Sheldon's Layout
Last post by Grumpy468 - April 17, 2026, 07:34:29 PM
No I am not on that forum
#68
General Discussion / Re: Bachmann switches
Last post by trainman203 - April 17, 2026, 06:44:40 PM
I don't know if one can be had that will fit into a N scale locomotive, but current keeper capacitors are used all the time in HO scale for just this exact problem.     They carry just enough charge to get you over an unpowered frog or a short stretch of dirty track.

You can call Soundtraxx in Durango, Colorado and talk to the customer rep about your exact locomotive and what will fit in it.  They will speak at length to you about helping solve your issue, I guarantee that, they are very customer friendly.  I do fear that there is not one made small enough to fit inside an N scale locomotive though.

There are other makers that you could try just as well, I just happen to have a long experience with Soundtraxx and know people there.
#69
General Discussion / Old "Sticky" Posts
Last post by Len - April 17, 2026, 06:24:17 PM
Seems like some of the "sticky" posts at the top of the forum are getting a bit dated. 2026 Catalog announcement is up, do we still need an announcement about the 2025 catalog? A few other non-critical posts are also getting a bit 'long in the tooth'. Think they could be thinned down so the latest post is visible, without having to scroll down, when entering the forum?

Len
#70
General Discussion / Re: Bachmann switches
Last post by ericc56 - April 17, 2026, 06:12:40 PM
Since posting thing, I went down to the train store. The guy down there confirmed what you said about the frog. I don't think rewiring is something I have the ability to do. There are also frog juicers, but that's also something I don't want to get into.