I am very interested in a sound version of the Siemens Amtrak ALC-42 and can find almost no information about it or when Bachmann might release it. Is it still a sure thing, and will it have all the wonderful lighting effects that the current N scale Siemens Charger has (lighted number boards and illuminated engine room etc?) A major competitor is already producing this locomotive and is taking reservations for sound-equipped versions which sell out very fast. Thanks for the information.

I would like to see these and more added to the Bachmann Parts Store as well!

+1!

What couple. height gauge do I use on the Bachmann EZ Track?
The one I bought from Micro-Trains is not wide enough to reach both tracks.

Quote from: RailsByRick on April 12, 2024, 05:56:09 PMGator is high on my wishlist of characters that I think Bachmann should consider making. I'd say he's probably had the same amount of screen time as Stanley (if not more). All around a great character, and a great design. If Bachmann can produce Stanley, then why not Gator?

The difference between Stanley and Gator comes down to how often they were used.  Gator just came and went after Tale of the Brave/season 18, whereas Stanley was introduced a lot earlier in the Great Discovery and has been used a lot more frequently since then.

Gator is high on my wishlist of characters that I think Bachmann should consider making. I'd say he's probably had the same amount of screen time as Stanley (if not more). All around a great character, and a great design. If Bachmann can produce Stanley, then why not Gator?

Unfortunately I'd say it's very unlikely- even though I would absolutely love if they did. Bachmann refuse to update the faces on their earlier models even though fans have been crying out for an upgrade for years. Henrietta in HO is already checked off Bachmann's list, and I don't see them investing precious tooling dollars into an update.

But Bachmann, please prove me wrong.

From the Tech 6 Manual:

ADJUSTING CVs (Configuration Variables)
If you are an advanced user, you may wish to adjust the decoder CVs. Refer to your
See locomotive or decoder manual for information on CV definitions and their values.
To adjust CVs:
1. Press P; all LEDs will turn on.
2. Input the CV number to adjust and then press ENTER; all LEDs will turn off.
3. Input the CV value.
4. Finish the process by pressing ENTER again. Two LEDs will light showing the
Tech 6 has reverted to DUAL mode and ready to resume running.
To adjust another CV, repeat the above 4 steps.

Len

This is a subject I thought I'd bring up. I'm strongly considering buying the n scale toby model. (with henrietta coming soon and the n scale version of her will have the face she gained in season 18). I've strongly considered buying them. (though I did thought of buying the ho version of Toby but I'm just wondering if they'd ever do a second henrietta with the face in ho). just thought I'd bring that up for a discussion.

Quote from: Train lover on April 08, 2024, 05:24:14 PMDoes anyone know where I can get gear's for my 040 saddle tank locomotive I need the gear that goes on the axle please email me at rick.6070@yahoo.com thanks Rick

Suggest you contact Jiro Yeramian, who makes Delrin replacement gears for us.
girotek@rcn.com

Quote from: Greg Elmassian on April 05, 2024, 06:20:57 PMHow can that gear be universal? Aren't there 2 different axles/gears?

if so, the gear alone clearly cannot be universal.

It certainly isn't universal. As far as I know, the 2-8-0 axle is longer for the outside frames and counterweights. There's a replacement axle with a brass gear.  There is no long axle for the 2-8-0 with the new "D" gear.

The 4-4-0 and 2-6-0 axle+gear, as pictured in my post, works on either loco.  The gear, with the "D" shaped hole, is NOT compatible with the old axle which is knurled.

IMHO Bachmann should not be selling the gear on its own unless they also sell the axle.