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Started by blumule, April 27, 2020, 03:27:39 PM

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blumule

hi all,i picked up a big hauler 4-6-0.its the silverton flyer line. really nice hardly used condition. what i dont like is the plastic side rails.ive seen metal rails on others. can i buy metal rails for my train ?

Greg Elmassian

so those are called rods or side rods.

You need different wheels and mechanisms, I have never seen someone make any out of metal, but it could be done.

If you want to buy them, you need to buy the entire chassis, there are several threads on this site about how to buy a replacement chassis.

Yes, it is more expensive for the entire chassis, but it will make a difference in the loco in many other ways.

Greg
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blumule

thanks greg....what chassis would be best ? mine is a big hauler 90060.4-6-0. i didnt see my model listed.

Loco Bill Canelos

HI, 

Check out this info about buying a chassis:

https://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,30394.msg224039.html#msg224039

This one will work, but will have an all black chassis;

https://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=69_623&products_id=4084

After reviewing the first link and checking out the suggested chassis be sure to ask any questions here on the forum.

Have fun with your project.   

Loco Bill
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Colorado & Kansas Railway-Missouri Western Railway
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blumule

thanks wild bill....i had fun reading your article.be glad when the store opens back up.i bet they will be super busy when it does.

Loco Bill Canelos

Glad I could help!  Lets hope the store reopens soon.  You will not regret getting that chassis 8).
Loco Bill,  Roundhouse Foreman
Colorado & Kansas Railway-Missouri Western Railway
Official Historian; Bachmann Large Scale
Colorado RR Museum-Brakeman-Engineer-Motorman-Trainman
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Joe Zullo

Quote from: Greg Elmassian on May 01, 2020, 03:46:49 PM
so those are called rods or side rods.

You need different wheels and mechanisms, I have never seen someone make any out of metal, but it could be done.

If you want to buy them, you need to buy the entire chassis, there are several threads on this site about how to buy a replacement chassis.

Yes, it is more expensive for the entire chassis, but it will make a difference in the loco in many other ways.

Greg

Barry Olsen used to sell metal jointed side rods for the Bachmann 4-6-0. I have a couple of pairs on a couple of my engines. But alas, they are no longer available. :(