Newbe, maintain 4-6-0 Big Haular RED COMET

[royde7]

Granma went garage saleing and  came home with two train sets ( Bachmann 4-6-0 Big Hauler Red Comets) that had been setting in a attick for some time . Boxes were in tack but salvaged needed alot of clean up before opening , found all parts were there and in Excellent condition. There was a heavy rattle in one engine when i took in apart i found the weight had broken loose and had to repair the mounts and replace weight.
Now that Granpa has put Train together for a to be suprised granson what do i need to maintain train , like a lube  ect. Thank for any reply.
Lee

[Loco Bill]

Hi Lee,
Here is a link to the instruction manual for the latest sets,  YOur y transformer will be different and you may have to unscrew the bottom plate to lube the gears, since it will not have a lube port. but it may be of some help. Besure to use plastic compatible lube if you cannort find the Bachmann line of lube.
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/Big_Hauler_Instructions.pdf

Have a great Christmas with your grand son.

[Jon D. Miller]

Just in case you might have a question on removing the bottom cover (plate) here's a link to George Schreyer's web site.

http://www.girr.org/girr/tips/tips1/big_hauler_tips.html#assembly

You'll only need the first part that gives step by step on removing the bottom cover to get at the gears.

One of the "Enthusiastic Children"

JD

[royde7]

Thanks , Loco Bill & Jon D, We had a ball  He did not want to go to bed..  I can see a lot more Track in the future any suggestions as to what product to buy  some of the tracks are damaged ??
lee

[armorsmith]

Lee,

If you only plan to run your trains inside, then the Bachmann track will be fine.  However, if you have any plans to run outdoors, I recommend Aristo Craft, USA Trains, Llgas preferably in code 332.

Bob C.

[royde7]

Thank you Armorsmith , Inside only .  Granma`s $20 garagesale for two sets of trains is getting expensivee realy don`t what we have here other than just a train for granson ..
lee

[armorsmith]

Drop me an email at [email protected], I have some B'mann track I will let go cheap.

Bob C.