Gear problems on older units.

[Desertdweller]

Here is a question for Mr. Bach-Man.

I have 2 older Bachmann locomotives that are inoperable due to the same problem.  The nylon gear on the drive axle has split.  It is the white gear that I have read has a tendency to fail.

These particular units are a TGV locomotive, and a 2-6-2.  Both are, as well as I can remember, from the early 1980's.  The TGV is from a set my wife got me for Christmas around 1982, so I'd like to be able to run it again.

I see in the N-scale parts listing are a 2-gear set for the 2-6-2.  I have a current production 2-6-2 that doesn't use the white gear.  Will this replacement gear set fit the old 2-6-2?  Will it also fit the TGV?

If not, are there any replacements for the "white gear"?

Les

[the Bach-man]

Dear Les,
Please contact the service department. They'll have the answer for you.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[Desertdweller]

Thanks, Mr. B!

I'll do that.

Les