my train won't work...

[rains train]

I have no idea how to do that...I'm new...and yes the tracks are perfect, and now it takes full power just to run O.K.

[brokemoto]

It appears to me that the culprit is the locomotive.  I am assuming that B-mann still has the warranty on the train set locomotives.  I would send the locomotive back to Bachmann.  I do not know if the F-9 is still in production, but if it is not, perhaps they will replace it with a SPECTRUM F-7, or something similar.  If it is still in production, no doubt that they will send another one in replacement.

The reality is that B-mann does sell better locomotives than that particular model.  If F-units are what you want, I would look for an A-B pair of SPECTRUM F-units and just break down and buy them.  There is a dealer on e-Bay who sells B-mann for reasonable prices, My Favorite Spot.  Try him if B-mann wants to send another F-9 in replacement.  You will be much happier with the SPECTRUM F-7s.  They come in ATSF.

[rains train]

what is the ebay dealers name/store?

[brokemoto]

It is either 'The Favorite Spot' or 'My Favorite Spot'.  If you go to 'Toys and Hobbies', then 'Model RR Trains', then 'N Scale', then 'Bachmann', you will see his listings.  You can also search for the dealer.  It will give you similar names, so enter either one.

[rains train]

so im gunna have to get like a $60 replacement...not fair to me, i might switch to some other brand man...

[Franz T]

Send the locomotive back to Bachmann. (See the instruction included with your set for the address)
They have a LIFETIME warranty on ALL their locomotives. (90 days on everything else) If the locomotivre was purchased less than a year ago (send along a copy of the receipt) there is no charge. Otherwise , IIRC, the charge is $10 for a diesel and $15 for steam. They will replace the locomotive for you. If it is an older model you will most likely get a current production one. Bachmann,s customer service is excellent; (the old LifeLike-now Walthers-a close second..)

FranzT

[PRRThomas11]

Remember, his first message said he was new to model railroading.

[rains train]

yes, yes it did, and I'm planning on getting an F7 A & B, like sugjested...for 70 bucks...but if it works...^.^"

[Guilford Guy]

You may want to consider this!
http://cgi.ebay.com/BACHMANN-SPECTRUM-RF-16-SHARKNOSE-N-A-B-PENNSY-81353_W0QQitemZ170143691467QQihZ007QQcategoryZ19122QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/BACHMANN-SPECTRUM-RF-16-SHARKNOSE-N-A-B-NYC-81356_W0QQitemZ170143691481QQihZ007QQcategoryZ19122QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/BACHMANN-SPECTRUM-RF-16-SHARKNOSE-N-A-B-B-O-81358_W0QQitemZ170143691485QQihZ007QQcategoryZ19122QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[rains train]

thanks for the help everyone, if anyone else would like to point out some more good locos I would really appreciate it!

[rains train]

Well, some trains in the price range of $20-$40 that work good please!

[Franz T]

Check out MicroMark. (http://www.micromark.com) . They have the Spectrum F7 for $45 -$40 if you let them pick the roadname.
Click on Model Railroad Items in the left column,Bachmann Trains in the category, then Bachmann N Scale, look on the bottom of the first page and the first 4 items on the second page.
And Standard Hobby Supply (http://www.standardhobby.com) has the RF-16 Sharknose of $35.Click Shop Online, select Manufacturer Bachmann, Product line N Diesels, halfway down page 2.
Personally, I would send the defective unit back to Bachmann...

HTH

Franz T

[Guilford Guy]

http://www.trainworld.com/2007_n_scale.htm
While trainworld has the RF16's for 25!
In all honesty, pay 60$ for an atlas loco which will last a lifetime.
http://www.trainworld.com/atlas/atlas_n_scale.htm
http://www.atlasrr.com

[rains train]

I would've done atlas, but I can't find anything hardly, I can't find any of their train sets, if they have any..

[Guilford Guy]

I don't think Atlas makes train sets. You can just use their locomotive on your Bachmann set.