70 ton climax gears

[billgiannelli]

I just received my first geared locomotive! And it climbs inclines like a champ!
Should I be concerned about the plastic gears? Did the 70 ton climax ever ship with metal gears?
I can't tell if the gears are metal using a magnet doesn't work as the gears are very small and the is surrounded by other metal parts (ironic!)
I am just if I should go ahead and order the metal gears.
thanks
Bill

[WoundedBear]

Some will develop cracks, others won't. Wait until you have a problem, then fix it.

Sid

[billgiannelli]

might you know if the 70 ton climax was ever issued with metal gears?
the 50 ton now seems to be issued with metal gears now.
Thanks
Bill

[WoundedBear]

The metal gears seem to be a recent thing......I don't think any production runs of the 3 trucker ever got made with metal gears.

Sid