Bachman Christmas Set needs repaired

[patzwaldb]

Hi,  I have a Christmas set from probably back in the 90's.  I gave it as a Christmas present and now the family is downsizing and sent it back.  It needs some repair. 

1.  The Tender battery door box is missing.
2.  I ordered a new 4 wheel truck for the front but not sure how to get the wires snaked to the motor connection. (no manual)
3.  The front light doesn't work.
5.  The Christmas trolley stripped the small drive gears.  I didn't see any listed on the Backman site. 

Any advice or help appreciated.  I am a Lionel guy but used to repairing things. 

[patzwaldb]

Hi,  I just talked with Bachman and they indicated I would need to but an entire engine block for the Christmas trolley as the lower gear isn't available.  Anything available aftermarket.  $85 is a lot for a couple of worn out plastic gears!  LOL

[Fred2179]

The Christmas trolley stripped the small drive gears.

The trolleys do that, or melt the motor. Many users buy a used motor block from a USA Trains or Aristocraft diesel and glue it underneath instead.  Check for one on eBay?

[Fred2179]

I ordered a new 4 wheel truck for the front but not sure how to get the wires snaked to the motor connection. (no manual)

It is pretty easy to lift the body from the chassis. Just unscrew the big screw under the smoke stack and the 2 screws under the cab. You may have to remove the air tanks first [2 screws each.] All will be revealed - including how the wires snake in to the loco. Note the direction of the truck matters, or you get a direct short.