gear for 2-8-0

[djp]

hi, can anyone tell me where i can buy just the gear on the drive wheels of the 2-8-0? Bachmann does not sell the gear but the whole drive assembly for 18 bucks plus shipping. If there is a cheaper solution some words of wisdom would be appreciated. Thanks

[Yampa Bob]

Hi djp,
Considering the work and frustration in changing the driver gear, obtaining the complete chassis/drive assemby sounds like a pretty good deal. You could use the old assembly for spare parts.

In case you don't have it, here is the parts diagram.
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/H836-IS001.PDF

Just my thoughts.

Regards

[djp]

Thinking about what you said sounds good. Thanks Bob. You just convinced me.

[jerryl]

  If I'm not mistaken, Northwest Shortline makes replacement gears for this loco.  I know it's a job to replace them, but if you go with NWSL it will run better & you won't have to do it again next year.   Jerry