I say "no speaker" I believe there is a note saying "Speaker not included" on one of the models..

Thanks guys for replys...Dearrail operation definitely should be considered if you are just starting out but converting over my layout...well let's just I won't live long enough to enjoy it...I have two new Spectrums to add to my fleet so I just might go with the Keep Alive install...I already have an axel gear changeout project on two 63" 4-6-0 to do this fall/winter so that will keep me busy...until I screw that up...     

Keep Alive is new to me...I reviewed one offering and it appears that the capacitor is almost double the price of the decoder. There are many variables to consider before purchasing, mainly your system reliability, etc. But even if you can afford it...is Keep Alive worth it?     

"If at first you don't succeed, throw it in the spare parts box"

Love it and how true it is...Lack of experience and tool costs are issues here...Good news is, I'm in no hurry...little by little...More questions surely to come...

Thanks all... 

I was advised several times about the use of the quarterer tool...It's one learning step at a time. Next step after pulling the wheel is to get the gear off and the new one correctly installed? It's all new to me...Any advice on that part?

Thanks...   

Just saw a You Tube Video where an individual used a "Superior Tool Faucet Handle Puller" to pull an engine driver wheel off. Available at Lowes for $16.00 and probable cheaper on Ebay or Amazon. Looked liked a very simple operation abd one that I understood.

Has anyone made their own affordable wheel puller? As I have mentioned before I have several 63" and 52" 4-6-0's that need new driver gears...I need to at least attempt to repair myself or they will remain in their respective boxes until my estate sale....

Next question "Is the driver gear removal a problem?" What could I expect? Someone said that rod alignment also needs to be considered. 

Any advice to help me appreciated.

Thanks,   
       

Oh man...nice work Shooter...wish they were mine...

Interesting...how did you make out 686 Shooter? I assume your wheel driver gear was not worn down or teeth condition was not an issue?

OK...back on trying to get the gear identified. I have two complete engines needing this gear. Golf starts soon so goodbye to the train room for a while but do need to get this gear identified...Hey BACH-MAN...could you help me?

thanks,
Russ Daley 

 

Hello 686 Shooter...That's great...Like finding gold!!!!

Exactly my thoughts...thanks for your feedback. 

I love this hobby....Probably need a gear puller too...Let's see that's about $50-70 just in tooling. 

Hey All...

I really need several of these...found this on NWSL Site. Can anyone confirm this is the correct gear for this model? It would be so appreciated. If not...anyone have specs? Then my next question would be do I need any special tools or are there instructions on how to replace the gear...I'm at the point of no other choice other than making this repair attempt. 

Spur Gear, 0.4mod x 20 Teeth x 8.6mm OD x 0.110" Face x 3.0mm Bore, Delrin
Compatible with:  Bachmann HO 4-6-0 ten wheeler axle gear

Thanks,
Russ Daley

Thanks for the reply 686Shooter.

I believe and confirming with parts that the Chassis Assembly is a direct replacement for the Spectrum Model 82301. I think I'll just buy the complete assembly which will surely pay for the aggravation I'm sure to encounter if I try to replace the gear.

Russ Daley
     

I have several engines with a worn drive gear...the one located on middle driver. First off...Are they available separately....part number... vendor... etc...And if so how much talent is needed to even replace the gear...looks to me it's quite a job. Couldn't find any instructions/videos on web. I saw the gear is part of an assembly available from Bachmann Parts...I don't mind a challenge but I believe this is beyond my talent and probably be best to purchase the assembly and forget the aggravation.
Thought I'd ask? Also have one that needs a motor...I think I can handled that one?