Thanks for the reply, I had a guy email me last night about a trade,
Once I hear back from him I'll let you know, I might be interested
in your set if this deal does not work out.  I'll look & see what else
I might want to trade you for it.
Thanks again - Jason

Looking to Trade Bachmann Spectrum 2-8-0 for Atlas 2-6-0 or Bachmann 4-4-0 & Passenger Cars

Hi, I'm looking for a Atlas 2-6-0 Mogul for my "Old West" themed layout
Like This one
http://www.visi.com/~spookshow/atlas260.html

I'd prefer one with no road name or, Denver & Rio Grande, Virginia & Truckee
something "western"

I'd also consider trading for a recent version of Bachmanns 4-4-0 Union Pacific engine
and Oldtime passenger coach set. (I dont want to buy a prarie flyer set just to have all the left over ez-track.)

I'd like some "older" style equipment to run.

I recently recived a Bachman Spectrum 2-8-0 as a warranty replacement
with the Chesapeake & Ohio Road name, Like This one http://www.visi.com/~spookshow/spec280.html
It is brand new with its case & papers, I only ran it for about 5 Min. just to make sure it works,
It is very nice but I'd rather concentrate on my 19th century layout for awhile so I dont really need it.

Anyone want to trade? The atlas 2-6-0, the spectrum 2-8-0, & prarie flyer set
all have roughly the same list price, I'd trade even up or make some kind of deal.
I might have something else I might want to trade.

The photos are just to show what I'm looking to get and what I am trading,
I can post a photo of my actual engine if anyones interested.

Thanks for reading-
Jason
I can also be reached faster at
rack776@yahoo.com

           

Thanks for the Lube info & the Photos!
-Looks like all the N scale stuff on my wish list all in one photo!

I have a walthers catalog and saw the Photo Etched wagon kits
They look alittle expensive for what you actually get,
If I can easilly scracth build wagon wheels I think I could
build a better wagon pretty easily out of wood & wire.

I might try to make a few different size wheels & cast them in resin for
ease of duplicating, Once I get the trains running I'll concentrate on scenery.

I have a goofy Idea of putting two "new to be delivered " stage coaches
on one of the flat cars I have.....Would kinda be like
an "early intermodal/piggy back" type thing LOL!

Thanks for the replys!
I love my engine and have no complaints so far
I got my 4-4-0 in the Frontiersman train set, it has the newer
drive shaft, it is a very smooth runner. I was going to pick up
a used one for cheap but I decided to go with a brand new one,
I'm glad I did as I heard the older ones can be hit or miss.

I did not have any problem with stalling thru atlas code 80 turn outs
It does however tend to derail because of poor clearance near the
switch lever, no big deal. I can get better peco turn outs in the future.

As far as performance with long trains or steep grades
I'm not too worried as the prototype had the sam troubles LOL!

Mine is VERY smooth with only a 1-2 hours of run time,
the longer it "warms up" the slower I can  run it,
I think the "trick" is to let the motor brushes wear or form
to the shape of the comuntator for better electrical contact.

What is the recomended lube for the gears, the instructions only
say to ask at the hobby shop fo what to use.

I plan on getting a few more of these engines and I am in the middle
of building a simple 3x4 layout with 2 tracks, no grades or switches
just to run them on to break them in and for practice in layout building.
I have some simple card stock buildings for now and I plan on scratch
building most structures, Horses are easy to get  its just the period
dressed figures & stage coaches that look tough to find.

I'll keep every one updated & thanks!

Hi, I recently purchased an N scale 4-4-0 "jupiter"  and some cars
and I am really excited to try a small layout for my 1860's-1880's type engines.

While doing some research I came across a photo of an engine that was finished
last year It is a replica of an American 4-4-0 Named "Leviathan" it is from Chicago
http://web.mac.com/vtlyon/iWeb/The%20Leviathan/Leviathan%20.html
Check the Link for info on this engine it is awesome.

From what I have read it is more or less a duplicate of the "Jupiter" engine
on display in Utah an the Golden Spike Site.

My question is - Does anyone at Bachmann know if there are plans to release
an N scale version of this engine? it would be real simple to update the existing
"Jupiter " engine with a different paint job,   If it is something Bachmann would
eventually produce I would buy one, otherwise I'll look into getting new decals
made up for to turn a "Jupiter" into a "Leviathan"

Who would I write to at Bachmann to express my interest in a "Leviathan" 4-4-0?
And also the availability of buying additional "old timer" cars seperate from the train sets.

Anyone else have any links or places to get info on 19th century Model Railroading in N?

Thanks for the reply!
I only paid $2 for it at a flea market so I'd hate to spend $20-$40
on a parts engine LOL!

I considered buying a good one and making
cast resin copies of a good set of gears,
I'll have to look into the durabillity of casting resin first.

I'll keep my eyes open at the local train shows and
see if I can get it a donor chassis.

Hi, I picked up a used bachmann 2-8-0 (see the link for a photo) from arround 1983
http://www.visi.com/~spookshow/bach280.html I dont have a warnty for it.

I need a junk/parts engine with a good metal chassis or at the very least
a new set of drive gears, anyone know where to get the gears or have
a parts engine they would be willing to sell? (I have a plastic chassis
and would like to up grade to the metal one if possible)

It looks too nice to junk and it just needs a set of new gears.

Also Anyone have a factory sheet to show disassembly & part numbers?

Any help would be appreciated Thanks!
Jason
rack776@yahoo.com