Johnny,

The set is very new, but I have not yet seen one and I do not know which chassis is in the set.  I do not think it is a version 7 and maybe another member of the forum can help with an answer.  Since the catalog description makes no mention of the version 7 features I feel almost certain it is not.

It is most likely aversion 5 chassis and if it is yes you could swap. Again I cannot identify which it is with any certainty.  Perhaps the Bach-Man will see this and respond or one of the members who bought one. 

It is best to post a question like this to the forum rather than private messaging me. I will see all post to this forum

Hi Bill.  Thanks for your last reply. 

If I bought a new Big Hauler Cowcatcher Set 90040 (version 7), would the engine & tender shells from any of the below easily swap with the Cowcatcher's engine & tender shells?  I am just starting out with train sets and don't want to get into any major modifications if possible. 

Big Hauler Tweetsie Set 90033  Version 5A or Version 5B depending on year
Big Hauler Mountaineer Set 90048 Version 5A or Version 5B depending on year
Annie 4-6-0 Anniversary Edition ET & WNC 81098  Version 5
Annie 4-6-0 Anniversary Edition ET & WNC 91606  Version 6

Thank you.
Johnny

you are correct
if loco has a number ending in 7 then the frequency is 27mhz
                               9                       49mhz

Hi Johnny, I will reply to your private message thru the forum as my answers are of value to other members in a similar position as you are. 

I am not an employee of Bachmann just a hobbyist like other forum members. I do not sell anything or have a store. When I comment on a problem or answer a post it is my own personal opinion. My database of Bachmann Products is copyrighted by and owned by me.    Bachmann makes products in batches and announces them and puts them in the catalog.  They then stock the item in their warehouse. They keep them in the catalog until they are sold out. Some hobby shops still have stock until they too are sold out. I try to help with questions like yours using my database.

So here we go!

The set 90033 was made in 2000 and remained in the catalog until 2013

The set 90048 was made in 2005 and remained in the catalog until 2014

Johnny in his private also asked about the following.

Annie 4-6-0 81908 It was made in 2001 and remained in the catalog until 2009

Annie 4-6-0 91606 It was made in 2011 and remained in the catalog until 2016

These are all long out of stock and made 12 years ago to as long as 22 years ago

The absolute best way to find these are on Ebay. I am not a fan of Ebay, but you will eventually find the item.  You may not like the price or even get your item in tip top condition but you will get it.

The only other way is at train selling local events or find a dusty one in the corner of a hobby shop.  You can also try large sellers like Trainworld, and others who may read this reply and suggest other possibilities or might even have one to sell.

Since you are a Tweetsie fan I wish I had better news for you, but the hunt for an item can be fun in itself!

I wish you the best of luck.  I am happy to answer questions as best I can at anytime!

Forgot to mention I used the low cost Harbor Freight two part epoxy and after all these years it is holding up fine.

Hi,
Years ago I posted some articles on how I did it. It is very straight forward but does require a bit of cutting and filling.
Here are some links to those articles. 
https://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,15947.msg129764.html#msg129764
https://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,23753.msg188258.html#msg188258

This link is the photos which went with the original article which might be easier to see.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kfzg3ingpjld0cs/AAAVrBBCN4YXVkgXNiQ73YW3a?dl=0

I loved doublheading and always doubleheaded my 4 coach passenger train and many freights as well.  I posted a video of two of my 4-6-0 going thru an Aristo Wide Radius crossover to test how it worked. I always went much slower when operating.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaKoGZwCPpc

Someone said this will work with R1 tighter switches but I will not guarantee it.  There must be better ways to do it, but this worked for me. I have never liked how far out they extended tho.

Hope this gives you some idea how to do it.

Dennis,

Makes good sense to me, if you ever do want to modify it, you could ask around at your club and try to find out who modified it.

Your loco originally had a gunmetal smoke box as did all the Spectrum 2-6-0's. In many pictures this color looked black. 

Hi Ken,

Welcome to our world!

Not sure how many you bought but I would suggest you start by taking parts off one to fix up one of the others.  You did not say if they were in running condition. If one was a version 5 chassis and the others were not I would fix the Version 5 loco first.  Complete Chassis are still available. Also some loco shells as well.

 https://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=69_671_669&products_id=5863

The most common way is to buy a parts loco(or two) on Ebay.  You might find one at a train show, or if you have a local train club join them for the best local information. 

I do suggest you always buy a version 5 chassis, as the older versions were somewhat problematic.

Again welcome!!!

Hey Dennis,

From what you say about what you found in the tender and smokebox, I think at some point the locomotive may have been significantly rewired. I wish I could help but I don't know where to start. Did you check the behind the door like Fred suggested?

It is possible that if it is over painted it is not even the correct loco in the box. Since the loco was originally painted and unlettered it would be kind of a satin color with a silver smokebox.

Hi Dennis,

Your loco first came out in 2001, it was in the catalog until 2005. It is definitely the original version.  In 2016 Bachmann did run and updated version of these beautiful locos. If you go to the main Bachmann web page you can download some of the older catalogs and check out the details. 

No promises, but I will try to see if I can find those photos and reload them.  No guarantees tho and it might take awhile.

Hi Dennis, 


Try the below listed link and you will see some options:

https://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=69_145

Have fun,Bill

Ted,

Glad you are back as well, we always appreciate your input, and how well you nagged the Bachman about the new 4-6-0 LOL

All the best!!!

Stokerman, 

Well I sure appreciate the kind words Thank you!  It is guys like you who have kept me going all these years.

The only input I had was to complain about why it was taking so long to get it back up. I have no formal relationship with Bachmann, and it leaves me free to say what I think.  Like you I have a lot invested in Bachmann Large Scale.

All the credit goes to the good folks at Bachmann, people like 3 rail and the Bachman.

Thank you.  This is great news!  I will look forward to the updates.

My personal best to you!!!

Bill

Hello Bachman,

It is great to have the forum back as it clearly was and is a great resource for Bachworld. It is a big morale booster for me to see it up and running. 


Request.
On the old forum there were links to parts & service.  These were very useful when responding to someone needing help.  A one button link access was very helpful and a time saver as well and gave me a way to rapidly add a link so the person needing help could go straight to the answer. The other links were useful as well, catalog etc.

All the best to you and the Bachmann Crew, Say Hi to 3 Rail for me.