Hi Yardmaster & Crew,

A big thanks for this effort to add these manuals and diagrams.  Bachmann large scale steam locomotives have allowed many of us to model a part of railroad history that would have been impossible without the many historic locomotives you have produced. Looking back to 1988 it has been an amazing run for us large scalers.  The 4-6-0 Big Hauler started it all for those of us who were waiting for a US prototype locomotive in large scale.  The Spectrum Line has been nothing short of amazing. It has been a great ride and I am glad to have been along for it.

Loco Bill

Hi Jim, 

So it has been a long time since I have done a gear replacement but I believe you will find Two screws that go into the cast metal in front of the motor. Once you remove the screws the pins will come out, the side plate will come off and you will be able to get to the gears for replacement,  Once you do it you will see how things go back together. 

Gregs idea is a good one. Here is a link.  https://shop.bachmanntrains.com/documents/81099.pdf

Bill

Hi Jim, Carefully remove the hubcaps on the axles and this will reveal the screws at the end of the axles. 

Loco Bill

The links all worked with no problems at all.  I see you have done a great job getting the supports and track installed.  The video showed the smooth operation of the locomotive typical of well laid track. I was impressed by the quality of your work and appreciative of your efforts to share with the forum.  Please keep us informed from time to time of your continued efforts!

All the best and keep having fun with your trains.

Bill

Nice job Fred, Maybe they should keep that gear in stock so others like you can make the same fix.  I also have used NWSL gears in the past and they are great, so dont be afraid to use them too.

Thanks Bach-man! There ya go Rbrguy!  Yes you can and it sounds like fun.  I forget which transformer I recommended tho.  The problem I encountered is that usually one loco is just a tad bit faster and then catches up.  For the most fun you could add a second larger oval of track and run the trains in the opposite directions. Doing this would require two transformers tho.

Have fun, Bill

Interesting method, really a great looking log!

Thanks for sharing.  Bill

Hi Bach-man,

Is the decoder socket in the 4-6-0 exactly the same as the ones in the C-19 and K-27  While I believe it is I just want to be sure in case I need to give advice concerning sockets.

Thanks, Bill

Hi Bachmann Rep,

A big Thanks for the help on this one.

Bill

Hi, Bachmann Industries Rep,

Thanks, Very much appreciate your help trying to find the manual!

Bill

Requesting help from the Bachman on this one.  Anyone at Bachmann HQ help with this topic???

Loco Bill

Mickey, I had forgotten that the yoke assemblies come with the replacement trucks. One of the suggestions I usually make is to buy a used version of what you have just for the parts but your idea is better.  RLD Hobbies also has them for $219.99 one of the lowest prices around.

For all the 38 ton shay owners out there I might suggest getting a pair. Although they are plentiful now, when they are gone they will likely be gone for good. 

Bill

My two cents. The  38 ton Shays were produced in 2004 and were sold out by Bachmann very quickly.  It's like trying to by OEM parts for your 2004 Ford. There is no hope that Bachmann will make more of this part.  For us with this amazing loco though it is a real problem. I have this locomotive and bought a spare yoke just for insurance in case mine broke. Will i sell it, no I might need it so far as I know no third party has produced this part. 

Please you third party makers out there consider making this part, like you made gears. Lets hope it will happen!

Loco Bill

No Mike that is the Golden Spike set which is different than the Seven sets in the Golden Classics series.

Hi all forum members, 

I did not want to put this in the message above, but I despise sellers who play the new in box game hoping they can get away with it.  I will help anyone else who needs it with a similar problem. In purchases which say new in box and in which wheels show wear, you can easily copy a photo of a similar set also on ebay showing what unused wheels should look like.


Here is a photo of the packaging from a 1988 set with foam insert packaging: Clear evidence Bachmann used it from the beginning!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/305559357437?_nkw=bachmann+big+hauler+train+set&itmmeta=01J5XT2QSYXVJ3V6VJ2W4Y73QJ&hash=item4724c1c7fd:g:5jMAAOSwtCZmPm1D&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKnZANHhKi622ArVWPej3TqrqrITVwmfIMs3a3EViZK7hI6xKiBXZxyBbXEMxGO30PIfsm2%2FxzdeZvaRjTiehhgEzstEbJtVOzYpU0lZg90b6%2FqC0c0VKTTN5eYbCNp%2Bn2lkUjekMgmX6RJtFLYFBulnbvtypF6XeT7b4Ys42rtxzrNIQhuIYTbX5YO5vRChMDSo7zjqCO%2FmT9rvwMJ3NyCGgG7dzHbsOOrKXeY1YDi135RGH%2BmaaA8RCPdbXC%2FVoIuHI1BvMSvy6ZDizLJe2IXc%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR479irqvZA


Here is a photo of a Big Hauler 4-6-0 showing what unused wheels should look like: you will need to scroll down to see the wheels.  While this link will be gone by the time you might use it it will be easy to find another.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/145756142818?_nkw=Big+Hauler+4-6-0&itmmeta=01J5XT8Z4S3V3D2NW1A1DYD6QZ&hash=item21efbe3ce2:g:-fMAAOSw5HpmNF~3&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKnuJpumyaDcDzlVOP6pVQf5epiqFDN5l1ivZD9QG36gkOcaxm9Y33Ki8DnEn%2BsydXhJvPT5mcsmhhoPRikm%2Bn%2B2va4VTEx9O2esqjDzrPhBrKsrXJc8dETH3nP8TzrIBals%2BAqXBQ1A6ahWILpqBo9O1awwu1%2BdnXZlthAPQMOb4zhP2lrkpH4%2FU%2BLeXd%2BuIXKfVsO2x8rC0HW3xwTEA1BhWWUXYXFRPmYt%2BdfAeTC%2FZ30OyIy8r8cfCUUeVu1SiZc%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7zyo7qvZA

Take care on Evil Bay!

Bill