My apology if I am posting in a thread that is too old, rather than starting a new one...


I think I burned out my front LED (Big Hauler 4-6-0 ATSF) locomotive at 20 vdc.

I had been operating it with the basic starter set power unit for years but switched to a much larger supply. The motor and the smoke unit are still working great.   I have a few other Big Hauler locomotives that I will test at that voltage to see if anything happens to the LED. I am not in a hurry though for obvious reasons. I am now too blind to replace the LED.

I don't have a schematic but I bet the circuit with any resistor is designed for a lower voltage to the LED. If I can manage it someday I will have to see what is going on there.


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I have sent several locomotives back to Bachmann (Thanks RJ!) to be repaired and I am so happy with the results. The latest generation motors and running gear are so fast as well as the other components replaced make the whole process a wonderful restoration of life to old treasures. Despite those who consider them not worth the price to get repaired, these Big Haulers will be around for decades more. I will be sending a couple more back to "RJ's Loco Repair Shed" soon! 
 

Hi, I live in New Mexico. I understand. I guess I just wanted to make sure  I could get all my Big Haulers upgraded so they could last  longer. I realize they're all on the low end of the market. I really love them.  Thank you.

ETA this is a vintage locomotive with track power not the battery/rc version. I will try to include more information next time.

Hi, I am almost blind now but the zoom super power let's me sill use the net with a huge monitor. I need some help please. I have a Big Hauler Locomotive 4-6-0 ATSF that I would like to get someone to replace the plastic gear. I used to be really good at soldering and working with tools but at this point that is just history. 

Can someone please recommend who I can send the locomotive who is reliable and does good work? They would also need to get the parts for me. I am not in any rush but once this one is done I have 2 more to do. 

Thank you for your patience.

Leonard