Quote from: the Bach-man on January 30, 2010, 10:23:41 PM
Dear Mark,
I'd suggest returning it to your dealer for a new one.
Alternatively, give service a call Monday.
Thanks!
the Bach-man

Called the service number twice, left a message, also filled out the online form and sent it, both a week ago and have yet to hear back? Is this normal? Even though I like other Bachmann products, I think the Spectrum line may be on the no go list again.....

Mark

If I'm not mistaken Bachmann makes adapter track pieces to switch between brands. I just cut off the ends to match. I have sections of Bachmann attached to Kato (n scale) and they work great....

Mark

Thank you! I tried to send it back to were I got it, but they refused because I took the shell off to look inside. Stinks.... I'll try the service department.  My son has other Bachmann stuff that works great. Just got an N scale trolley for his b-day and it zips around wonderfully...

Mark

I recently purchased a spectrum 8-40(new model) for my son. I had problems with the old ones so I almost  didn't. Sure enough right out of the box it ran spotty, then went DOA. Turns out when I just barely touch the circuit board it takes off.. any ideas how to repair it? If I put something to hold the board down the shell will not go on correctly. Thanks in advance...

Mark