All mine cost was postage from UK to Bachmann. It was then repaired/replaced and returned to me, postage paid by Bachmann. Just contact the parts/service department follow the instructions for sending it and two weeks later it comes back all fixed. Only cost postage to Bachmann.
Chris.

Tim.
I had to send the locomotive in first so that Bachmann could test it. Contact the tech department on this site and they will tell you how to send it in.

Chris.

Hi Timhar47
I got mine back from Bachmann after about two weeks and it runs perfectly now. Well done Bachmann.
Chris

Hi all

Got a replacement locomotive direct from Bachmann today, its working fine.

Just wanted to let people know that Bachmann replaced the loco without quibble and posted it back to me free. So all it cost was postage one way. Well done Bachmann and thanks from one happy owner.

Thanks again.

chris.

When he comes back he will know everything but wont talk to you just grunt and sulk.

Wholesale trains say its nothing to do with them as its an international order. I have filled in the Bachmann service form to see if they can help and await their reply.

Chris.

Hi Hunt

I think you are right and i need to update my DCC controller. would the NCE Powercab fit the bill?

Second the rear light flashes 11 times indicating a motor feed short so i will look into it when i get the chance. Thanks for pointing me towards the manual and troubleshooting.

Chris.

Hi the controller is fine with other spectrum locomotives, I can drive another locomotives up to the dead 2-10-2.

The tender wheels are oriented correctly. The symptom of nothing but flashing light, slight shake then all noise functions, is still there with the tender by its self. With nothing being moved all noise functions working switching the controller off then back on results in controller short circuit signal. Cancel this and its back to the flashing back light.

Thanks all.

I will look into getting a modern controller.

Thanks again.

Chris.

Hi
Yesterday i received from Wholesale Trains a Spectrum USRA 2-10-2 undecorated with Dcc and sound.

Out of the box plugged tender in and plenty of sound but locomotive does not move in any direction. when the controller is advanced the chuffing sounds start but no motion. All functions are working whistle, bell ect. I unplugged it a few times and plugged it back in whilst trying to figure out what was wrong but nothing, plenty of sound but no movement. Today the symptom has changed. now when I switch the controller on i get a warning flashing OFF like when a short occurs. after looking round for a short i pressed the reset button and the rear light started flashing but no sound. whilst lifting the tender the sound suddenly started so i put it back on the rails,all sound functions were fine but still no movement. every time I switch power to the controller off it shows the same fault until the tender is tipped side to side then sound only.

Any ideas what is going on?

I don't want to have to delve inside to much as i don't want to void the warranty

As this is an international on line purchase if I have to return it to Wholesale trains in the USA from the UK will I be expected to pay postage both ways?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Chris.

hi

I origionally posted this in the general area but got no answers at all, i am hoping someone on here can help.

I have just received a 70 ton climax with sound (very nice by the way) and am running it with my Lenz compact DCC controller. The locomotive runs fine with this controller but i am having trouble changing the address on the programing track. i just get a message cannot read CV. the locomotive makes a clicking noise as well. the Lenz compact i am using is about 10 years old and i do remember some time ago reading that this unit could not change CV's on all decoders. Is this problem due to something i am doing wrong or is the Lenz compact just not up to the job?

Thanks for reading

Chris.

Hi

I have just received a 70 ton climax with sound (very nice by the way) and am running it with my Lenz compact DCC controller. The locomotive runs fine with this controller but i am having trouble changing the address on the programing track. i just get a message cannot read CV. the locomotive makes a clicking noise as well. the Lenz compact i am using is about 10 years old and i do remember some time ago reading that this unit could not change CV's on all decoders. Is this problem due to something i am doing wrong or is the Lenz compact just not up to the job?

Thanks for reading

Chris.

Jeff.

Thanks.

That was exactly what i was looking for. i would always research a model before adding it to my layout but the range of models was so vast that i would not know where to start. Now that i have some general guidelines i know where to start.

Thanks again for your reply, it has saved hours of frustration.

Chris. 

Hi

I have been modeling British railways for some time and now have started to look into creating a US based model railroad. I am having a problem sorting which era RTR models belong in, lots of cars look very similar but come from different era's. Is there an easy rule of thumb or a list of model manufacturers products against era available or is it just a case of research.

Chris.

All looking good. wholesale trains has an estimated dispatch date of 11/30/10.