Thank you very much for the quick reply...great customer service!
Rick

Hi...I am new to this forum, and this is my first post.
I was recently given a Bachmann G scale train set.  It sat in a garage for I don't know how long.  The locomotive number is 49; it's a 4-6-0 AT&SF.  I just got new track and a new Bachmann power pact and speed control, enough to go around the Christmas tree.  I managed to get the train going but it is not smooth; kind of erractic stop; start; runs for a while then stops. 
I imagine that it needs some kind of maintenance; toward that extent, is there somewhere I could get a hold of some kind of operating instructions that might include a section on routine maintenance.
I have my grandchildren coming over for Christmas, and I think they would really enjoy the trains.
Thanks for any assistance.
Rick