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#106
Large / Power Clips
September 12, 2015, 05:57:53 PM
Are the power clips still available from Bachmann?
#107
Large / Re: Steel Track Plastic Clips
March 06, 2015, 12:02:24 PM
I also had some track with longer flanges. If I had trouble snapping connector I filed the flange down some. I don't know where I got the 3 different lengths. Some came in bulk packs that I bought, others came with track. I still have a lot of them, just haven't put on eBay. I've sold all of my steel track except for 3 switches. Went to brass.
#108
Large / Re: Steel Track Plastic Clips
January 30, 2015, 06:21:13 AM
Ok. Thanks for your quick reply.
#109
Large / Steel Track Plastic Clips
January 29, 2015, 10:08:25 AM
Just a curiosity question. Why are there 3 different sizes of plastic clips for steel track (1 7/8", 1 15/16" and 2")? They all look alike. Are some newer than others? Thanks.
#110
Large / New Steel Track
December 26, 2014, 09:07:58 PM
Just curious as to why Bachmann changed the 'male' fitting on its newer steel track (black cover on the female connector). It has a flat base which will not mate up with the turnouts. Flat base must be filed or ground off.
#111
Large / Re: Brass Track Comparisions
December 17, 2014, 09:54:46 AM
Thanks for the quick reply. I'll get some before my discount code expires.
#112
Large / Brass Track Comparisions
December 17, 2014, 09:06:22 AM
I  currently have Aristo-Craft brass track which is hard to find. I have found out that Bachmann track is readily available through a store in Denton, Tx. I assume the rail code is the same. What about the comparision of ties (color, spacing, texture, etc).
#113
Large / Re: New 'Emily' Not Running Properly
November 20, 2014, 02:22:30 PM
Problem solved. Found receipt and found that it was purchased less than 1 year ago. Shipped to Bachmann for repair/replacement.
#114
Large / Adding DCC To Thomas Line Of Engines
November 20, 2014, 02:20:27 PM
Anybody out there ever add DCC to the Thomas engines? Would like to eliminate 'blocks' and 'block switches' on my (grandson's) layout.
#115
Large / Re: New 'Emily' Not Running Properly
November 17, 2014, 09:24:20 PM
Power supply seems ok. As soon as 'Emily' didn't run I placed 'Toby' on the track and off it went. When I try to manually rotate the Emily's drivers, they feel very tight. Do you know which axle(s) pickup the current?

The power pack being used is the standard Bachmann that comes with their sets. 
#116
Large / New 'Emily' Not Running Properly
November 17, 2014, 06:07:09 PM
Purchased a Thomas series 'Emily' locomotive for a grandson back in Jan 2014. Due to a remodeling project to provide additional space for his G scale railroad empire, it wasn't removed from it's box until the other day. When placed on the track it started up, ran a couple of laps on the layout then stopped. All other Thomas engines (we have them all) run great. Any suggestions? This is an indoor layout using Bachmann steel track.
#117
I have some G scale plastic track available. 12 curved, 10 straight. I'm not sure of the brand. I'll get a picture and post asap.
#118
Thomas & Friends / Emily's Brake Coach/Coach
March 17, 2014, 06:10:29 PM
Emily's Brake Coach and Emily's Coach have two different numbers. Is the only difference between them the windows that appear to be 'white'? That's the only thing I see in the pictures.
#119
Large / G Steel Rail Power Clip
February 04, 2014, 08:43:23 PM
Does Bachmann sell individual power clips/wire connecter for G scale steel track? I don't see it in their parts catalog.

#120
Large / Re: Proper Multi-Level Separation
July 08, 2013, 04:48:58 PM
Kevin, when you say 4 deg max you are referring to the actual angle? My example of a 4" rise in a 72" run (a little over 3 deg angle) would be ok?
Thanks
Bob