If you call Bachmann don't use the 800 number as it is often overused, and overloaded. You will get better results using 215-533-1600 and asking for Irv. As far as I know they observe lunch (Eastern time) and that is a bad time to call. Bachamnn has lots of parts(not necessarily every part) still not listed, so it pays to call and ask.
I have had good luck calling, and recommend at least trying it before using some other aftermarket solution. It also pays to call back 4 to eight weeks later to check again if they don't have everything you want on the first call. The stirrups are seperate press fit items on Stock, Box, Reefer, and Gondola cars, for sure and possibly on flat cars as well.
These cars are actually as many as 20 years old!! I have also bought some cheap basket cases at swap meets just for parts. In the spring show at York, some dealers were selling old stock Bachmann Freight cars withour the metal wheels as low as $15 each, and some with metal wheels for as low as $20.
I have had good luck calling, and recommend at least trying it before using some other aftermarket solution. It also pays to call back 4 to eight weeks later to check again if they don't have everything you want on the first call. The stirrups are seperate press fit items on Stock, Box, Reefer, and Gondola cars, for sure and possibly on flat cars as well.
These cars are actually as many as 20 years old!! I have also bought some cheap basket cases at swap meets just for parts. In the spring show at York, some dealers were selling old stock Bachmann Freight cars withour the metal wheels as low as $15 each, and some with metal wheels for as low as $20.