Hopefully someone has a lead on where to go or an alternative to direct Bachmann parts to repair a hand car.

Sadly Bachmann direct has discontinued these cars and all the parts are mostly out of stock. I searched the forums and didn't see any related topics.

I need a new motor and a gear for the axle.

Anyone ever do any looking or modifications to a hand car to use a similar motor/gear set or anything to make it work again?

Really bummed that Bachmann is zero help in this department. I get that China can just halt production on an item, but then it stinks there is not ample repair parts in the pipe for the amount of items sold on the market. eBay is an option to buy a new one and gut the parts, but them I'm spending an arm and a leg for 2 parts, that were only ~25.00 on Bachmann's site.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
Chris

Hi All,

Bachmann parts store is out of one item and the other is not listed as a spare part. Tried calling as well and didn't get very far in finding the 2 parts via the parts department.

Looking for the tender water hatch (battery) door cover. Prefer the black with gold stripped rivets, but would take any door and can rattle can it to the right colors.

Other part that is not listed is the generator on the top of the boiler by the cab. Shell took a tumble and squashed the pipe coming off of it. Tried re-gluing and it just looks funny now. I could probably take a piece of brass and re-fashion one, but would prefer a full replacement.

Thanks,
Chris (trainclb)