Parts store is open, but not shipping till the 15th. The larger chasis are selling quick!

Thank you so much! Makes sense now that you explained the switch scenario.

Thank you Loco Bill!

I did read your post but I am still somewhat confused. I've also looked at Bachmann's Online Store.

They have several chassis listed. My loco has a smoke stack switch hidden in the front but no directional switch. I use my controller for the direction switch. How will I know which chassis has the metal rods/valves?

Sorry for sounding so stupid.

Hey guys I am new here. I just purchased a Eastern Tennessee & Western set for $50 and it came with a Tech II controller, curved track, loco, tender, observation , coach, and 2 combine. I bought this knowing the gears were messed up. After reading on here it is a Version 2 (can move while not running). I would like to get this up and running for my 4 year old for his birthday or Christmas.

I would like to buy a new entire chassis but not sure which one to purchase that will fit my model. I would like one of the ones with metal rods.

Can anyone help? Sorry if this question has been answered before.