I have been following this post and want to make a general comment.
there have been several comments that bachmann stuff is junk.
someone else says it isn't.
I agree with the junk comment. why is it that when you but a bachmann engine
(steam in this case) and run it for 6 mos and then the wheels fall off because the cheap plastic that was used for axles has split.they could use nylon or abs and
solve this problem but they don't, still using styrene. diesals have similar problem
the gears split. it is one reason i will no longer purchase bachmann.