Hello Folks,
Can anyone tell me were I can find a manual or instructions for a new Vanderbilt Tender 89903?  I want open it up to add a DCC and sound decoder and can't figure out how to take it apart.

Thanks,
Dave

Hello Folks,
My best friend has Passed and left me a selection of Bachmann Santa Fe heavyweight Passenger cars. I would very much like to paint the interiors. The exteriors are all Pullman green.  Doe's anyone have an idea where I could get information on coloring?  I have looked on the internet come up empty.

Regards,
Dave

Thanks for the suggestions.  I messed up the contacts so bad I had to order a new board.  I do use an Opti Visor and can see alright, however can't seem to get those little contacts to go behind the drivers at the same time.  It looks like I'll get another chance soon!  On my other Consolidations I will try from the top down.

Are there any books that give a 1,2,3 on taking apart Bachmann Steam Engines?  I have mastered diesels but still a bit afraid of the steamers.

Regards,
Dave

Hello Folks,

This is my very first time on a message board.  I'm retired and have had a layout for twelve years.  I model a freelance HO layout named Sierra Pacific.

I have eight Bachmann Consolidations and am starting to service them.  I took the under frame with the driver contacts off the bottom of one of them to lube the gear on the driver.   I can't get it back on with out bending the electrical contacts.  Is there a trick to doing this?

I enjoy reading the message board.

Regards,
Dave