Does anyone know if Bachmann will change the running gear of an older model GS4, using a Bowser replacement and then install the correct DCC decoder? I know I could send the Locomotive in and get the correct DCC decoder installed, I just do not know if they would change the running gear. Also?

I realize that the train sets I have mentioned have very tiny and weak motors, I was hoping to get them for display and teaching purposes, only! I gather that Bachmann is NOT going to reissue them, am I correct in that?

 Are you planning on bringing back the two train sets I mentioned, above?

Bowser has told me that , YES, their running gear which includes a motor, can be converted to DCC. NOW, the trick is , to get the running gear assembled correctly, which could almost do, but there is a part that does need drilling on two exact spots, which I do not trust myself to do. As to converting to DCC, it is not something I can do, either, but I do have a reliable Train store nearby. Before I do anything I will be talking to the man there who does that kind of work.

One other thing I have bought is two bowser running gear sets for the GS-4's, bought because I had heard the running gear would fall apart on the older models. I now have someone who says he can assemble the Bowser running gear, but I do not know if that running gear can be made DCC or not! I will try to contact Bowser and find out!

In addition to being able to smoke, they do have the knuckle couplers, not X2f, also.

To Be truthful, I cannot remember when I bought them, and they are able to use the smoke liquid also. But, I have never used them, and the one I did use, a third one, was badly done on the DCC by someone else and now, is only good for parts. I would like to be able to get the back-up light on the tender to be a real light, also. Is there some way I can tell by a marking on the bottom of the Locomotives, approximately when they were made?

I have two GS-4's, one daylight colors and one war baby. As of yet they have not been run, but have been sitting aside for quite some time. I am now in the process of revamping my layout and getting my running gear operational. I have Digitrax DCC and most of my running gear has now been converted to DCC. What is the best method for doing so to the GS-4's? I do not have the ability to do it, but I do have a local dealer who does. What I would like to know is what decoder you recommend? And, what is the best method to install the light in the rear of the tender? Also, I have the standard sheet with the blown up picture of all the parts, but I do not have any details on the best method to disassemble for cleaning or lubrication  Is there any printed material on the maintenance to the locomotives for a hobbyist?

I have a Hornby Mallard in Ho, but it finally needs some support/repair work on it. Does Bachmann support/repair Hornby? If not, how do I find them, as i have already tried and got nowhere.

To Bachmann: is it possible to buy 4 model trains with only enough track for display? They would be for my grandsons, who just happen to live in Philadelphia. I do not live there, but am trying to figure a way to save some money and shipping costs, legally!