2 Truck Shay drive gears

[nohandles]

I have 2- 2 truck Shay's that 7 out of the 8 drive gears have deteriorated.  they are over 7 years old. I do not want to send them back because they are extensively weathered. Can I just buy new drive gears for them and replace them myself? Plus I've just lost my job and I don not have the money for the replacement die cast truck assemblies.

[the Bach-man]

Dear No,
Give the service department a call.
If you're the original owner you'll be very pleased with your options.
Thanks!
the Bach-man

[bobd_69]

I got my Shay when they first came out. I did all the Lub work and ran it for about an hour. It got put back in the box and do to other problems it sat it just a few days ago. When I sat it on the track I hear the motor run but it wont move. When I contacted Bachmann They said send it to them and they would fix it for $50.00. Might cost more for extra parts, plus I pay shipping both ways. I've heard of upgrade trucks but cant find any info on them anywhere.  My Shay is a 36 ton but I want to get a 38 and 55 for my line, if I ever get it running. Thanks BOB

[armorsmith]

bobd,

You can purchase replacement trucks for the Shay from Backmann on this site, or from any number of mail order houses on the net.

Bob

[Loco Bill Canelos]

Bob d Try TRainworld or St Aubins,  much cheaper

[armorsmith]

If we are naming names. try wholesaletrainsDOTcom

Bob c