Comments on: Gear Slipping on HO Scale Norfolk and Western Class J

By: Richard Walter

Richard Walter — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 23:07:25 +0000

My guess is that you have an early Bachmann loco. This is a common problem with them. If you remove the boiler shell and find a disc-like, upright motor (usually white), then this is the problem. You can check with Bachmann’s Parts Dept., but it’s not likely they’ll stock a replacement.

By: Richard Walter

Richard Walter — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 23:00:32 +0000

My guess is you’ve purchased an older Bachmann loco. This was a common problem with them. If you remove the boiler and see a white disc-,like upright motor, you’ve got an early version. You can check with Bachmann’s Parts Dept. but I’d be surprised if replacements are available.

By: Hervey

Hervey — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 14:20:41 +0000

David,
If you are not experienced with locomotive repair then don’t start with a steam locomotive. They are generally more difficult to get apart and if you manage to get it apart you have to ensure the wheels are quartered when you reassemble it. If you have to ask what that means take it to a repair facility.

In WNC you could try the “Train Shop” in Marion. They might do repairs and if not they could direct you to any nearby facility that does.

Good luck.