I couldnt believe the toy motor they use, to operate the northern. The latest in bachmanns usra series of locomotives, the 282 is also known as the mikado after baldwin delivered the first engines with this wheel arrangement to japan railways in 1893. I do not know iof the nwsl gear labelled dfor the 260 will fit. I tried to get a replacement for a bachmann, n scale 4 8 4 and was told, try again in 90 days, out of stock. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The bachmann outside frame 280 gives us mainline oriented on30 enthusiasts some real freight motive power. Weve been using the 22266 fn3 bachmann 2 8 0 axle gear 25t. Large scale central advanced forum detail topic bachmann. Atlas n scale metal wheel sets 10pk w free shipping. The ho scale 260 mogul from bachmann is the companys first. Fn3 440 gear in a few simple steps with some basic tools. More specifically, the second drive wheel from the front the springloaded one. Bachmann parts department doesnt provide this gear they want you to purchase either a complete motor or purchase the complete drivechassis assembly. Railroad line forums bachmann spectrum 280 running.
Bachmann ivatt mogul 260 assembly instructions manual pdf. Pickup comes from the 8 driver wheels on the loco though not the pilot as well. View and download bachmann ivatt mogul 2 6 0 assembly instructions manual online. The bachmann outside frame 2 8 0 gives us mainline oriented on30 enthusiasts some real freight motive power. In this day of great low cost decoders bachmann could have done better. Its easily in the top 10% of locomotives on the market. The axles spin inside of brass bearing blocks that slot into cutouts in the chassis the tender appears to be the same one that bachmann used on their dccsound 280 2018.
Accumate couplers 23015 for locomotive 1 set atlas n scale. Max robin said this is essentially a model of the ic standard 2 8 0, which were built with 63inch diameter drivers. This installation is for a ho scale bachmann 280 and vanderbilt medium tender using a tcs. One of the gears did split after around ten years of use. The product engineers at bachmann designed the k27 in such a way that only a few simple steps are needed to prepare it for operation.
Read the bachmann or similar forum thread for enlightenment. Investigate the sagami line of motors formerly imported by north west short line nwsl. I then decided to purchase another bachmann 460 ten wheeler from another dealer as maybe the two locomotives i purchased from the original online vendor was a fluke. Bachmann on30 size discrepancy on30 model railroad. A friend has a beautiful bachmann 280 consolidation and it has a cracked gear on the drive axle. My second bachmann 280 is binding as the wheels turn. The tender did seem to be oversized and bachmann should have used a smaller tender. Cleaning and adjusting these pickups for peak locomotive performance is tricky, but it can be done. Again, below is an article about the 2 8 0 driver maintenance. The models tender resembles that of the prototype, but is 5 scale feet too short. Nov 28, 2016 btw one of my bachmann 2 8 0 models had a fractured belt gear on the motor shaft. Really love the bachmann 2 8 0 outside frame consolidation.
Under the whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 280 represents the. Reading 280 this mechanism includes a zinc diecast underframe and cover plate. The 460 and 280 are monsters compared to the 2662 and the inside and outside from 440s look ridiculous on the same layout. Builders plate, diecast, finescale driver spokes, crew figures, ez mate mark ii couplers. Bachmann 44957 on30 260 plugandplay sound module trainz. Although this week its for an n scale bachmann 4 8 4 northern.
Though it filled the same niche as the heftier 280 consolidation. After owning it for less than 6 months the white plastic gears in the gearbox tore their teeth out. This mechanism includes a zinc diecast underframe and cover plate, 62 spoke drivers, brass side rods, dc71 motor, complete mounting. I do not know iof the nwsl gear labelled dfor the 2 6 0 will fit. Uses the bachmann lead trucks, trailing trucks and valve gear.
I have a bachmann 280 large scale that runs correction, ran well, looks really great. This prevents the pins from moving while they are being. I tried to get a replacement for a bachmann, n scale 484 and was told, try again in 90 days, out of stock. Bachmann n 551 baldwin 280 consolidation steam locomotive. Do not remove the screws which hold the drivers and gearing in place. The driver size is also correct, but the overall wheelbase is a scale foot too long on the model. Ho scale traction tires steamlarge driver locomotive measurements 19mm. To begin, be sure to choose a large, flat, sturdy surface on which to work.
Even so, i spun the gear on the driver axle on an old big hauler. Bachmann n scale 484 replacement gears part 1 james. This replaced the original cascade tunnel which was a third as long but 500 feet. Made in china, the locomotive is marketed in bachmanns spectrum line of higherend model railroad products. Reading 2 8 0 this mechanism includes a zinc diecast underframe and cover plate, 62 spoke drivers, brass side rods, dc71 motor, complete mounting hardware, electrical pickups, brass tender wheels and instructions. He contacted bachmann for a replacement and was sent a package with 3 gears in it. Jul 24, 2018 this dcc soundequipped 280 includes bachmanns sound value soundtraxx steam package with authentic prototypical chuff, short and long whistles, bell, air pump, steam release, and blowerall.
My father worked in profanity the way other artists might work in oils or clay. View and download bachmann ivatt mogul 260 assembly instructions manual online. Fn3 44 0 gear in a few simple steps with some basic tools. This dcc soundequipped 280 includes bachmanns sound value soundtraxx steam package with. For the third release the dccsound version, bachmann did not simply take their existing 2.
Although this week its for an n scale bachmann 484 northern. When you buy replacement traction tires they need to work. Body style, bachmann steam engine 280 consolidation. We recommend high quality lubricants designed for operations outdoors, such as bachmanns line of ez lube products. Westernizing a bachmann on30 280 new banta roundtop. Click on the image below to visit your specific area of interest. Bachmanns eagerly awaited n scale 280 has pulled up on the ready track and is just what wed hoped it would be. I have a bachmann 2 8 0 large scale that runs correction, ran well, looks really great. I cant remember ever seeing a wd 280 in such a pristine condition. Bachmann used typical baldwin domes of the 1915 1930 era on.
I have 3 bachmann spectrum c408w locomotives which run fine on dc, and i very much wanted to convert them to dcc. The only bachmann 44 0 i like is the one woodie bashed for his 35n20 engine, and that one is supposed to look funky. So i drew a replacement in solidworks and have a stl file if anyone wantsneeds to print their own. The bachmann 484 northern has been around since 1972 and there have been several versions over the years. Two of the four driver axles are geared and all gearing is black plastic. Bachmann n baldwin 280 consolidation steam locomotive. Bachmann spectrum 280 to tsunami equipped sound dcc. Since it is based on a 30 prototype i was expecting a small hinky little loco. Heres a photo of mine again, with minor cosmetic changes. Wheels are slipping on drive gear axil on 280 model.
Ho discontinued replacement mechanisms for bachmann. Bachmann spectrum 2 8 0 to tsunami equipped sound dcc. I thought, however, that this might be a good first project dipping into sound equipped locos, and replace the decoder with a sound capable one. Good, strong motor and gears all metal gearbox, and detailed to the hilt. The only bachmann 440 i like is the one woodie bashed for his 35n20 engine, and that one is supposed to look funky.
Following on from last weeks post, this week is also about 3d printed replacement gears. I ended up buying another bachman from a hobby shop, and swapped the mechanism to get the locomotive running again. In this install, we replaced the original bulbs with golden white leds. Ho discontinued replacement mechanisms bowser trains. It ties in well with their original on30 mogul for passenger service. They offer the widest range of can motor sizes, double and single shaft models, and thanks to the efforts of nwsl, a complete line of repair parts, brushes, end caps. Factoryset for 280 realism, the steam package offers a choice of 16 whistles, multiple variations of 6. N scale mtl trucks with wheels knuckle coupler short extention 4 pairs j12829. Unfollow bachmann 4 8 2 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. While doing some conversion work on one of the new bachmann 1.
Brush and springs 2 each atlas kato motors atlas n scale. Jun 15, 2015 a friend has a beautiful bachmann 2 8 0 consolidation and it has a cracked gear on the drive axle. This article describes the replacement of the original bachmann nylon drive gear with the north west short line gear part number 22236, 24 tooth, 15. Factoryset for 280 realism, the steam package offers a choice of 16 whistles, multiple variations of 6 bell types, 4 prototypical chuffs, 5 airpumps, and 4. Max robin said this is essentially a model of the ic standard 280, which were built with 63inch diameter drivers. Bachmann on30 size discrepancy on30 model railroad forums. However, if you are looking for a motor replacement. The bachmann spectrum 280 consolidation, along with many other model steam locomotives, uses bronze fingers to pick up power from the metal rims of their drivers. Builders plate, diecast, finescale driver spokes, crew figures, ez mate mark ii couplers, front and rear.
The new axles you bought from bachmann are different, which is probably why they gave you a whole axle, not just a gear. The stock of replacement motors maintained by some importers is a good source for motors. We lived quite close to the doncaster to lincoln freight line in the late 50s and early 60s and these locos were a regular sight. Unfollow bachmann 2 8 0 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The mogul was designed as a general purpose engine, though its low drivers 56 on early versions. How to replace the main bachmann spectrum g and 260. However also available from alan gibson is the correct driving wheel size 18. Made in china, the locomotive is marketed in bachmann s spectrum line of higherend model railroad products. For the third release the dccsound version, bachmann did not simply take their existing 2 8 0 and add a decoder and speaker. The plastic they used is a bit brittle and prone to crack at the hub and slip, or to lose teeth. If youd like to purchase cataloglisted locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories in ho, n, o, on30, and large. Nicholas smith trains 2343 west chester pike broomall, pa 19008 6103538585. Virtually all other consolidations were built with drivers in the 50 to 611 2 inch range.
Bachmann used typical baldwin domes of the 1915 1930 era on their model to help it appear more generic. How to replace the main bachmann spectrum g and 260 mogul. The 260 mogul and 280 consolidation tended to replace the 440 in. Again, below is an article about the 280 driver maintenance. Press the plug into a sheet of 14 balsa while soldering. Though i do a lot of prototype modeling, one of the things i love about freelancing is the ability to be creative.
Unfollow bachmann 482 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. And as jim pointed out, the spectrum 2 8 0 that we all love, came out in 1988. We took the loco apart looked at the gears and guess what they were the wrong ones. Coupled with a shallow firebox, this enabled the grate to be extended out sideways over the fourth set of drivers, resulting in a grate. Rotate tender about this point with the tender off the locomotive remove the rear cab hand rails remove hand rails. The bachmann 4 8 4 northern has been around since 1972 and there have been several versions over the years. Really love the bachmann 280 outside frame consolidation. This is a new design gearbox mount from bachmann, and bugs may have inadvertently crept in to the assembly process. This set of instructions is for mounting a dcc decoder in the.
I did install a replacement motor in my gp60, which involved milling the chassis to fit the longer motor, and then installing the decoder. Westernizing a bachmann on30 280 new banta roundtop cab. No wonder it cant pull a grade or hardly pull itself around the layout. Nwsl gears are machined and offer a lifetime warranty.
As of this 20 writing, bachmann is supplying replacement power reverses for free provided you can send them a sales receipt. A large selection of replacement parts are currently available for sale online. N scale 8mm traction tires, steam medium 8mmproof in the pudding video. The bachmann spectrum 2 8 0 consolidation, along with many other model steam locomotives, uses bronze fingers to pick up power from the metal rims of their drivers. This set of instructions is for mounting a dcc decoder in. Bachmann n scale 280 consolidation steam locomotive. Athearn consolidation 280 bachmann light mountain 482 8mm traction tire video. The base bachmann, sometimes labeled as bachmann 5. Sd60 body shell assembly basic undecorated atlas n scale sd60.
Instead it is a great piece of mainline motive power. Bachmann spectrum 280 electrical pickup problem model. Virtually all other consolidations were built with drivers in the 50 to 6112 inch range. Driver and fireman were selected from a bachmann pack and also superglued in place. Bachmann s eagerly awaited n scale 2 8 0 has pulled up on the ready track and is just what wed hoped it would be. Railroad line forums bachmann spectrum 280 running gear. Reference manual page click here instructions click here. Inside the bachmann tender its a great locomotive it runs well and can pull more cars than many of the brass locomotives. The following is the procedure i used to adjust this and subsequent units. Bachmann is delighted to offer this n scale consolidation equipped with an econami soundtraxx steam package.
This mechanism includes a zinc diecast underframe and cover plate, 80 box pok drivers, brass side rods, dc71 motor, complete mounting hardware, electrical pickups, brass tender wheels and instructions. The best and most detailed large scale model railroad layout in the world 4k uhd duration. The model power mogul is available with either archbar or andrews tender trucks, slidevalve or piston cylinders, and detail arrangements to match the specific. My second bachmann 2 8 0 is binding as the wheels turn. Weve been using the 22266 fn3 bachmann 280 axle gear 25t. This is a process that i have successfully used for two engine. From 1992 til 1996 bachman produced their plus line. After detaching the boiler and drivetrain from the underframe, ive determined that its either the wheels, the side rods, or the valve train thats causing the problem.