I'm new to this forum and not realy a collector. I purchased a Bachman Big Hauler 20 years ago as a Christmas train and used it for several years under the tree then put it away. I believe it is the original battery R/C 4-6-0 with the plastic drivers and small black controller. I've replaced the battery on the transmiter but can't find the power source for the locomotive. It's not in the tender and before taking the engine completely apart would like any info you can give me.
Hi Thare is no controller in the loco, as its 20yrs old the cicuit board has developed a dry joint some where or its died with age it could cost more sorting it than the loco is worth. Do you have any one local to you that is into G gauge and may be able to help? or contact your bachmann service department who may help It helps if you put in your profile a guide as to where you are based
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Open the back of the loco, the firebox, I believe a r/c type battery pack goes in there, like a 9 volt nicad one.
If you get stuck, I'll get mine down from the display shelf and take a picture, but after the train shows this weekend.
Regards, Greg
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Thanks for the tip. I found 6 "D" size batteries behind the boiler cover. No indication of how it opens but you push the bottom of the cover in and then slide it up. I expected to find some leakage and corrosion but the batteries were all intact. Thank you Rayovac for making up for my laziness.
This train ran well, but was only used at Christmas for 4 or 5 years. I remember being surprised that a toy would have so many flimsy plastic parts.
I checked out your web site and even though I am no longer into trains found it very interesting. I'm always amazed at how complex things have become over the years.
Best of luck, Arthur
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