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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 1, 2004 3:38 PM
Bachmann for bashing

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Posted by grandpopswalt on Monday, August 2, 2004 11:12 PM
I own six Bachmann engines (4-6-0's). Most were bought on sale. I have rebuilt the running gear on two of them using bronze axel bearings, 24VDC gear motors and a chain drive. The parts cost me about $25 and 10 hours work but the engines now run great and are very reliable.

Walt
"You get too soon old and too late smart" - Amish origin

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