I just have the tracks and the engine "Big Hauler" model #90-0100-27, what do I need to make this train function? Do I need a control? Can anyone help me out with this. (I searched for like-models and found out that this is the model previous to the 4.6.0.)
TrainFan Abel,
I don't know the answer(s).
Go to the "Classic Toy Train," or "Model Railroader" Forums, for scale model trains.
Ralph
First question - plastic or metal wheels on the main drivers? If they're plastic, look in the back of the cab, and slide the back of the boiler up. This should expose an area in which you put batteries. 6 D-cell batteries, if I recall. Next, you'll need the Radio Control to control the locomotive. Good luck with that one. They show up on ebay from time to time. A little black box around 2" x 3" with a slider speed control in the middle. They came in two frequencies, 27mHz and 49mHz. Look on the locomotive. If it's #7, then it's the 27 mHz version. If it's #9, then you need the 49mHz version. I haven't the foggiest how to tell on the transmitter one from the other.
The other clue will be the track. If it's also completely plastic, then the loco is the battery version. If it's metal, then the loco probably also has metal wheels and picks up power from the rails in the traditional fashion.
If the wheels are metal, then you'll need a power supply of some kind to power the train. Lots of options here, from the pretty inexpensive to the mega-expensive. I'd look for something a bit more than inexpensive, but you don't need the mega-expensive, not for one locomotive. Check the ads in GR for power supplies.
Later,
K
kstrong First question - plastic or metal wheels on the main drivers? If they're plastic, look in the back of the cab, and slide the back of the boiler up. This should expose an area in which you put batteries. 6 D-cell batteries, if I recall. Next, you'll need the Radio Control to control the locomotive. Good luck with that one. They show up on ebay from time to time. A little black box around 2" x 3" with a slider speed control in the middle. They came in two frequencies, 27mHz and 49mHz. Look on the locomotive. If it's #7, then it's the 27 mHz version. If it's #9, then you need the 49mHz version. I haven't the foggiest how to tell on the transmitter one from the other. The other clue will be the track. If it's also completely plastic, then the loco is the battery version. If it's metal, then the loco probably also has metal wheels and picks up power from the rails in the traditional fashion. If the wheels are metal, then you'll need a power supply of some kind to power the train. Lots of options here, from the pretty inexpensive to the mega-expensive. I'd look for something a bit more than inexpensive, but you don't need the mega-expensive, not for one locomotive. Check the ads in GR for power supplies. Later, K
Just to follow up on this, years ago I was into G-scale and had purchased one of the original R/C sets. I later went through the process of converting it to track power. By adding metal wheel sets to the tender with electrical pickups, and creating a new wiring harness bypassing the radio unit. After all that work it was a disappointment. Without the batteries it has no weight, and hence no tractive force. Instead of a Big Hauler, it was a Wussy Hauler. When I sold off my G-scale I kept this one item as a shelf display. If you do have one of the plastic R/C units, that is probably the best use of it.
I have figured out what is wrong with my brain! On the left side nothing works right, and on the right side there is nothing left!
TrainFan,
I would suggest logging on the the Bachmann website and go to the 'Ask the Bach man', large scale area and post the question there. If Loco Bill can't answer your question I doubt anyone can.
Bob C.
kstrong Next, you'll need the Radio Control to control the locomotive. Good luck with that one. They show up on ebay from time to time. A little black box around 2" x 3" with a slider speed control in the middle. They came in two frequencies, 27mHz and 49mHz. Look on the locomotive. If it's #7, then it's the 27 mHz version. If it's #9, then you need the 49mHz version. I haven't the foggiest how to tell on the transmitter one from the other. K
Next, you'll need the Radio Control to control the locomotive. Good luck with that one. They show up on ebay from time to time. A little black box around 2" x 3" with a slider speed control in the middle. They came in two frequencies, 27mHz and 49mHz. Look on the locomotive. If it's #7, then it's the 27 mHz version. If it's #9, then you need the 49mHz version. I haven't the foggiest how to tell on the transmitter one from the other.
The FCC requires the operating frequency be posted on all transmitters.
Hope this helps, Rob
Ralph,
Thanks for responding, will do.
-Raul
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