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Locomotive repair, Shays Drive line beveled gears

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Locomotive repair, Shays Drive line beveled gears
Posted by HejhogMarty on Sunday, August 11, 2019 9:54 PM

I am looking for NWSL # 2800-6 gears for the Bachmann Spectrum 3 Truck Shays. I understand that NWSL has closed its doors. Anyone know where these gears might be available ?  

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Posted by richg1998 on Monday, August 12, 2019 11:05 AM

The Bach-Man at the Bachmann forums says they have replacement gears. Have you looked there just in case you do not find the NWSL gears? I know, a shot in the dark.

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Posted by richg1998 on Monday, August 12, 2019 12:03 PM

You could also contact the Shay Fixer. He is repairing the Bachmann Shay. Check his page. I saw it.

https://www.shayfixer.com/index.htm

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Posted by Wolf359 on Monday, August 12, 2019 12:26 PM

I would check swap-meets if there are any in your area. Many of the vendors at the ones I attend often have after market parts available, even parts that aren't in production any more. Another option would be a local hobby shop if there are any around. And of course, there's always ebay.

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Posted by Medina1128 on Monday, August 12, 2019 2:01 PM

When I needed replacement gears a couple of years ago, they were still available from Bachmann.

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Posted by brochhau on Saturday, August 17, 2019 8:45 PM

I have a new unused set of those gears available. Original packaging. Let me know if you are interested. 

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Posted by BigDaddy on Sunday, August 18, 2019 8:13 AM

richg1998
The Bach-Man at the Bachmann forums says they have replacement gears. Have you looked there just in case you do not find the NWSL gears? I know, a shot in the dark.

Is this what the OP needs?

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Posted by HejhogMarty on Monday, March 16, 2020 10:10 AM

Thanks! I have not posted in awhile and have replaced my Bachmann Shays with #2800-6 NWSL metal gears. They are again available from the new owners of NWSL. 

Now I am looking to find out bevel gears for the On30 version of the Bachmann Shays. If anyone has info on these?

 

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