Hello, All!
I have an vintage Bachmann HO 2-8-2 Mikado #2528, That once ran perfectly, but was needed to be converted to a DMY loco. It also has SEVERAL missing parts on the lower chassis. Does anyone know where I can buy the entire frame new, or just buy whats on the list below:
-> Connecting Rod Pin
-> Front Footplates/Cowcatcher
#I've already checked eBay, Bachmann Parts, Amazon. Any other source please#
The best source will be Bachmann´s excellent customer service and maybe the only one. Hardly any dealer will stock spare parts these days.
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Ulrich (aka The Tin Man)
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Midwest Northern R.R Hello, All! I have an vintage Bachmann HO 2-8-2 Mikado #2528, That once ran perfectly, but was needed to be converted to a DMY loco. It also has SEVERAL missing parts on the lower chassis. Does anyone know where I can buy the entire frame new, or just buy whats on the list below: -> Connecting Rod Pin -> Front Footplates/Cowcatcher #I've already checked eBay, Bachmann Parts, Amazon. Any other source please#
How old is this loco? Is 2528 the cab number? Please understand that with HO models the number printed on the loco is not a model number or identifier for service parts.
A picture would help.
Sheldon
Of course Bachmann would be a great place to start, but if its an older and uncommon model, they may not have the parts in inventory.
Ebay is still a great source, and from personal experience pretty much anything I've ever needed came up on Ebay sooner or later.
Good Luck!
ENJOY !
Mobilman44
Living in southeast Texas, formerly modeling the "postwar" Santa Fe and Illinois Central
ATLANTIC CENTRAL How old is this loco? Is 2528 the cab number? Please understand that with HO models the number printed on the loco is not a model number or identifier for service parts. Sheldon
ATLANTIC CENTRAL-
I know nothing about the age, or what year it was made, or the ID number. The number I supplied is the cab number, and I forgot to mention the printed railroad, Union Pacific. I also have checked Bachmann, and eBay, seeing the only parts I require are either not for sale, or out of stock. Also, thank you for the info on what not to use as a number for ID and service. That helps on my rosters! However, I'm unable to get photos.
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This locos, along with the 19 others', call number on my rosters are not supposed to imatate real call numbers, but they are real to me.
Here's some info form my rosters:
Call ID- UP2528
Type- 2-8-0 Mik.
RR- UP
Builder- BLW
Current layout Pos.- Yard office building Loco Display
Have you tried Trainz.com? https://www.trainz.com/ They seem to have a good supply of parts. Another option might be to check swap-meets if any are held in your area. You could also look for an identical 2-8-2 that's a junker and use its parts to fix your loco.
It appears to be one of the old standard locos:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-SCALE-BACHMANN-STEAM-LOCO-TENDER-MIKADO-2-8-2-SMOKE-LIGHTED-UNION-PACIFIC/113932003551?hash=item1a86e068df:g:q8sAAOSwdQFdrhLV
Gary
That loco is from the early 1980's. I don't think Bachmann had any service parts back then, they simply exchanged defective locos.
A good used example from Ebay or a train show is your best bet.
That loco is actually a model of a READING 2-8-0, which Bachmann also sold. Later they added a trailing truck and sold the "Mikado" version as well.
Seems the one pictured above lost its trailing truck.....
These locos were the beginning of better quality afordable RTR, a few years later, Sectrum K4's and Proto2000 diesels.....
Why the ...
Why not put the what in the title?
Why an an unfinished "hook" title to get people click and look to find out topic is of no interest?
Please have some basic respect for forum readers.
Rio Grande. The Action Road - Focus 1977-1983
Ha, seems there are a few misleading titles out there.........
riogrande5761Why the ... Why not put the what in the title?
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The OP is a relatively new user. It would have been better to have more information in the title, but I am sure he will figure all this out as time goes along.
I certainly don't want to lose a participant because you feel hoodwinked into a click.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Picking the right title is critical to getting the right people to look at your post. I've posted that several times as a point of information, not to berate an OP.
Most of us, at one time or another, think we have a clever title, which is not what we, nor the forum needs.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Hi Midwest,
Please ignore riogrande's tone. That just seems to be the way he communicates.
However, I do agree with the point he was trying to make. Please try to make your thread titles a bit more clear. You could have easily added in the locomotive details so that those of us with no knowledge of your issue could have just skipped over the thread.
Respectfully,
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
riogrande5761 Why the ... Why not put the what in the title? Why an an unfinished "hook" title to get people click and look to find out topic is of no interest? Please have some basic respect for forum readers.
It is still worth calling them, not just looking online. Bachman has and still
does issue a nd back thier lifetime warrenty. I dont see why they cannt supply the parts. Or trade it for a newer version. I recommend calling first. Before anything else. They might know where to get parts if they dont supply them directly
Wolfie
A pessimist sees a dark tunnel
An optimist sees the light at the end of the tunnel
A realist sees a frieght train
An engineer sees three idiots standing on the tracks stairing blankly in space
Hi there. I'm affraid to say that this model is known for the fragility of its gears... for sure, I would think twice before putting a lot of money on it.
Simon
Midwest Northern R.R#I've already checked eBay, Bachmann Parts, Amazon. Any other source please#
If Bachmann can't help you, keep trying Ebay for parts and /or a complete loco you can use for parts.
Mike.
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