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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by Roger Traviss I have four Athearn steam locos, two x 2-8-2s and two x 4-6-2s. After spending considerable time getting these engines to track properly and to be able to pull a decent load, they have over the past twelve months developed the following problem which is converting them into expensive dummys. Both of the 4-6-2s and one of the 2-8-2s have had the drive gear split on the driving axle due, I believe, to the force fitting of a plastic gear onto a steel axle. When the first gear ctacked and slipped, Athearn was able to send a replacement. However, it seems that the problem is so wide spread, Athearn have run out of parts and have no timeline as to when replacement parts will become available from their overseas (Asian) supplier. I've also two x 2-8-2s belonging to friends sitting on my workbench with the same problem. I've over Can$1000.00 tied up in what are fast becoming dummy locos and no help from the manufacturer. Happy camper? No way! Anyone else experienced this problem? Cheers Roger T. [url][http://www.highspeedplus.com/~rogertra//url] [/quote] Roger This problem is new to me, but I am concerned because of the Challengers that are coming in might have the same type of design. I do have an Athearn Mikado, but never used it. It had some problems from the first day I looked at it and it has been in the box since that time. I would ask all of us as a group to start email letters to Horizon / Athearn and see if they will respond to this problem and order parts remade. They purchased the Athearn line and should now be responsible if they want to sell us the Challengers!!!!! Parts are generally available for models for five years or more and Athearn should respond to our requests. Just a thought!
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