Bachmann FT?

[New Haven I-5]

There's already two people who want the GP30. I'll have to wait to see what they have to say. The motor and gears in the FT are good. I just tested it by hooking it direct to the power pack with a couple of alligator leads and the motor runs, gears turn as well. It's one of the old DC only models that has the motor grounded to the frame.

Packer: Negative. It is not DCC equipped. The tape holds down the wires. I had to hardwire it after the light board burned out. 

Jeff, I'm takin the GP-30. Sorry Packer, but I'm geetin it! Does it have the original box? Jeff, I'll send you a pm with my address. Once you get my adress, never, ever use it again until I say so. Agreed?

[Packer]

There's already two people who want the GP30. I'll have to wait to see what they have to say. The motor and gears in the FT are good. I just tested it by hooking it direct to the power pack with a couple of alligator leads and the motor runs, gears turn as well. It's one of the old DC only models that has the motor grounded to the frame.

I think I want it. Just to check, is uninsured shipping free fo me? And can I see the MP swicter?

Can he get BOTH? I just want the GP30.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Thats fine with the GP30.  They have first right to it.  I would really like the FT if that is possible.  One of my F9s is starting to have gear problems, and mine used to be the DC only until I ungrounded the motor from the frame and installed the decoder.  So that is not a problem.

Then the FT is yours. Just PM me your mailing address and I'll send it out as soon as I can, probably about the end of the month.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Packer: Negative. It is not DCC equipped. The tape holds down the wires. I had to hardwire it after the light board burned out. 

Well, now I can use the decoder I never use anymore, and I get to use the 2 sets of lights I also neve use.

The lights are 12 volt. The originals were a much lower voltage. I used them in a couple of E units.

[rockymidlandrr]

Thats fine with the GP30.  They have first right to it.  I would really like the FT if that is possible.  One of my F9s is starting to have gear problems, and mine used to be the DC only until I ungrounded the motor from the frame and installed the decoder.  So that is not a problem.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

There's already two people who want the GP30. I'll have to wait to see what they have to say. The motor and gears in the FT are good. I just tested it by hooking it direct to the power pack with a couple of alligator leads and the motor runs, gears turn as well. It's one of the old DC only models that has the motor grounded to the frame.

I think I want it. Just to check, is uninsured shipping free fo me? And can I see the MP swicter?

Uninsured is free for you but it will be sent the cheapest way possible meaning it may take a while to get there.

Here's a pic of the switcher. It doesn't run. The lights come on, but nobodies home. 

 

[Packer]

Packer: Negative. It is not DCC equipped. The tape holds down the wires. I had to hardwire it after the light board burned out. 

Well, now I can use the decoder I never use anymore, and I get to use the 2 sets of lights I also neve use.

[loathar]

Back to the OP. I've got one of Bachs GP-35 DCC on board locos and it doesn't have fly wheel drive. Don't know if that goes the same for the FT?? Mine said since it's DCC they did away with the fly wheels and use the decoder to simulate it.

[New Haven I-5]

There's already two people who want the GP30. I'll have to wait to see what they have to say. The motor and gears in the FT are good. I just tested it by hooking it direct to the power pack with a couple of alligator leads and the motor runs, gears turn as well. It's one of the old DC only models that has the motor grounded to the frame.

I think I want it. Just to check, is uninsured shipping free fo me? And can I see the MP swicter?

[jeffrey-wimberly]

There's already two people who want the GP30. I'll have to wait to see what they have to say. The motor and gears in the FT are good. I just tested it by hooking it direct to the power pack with a couple of alligator leads and the motor runs, gears turn as well. It's one of the old DC only models that has the motor grounded to the frame.

Packer: Negative. It is not DCC equipped. The tape holds down the wires. I had to hardwire it after the light board burned out. 

[Packer]

Is it DCC equiped? Looks like it because of the tape.

[rockymidlandrr]

Thommo, you don't want these four that I have. They are pure-dee junk!

Rotorranch: I returned your PM and included a photo of what you're getting. They all run, but not well. 

Jeff, do you have any more "pure-dee junk" I can have?

New Haven: Looking through the depths of the junk box I find that I have another Bachmann FT that's in very rough shape, a Model Power Hustler switcher (haven't used it in years and don't know if it runs or not), a Proto 2000 GP30 that has some pickup issues. It runs but not well. It has no light board and the intake vents and windows are gone. I also have an assortment of Athearn rolling stock. Two John Deere flat cars, four thirty foot two bay hoppers, a three dome John Deere tank car and a Roundhouse thirty foot old time flat car.

What would you like to take a crack at? 

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I like Bachmann.  I have two F9s that bracket a Proto 1000 F3 and they can pull anything.  I installed NCE decoders in each.  After years of hard running (many without the F3) the F9s are finally starting to show their age. 

Hey jeffrey-wimberly, how good is the motor and gears in the FT?  I could use the parts if it is junk cause the F9 and FT are mechanical twins.  I could use the Proto 2000 as a good fixer upper too when I have time.  Is it up for anyone to ask you, cause I wold love to get those from you.  Just tell me what you want or need me to do.  Thanks.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Here's a shot of the inner workings. BTW, all the axle gears have been replaced with gears from an Athearn F7. It runs quite smoothly.

 

[Packer]

From those piscs I figure I can fix the handrails on one of my existing GP30s. (broke when removed for masking the black patch on the nose)

 

The fact is WAS a BN unit helps, sine I get all the right details for it. (just in case the GP30 shell I'm getting doesn't)

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Only one pic? Why not two.

 

[Packer]

I'm in it mostly for the frame, chassis and motor; since I'm getting a GP30 shell from someone, but no chassis to go with it.

 

How are we supposed to settle who gets it anyways? (BTW, since you're giving it away to NH 1-5, I'll throw in a couple of bucks to sweeten the pot)

[New Haven I-5]

P2K GP30. Is it free? Do I have to pay shipping?

I would prefer that you paid shipping, otherwise it'll be sent uninsured and the cheapiest possible postage. It weighs one pound (sixteen ounces) by itself, not including packaging, which I still have to scrounge up.

Uninsured is fine. I just want the loco! And, before I ok it, I want a pic please.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

I already have a tub of alchol sitting in the garage. Hopefully I can get the over coat off, plus this could be something I could use when I get the hang of using an airbrush.

I have a paypal, so I could pay for shipping ASAP.

You and New Haven will have to work out who gets the GP30. As I see it, he has a claim on it.

[Packers#1]

As far as the Bachmann FT's go, stay away from them. I have four of those things and they're all crap. All they're good for is to rip the decoder out and use it in a better loco. I've put three into some Athearn BB locos that I have, an F7, a GP50 and a PA2. They all three run well on DCC. The FT's are in a junk box in my closet.

Don't surprise me...

[Packer]

I already have a tub of alchol sitting in the garage. Hopefully I can get the over coat off, plus this could be something I could use when I get the hang of using an airbrush.

I have a paypal, so I could pay for shipping ASAP.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

 

BTW what roadname is it?

It was originally BN but was repainted for KCS. It's gonna need a good hard stripping.

The FT doesn't run. 

[Packer]

Aww, I want the GP30. I have 2, so I might be able to figure out whats wrong. I'm also getting a P2K GP30 shell from someone. So I could use the chassis from that one, and use the shell for parts.

BTW what roadname is it?

I get first Pick. How does the FT run?

But do you have 2 examples that are pretty much new to compare it against to fix it, and a plan of action?

[jeffrey-wimberly]

P2K GP30. Is it free? Do I have to pay shipping?

I would prefer that you paid shipping, otherwise it'll be sent uninsured and the cheapiest possible postage. It weighs one pound (sixteen ounces) by itself, not including packaging, which I still have to scrounge up.

[New Haven I-5]

Aww, I want the GP30. I have 2, so I might be able to figure out whats wrong. I'm also getting a P2K GP30 shell from someone. So I could use the chassis from that one, and use the shell for parts.

BTW what roadname is it?

I get first Pick. How does the FT run?

[Packer]

Aww, I want the GP30. I have 2, so I might be able to figure out whats wrong. I'm also getting a P2K GP30 shell from someone. So I could use the chassis from that one, and use the shell for parts.

BTW what roadname is it?

[New Haven I-5]

Thommo, you don't want these four that I have. They are pure-dee junk!

Rotorranch: I returned your PM and included a photo of what you're getting. They all run, but not well. 

Jeff, do you have any more "pure-dee junk" I can have?

New Haven: Looking through the depths of the junk box I find that I have another Bachmann FT that's in very rough shape, a Model Power Hustler switcher (haven't used it in years and don't know if it runs or not), a Proto 2000 GP30 that has some pickup issues. It runs but not well. It has no light board and the intake vents and windows are gone. I also have an assortment of Athearn rolling stock. Two John Deere flat cars, four thirty foot two bay hoppers, a three dome John Deere tank car and a Roundhouse thirty foot old time flat car.

What would you like to take a crack at? 

P2K GP30. Is it free? Do I have to pay shipping?

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Thommo, you don't want these four that I have. They are pure-dee junk!

Rotorranch: I returned your PM and included a photo of what you're getting. They all run, but not well. 

Jeff, do you have any more "pure-dee junk" I can have?

New Haven: Looking through the depths of the junk box I find that I have another Bachmann FT that's in very rough shape, a Model Power Hustler switcher (haven't used it in years and don't know if it runs or not), a Proto 2000 GP30 that has some pickup issues. It runs but not well. It has no light board and the intake vents and windows are gone. I also have an assortment of Athearn rolling stock. Two John Deere flat cars, four thirty foot two bay hoppers, a three dome John Deere tank car and a Roundhouse thirty foot old time flat car.

What would you like to take a crack at? 

[Rotorranch]

Thommo, you don't want these four that I have. They are pure-dee junk!

Rotorranch: I returned your PM and included a photo of what you're getting. They all run, but not well. 

Jeffrey...thanks again. Maybe I can tweek them into runners!

Thommo...thanks for the words of encouragement.

Rotor

 

[New Haven I-5]

Thommo, you don't want these four that I have. They are pure-dee junk!

Rotorranch: I returned your PM and included a photo of what you're getting. They all run, but not well. 

Jeff, do you have any more "pure-dee junk" I can have?

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Thommo, you don't want these four that I have. They are pure-dee junk!

Rotorranch: I returned your PM and included a photo of what you're getting. They all run, but not well.