07-10-2013, 07:45 PM
Hello Kevin;
The problem is with Bachmann. They don't sell parts for the passenger cars. As for buying other trucks, well these trucks are attached to the knuckle coupler by a rod system which move the coupler side to side as the trucks turn. I am now in the process of waiting for the glue to dry on the side frames. I also am trying to re-enforce them with some plastic strip. Will try to file a small slot in the bottom of the side frame up towards the axle pocket to help remove the strain when installing the wheel axles. Who knows--just have to try something before completely reworking the truck AND coupler.
Lenny
The problem is with Bachmann. They don't sell parts for the passenger cars. As for buying other trucks, well these trucks are attached to the knuckle coupler by a rod system which move the coupler side to side as the trucks turn. I am now in the process of waiting for the glue to dry on the side frames. I also am trying to re-enforce them with some plastic strip. Will try to file a small slot in the bottom of the side frame up towards the axle pocket to help remove the strain when installing the wheel axles. Who knows--just have to try something before completely reworking the truck AND coupler.
Lenny