Maintenance Tips and Tricks

[@tollarebiombos]

I have one bachamnn complete in perfect state ..my mother give me in 1957...yes have 61 years ...perfect

[@Petemonster62]

Tollare - In 1957, Bachmann was only making their Plasticville line of buildings. Bachmann made locomotives & cars later.

[@AlexNunes-z6v]

I have a Santa Fe desel locomotive 2 just like you show there. I had that for a very long time It's an old man now😆. Mine doesn't have the full shinny gray frame over the trucks maybe it did at one point but I have no idea anymore it's so old I don't remember if it did. it only has the half sides that go on the wheels bogey flames I have no problem putting them on in when they fall off. I have it easy for me thankfully I have a friend in my area 1 he offered 2 repair my trains for me. we go to train shows together I seen your products/kits at train shows almost everywhere I go.would be cool to meet one of you Bachmann guy's hopefully at the OMRA train show in Springfield Missouri next month. Bachmann is my choice of tracks love EZ Ho tracks. thank you

[@JD41796]

@trainboy7 alright, you'll either have to remove the bottoms part of the chassis block, (the plastic bit with all the licensing and whatnot) and then put the oil in the wheel gear, and it'll just get to the rest of the chassis on its own very quickjly, OR you could pop the face off, and remove the eye mechanism, and put the oil on the fancy gear with a curvy grove, but on the actual gear part, and then it'll quickly (but slower then the other way) get to the rest of the chassis :)

[@DNIHelixUSN]

Thank you guys for the 'how to' I just bought a Spectrum 2-6-6-2 for a reasonable price. It runs so good I was curious how to keep it nice and smooth running unlike some of the other trains I have that stutter and squeal lol But you did use a 0-6-0 an easy one to work on what about my Big Boy and other articulates?! I'm afraid to even lift the thing up and invert it!@.@;;

[@engineerpat5290]

really helpful video!!!

[@KylarHall]

Dude this video came out 87 days before I was born

[@LNERMALLARD4468]

Can you please tell me how to take off the body shell off the EMD GP40-2 model?

[@herbo4003]

Is it good for me to use this with my bachmann Thomas and friends models?

[@Shadow_Architect]

In the case that an engines smoke unit is leaking smoke fluid, how would you clean the fluid off the base, wheels, etc.

[@BachmannTrainsUSA]

Hi there - we recommend using any cotton-based cloth. An old rag, an old t-shirt, etc.

[@southwestvirginiarailfan729]

Always good to have some lube lying around, you never know when it might come in handy! :)

[@user-3ew1sd9rw]

NorfolkSoutherns#1Fan х

[@richardkammerer2814]

These lubes aren’t cheap per bottle. Per use, pennies!

[@ronaldwilkie7173]

What would be helpful is a little better detail with clear video on how to dissasemble my loco without damaging it, instead of a list of products you want to sell!

[@modelrailfan37]

My Bachmann 0-6-0 has its worm gear buried inside the two halves of the chassis. In order to oil it would I have to take the chassis apart or is there an easier way to do this?

[@Huntington12345678]

Just got my first train set, since I was a kid. Really enjoying my new Bachmann N scale Norfolk Southern "Stallion" set. Great hobby, for these weird times. Thanks, Bachmann! Oh, but I do have to say, I'm pretty disappointed Bachmann didn't come out with an N scale FRED end-of-train flashing red light. Only comes in HO and bigger, from what I can tell. There are a couple other companies that have them, but would rather have gotten one that was made by Bachmann, for Bachmann. (Talking about the track powered one.)

[@michaelhiggins1294]

Will these lube techniques work on Bachmann’s Thomas and friends Ho scale models in much the same way?

[@teresajohnson849]

Yes they will

[@Shanestudios2012]

So the lube I have is dynamite light oil is that ok to use on my bachmann model trains?

[@siyg]

How do you tell the difference between cog v belt drives and regular locomotives?

[@aidensypolt]

You need to update this video.

[@Scrimjer]

Shows maintenance with track on carpet.

[@GSMRFan]

Don't lube the wheels where it connects to rails. It causes decrease pulling power

[@ChrisHillmon]

Really? But the video said that you should, and that it will help increase performance. I’m confused..

[@GSMRFan]

@@ChrisHillmon u lube the bearings but the vid shows to oil the wheels where it connects to rail which if you do that only attracts dirty to stick to rails and also makes the weak 0-6-0 even less useful. That goes for all locos. Never oil the part that connects to the rail

[@gutzee4498]

@@GSMRFan Thats electrical contact lube on the wheels..different stuff completely

[@GSMRFan]

@@gutzee4498 yes but it's still slick and will decrease pulling power and also gum up tracks

[@gutzee4498]

@@GSMRFan Ya maybe, electrical contact cleaner should evaporate..might be different stuff than I am thinking...does say lube though hmmm

[@reptilianxlol934]

Did he use the yellow stuff

[@blackstone1a]

just wondering because bachmann's model of Emily is the only known model of a HO scale Stirling 4-2-2

[@stevesmodelbuilds5473]

The most important thing is to never, ever run your trains on the carpet. Unless you want them wrecked in a few hours. The electromagnetics of the motor and trucks are also magnets for fibers.

[@thetrainmaster.100]

I bought an 0-6-0 and when it touches the plastic part of my ez track switches it stops getting power and doesn’t move. Can I get help. I spent 200 dollars and I can’t use it

[@BachmannTrainsUSA]

Our best recommendation would be to make sure the wheels on the locomotive are clean and the rails on either side of the plastic section of the turnout are also clean (there should be no greasy or black streaks visible on either). The plastic section is not long enough to create a short, but if the locomotive is struggling to receive power immediately before or after, it could create the conditions where a short would be possible.

[@thetrainmaster.100]

@@BachmannTrainsUSA thank you so much I’ll try it, if it doesn’t work should I switch to a powered frog?

[@thetrainmaster.100]

I found out my front right driver wheel had a bad black grease streak causing it to loose conductivity when it touches the plastic

[@MrNoUsername]

How often should you lubricate your locomotive? (Week or month-wise)

[@animalyze7120]

They recommend after every 24 hours of use. From experience the lube will last a good amount of time but will always settle to the bottom of the side it's stored on and in the case of grease it can thicken or become hardened a bit. If stored for more than a few months I would always say to clean out and reapply oils and grease.

[@mercuryoak2]

So what the comment said about I disagree with on storage . I've had it where am I locomotives have sat for several months and never needed much but maybe on the drive gear of a steam engine a little bit of oil. I've had my diesels sitting the same amount of time never had to add anything. Most of my things are from 50 to 12 years old granted I don't have much but still. What I would do is if you're welcome out of his sat for a couple months and it's a diesel take the truck cover off and look at the grease but looks good pliable not dry and the locomotive runs very well other than needing a wheel cleaning I wouldn't do anything to it. Same goes for a steam engine however the drive rods may need as I said before a little bit of oil that's it

[@silicate_eater]

Anyone else have the "home for the holidays"?

[@nopalito747]

my piston i think it is called is getting squeaky. everything else is fine. what do i do. even if it is explained in the vid.

[@larryyuerhs2762]

were do you send for repair

[@TwinFun0327]

How do you add new couplers on my f7a santa fe no.307? I havent used it in months

[@animalyze7120]

Couplers only need replacing when broken, however if they are a tad sticky or movement is stiff you can use some oil on the pivot part of your particular coupler. Kadee makes the best ones but will require you to standardize your entire consist to them if you make the switch. If yours are plastic couplers I would say upgrade them to the metal ones like Kadee.

[@trainboy7]

ohhh, how do I do it on a Thomas model? =S

[@DavidTheNickjrFan2003]

How do you guys to the coal in the tender for tender engines

[@robbykoopman5559]

It’s a plastic part

[@coleriemer2738]

How do you replace the smoke unit

[@iplayoldgames_]

Well I found the tab and I tried pushing and the shell won't budge :/

[@EarnhardtFanproductions]

use a little presher that's how I did

[@EarnhardtFanproductions]

whoohaaXL auto correct

[@kurtroedel3495]

same

[@trainboy7]

Do any of the Thomas and friends models need lubrication?

[@kupferbergbahn7952]

yes they do

[@ChrisHillmon]

Does anyone what the Heavy Gear Oil is for? It was the only one that wasn’t used.

[@BachmannTrainsUSA]

Heavy Gear Oil is designed for use with our Large Scale line only.

[@TheCreatorReviews]

If my trains are getting sqeaky, what should i do? i usualy use labe108 oil to fix it

[@TheCreatorReviews]

and i only use it on the axels

[@aimeemarieholloway7029]

May be a silly question,but if happen that extra oil that wasn't taken off, could it cause a fire being that the rail is electric?

[@BNSF4749Railfan]

If so, there is a low chance of fire. But, it will make your locomotive operate weird.

[@aimeemarieholloway7029]

@@BNSF4749Railfan Thank you🍀

[@BNSF4749Railfan]

@@aimeemarieholloway7029 no problem.

[@sergiochamorrofresno]

I cant remove the shell of the usra 0-6-0. I need help!!!

[@BachmannTrainsUSA]

Did you remove the screw on top of the sand dome?

[@sergiochamorrofresno]

bachmanntrains yes i did

[@BachmannTrainsUSA]

Give the service department a call - they can help. [phone] -- ext. 232

[@dozilwolf_196]

Do HO Thomas trains need E-Z LUBE?

[@thomaspixarmarvelfan]

Also you don't lubricate the motor since it's a can motor, you only lubricate the wheels and connecting rods

[@coleriemer2738]

Yes every train set needs lube

[@sandwichgod7514]

7:52

[@warbabyproductions]

This makes no sense iam trying to remove the shell and it won’t budge

[@animalyze7120]

If removing the shell is too complicated take it to a professional, you'll be far happier in the end ;)

[@JD41796]

yes all electric trains of every scale would need lubrication

[@wbh2767]

I can't get the cover off the wheels to get to the gears and I did not have to unscrew to get the shell off the engine. How do you get to the gears on the trucks?

[@RailBrothersProductions]

Already made a parody on this

[@xpitifulnickelx9359]

Funny how they say precious engineered even though tyco has more detail and longer lasting models with actual power.

[@camaro27189]

Okay boomer

[@animalyze7120]

Ok from the comments below I can see why these Toy train sets are still popular with mechanically uninclined people so I'm gonna nip this is butt from jump street. Take your Locomotives to your Local hobby shop or call Bachmann's tech service for help, if you have to ask how to do something on these trains then your best bet is call a professional. You can experiment on these trains like we did in the 70's as kids and maybe bust a few in the process but that's how you learn. These days these overpriced toy grade trains really don't make it a viable option to experiment on them and unless your income allows for learning mistakes replacements call a pro, it really is that simple. Most of general maint on these is simple and should not require the amount of questions as seen below but today is a different age and basic mechanical skills are all but lost on people, sounds harsh but reality is real. Call a pro or learn by doing, it all comes down to your disposable income in the end really.