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HO fan
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I don't know why, but my HO engine won't work properly. It will run with a series of stops and jerks. Books reccomend lubricating the engine and cleaning the track. I've tried it, but it did not work.
Please help me solve my problem and put this GP-20 back on the rails!

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The first thing we need to know. Who made it?
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Thank you.
It is made by bachmann

I just came in to the hobby last year (2002)

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Chuck Walsh
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www.bachmanntrains.com Click on United States
then at the bottom of the following click on
"ASK BACH MAN" If we can't help, then ask.

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www.bachmanntrains.com Click on United States
then at the bottom of the following click on
"ASK BACH MAN" If we can't help, then ask.

SORRY, CAN'T DELETE THE DUP.

[This message has been edited by Chuck Walsh (edited 01-03-2003).]


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Thanks, though
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Bachmann locomtives unless dealing with spectrum line are junk. I reccomend taking shell and mounting it on Athearn GP9 Chassis. Some modification will mostl likely be necessary.

James.


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quote:
Originally posted by Challenger:
Bachmann locomtives unless dealing with spectrum line are junk.

James.


Botchman does not enjoy a good reputation.


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Thanks, but I am not that experienced.
It is true, though that bachmann sucks.
I might try that

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quote:
Originally posted by HO fan:

It is true, though that bachmann sucks.

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There has been some 2001/02 improvements, but historically they don't enjoy a good reputation like Atlas, Kato, Lifelike, Athearn, Walther's Trainline etc. James, The Challenger gave, a loco ranking week or so ago and it's darn good evaluation.


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The link to that evaluation I gave. I am glad you approve Mr. Walsh.
http://www.railforum.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/000584.html

One question for you Mr. Walsh, Any relation to the guy that hosts America's Most Wanted?

James.


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James, no relation but we do indeed look alike.
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thanks (english
?????????( bulgarian

I am from Bulgaria, but live in Houston

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