[Bachmann Split Chassis Class 4 driving wheel sets]

Hi David

I fitted a Peter's Spares Axle and gear set on a Bachmann Std Class 4 today. I made up a cardboard jig from measuring the axles and wheels, fitted the wheels using a delayed setting epoxy resin: moved the wheel to 3pm by counting the spokes and lining up the 3o'clock mark on the 'jig' with the hole for the screw in the opposite wheel by poking a fine pin through. Not easy but the engine now runs without the Bachmann 'Waddle'. I now have the task of drilling he chassis to put on external pickups and will report back further when this has been done - I have five class 4's to do.

 

[Bachmann Split Chassis Class 4 driving wheel sets]

Hi Gaz

I have just bought some of the centre gears and axles from Shapeways, but not ordered replacement axles. The quality of the replacement seems very good but i was shocked at the price - quote on one site at E9.78 but worked out at £41 for 3. The price for 3 sets of axles looked similar. Not yet fitted as i am sorting out the issues of pickups on the Bachman split Chassis Standard Class 4's - I have five to deal with, some posted on a well known auction site as 'Good runner'?

 

 

[Bachmann Standard Class 4 Rewheeling]

Has anyone experience of fitting Gibson wheels to a Bachmann Standard Class 4 using the GibsonRTR  conversion kit. I am investigating sorting out the axle problems on five split chassis Class 4s.

Thanks

Gltagaman

 

[Bachmann Standard Class 4 Problem]

I have an old B Std Class 4  31-104 1980's.The piston slide has split in two. I want to remove the connecting rod but cannot determine whether it is a screw or a pin with a circlip. The head diameter is approximately 2mm. I attach a photo showing the problem area. The slide is to the left. I should much appreciate help. Thanks G