Farish Bachmann Standard Class 5MT (372-726) - Repair advice requested for Valve Gear and Traction Tyres

[GEM80_Pom]

I have come into possession of a pre-loved Standard Class 5MT model (372-726) that is in need of some TLC... 

 

1. Traction Tyres: I believe this model is supposed to be fitted with traction tyres, fitted to at least one of the axles:

• is it safe to assume it is the centre axle (because this is the only axle driven by the motor)?
• will any traction tyre from any brand (e.g. Minitrix) suit, or does it need to be a certain, correct thickness?

 

2. Valve Gear: one of the pins on the valve gear doesn't have a properly formed head and consequently the outer link falls off. 

• Any tips for a simple (low skill) fix? I checked "BR Lines" and "Peters Spares" website but they don't sell spare sets of valve gear: are there any other sources of spares I can check?

 

Thank you for reading this,

Neil

[TomE]

The traction tyres on the 5MT are fitted on the rearmost axle. Bachmann sell them as spares, item number 379-424, so they should be available from most decent model shops. 

 

It may also be worth contacting Bachmann direct to see if they can help with the valve gear pin? 

 

Tom. 

[Les1952]

It might be as cheap to get in touch with Bachmann Service Dept and book it in for a service- making sure that the valve gear is detatched when you send it and that it is included in the covering letter in the box.

 

Les