Bachmann Class 37 drive shaft problem

[Alcanman]

Hi,

 

I have a Bachmann Class 37 which has 1 bogie where the drive shaft bearing is missing and simply refuses to move.

 

Here's a pic to illustrate.

 

 

The other bogie is fine, here's a pic

 

 

Can anyone suggest a solution?

 

I understand some people have superglued the bearing back into position, however, as the bearing is missing

this is not an option.

 

 

thanks,

 

Mal

[craigwelsh]

What did the dealer say if this is a new purchase?

 

What did Bachmann say about a spare part if this isn't 'new'?

[Alcanman]

Hi Craig,

 

The loco isn't new. Originally, it ran fine after running in on a circle of track. Then for a while on my layout, Websters Steel, it was fine, although a tad noisy.

 

Then it started stuttering and finally, stopped altogether. I'll e-mail Bachmann'

 

 

Thanks,

 

Mal

[34theletterbetweenB&D]

...Can anyone suggest a solution? ...

Quick, cheap and dirty to get you running, make a substitute bearing from a thick plasticard disc with a hole in, or a piece of tubing (plastic or brass) bored out to the right i.d. , exterior cut donw to fit the mounting.

Tack it lightly in place with cyano so that it is easily removed when Bachmann supply the correct part.

 

All you are aiming to do is keep the worm properly engaged with the gear it drives. Without the bearing to restrain it, it will lift itself above the gear, and with the bogie wheels not turning one end the loco goes nowhere fast, just makes gear grinding noises.

[Alcanman]

Thanks for your help

 

 

Mal