Change the couplings on my Bachmann Lyn?

[sargent]

Hi all

Very new to this, so please bear with me!

I have just purchased a Bachmann Lyn, lovely loco, but I would like to change the couplings to LGB style loop couplings...

Currently the loco has the following couplings: https://s3.amazonaws.com/marketplac...3f62-20160308-142416-C1-Trainz-3837676-00.jpg

Any help and advise would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou

 

[Westcountryman]

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/LS 2-4-2 (Couplers).pdf

If you purchased it new it should have an accessory bag with the necessary adapter.

 

[sargent]

Thankyou. Very helpful

My only issue is I don't have the accessory bag as This was second hand.

One other question, what oil should I use to lubricate the moving parts?

 

[PhilP]

One other question, what oil should I use to lubricate the moving parts?

A very 'light' oil, and sparingly, as it will attract dirt, which turns into grinding paste, if you are not careful..
You can use 'smoke oil', or if you are serious about the hobby, look for a set of Hobbylube lubricants. - The set will cost you a little, but will probably last you your whole garden railway 'career'.

 

[sargent]

This will be used sparingly indoors. Having just bought this loco second hand, I'm conscious of maintaining it in a good working order.

 

[PhilP]

My only issue is I don't have the accessory bag as This was second hand.

Coupler (Hook & Loop) - (Large Scale) [PN-92419-2] - $3.20 : Bachmann Trains Online Store!

Is the part you want, but once you note the part number, do a search for Bachmann Europe, and give them a ring. - They are at Barwell near Leicester..

One other question, what oil should I use to lubricate the moving parts?

Something quite 'light'.. You can use smoke fluid.
Or
If you are serious about the hobby, get a Hobbylube set.. It will cost you a little, but probably last your entire garden rail 'career'. - Hint, ask when you ring about the couplers..

PhilP.

Browser did strange things, and I thought I had 'lost' the post..

 

[sargent]

Thankyou again, this is most helpful

I will certainly give them a ring. However, it seems there is an additional part required to lower the lgb connector to line up correctly with rolling stock which is stated in the pdf mentioned earlier

 

[PhilP]

Thankyou again, this is most helpful

I will certainly give them a ring. However, it seems there is an additional part required to lower the lgb connector to line up correctly with rolling stock which is stated in the pdf mentioned earlier

Well talking to Bachmann Europe, they will know what you need..

 

[PhilP]

You can 'ask the Bachmann' on the website first linked to.. But it can take a while to get a reply.. Normally quicker to ring, as you can order over the phone as well.

 

[Tanker man]

I have just bought a brand new one of the latest batch, anybody any suggestions for a suitable sound decoder for it? The instuctions from Bachmann say that it is 'DCC ready for a decoder of your choice!'
Thanks
Dave

 

[Tanker man]

Thankyou again, this is most helpful

I will certainly give them a ring. However, it seems there is an additional part required to lower the lgb connector to line up correctly with rolling stock which is stated in the pdf mentioned earlier

Thankyou again, this is most helpful

I will certainly give them a ring. However, it seems there is an additional part required to lower the lgb connector to line up correctly with rolling stock which is stated in the pdf mentioned earlier

Thankyou again, this is most helpful

I will certainly give them a ring. However, it seems there is an additional part required to lower the lgb connector to line up correctly with rolling stock which is stated in the pdf mentioned earlier

Sarg did you get the paperwork details with your purchase? If not, if you would like to PM me, I will photocopy my set and mail them back to you
Dave

 

[PhilP]

The instuctions from Bachmann say that it is 'DCC ready for a decoder of your choice!'

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You know those Haynes manuals, from the early days:
1. With finger and thumb, remove engine..

I remove the existing board.
Connect the three sets of pickup wires together.
There *is* a 'chuff-cam', but it is pretty carp. - mechanical switch.. Needs a de-bounce circuit.
There is a speaker in the back of the cab, so a bonus there, but it is not the best..