well, i am fairly new to this, and i just unpacked most all my grandfathers trains, some of which need some specific parts…i was wondering where to get them? on the one engine, its a 2-8-0, it is missing a sprocket, looks to be maybe 1/3 an inch in diameter and maybe has 7 teeth max, i was wondering if there are any places that i could get replacements?
Bati:
You haven’t given enough information to provide an anser. I’d suggest you take the models which need parts to your local train oriented hobby shop and ask them or alternately take them to your local model railroad club for advice. There are just too many variables to answer you in this forum.
Good Luck
Randy
i have asked the model shop(they carry minimal model trains) and they do not know of any places, they suggested them sending the trains away to get worked on, but i’m skeptic on that because of the chances of the trains not getting sent back…i am currently receiving info about any local clubs, thanks anyways
If you can identify the manufacturer and they are still in business they may have parts. If you have Lionel or American Flyer there may be a parts dealer at a train show - I see both at the Greenberg shows here in No. Va. Some companies such as Northwest Short Line sell upgrade parts - NWSL deals in motors, gears, etc; others deal in cosmetic parts like steam domes, etc. - these may work. Though again it helps to know your manufacturer.
Enjoy
Paul
well the manufacturer of the train in need of the gear is a tyco, and again, its about 20 some years old, and i am not sure if they make trains anymore?
i’ll take it back to the local model shop and ask them again
Hi, the locomotive itself is not worth saving; But if it has sentimental value, then your best bet is to find a similar locomotive on ebay and use it for parts. Try this search:
Tyco was a rather cheap Christmas train set made by Mantua, which has gone out of business. Most Tyco locomotives and cars are not worth trying to repair due to their age and quality of manufacture, unless, as nfmisso pointed out, it has a lot of sentimental value and you are determined to keep it. Even so, I don’t think you’re going to have much luck finding parts except purchasing a similar model at a flea market that you can use for parts.
thanks alot, that chattanooga is the train that i have, now to convince parents to lend me credit card…
You’ld be surprised as to may have spare parts.
If I were you I would re-post this on forum under the following banner:
Parts required for Tyco Chatanooga Loco!
Most of us are model railroaders have several endearing qualities:
a) we’re a sentimental lot.
b) we’re pack rats that wouldn’t dare throw out junk as it may come in handy 20 years from now.