Just got a Bachmann Mallet for Christmas. Put it on the track for the first time today and noticed that the couplers are way higher than the couplers on my Bachmann log cars. Anyone else run into this issue?
There should be a second set in the plastic bag, with alternate couplers for the lower position…or is this an Evilbay special…!!!
No Evil Bay… This is brand new. I saw the extra set of couplers however, it was my understanding that they are not lower but rather just shorter? Before I go about chaning these can anyone confirm?
Thanks
Got it!. 2 of the couplers sit lower. I replaced with one and all is well.
Make certain that all hardware is tight before operating this one much, especially the motor mount screws, both had fallen out of the front engine on mine and the motor popped right out of it’s mount when I applied power ! Most of the side rod crank pin screws were loose and other hardware as well !
Amazing they can be so sloppy on assembly and still command the big bucks.
Is there a particular post on this forum that outlines steps that should be taken with a new one of these engines?
Thanks