Converting a Bachmann 101

[grovenor-2685]

If the 101 has stub axles the same as the 104 and 108 then Brachlines do excellent conversion sets which I have used, but not having a 101 I can't confirm that they are the same. Bachmann do seem to like changing things. Probably someone on here who knows.
Keith

[steves17]

Ah i'm actually interested in this model for my Sodor layout too, not in a rush, but would be like to hear what some people have used. I've ordered Two ultacsale conversion packets for a Heljan Heymek and Cobo, but one person advised against using them as he found that the wheels moved out of gauge some years later- this is all new to me, so I like to hear who's doing what.

[Jonathan Hughes]

Hi Neil,
I agree with Keith, I've used branchlines wheels in my 105 and they're really quite easy once you've got the old wheels apart which can cause a little grunting... Jim SW showed me a drg of a small tool he used but I think in the end I just started to prise the plastic inner axle with a flat bade of a screwdriver and then eased it off the wheel to be reused.
Jon.

[jim s-w]

It's probably worth pointing out that bachmann messed up the window positions on thier 101 and in terms of getting a model that looks like a real 101, you are better off with a Lima one.

HTH

Jim