Bachmann Class 08 shunter.

The Bachmann Class 08 pick-up issue.

I think we are all fairly aware of this, both of my Bachmann Class 08s have had problems over time.

The pick-ups seem to create grooves in the backs of the wheel flanges and thus they refuse to pick up sparky stuff from the track.

I have a solution.

Cut them off.

I have replaced them with 0.33 nickel silver wire touching on the actual wheel treads. It's invisible as well.

A simple fix.

While I was at it, I always find that the keeper plate is to tight on the axles so I filed a small half moon shape out of it. You will see where the axle have been rubbing..

There you have it.