The Bachmann 2-truck Shay NWSL 2801-6 re-gear kit is no longer available (per NSWL). 2 questions please:
1. Is there another quality source for metal gears?
2. Was there a point at which Bachmann replaced the plastic gears with metal gears for this locomotive?
I purchased a used 2-truck Shay that needs the re-gear upgrade.
I would like to purchase 2 more Shays, but if they were all made with plastic gears, it doesn't make much sense to buy them if they can no longer be fixed.
Thank you in advance for any help.