Postwar 2026

Jeff at the Train Tender has them.

Forest beat me to it.  The Train Tender has them for .60 each.  "Shouldered side rod screw."

Thank you both

Oh boy. I got new parts for the 2026, but this turned into a job from hell.  The little engine probably won’t last too long under my direction.  Does anyone know of a great repairman for postwar in the NW suburbs of Chicago or around that way? 

The 2026 isn't that bad of a machine to service. Frustrations are understandable, but I'm sure we can set you in the right direction.

Can you give us a rundown of the issue and history? Most things you can address.

Worst case, I could suppose that the front drive rod screws were missing because the front wheel set isn't timed and or quarterd and a well equipped service person could address that.

So I get new cap screws from the train tender, but the holes in the front driver wheel is stripped, then I notice the front driver wheel not geared is loose from its shaft.   I may need a new shaft, and new driving wheel, and I saw a video about pressing the wheel back on with a special machine.  So that’s where I am with it.  I have Greenburgs Manual, and that’s my bible at this second.  I should take a photo or 2 but I’m in bed now

some super glue or Loctite will fix that loose wheel, and probably the stripped out screw hole. You can do this! we're here to help. 

ok-- I will look into that

I dont know what version of 2026 you have but i have a complete motor no eunit in my parts box. The middle drivers are setup for one with main rods only no eccentric crank or valve gear. Pm me if you would like it, just pay shipping.

i have the 1948-49 version.  Let me send you a photo if I can later tonight.  As I was researching, I think you have a later model