American Flyer #312 smoke in tender

[irontooth]

Hello Everyone,

I have a question about AF smoke in tender units. I know that  AF made a bellows type SIT, did they also make a metal piston type?

Thanks

Irontooth

[Major]

Gilbert did make a piston type Smoke in Tender unit. You can also purchase reproduction piston units to convert your bellows unit to a piston. I did convert one of my SIT locomotives to piston. Benefit is the tender motor works easier and quieter, but IMO the bellows make a better chuffing sound if they are not worn out.

[irontooth]

Thank You Major 

Irontooth

 

[rrlineman]

the repro kits do not include the clip to hold the cylinder or the proper rod.

[Major]

rrlineman

he repro kits do not include the clip to hold the cylinder or the proper rod.

  Interesting, the one I purchased had all of the components necessary to complete the job. Albeit that was a few years ago.