Marker light repair

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I am getting ready to attempt to put 2 new marker lights on my post war 1615 loco. What kind of glue or epoxy have you all had success with? There is such a small area of contact that I am concerned about them staying attached. Thanks!

I am actually putting in the new cast pieces that the jewels fit in. Both lights were broken off when I got the loco

[phillyreading]

Try using super glue on the end of a tooth pick to go in the hole then use a pair of needle nose pliers to hold the little marker light as you put it in.  The reason I say to use a tooth pick is to keep excess glue off your locomotive.

Stay away from epoxy.   Also glue sticks won't work for this.

 Lee F.

[Jumijo]

Here's my advice. Take it for what it's worth. Get yourself either some gloss medium or matte medium. Both are water-based glues that when dry, are permenant. You can apply the medium without being too careful. Then set in your marker jewel, and wipe off any excess glue with a damp tissue. When the glue is dry, you will have a marker light that won't fall out.

Jim 

[phillyreading]

Jim,

I have never heard of that kind of glue, what is it used for primarily?  Model airplane repair?

Also where do you buy that glue?

Lee F.

[msacco]

Guys, I think the poster is talking about glueing the small cast pieces back on to the boiler. The jewels are easy peasy.

   That being said I think you would have no other choice but to use epoxy.

 

Mike S.

[Jumijo]

Guys, I think the poster is talking about glueing the small cast pieces back on to the boiler. The jewels are easy peasy.

   That being said I think you would have no other choice but to use epoxy.

 

Mike S.

My mistake. He is talking about the castings.

Lee old bean, the gloss and matte mediums are decoupage glues. The gloss is also good for making realistic water on layouts. It's available at craft stores, art stores, and places like WalMart.

Jim 

[Anonymous]

The way I repair, is to file off the boiler front to match cast repair piece. Then I use JB weld 4 hr epoxy, Has a gray color and blends well with metal and files very smooth. Tape in place and let set full time. To repair with original pieces, I drill through the broken piece and the boiler, then use a piece of brass rod to reinforce and use clear epoxy quick set to hold.

[DCmontana]

I got a new boiler front for my 2056.  No gluing, just take out one screw, remove old boiler front, replace with new boiler front, replace screw, and run the train!

[A&Y Ry]

I have used Locktite "Professional" Super Glue with success for attaching[relocating] brass Bell Cradles, Headlight Mounts, Whistles, Markers and other accessories on steamers being upfitted. Most recently on undecorated Weaver Baldwin Consolidations. I go along with the round toothpick application of glue in the drilled receiving hole on the boiler.