Need contacts for steamer valve linkage repair. Parts and fasteners, pins
and cranks. I have a Proto Lifelike 2000 2-8-8-2 with three damaged
return cranks in the walschaerts linkage. surely someone has had this need
and can provide some advice.
First, I'd try Proto (now Walthers) and ask for spare parts. Then I would think about making replacements out of brass. Then I would google with as many keywords as come to mind (Proto, valve gear, whatever). Then I would check E-bay for either parts, or a junker locomotive. Then I might find a model railroad club, go to their working night bringing the locomotive with me. Someone is bound to know something.
David Starr www.newsnorthwoods.blogspot.com
Thanks for the advice. Tried them all and Precision Scale seems to have what I need. I will call them tomorrow.
ThumperER9VCB Thanks for the advice. Tried them all and Precision Scale seems to have what I need. I will call them tomorrow. Talked to Precision Scale. Provided list of needs an measurements. Received parts. Repaired loco and she is back on the rails. Thanks Bob
Talked to Precision Scale. Provided list of needs an measurements. Received parts. Repaired loco and she is back on the rails. Thanks
Bob