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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by Virginian Athearn has no locos and no parts, and don't know when they will be getting any more, but they are trying. I have two 2-8-2's and one 4-6-2, and one developed the cracked gear. NWSL lists the replacement gear (it's the same gear in both locos), and I got one and now they all three run great again. I like them and am well satisfied. One note of caution, because of the large brass section in the center of the axle, the "standard" NWSL quarterer will not work on these wheelsets. I built a jig for mine. All I did with all three of my engines was add a little weight (plenty of room in the boiler housing) and they run great and pull fine now; never had a hint of a tracking problem. The 2-8-2 needed the help a bit more than the 4-6-2. I feel these locos are excellent values, and there isn't too much competition for the Pacific at present either. Cracked gear issues have been around for so long, and is such large quantities, I am surprised anyone is intimidated. [/quote] Virginian It is great to know that a part is available, but can anyone fix the problem without the too you had to build to quarter the drivers? I too own the NWSL quartering jig, but since it cannot be used for this engine, can you describe how you built the needed tool? Maybe show a picture so some of use could do that also.
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