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Trying to Learn about Brass Steam
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WilmJunc, Have you looked a Bowser kits? I do not know if they have any with B&M styling. Most of their kits are of PRR prototypes. They are fun and relatively easy to build. I built a small 0-4-0 that I later changed to a 2-4-0 when I found a casting that converted the loco to a cab-forward design. I still have the loco, but never converted it to DCC, o I arly run it, but have a nice little display (6-3" wide shelves) where I also display older trains and cars. I've had a little experience with brass. I repowered 3 different locos when I was abou 15-I'm 42 now. 2 of these were upgraded to DCC in 2001. I would be prepared to at least replace the motor with a can motor or maybe something cheap like a small 12VDC one like Radio Shack sells for like 5 bucks. You don't have to spend a fotune on a loco that has already set you back $300-$400. Something else that often times is overlooked is th wheels. Older models were notorious for having the deep pizza cutter wheels and drivers. NWSL would be my suggestion for replacements. They havw an excellent selection, can get it or make it! I've not encounted drive problems other than alignment problems that I have overcome by using a short piece of tubing for a coupling. they are more forgiving than say a drive shaft a sharp angle. I would buy th loco unpainted and do it myself or have it done. One trick I hear of was an ethant is supposed to be used to clean he model & prepare the metal fo he paint to adhere. Plain ole vinegar will work just fine. I do know we wahed down some galvanized metal siding that would not hold paint & it still looks good 10 years later. You already have a good list or reliable manufacturers. Personally, I don't use E-bay mainly because you can't test run the engine. I have not seen brass that was DCC equipped from the facory, but in a steamer with a tender installation is a snap, especially if replacing the motor. I hope some of his helps. The main thing-ENJOY the hobby. Tweet<br>
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