The replacement cylinders I bought have a straight mounting tongue
and will allow me to use the original pilot
Which has a lot of great detail
..... works for me !!
Now you have an excuse to look for another pacific that's missing it's pilot to add to your fleet!
Trains, trains, wonderful trains. The more you get, the more you toot!
Don't tempt me ! I have no will power.
It is nice to keep some spare parts handy, just in case...
Let's just call it a
" pilot project" for adding to my roster...
Looks like the transplant surgery went well Doc! My complements!
Thank you !
The problem was more in the cylinder casting, and less in the pilot. Although they sell a lot of pilots.
Trying to keep it mostly original, if possible...
Here's a question to those knowledgeable in the ways of Flyer:
I've got the 282 converted to knuckle coupler already, having trouble removing the pin for 312's coupler. There is a tip about squeezing the pin with Needle nose pliers, but it ain't budging. Maybe not squeezing in the right place ?
Got it out :
ate my Wheaties, and tapped it out with a hammer.
These trains were built to last forever...
Knuckle down
and do the work !
We had a saying in the Marines...
"Never use force, get a bigger hammer!"
I'll tell you, that is one good-looking model of a PRR Pacific. Almost makes me want to get into S-gauge.
Almost. I've got so much O-gauge stuff right now it's getting ridiculous. Time to thin the herd.
Many people would sell all their stuff, and change scales. Personally, I never got rid of anything, just keep adding scales.
I really felt it when we moved...
I just started following your thread, nice work on the Flyers. As you will find out many of the parts are interchangeble. If I may suggest, start a "junk yard" of parts only pieces.
And yes, they are addictive.
Jim
Flintlock76I'll tell you, that is one good-looking model of a PRR Pacific. Almost makes me want to get into S-gauge.
That would be the 561, in O gauge....
Oh great, a whole new make and model, with a whole new coupler system, and a whole new set of cars I'd have to find.
As Luke Skywalker once said...
NOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Sturgeon-Phish I just started following your thread, nice work on the Flyers. As you will find out many of the parts are interchangeble. If I may suggest, start a "junk yard" of parts only pieces. And yes, they are addictive. Jim
I do the best I can with my limited skills, but they are fun to work on, and, especially to run.
Quality products, to be sure !
Parts are always good to have for all scales...
Penny Trains Flintlock76 I'll tell you, that is one good-looking model of a PRR Pacific. Almost makes me want to get into S-gauge. That would be the 561, in O gauge....
Flintlock76 I'll tell you, that is one good-looking model of a PRR Pacific. Almost makes me want to get into S-gauge.
but I am afraid that if I acknowledge that it exists.....
Having a mildly frustrating day with reverse units, and wiring
nothing working
The 282 won't turn a wheel
the 312 ran briefly forward and reverse
So I decided to go back to the hot wire test. Both engines run beautifully
and, the 312 smokes ! The 282 lays out clouds of smoke.
so when I get the reverse units sorted out....
Yeah !
That's what I'm talkin' about !!!
Luke!
You MUSTdiversify your gauges! Search your feelings, you KNOW this to be true!
One of the downfalls of the AF engines is the sticking reverse units. Lots of moving parts that can be frustrating. The CRC contact cleaner works great on the drum, and replacement fingers is better than trying to repair worn ones. The tiny pawl sticking can be especially problematic. To find which direction to go start by flipping the bottom of the solenoid to see if everything is operating properly, and remember to keep the tender up right because the unit uses gravity to cycle the solenoid core.
Sturgeon-Phish One of the downfalls of the AF engines is the sticking reverse units. Lots of moving parts that can be frustrating. The CRC contact cleaner works great on the drum, and replacement fingers is better than trying to repair worn ones. The tiny pawl sticking can be especially problematic. To find which direction to go start by flipping the bottom of the solenoid to see if everything is operating properly, and remember to keep the tender up right because the unit uses gravity to cycle the solenoid core. Jim Very knowledgeable advice, thank you ! I have been analyzing what the problem is, and, sadly it may be me... I have 2 rebuilt reverse units with shiny drums, and new fingers. I have followed the wiring diagram, but neither engine will move. A clue is that nether engine has the headlight come on. I have the same "open" in both engines, I probably missed a wire someplace... I usually find it best in a situation such as this, to set it down, and come back another day with fresh eyes... Much Thanks, Paul
Penny Trains Luke! You MUSTdiversify your gauges! Search your feelings, you KNOW this to be true! Wise, very wise....
Postwar Paul Penny Trains Luke! You MUSTdiversify your gauges! Search your feelings, you KNOW this to be true! Wise, very wise....
I didn't know Lord Vader was a G-Gauger. Considering his mean streak I figured him for a too-tightly-wrapped HO gauge rivet-counter. Ever look in on the "Model Railroader" Forum? Some of those guys are strange...
Isn't the whole point of G gauge relaxation and whimsy?
Maybe Rene Schweitzer should have a talk with him, considering her time with "Garden Railways."
That boy needs to chill out! Toy trains are supposed to be about relaxation and fun!
I find his lack of faith disturbing.
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