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...
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.
Knuckle down
and do the work !
Got it out :
ate my Wheaties, and tapped it out with a hammer.
These trains were built to last forever...
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 ?
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...
Looks like the transplant surgery went well Doc! My complements!
Let's just call it a
" pilot project" for adding to my roster...
Don't tempt me ! I have no will power.
It is nice to keep some spare parts handy, just in case...
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!
..... works for me !!
Which has a lot of great detail
The replacement cylinders I bought have a straight mounting tongue
and will allow me to use the original pilot
I started to use the reproduction pilot I bought
but made a discovery....
I must say all the parts people I have worked with has been a very positive experience.
Now, to buckle down and do the work !
These guys are really on the job !!
I ordered from both these suppliers on Sunday, both packages came in today ( Thursday )
great service !
Parts are on order from 2 different suppliers. Thank you to those who have responded with suggestions.
Paul
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Thank you so much !
I have gone as far as I can go with the original parts, and am making up my list of things to order.
Of course, I work on it when I'm in the mood...
Best of luck with your project. I still have my Dad's 312 from the 50's. Funny, I remember that engine being about 3 feet long in my childhood. His Great Grandchildren love it.
I'm hip. My 310 has a pikemaster truck, the wrong boiler front and a jerry-rigged drawbar. But she sure is pretty!
with these old trains, you find what you find. But if there is an engine you really want, the one you find might need a little work.
I've really wanted one of these for some time now. I don't mind having to fix it. The shells, boiler and tender are in good shape.
It's totally worth it !!
Flyer K's are real works of art.
We have proven that the 282, and 312 both have good running motors.
but, both engines will need repair on the reverses: the 282 s has a broken fingerboard. The 312 has a deeply grooved drum. Gonna take some time to work through these issues.
So, add that to my list. Neither reverser works presently, although I can hear them cycling. Both have at least 1 broken wire in the tether between engine and tender. Still much more work ahead.
But not getting any smoke from the 312 yet
And very nicely
thank you very much !
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