QUOTE: Originally posted by Railroading_Brit The wire loops are supposed to rub against the underside of the frame halves - assuming these locos have the split frame chassis? They sometimes need tweaking a little to get a reliable contact but they're supposed to be under rather than inside the frame. I've never felt the need to burnish or poli***hese pickups - the only maintainance they need is an occasional removal (they slide out from the top after unbolting the truck) and a wipe over to remove the grunge that always gets into pickups. Hope this is of help!
QUOTE: Originally posted by loathar C) Got a NOS Tyco/Mantua Mikado kit for $30.(seen them on the net for $90) Any comments on this loco? Assembly tips? Should I polish all the cast metal parts before I paint them or is deburring and cleaning good enough?
Ray Breyer
Modeling the NKP's Peoria Division, circa 1943
QUOTE: Originally posted by loathar orsonroy- WOW!!! Thanks for the detail! Can you be specific on the paint baking? Oven? Temp and time?
QUOTE: Originally posted by loathar Yes, I stocked up on KD's and shims, and a coupler gauge and bought enough Proto wheel sets to do about half my fleet.
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