You really need to write a book on all these different model train manufacturers and the nuances of each production model. The various ways just to get the shells off...sooo cool!!! I would buy it in a heart beat!!! Great job, as always!
i'm glad it took time to find out where the noise was coming from, I've got more engine that need this. Scotch tape works, I may find something better in the future.
@@watchtrainsnow1099 Great, so you can watch trains easily. I also live close to a train line in Germany, the train station is only 5 minutes away from my house. I have one of those Kato locomotives as well, and it came with built-in ESU sound decoder. Sound and performance are very good overall. I also have similar Amtrak passenger cars, maybe a 2nd loco would be nice. Although I am planning my new layout mainly for Canadian trains, I think, the Amtrak train will look good on it. I believe, there are a few Amtrak lines going in to Canada, if I’m not wrong.
I have a question not related to SDP40Fs. Specifically, steam locos and timing the driving rods & wheels. Once both side are timed and the driving rods are pinned into the wheels, should there be any play in the wheels? For example, should I be able to move any of the wheels independently?
So, if they do move is it possible the holes where the drive rods pin into the wheels are worn out? Or maybe the holes in the drive rods themselve? Any ideas would be great! Thanks
They are cracked or worn out. Sometimes a little crazy glue helps. Try running it with the wheel loose. If you are lucky, the connecting rods will keep the wheels in place. At least that is what they did on the real engine.
You really need to write a book on all these different model train manufacturers and the nuances of each production model. The various ways just to get the shells off...sooo cool!!! I would buy it in a heart beat!!! Great job, as always!
No need to read a book, just watch my video's... There's more to come.
It's amazing how a little piece of tape can improve the noise...I'll keep that in mind for sure.
Great video again
I've got more engines that need this process. there will be more videos on this.
Love it! super informative. I never would have thought of using scotchtape! Great solution and thank you again.
i'm glad it took time to find out where the noise was coming from, I've got more engine that need this. Scotch tape works, I may find something better in the future.
Always so relaxing watching you working , thanks for this long video!
Thanks for watching!
Those are nice locomotives. Great video.
I’ve some good ideas for next week.
Hi, great job! You are a real expert on KATO locomotives. The AMTRAK train looks good. Do such trains come across to Canada in real life?
No, But I'm 5 houses away from the CN Mail line. I see 2 or 3 VIA Rail Trains every day.
@@watchtrainsnow1099 Great, so you can watch trains easily. I also live close to a train line in Germany, the train station is only 5 minutes away from my house. I have one of those Kato locomotives as well, and it came with built-in ESU sound decoder. Sound and performance are very good overall. I also have similar Amtrak passenger cars, maybe a 2nd loco would be nice. Although I am planning my new layout mainly for Canadian trains, I think, the Amtrak train will look good on it. I believe, there are a few Amtrak lines going in to Canada, if I’m not wrong.
I have a question not related to SDP40Fs. Specifically, steam locos and timing the driving rods & wheels. Once both side are timed and the driving rods are pinned into the wheels, should there be any play in the wheels? For example, should I be able to move any of the wheels independently?
No, for example the Kato 4-6-4 has square pins that fit into the gears.
So, if they do move is it possible the holes where the drive rods pin into the wheels are worn out? Or maybe the holes in the drive rods themselve? Any ideas would be great! Thanks
They are cracked or worn out. Sometimes a little crazy glue helps. Try running it with the wheel loose. If you are lucky, the connecting rods will keep the wheels in place. At least that is what they did on the real engine.
If you add for example an ESU 58741 decoder, do you have to isolate the contacts with caption tape? Thanks in advance
That is good advice!
It was actually a question, do you have to isolate the long copper strips on each side when installing for example an ESU 58741 decoder?
Yes for sure, just like an E8 or a F40PH.
Yes, for sure. Just like an E8 or an F40PH