The photos that you posted was from an accident a few years ago when a Metrolink hit a truck than derailed into a freight train. That took place at the Costco on Los Feliz.

This recent accident and Metrolink engine was pushed halfway through the first car. Heartbreaking.

Thank You guys for taking the time. I know this has been beaten over & over.
By your description, these seem to be the replacements, correct?

So the slight movement is alright?
Looks like I'm good to go.

Sorry I'm obviously over looking it.  Can someone point me to the link that has the details on how to tell if I have have the previous run with the faulty  counterweights.

I had received my K-27 a few months ago and it did not have a sticker on the box stating new counter weights. I had completely forgot to check, yep that busy.

I think I remember that one of the test was to hold one counterweight and move the opposite weight and that if their was allot of movement, then it's bad. Mine only moves slightly, less than 5%.

  Sorry it was pointed out to me it was a detail from outside of the cab. I did not think any detail part would intrude inside the cab like that. My bad.

I'm not sure if I'm missing a piece on my K-27 or it's prototypical (whatever it might be).
On the right side inside the cab, beneath the engineer seat there are 2 pins just above the floor boards. Are those pins in place to hold a detail part? They just seam to be out of place.

Also can someone recommend on which Labelle lubrication I could use for my first run. I have 102, 108 & PTFE grease sitting around. Not sure what is appropriate.

Much Apprecited

Thanks for the replies! Looks like I will be leaning towards the  Sierra. I somehow overlooked the Light Logging when I was looking for my Consolidation on the Soundtraxx site..

Is everything included in the Sierra kit, or do I have to buy the speaker separately.

Thanks

Can someone recommend a sound system for the Side Tank Porter. I'm looking into the Sierra system for my Consolidation, but unsure about the Porter due to the size. Also what size speaker would I use directly in the engine.

Thanks

Ralph

Brian

Thanks..I wasn't aware of the warranty being valid without registration.
Its a fun little engine.

I had picked up a Spectrum side tank porter about 3 weeks ago. I had ran it for about an hour and a half and put the engine away. Pulled it out tonight (a week later) and engine would not run. It lights up, but the motor is not responding.

What are some steps I can take to determine what might be the problem?
I have never worked on any of my model trains, but am pretty handy. Since the engine is not an overly expensive engine & I can't see paying half of what I had originally paid ($110), to have it repaired by a store. Unfortunately I did not register the engine for the warranty.

If the motor is blown, would I be able to purchase one online. I assume I would get all the info off the old motor.

Much Appreciated

Ralph

Unfortunately space is an issue. 6.5' was ideal, Not sure if I would be able to work with the 8'.  It's a small space between my back door and the property fence. With a 8' diameter I think I will be hitting a walkway. I will have to take some measurements.
If it does not work out, I guess I will have to run smaller stock. Maybe Forney with some the of log skeleton cars.
Thank for the replies.

I did mean diameter  . Looks like I will have to re-evaluate my plans and work in a 8' Diameter.. Thanks for the reply.

First post to the forum. I just started collecting G scale trains. I currently run Japanese N Scale and wanted to get an outdoor layout going of Large scale American Steam. My first purchase was the Spectrum Consolidation. I have started picking up Aristo Steel straight track. What is the recommended radius for the consolidation. Because of space, I ideally would like to keep it at 6.5'. I can get 8' if I re-vamp thing a bit. I noticed the spectrum freight cars require 8'. So I'm not sure how they would run & look on 6.5'.

Thank You