hello every one im new and looking for some help with a steam engine i just picked up.
does any one know if any part of the newer Niagara fit the old one the driver wheel of my engine separated and
i was wondering if the newer driver would work in the old engine?
thanks
No.
You have an old locomotive. New parts are not interchangeable. Not much can be done for it I'm afraid. Perhaps some 5-minute epoxy might hold the wheels together.
Regards,
Jonathan
Beware O beware of the "used" locomotive...
Found someone that 3D prints the center parts that broke so i ordered a set and hopefully they will work. ill try to remember to post if they work or not.
Buy a second old locomotive for parts. That's how it works these days.
O how I long for the days of yore when all things model railroad and their parts were available forevermore. And repairs were easy.
Quote from: Trainman203 on March 03, 2020, 04:22:39 PM
Buy a second old locomotive for parts. That's how it works these days.
O how I long for the days of yore when all things model railroad and their parts were available forevermore. And repairs were easy.
if i get another old one i would be in the same boat, they are notorious for the plastic centers on the drive axles.
the 3D printed parts are made of better material and it cost less than $15 shipped.
Quote from: lukejr77 on March 04, 2020, 12:17:35 AM
Quote from: Trainman203 on March 03, 2020, 04:22:39 PM
Buy a second old locomotive for parts. That's how it works these days.
O how I long for the days of yore when all things model railroad and their parts were available forevermore. And repairs were easy.
if i get another old one i would be in the same boat, they are notorious for the plastic centers on the drive axles.
the 3D printed parts are made of better material and it cost less than $15 shipped.
Is that Shapeways? I was going to suggest them.
Rich
Quote from: rich1998 on March 04, 2020, 12:10:22 PM
Quote from: lukejr77 on March 04, 2020, 12:17:35 AM
Quote from: Trainman203 on March 03, 2020, 04:22:39 PM
Buy a second old locomotive for parts. That's how it works these days.
O how I long for the days of yore when all things model railroad and their parts were available forevermore. And repairs were easy.
if i get another old one i would be in the same boat, they are notorious for the plastic centers on the drive axles.
the 3D printed parts are made of better material and it cost less than $15 shipped.
Is that Shapeways? I was going to suggest them.
Rich
yes, going to give them a try