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Title: On30 Shay truck replacement?
Post by: #94 on March 06, 2026, 03:08:30 PM
Hello People,

I have two replacement trucks for my Shay locomotive but have not. Is this just a straight forward remove and replace or are there hints that I should know?

Thank you.
Title: Re: On30 Shay truck replacement?
Post by: Mark B on March 06, 2026, 05:05:12 PM
Make sure the wire pickups from the engine make good contact with the pads on the trucks. Sometimes the engine may rock from side to side a bit, and you may lose electrical contact. If you are adept at soldering, attach them for a more permanent connection. I am not adept but my hobby shop (Engine House Services) in Green Bay is. They used short pieces of flexible wire from the engine to the trucks. It's a tight fit. Other than that, no major issues.
Mark B.