How about changing the stacks on a 2-6-6-2. I would like to put an onion/cabbage stack on the engine and before I break something, is this an easy job? Take my hand and lead me... Help appreciated.
TOF in Oregon
I own several 2-6-6-2s & 2-4-4-2 and all have had their stacks changed!
Changing the funnels as we call them over here is simple, they are attached to the boiler with a TINY cross headed screw at the bottom of the stack,, so its simply a case of using a very small cross headed (philips) screwdrived to remove the screw and then fit your desired stack using the same screw.
A Hint it helps to coat the tip of the screwdriver with a substance that will make the screw stick to it on removal ( I tend to use a tiny drop of adhesive), likewise this will assist in the location of the screw down the stack when refitting to the boiler
Thanks Steve. Make mine Guinness Stout always.
I just finished removing the original stack and installed the Onion/Cabbage stack. It sure has a small Phillips screw and was it ever tight ! I used a dab of glue to hold the screw on the driver as Steve mentioned to install the new stack.
Cheers TOF in Oregon