Re: Tyco 2-8-0 repowering?
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From: Jeff Pellas
To: yardbirdtrains@...
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013
11:07 AM
Subject: Re: [yardbirdtrains] Tyco 2-8-0 repowering?
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?I have never had a problem with NWSL gearboxes not being durable.I put a direct gearbox in a mantua mike,I have an idler gearbox to put in 1 that I'm currently building which should make it easier tp get a good driveline alignment. ?Alan
? ? ?Next option would be to use NWSL parts. The Chatt has 1/8 " axles so finding a NWSL gear tower to fit is no problem BUT the Chatt has plastic wheel centers. It picks up current from the track with wipers. So, although it is possible to fit a gear tower in the loco, how durable is it going to be??
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From: kbkchooch
To: yardbirdtrains
Sent: Wed, Jul 17, 2013 6:44 am
Subject: [yardbirdtrains] Tyco 2-8-0 repowering?
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Greetings gang!
I have 2 old Tyco 2-8-0's that have been turned into dummies. The "Chattanooga Choo-Choo" tender drives were swapped out for regular tenders, headlights wired, then repainted. Useless, but impressive when tacked onto the rear of a train at shows. Folks always wanted to know how I got the "helper" to run so well with the lead engines.? 
Anyhow, the show days are over, so I was wondering what the best way to power them was? ?There is a space in the frame for a gearbox, but no gear on the axle. NWSL parts? Or is there an already powered chassis that will fit? ?(Mantua, Bowser, etc?)
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance
Karl B.
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