Bill, When Jack Troxell worked on several of these engines he turned
the flanges of the tender down to a much better contour, so it more than
just regauging the wheels. I don't recall what he did to the drivers
but I do know he got rid of a lot of the side-to-side play in some of
the axles.
Bob Werre
BobWphoto.com
Bill Lane wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>I know someone that is in need of a skilled brass steam engine doctor.
>The S Scale Sunset UP Big Boy was built back in the day to the NMRA S
>Scale wheel gauge. The NASG soon thereafter approved a slightly
>different set of standards. This loco as is will pick the frogs most of
>the time. The wheels need to be pulled about .005 on each side if I
>remember correctly. That will be determined before the job is done.
>
>I think the owner already has the tender wheels pulled so we are dealing
>with the loco wheels only. The drivers can be sent loose if that will
>help speed the completion.
>
>Please reply directly to [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you are interested.
>
>
>Thank You,
>Bill Lane
>
>M
>
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