> In truth, that Shay is a fascinating loco to run, one of the most
> impressive features is the very fine three cyl engine. I did not assemble
I expected a great reproduction of the engine from Aster. So I'm glad
you confirm it.
> it from a kit but I believe it was assembled by the retail store whence I
> purchased it. (1979) .
OK, so they were also in kit form. I will have to give it a good look.
> I understand that Aster provided the kit with the engine portion already
> assembled--good thinking!! The drive gears and the gears on the wheels
> were not meshing properly and I found it necessary to install a thrust
> ball and spring on the axle ends opposite the gears in order to keep them
> properly engaged without binding. No doubt there are other means of
> solving that problem.
Thank you for the hints!
> Gotta go, I had a complete knee replacement 3 weeks ago and that cotton
> picking surgeon has stolen my old knee!
> Geoff.
Good luck!
Zbigniew
