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Kisatchie

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Problem with Model Power Bay Window Caboose.
« on: January 09, 2013, 02:34:54 PM »
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I have two Model Power bay window cabooses that have trucks that snap in - no bolster pins required. I was trying to remove the rapido couplers on one pair of trucks when the truck just broke apart.

I don't know how to put Micro-Trains or Atlas trucks on the caboose... bolster hole is way too big for pins. HELP. Anyone have a spare truck? Or a recommendation what to do?


Hmm... I would say,
trash the caboose...




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Re: Problem with Model Power Bay Window Caboose.
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2013, 02:47:46 PM »
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Quote from: Kisatchie on January 09, 2013, 02:34:54 PM
I have two Model Power bay window cabooses that have trucks that snap in - no bolster pins required. I was trying to remove the rapido couplers on one pair of trucks when the truck just broke apart.

I don't know how to put Micro-Trains or Atlas trucks on the caboose... bolster hole is way too big for pins. HELP. Anyone have a spare truck? Or a recommendation what to do?
Hmm... I would say,
trash the caboose...


What if you fill the bolster hole with epoxy and drill a new hole for MT or Atlas truck bolster pins?

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Re: Problem with Model Power Bay Window Caboose.
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2013, 02:51:25 PM »
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I simply spread the retainer clips apart with a small screwdriver until they would hold an MTL truck in place.
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Re: Problem with Model Power Bay Window Caboose.
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2013, 03:01:38 PM »
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Quote from: MichaelT on January 09, 2013, 02:47:46 PM
What if you fill the bolster hole with epoxy and drill a new hole for MT or Atlas truck bolster pins?

I was afraid someone would suggest that. LOL. I don't have the tools required to center the bolster pin hole, and I'd prefer not to have a car that crabs down the track. I know... I'm impossible to please. :facepalm:


Hmm... soft shell crabs
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Re: Problem with Model Power Bay Window Caboose.
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2013, 03:05:17 PM »
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Kiz,

I probably have some lying around on my workbench. I'll take a look tonight.

Best wishes, Dave
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Re: Problem with Model Power Bay Window Caboose.
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2013, 03:05:36 PM »
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Quote from: David K. Smith on January 09, 2013, 02:51:25 PM
I simply spread the retainer clips apart with a small screwdriver until they would hold an MTL truck in place.

The retainer clips are built into the trucks. And since one of the trucks broke apart... hmm... maybe I can find separate clips...


Hmm... Kiz must not
know I copyrighted
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Re: Problem with Model Power Bay Window Caboose.
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2013, 03:05:42 PM »
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MTL trucks come with a donut shaped washer that will fill the gap between the large MP bolster hole and the smaller MTL kingpin. These are used with Con-Cor cars as well, which used to use a similar split pin.
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Re: Problem with Model Power Bay Window Caboose.
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2013, 03:10:22 PM »
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Quote from: daniel_leavitt2000 on January 09, 2013, 03:05:42 PM
MTL trucks come with a donut shaped washer that will fill the gap between the large MP bolster hole and the smaller MTL kingpin. These are used with Con-Cor cars as well, which used to use a similar split pin.

I tried that. The MTL part is too big.


Hmm... Kiz is just one
big problem...

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Re: Problem with Model Power Bay Window Caboose.
« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2013, 03:19:48 PM »
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Quote from: Kisatchie on January 09, 2013, 03:10:22 PM
I tried that. The MTL part is too big.

Got drills...?
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Re: Problem with Model Power Bay Window Caboose.
« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2013, 03:24:03 PM »
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Quote from: David K. Smith on January 09, 2013, 03:19:48 PM
Got drills...?

None that are the right size. By the time I order the right size and pay postage, I could just buy another caboose :)

This is getting complicated. I guess I'll just find another use for the caboose. Hey, that rhymes...

Hmm... I can see this
caboose becoming a
yard office...

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Re: Problem with Model Power Bay Window Caboose.
« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2013, 03:26:09 PM »
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Quote from: Dave Schneider on January 09, 2013, 03:05:17 PM
I probably have some lying around on my workbench. I'll take a look tonight.

Thanks, Dave. Let me know if I can do something for you.


Hmm... like teach you
how to juggle...?

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Re: Problem with Model Power Bay Window Caboose.
« Reply #11 on: January 10, 2013, 01:15:33 AM »
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A round needle file to enlarge the hole?
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Re: Problem with Model Power Bay Window Caboose.
« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2013, 01:21:04 AM »
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A Hammer will fix the whole problem :D :D :D :D :D

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Re: Problem with Model Power Bay Window Caboose.
« Reply #13 on: January 10, 2013, 01:28:10 AM »
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Kiz,

I found a couple in the dark recesses of my bench. PM me your address and I will send them to you.

Best wishes, Dave
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Re: Problem with Model Power Bay Window Caboose.
« Reply #14 on: January 10, 2013, 11:02:35 AM »
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I like to use JB Weld. It's machinable, too!
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