converting a PS3 S2 switcher to 2 rail problem solved!

Engineer-JoeOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

I have a new South Buffalo PS3 switcher that is 3/2. I started mounting pilots and the couplers to it. On the last step I swapped out the axles. The first truck went good so I opened up the second truck. It has the plastic insulators on the same side against the gears?

I'm already using a 6 axle set laying here so I can't see wasting 12 axles to end up with 4 correct ones.

Has anyone taken a 3/2 axle set apart?

If I could get them apart, I could reverse the axle insulators so they are all against the gears. I think I would use a drift pin and drive the axle out of the wheel to protect the axles the best?

Anybody here take an axle set apart?

Does MTH offer the correct 4 axle set (special?) with them all on the same side?

This set appears to have them on opposite sides? (like normal engines use)

https://mthtrains.com/20-89005

10/24/203:09 PM

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