Thank you-all! I'll give it a try, taking lots of photos along the way.
Is there any place/way to get "fresh" tires for this engine? I've some from the original box kit but am concerned they may be too old to use. Sure don't want to go to all this trouble and have them peel right off first time around the layout!
I've heard there is a black gasket material in a tube that works well, like the Bullfrog stuff ... made by Loc-tite I think? Anyone used it?