@rplst8 posted:After watching that video, would it be possible to put some “C” shaped stiff plastic or teflon bushings/washers on the drive axle or intermediate shaft, or both? I’m thinking if this would be done early as a preventative measure, then that would help to keep the gears centered. These might be sacrificial in nature, but I’d sure rather do that every few years than have to replace an entire frame and drive block.
If that were the only problem, sure,…..I’m developing a fix for the ones that haven’t gone into carnage,…….the real problem is the intermediate gear leaves it’s mooring from the shaft all together and wollers around in there turning everything into bronze powdery goo,….I’ve almost got this fix perfected, ….but it will only be useful on those locomotives that haven’t self destructed yet,….
Pat
