Advice for anybody who has a 1998 premier Blue Comet | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Trainman2OGR Forum Member

I have the 20-3028-1 premier Blue Comet, and in the past year, the cowcatcher section of the pilot has broken off repeatedly. After numerous attempts to super glue it back on, I finally bought a replacement. It came today, and after installing it, I would strongly recommend that anybody who has this engine do the same, even if you're isn't broken.

I noticed when putting it in, that unlike the old casting, where the cowcatcher was attached only at the sides, and open in the middle, the new casting is attached on both sides and in the middle, which likely adds strength.

The replacement pilot is $20, plus $17 Shipping by FedEx.

Part number is FB-1130014.

2/6/184:48 PM

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Marty FitzhenryOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBER

Good tip. Tips like this are worth keeping in a file. It has already gone in my file. I have converted many of these locomotives for people and have not run into the pilot issue. My parts order this week will include two items.

thank you

2/19/1811:37 PM

Dave ZucalOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Thank you TRAINMAN2. I have 3. 2 are NIB waiting for an upgrade. They are beauties.

BlueComet400OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Thank you, Trainman2. Order going in today.

2/20/1810:45 AM

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