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Here's a Kadee conversion that I did for my MTH Great Northern S2 (http://mthtrains.com/20-3499-1) that I thought folks might be interested in. This is a superbly detailed engine to begin with, so it's a nature for a Kadee install.

The original configuration:

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For reference, here's what the real thing looks like:

The view from the underside of the tender (you can see the coupler mounting boss on the truck will need to come off to clear the Kadee gearbox...)

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After a rather involved disassembly of the tender and dismantling of the truck, here we are at the point of no return:

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Here is the 3d printed mount that I designed, bonded to the pilot:

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There is a slot on the front of the mount (just visible above) that engages the sheet metal chassis when the pilot is in place, to help carry the load on the mount. The pilot and coupler can be removed as an assembly, in the event it is necessary to get inside the tender again. Here is what it looks like installed:

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And with a car behind it!

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The disassembly and prep on the tender was a little time consuming, and requires a bit of fortitude when it comes to the hacksaw part , but the end result is worth it.

If anyone has this engine and wants to convert it, let me know and I'll set up a Shapeways page for the mount.

Eric

 

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 Eric, Nice job on the mount. Every steamer seems to  requires a different mount. I usually make them out of brass that forms a T pattern and screw it to the chassis. This one I’m not sure my method would work. I agree the first cut is the hardest part. There’s no turning back then. Once that’s done.  It goes a lot easier and is a huge improvement over the coil coupler.

Hello Eric,

could you share any pics of the engine?

Strange, I don't actually have any good pics of the engine itself. Lots of pictures of trucks and couplers though, go figure... I'll set up and take a few decent shots tonight.

In the meantime, there is a 'drive by' of this guy in the video I did for my turntable project:

https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...le-of-two-turntables

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