I have a 2010 VisionLine Challenger 6-11220. Smoke units work well but I thought it might be time to change the smoke batting. So my question? Is it doable for someone who thinks their skill level is a 2, ( using a 1-10 scale)?
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Truthfully? Probably not. That being said, have you taken a Lionel large articulated steamer apart and got it back together successfully? The VL Challenger from 2010 is pretty busy inside.
@Alabama Joe posted:Smoke units work well but I thought it might be time to change the smoke batting.
Words to live by!
Don't Fix Stuff That Ain't Broke!
@gunrunnerjohn posted:Truthfully? Probably not. That being said, have you taken a Lionel large articulated steamer apart and got it back together successfully? The VL Challenger from 2010 is pretty busy inside.
Words to live by!
Don't Fix Stuff That Ain't Broke!
I am successful with Diesels( SD40’s, GP 9 and NW2’s). Plenty of room for fat fingers. Successful with Legacy Allegheny and a Legacy Berkshire. I failed miserably with a Legacy H10, and I am being kind using the word ‘miserably’. After my H10 Disaster, I’ve been on restriction.
Only you can assess your abilities, but I still stand by my previous post advice. 
@gunrunnerjohn posted:Only you can assess your abilities, but I still stand by my previous post advice.
Thanks. I’ll kool my enthusiasm.
Smoke wicks are going to get brown/black during operation, it's normal. Once smoke production goes waaay down or the unit stops putting out smoke then worry about changing the wick. Otherwise leave it be.
