Weaver Hudson Type I-5 tire replacement

I just put some tires on a Weaver steam engine for a fella, …..the rod screws had a tiny washer that retains the rod ….maybe yours were just missing from the get go and never noticed…..I’ve seen crazy things like that before……so just find some tiny washers, stick them on there, and call it done and run it…..😉

Pat

Hi Brian, Thanks for your reply. That a washer was there makes sense but I was careful to make sure the fastener I took out was complete. However what you said makes perfect sense so I will have to find some washers that small somewhere to put it back together. Thanks for your help.  Bill Park

Give me a day and I’ll look at mine. I changed the traction tires many years ago. What may have happened. When you removed the screw. The washer may have remained on the side rod. Maneuvering the new tires on may have dislodged them to the work area. Give the area a good look.

Easier to find then I thought. There is a washer. It tightens against a bushing so washer thickness shouldn’t matter but it is thin.

if you used a foam cradle. Check all the nooks. Run a magnet over the area. Or maybe as Pat said. Someone else could have been in there before and they weren’t put back.

@Dave_C posted:

Easier to find then I thought. There is a washer. It tightens against a bushing so washer thickness shouldn’t matter but it is thin.

if you used a foam cradle. Check all the nooks. Run a magnet over the area. Or maybe as Pat said. Someone else could have been in there before and they weren’t put back.

Dave, any chance you can you give the fella at least the O.D. of the washer?, ….he might get lucky at Ace Hardware or an old time hardware store that USED to keep goodies like that…..this way he can carry a pair of calipers with him for the hunt….

Pat

I’ve got it being a 2mm screw.   O.D. of the washer measures 4.9 mm .  The only thing I have is some #2’s which are a bit bigger than 2mm. Check your local Ace Hardware in the Stainless section. They have 2mm. A hobby shop specializing in RC cars might have them. If not www.microfasteners.com.  You will have to buy about 50. But they aren’t expensive and they ship quick.

@Dave_C posted:

I’ve got it being a 2mm screw.   O.D. of the washer measures 4.9 mm .  The only thing I have is some #2’s which are a bit bigger than 2mm. Check your local Ace Hardware in the Stainless section. They have 2mm. A hobby shop specializing in RC cars might have them. If not www.microfasteners.com.  You will have to buy about 50. But they aren’t expensive and they ship quick.

Very cool, …now the OP is armed with knowledge!…..let’s get it fixed!…thanks Dave!

Pat

You guys are amazing!!!!

@Bill Park posted:

You guys are amazing!!!!

I don’t know about Dave, but I’ve been called every name in the book, …..amazing ain’t one of them…😉

Pat

Pat,  When you got it, you got it, Just go with it. Thanks for the help.  Bill

@Bill Park posted:

Pat,  When you got it, you got it, Just go with it. Thanks for the help.  Bill

Yep,…I’ve made a career out of nodding, smiling, and pretending I’ve got my finger on the pulse,…..just never let ‘em see ya sweat!….

Pat

Did somebody say I5 Hudson 😂. I worked on mine just the other day. There is a washer and I had no issues with the "screw" or crank pin going back into place.

Do any of you TMCC upgrade masters have a parts list for what is required for the upgrade for the NH I5? The original TAS electronics are unreliable at best. I was looking into the ERR kits but was wondering what I actually need.

@biscuitag97 posted:

Do any of you TMCC upgrade masters have a parts list for what is required for the upgrade for the NH I5? The original TAS electronics are unreliable at best. I was looking into the ERR kits but was wondering what I actually need.

ERR Cruise Commander

ERR Rail sounds Commander

If it doesn't already a fan driven smoke unit of smoke kinda and a GRJ Super chuffer.

Here is one I upgraded using the original TAS smoke unit. So no super chuffer was used.

Video link: https://youtu.be/TQDgOjCY5pY

@biscuitag97 posted:

Do any of you TMCC upgrade masters have a parts list for what is required for the upgrade for the NH I5? The original TAS electronics are unreliable at best. I was looking into the ERR kits but was wondering what I actually need.

Don’t even mess with it, ….send to Sid for a Legacy swap!….you’ll be glad you did!!…..just close your eyes and say yes!….☺️……as far as ERR, I’m not sure if you can salvage the sound system or not from the TAS, but at very least, you’ll need a Cruise Commander, and either John’s chuff stuff or a 4 lobe cam and fan smoke …

Pat

@Sid's Trains posted:

ERR Cruise Commander

ERR Rail sounds Commander

If it doesn't already a fan driven smoke unit of smoke kinda and a GRJ Super chuffer.

Here is one I upgraded using the original TAS smoke unit. So no super chuffer was used.

Video link: https://youtu.be/TQDgOjCY5pY

Can you legacy swap one of these Sid?

Pat

@harmonyards posted:

Don’t even mess with it, ….send to Sid for a Legacy swap!….you’ll be glad you did!!…..just close your eyes and say yes!….☺️……as far as ERR, I’m not sure if you can salvage the sound system or not from the TAS, but at very least, you’ll need a Cruise Commander, and either John’s chuff stuff or a 4 lobe cam and fan smoke …

Pat

Haha I'm always here. I also know a guy who makes a really nice 4 Chuff cam 😉.

@harmonyards posted:

Can you legacy swap one of these Sid?

Pat

I don't see why not. Haven't checked the gear ratio, but it's got a Pittman, good space for electronics, and a decent layout inside.

@Sid's Trains posted:

I don't see why not. Haven't checked the gear ratio, but it's got a Pittman, good space for electronics, and a decent layout inside.

@biscuitag97 posted:

Do any of you TMCC upgrade masters have a parts list for what is required for the upgrade for the NH I5? The original TAS electronics are unreliable at best. I was looking into the ERR kits but was wondering what I actually need.

And the legacy Dr. will see you now, …😁

Pat