skyliner
Well-Known Member
Hey all, I recently found a shop that still had a new HO Walthers/P2K Heritage 0-8-0 in stock, so I jumped on it. The loco is very nice, decent sound, and runs pretty well--but is just a little jerky mostly at low speeds. I'd like to get inside and check the worm gears and lubricate if necessary (I figure it's likely been sitting on the shelf for at least a few years), but I'm having a heck of a time figuring out how to get the shell off.
The instruction manual that came with it, is unfortunately not much help; I've tried what it says, and it doesn't work. Looking online, I can only find a very limited amount of info on these locomotives. I have opened and worked on plenty of diesels, but my steam experience is limited, with only a couple BLI steamers in the barn. I'm frankly afraid of damaging something on this 0-8-0 by grabbing or pulling the wrong thing.
Anyone have experience working on one of these? Thanks much in advance.
Oh and here's a picture for those who need the visual aspect.
The instruction manual that came with it, is unfortunately not much help; I've tried what it says, and it doesn't work. Looking online, I can only find a very limited amount of info on these locomotives. I have opened and worked on plenty of diesels, but my steam experience is limited, with only a couple BLI steamers in the barn. I'm frankly afraid of damaging something on this 0-8-0 by grabbing or pulling the wrong thing.
Anyone have experience working on one of these? Thanks much in advance.
Oh and here's a picture for those who need the visual aspect.