MWaz Get off your duff challenge

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Well it turns out I ordered a new gearbox for nothing(well nothing for this build anyway) because I already had one one hand.


And after having a conversation with Dave from NWSL I've learned that this gearbox will likely work well with both steam locomotives with 62" drivers and 80" drivers backed up with they're 2032D-9 motor.

First thing to do was to cut shaft down to the same size as the one on the right. I used a Dremel tool with a cutting wheel to do this.


Next was to press on a receiver cup from this NWSL kit on to the new shaft. Following instructions on package.


This was handy for putting the cup on.


Here's a shot of everything back together.


Used a little Labelle gearbox and bearing oil where needed.


With a little more time, got gearbox back in frame.


And now with everything back together and a couple back and forths on the test track, its ready again to be taken up to the club for a test run.


I think I found what failed in the old gearbox but I'm waiting for the new parts to come so I can compare them. Though I'm not sure what caused the gearbox to do what I think it did.

I'm off from work today for Veteran's Day, so I'll be able to get a test run in.

Thanks to all of you that have served our country.