01-23-2022, 07:33 AM
I modified the coupler box swing/spring mechanism slightly. I reamed out the mounting hole very slightly because it was too tight and causing a bind, then I shortened the plastic 'springs' by about 1/16".
I decided not to add the coupler yokes or coupler cut levers as they would interfere with the coupler swing on anything less than 28" radius curves. I'm also looking for replacement diaphragms as the branchline ones are too fragile and assembly looks too finicky.
I was going to make the same bolster modifications to my Branchline Pullman car.
But this one was better engineered so the bolster doesn't come into contact with the center wheels.
Now that the cars actually run, I'll be repainting the undersides and adding some touchups before a light weathering.
I decided not to add the coupler yokes or coupler cut levers as they would interfere with the coupler swing on anything less than 28" radius curves. I'm also looking for replacement diaphragms as the branchline ones are too fragile and assembly looks too finicky.
I was going to make the same bolster modifications to my Branchline Pullman car.
But this one was better engineered so the bolster doesn't come into contact with the center wheels.
Now that the cars actually run, I'll be repainting the undersides and adding some touchups before a light weathering.