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 Posted - January 03 2015 : 1:14:04 PM
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I recently got an Arbour Models 2-8-4 Kanawha kit, and it's missing all the screws, washers, rivets, handrail stanchions, worm bearings, the bottom plate for the gearbox, and the valve gear. I'm assuming these were all in one bag? The instructions are also missing. Would anyone happen to have these parts on hand? If so, I would gladly pay for them.
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 Posted - January 03 2015 : 2:00:11 PM
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quote:I recently got an Arbour Models 2-8-4 Kanawha kit, and it's missing all the screws, washers, rivets, handrail stanchions, worm bearings, the bottom plate for the gearbox, and the valve gear. I'm assuming these were all in one bag? The instructions are also missing. Would anyone happen to have these parts on hand? If so, I would gladly pay for them.
Originally posted by Darth Santa Fe - January 03 2015 : 1:14:04 PM
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Oof. Have you tried Bowser?
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Posted - January 04 2015 : 9:16:27 PM
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I seem to recall hearing a rumor about that kit being the worst one in all of HO scale history to assemble... godspeed!
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Posted - January 05 2015 : 12:26:39 AM
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Yup, I've also heard that! One guy even told me trying to build one was foolishness, so now I REALLY need to build it!
I managed to find the bottom gearbox plate in the kit, and I've been told the PSC #2 Baker valve gear is pretty much the same as the Arbour, so that should work. I was also sent photos of the 2-8-4 instructions, so I should be able to identify what's needed and find replacements.
I'll likely check with Bowser to see if they have screws and other parts that will fit if needed. The guy who sold me the kit gave me a decent refund for the missing parts, so that should help to cover the cost of new parts.
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Posted - January 10 2015 : 11:46:29 AM
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Thought I'd let you all know I've gotten more help in finding the rest of the correct replacement parts I need, so it shouldn't be long before I can get started!
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Posted - January 10 2015 : 5:05:43 PM
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Erich and John Patton were working on Arbour Allegheny kits. I still can't believe they used plated plastic drivers.
http://www.tycoforums.com/tyco/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=11432
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Posted - January 10 2015 : 8:18:06 PM
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quote:I still can't believe they used plated plastic drivers.
Originally posted by NickelPlate759Â -Â January 10 2015Â :Â 5:05:43 PM
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Especially when you look at how many of the other parts (almost all) are metal!
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Posted - January 10 2015 : 9:08:20 PM
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I thought of trying the Allegheny, but I already have a Rivarossi, so I decided to go for something different. The wheel centers on my 2-8-4 are also chrome plated plastic. I'm not sure, but I think they used to use white metal wheel centers, but you can imagine how those could deform over time. The only other non-metal parts are the pressed fiber drawbar and the drive tubing. Despite the completely hollow boiler, this thing's HEAVY!
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Posted - January 24 2015 : 10:44:47 PM
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Finally got the rest of the parts! I've started assembly, and it's going well. There have been plenty of issues with the kit already, but I've gotten each one resolved so far! I'm certain I can make a smooth runner out of it!
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