Rayonier 2-6-6-2T articulated engine painting.
Imported by NWSL models in 1965.
I had not planned on painting this engine today but I noticed the front 'stand board' was bent.
I tried to 'straighten' it but it broke off the pilot.
Had to use resistance solder to re-attach it.
Then I noticed that the back 'stand board' was missing and not in the engine box.
Made a new one using the old one as a 'guide'.
Bent the 4 pieces of brass at a 90 degree angle.
Put some solder at the ends of each piece of brass.
Used alligator clips as 'heat sinks' while 'resistance soldering' it to the pilot.
Took the engine from the boiler and there was a lot of 'old foam' on all the parts.
Used a tooth brush, lacquer thinner and my 60 gallon air compressor with 120 pounds of 'air pressure'.
All better.
Drilled out both headlights plus holes in the boiler to route the wires for the 0402 LED's.
Drilled 4 small holes just under the 'running boards' for the 'running board' lights to light the valve gears when the engineer is oiling them.
1965 motor.
Replaced with a can motor. Removed the white nylon with a pair of pliers.
Never throw anything away!
While having new lens installed in my eyeballs I took all that tubing they stick in your nose.
Should be enough to do a few engines!
Again, much better.
Bench tested to insure no 'binds'.
Parts cleaned and ready to tape the 'chrome' parts and then paint.
One of the reasons I decided to paint the engine was the frame and drivers are already 'blackened' so no disassembly of the drivers.
Only had to mask off the front to paint the 'stand board'.
Parts not needing painted.
Ready for Scalecoat #10 black.
2 hours at 200 degrees.
