CMT Reading Camel Back makes a beer run | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Steve "Papa" EastmanOGR Forum Member

My standard gauge Camel Back would only run in reverse when I got it. Removed the two toggle switches and replaced them with a bridge rectifier. Only runs forward, but it runs well. I need to work on the wheel gauging because it drags in the corner needing almost full throttle to get get through. Very unusual loco.

Steve

2/7/1411:44 AM

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CJ MeyersOGR Forum Member

A mechanical engineer friend of mine with a little bit of a machine shop setup in his basement helped me get my CMT Camelback Erie in shape. We replaced the gears, reset the motor spacing, resprung the front truck and rewired it.

It was a non-functioning derelict when I got it, but I'm happy to report it's now a smooth runner both forwards and reverse.

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Very very nicely done, Steve - that's a one-of-a-kind and a lot of creativity. Thanks for sharing the pictures of the process and the final result!

2/7/148:41 PM

NJCJOEOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Steve,

Looks great. Who is CMT? I've never seen that Camelback before.

2/7/149:50 PM

CaptaincogOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Very nice consist. The beer cars look great!

Steve "Papa" EastmanOGR Forum Member

At about 2:40 in this video is my 2-4-0 and some of my boxcars.

Steve

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