engine repair

Mth and Lionel used to hold classes   Both haven’t done it in awhile. Our club has a number of people that have been trained and tend to help everybody with their tepaird

I guess it depends on where you're located.

Hey kranky , your mentors are right here. 🤔

Since i have been on this forum i have asked many questions and have learned a lot and have been able to solve many issues , evenwith other things in the layout besides locomotives.    Send manufacture number , take photos , take videos and ask a question............

These people on this forum are amazing in their generous and learned advice

yes you all are.i am always asking rookie questions.the skill level of you all is amazing.the problem is reading a tech manual/ diagram does not help me much.i seem to learn by doing.i guess you can say I am dense.right now i am struggling repairing a coupler.an example of my lack of skill.fat fingers and poor eyesight don't help.I will fix it one way or the other.I don't sweat it.I enjoy the hobby too much to let little things bother me.i just wish I could serve an apprentiship somewhere.i have been lucky all my life having great teachers mentors drill instructors.thanks to everyone who has ever taken time to reply to my questions

Frequently, joining a local model train club is a good way to meet people in your area, you'll doubtless find folks that will be happy to give you some guidance in basic repairs.

@bluelinec4 posted:

Mth and Lionel used to hold classes   Both haven’t done it in awhile. Our club has a number of people that have been trained and tend to help everybody with their tepaird

There are also members of the New Jersey Hi-Railers, a wonderful O Gauge model railroad club, who live in staten Island. I think Ben is one of them.

The Original Poster, Kranky, could join NJ Hirailers, car pool with its Staten Island members when going to and from the club, and/or network with its Staten Island members, some of whom are very knowledgeable about model train repair.

Arnold

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

Frequently, joining a local model train club is a good way to meet people in your area, you'll doubtless find folks that will be happy to give you some guidance in basic repairs.

John, I wish you were my neighbor. You would get a lot of business from me if you were. LOL.

I greatly appreciate the valuable advice you and other train doctors on this Forum generously give to us. Arnold

@kranky posted:

yes you all are.i am always asking rookie questions.the skill level of you all is amazing.the problem is reading a tech manual/ diagram does not help me much.i seem to learn by doing.i guess you can say I am dense.right now i am struggling repairing a coupler.

I think sometimes couplers can be very difficult to fix, especially when rivets are involved. Having the right tools is essential when repairing model trains. Arnold