Is this right??? (sd70ace)

I have had the same problem, you have to either remove the uncoupling pin, or  use the long shank kadee coupler.  Hope this helps!

 

Paul

Hi Martin,

 

The 1st production run of all the UP Heritage SD70ACe's had the 3-Rail snow plow. I had many emails to MTH about this issue. They produced a 2-Rail snow about 6 months later. Check with MTH and inquire about a new snow plow. 

 

Several years ago I posted pictures of the two snow plows, one for 3-Rail the other for 2-Rail. There is a difference.

 

Regards,

Frank

Good explanation Frank.  Thanks.  I guess this is my reward for being a bargain shopper (sigh)..,

Yeah looks terrible, almost like it's on up side down.

Unfortunately, the scale-wheeled units shipped with the 3-rail snow plows. On my units, I haven't installed the plows. My Katy is the new Proto-3 unit and I haven't test fit it. The best solution is to elongate the holes and the countersink to mount it closer to the pilot.

 I'm working on the pilots. I noticed they changed the mounts so the three rail plows would work. I bet there's a mix up on what models get what plows. I still get ones that won't fit.

That's an easy fix. Drill new holes and counter-sink from above to allow for the flathead screw to be seated. Problem solved. Cut off a small portion sticking out inside the pilot to avoid the truck hitting it.  

Does any other style plow exist in O scale, other than the One-size-fits all type?

Good project for a 3D printer.

 MTH has two different ones that I know of. They are the same overall look with different length mounting arms.

 It would be cool to get a more aggressive looking plow with the tops curved a bit more. I think some roads have them on certain engines in pictures I've seen. I'm making one for my scratch build in G scale out of brass.

I know I've said this before, but I soooo wish Details West would make many of their HO scale parts in O scale.

Hi Martin,

 

I would suggest that you give MTH a call on Monday. Ask for the snow plow for the 2-Rail SD70ACe.

 

Regards,

Frank 

Thanks Swaffiord.  I did contact mth and I'll let you guys know if they send me a replacement

 

Joe that looks really good.

 Thanks guys but that's about a year ago!!! I never went back to finish.

 

Hi Martin,

 

I think I may have an extra.....I'll check and see. Send me your mailing address and I'll mail it to you free. My email address is in my profile.

 

Regards,

Frank