Oh boy what a project this was. I promised my friend legacy, whistle steam, and swinging bell. Not an easy task considering it is such a small engine with a backwards mounted motors. However, I was able to do it. Mounted a dual smoke unit, bell board, bell coil, rcmc, and rs lite. It was a PITA for sure, but man the reward was worth it. Enjoy!!
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Masterful work here Sid. How about a glimpse of how you plumbed whistle steam?
Pete
Something else to mention, I had to solder the wires onto the smoke units pins because of the limited space I had below those plugs. They would have hit the flywheel.
Nice work. Really like the whistle Steam and animated bell!
Work like this is why Sid wears the green jacket, ……The Masters ….
great work Sid!…obviously a tough assignment, but that’s why you got it,…
Pat
Incredible work, Sid....
Peter
Great work SID!!! U DA MAN!!!👍👍
Never thought that would be possible in that engine. Incredible
That's pretty amazing Sid, I also didn't think a conversion like that would fit in that engine! Watch your mailbox, I think I'll send you my K-Line Reading Tank Engine! 
I was thinking this would be an alternative fix if the K-Line Cruise board goes, assuming you didn’t do the whistle smoke and swinging bell mod. The Legacy boards by themselves take up less room than the old modular boards.
Pete
Sure, but it would be super-cool to have the whistle smoke and swinging bell!
@gunrunnerjohn posted:Sure, but it would be super-cool to have the whistle smoke and swinging bell!
We can do that too. Just more time involved.
Pete
Awesome workmanship. Congratulations!
@Norton posted:I was thinking this would be an alternative fix if the K-Line Cruise board goes, assuming you didn’t do the whistle smoke and swinging bell mod. The Legacy boards by themselves take up less room than the old modular boards.
Pete
Yeah a basic legacy upgrade would be perfect in one of these. Would definitely love to do that over the whole enchilada with the bell and whistle 😅😅😉😉.
Now that you have done the impossible, how about a Kline mikado? No need for a swinging bell
@superwarp1 posted:Now that you have done the impossible, how about a Kline mikado? No need for a swinging bell
If I can do one I can do another haha. Those were done by Lionel so parts are likely available for the motor and heat sink. No need for custom stuff like on this tank engine.
@superwarp1 posted:Now that you have done the impossible, how about a Kline mikado? No need for a swinging bell
That can be done too. Would be even easier with full Legacy. All that is needed is the bell board and micro gearmotor. I had to add an RCDR as the bell board requires Legacy code and my Mikado is still TMCC.
Pete
Sid, that was amazing!!! I have been able to keep my K-line engines going with a few spare cruise boards I had, but out of boards now. Next time a streamer goes out I will contact you! I loved the duel smoke and swinging bell. How long did it take you to do the job?
@Reading RR posted:Sid, that was amazing!!! I have been able to keep my K-line engines going with a few spare cruise boards I had, but out of boards now. Next time a streamer goes out I will contact you! I loved the duel smoke and swinging bell. How long did it take you to do the job?
Thanks. Due to school and slow shipping it took a couple months. However, I could easily finish it in a month.
Wow - I've got a candidate new in the box sitting here.
Sid, have you thought about making a video on this for your channel? It would be very interesting.
@Reading RR posted:Sid, have you thought about making a video on this for your channel? It would be very interesting.
Yes I have, however this is not mine and belongs to another YouTuber. So I don't want to take away from his video.
WOW! My PRR K4 with elephant ears could use an upgrade like this!
@prrhorseshoecurve posted:WOW! My PRR K4 with elephant ears could use an upgrade like this!
The sky is the limit 😉😉
sid your easily becoming the next generation of techs to call on. fantastic work as always
Nice work !! 
One last touch that the customer asked for. Put black rims on all the wheels instead of white. Looks really sleek now. 
Sid, looks much better ……what was your weapon of choice?…lacquer thinner wipe?..or just black paint ?…
Pat
@harmonyards posted:Sid, looks much better ……what was your weapon of choice?…lacquer thinner wipe?..or just black paint ?…
Pat
So I have been experimenting with neolube for a while now and I have found it will adhere and not rub off on surfaces that are slightly rough. So applying it over the painted wouldn't just work obviously and the rims are very smooth. So started by using rubbing alcohol to loosen up the paint. Once it was loose it just rubbed right off with a sharp razor blade. I proceeded to take my Dremel with a clean wire wheel and on a low setting I roughed up the surfaces. From there I applied 3 light coats of NeoLube. I can rub it with my hands it won't come off.
Looks factory fresh Sid, can’t tell you were there, …..and that’s the key!….nicely done!!..
Pat
@harmonyards posted:Looks factory fresh Sid, can’t tell you were there, …..and that’s the key!….nicely done!!..
Pat
Gotta be better than the factory if you want to compete
Beautiful work on the running gear. I have neolube and I am eager to try it.
I also have the K-Line 4-6-6 in NYC lettering. It has issues with TMCC and a friend offered to install an ERR system in it, but after hearing a few horror stories about working on these engines, I decided to spare our friendship..lol.
I will have it converted someday…
Tom
This looks amazing.
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