K Line Observation passenger car 189 18 inch rollers | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Arthur OlsonOGR Forum Member

k Line Observation car #189 . Need the rollers

can any one help me

Art

1/19/211:14 PM

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John KnappOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Art:

Brasseur Electric Trains in Michigan has the most K-Line parts. You can call them (989 793 4753) but you really need to describe your car. Is it an aluminum car or a heavyweight, road name, size, etc.?

John

RoyBoyOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBER

If it is an aluminum car...

When you get the new rollers (pickups) be sure to use some superflex wire and make a jumper from the arm to the base.

The problem is that the pivot pin is made of aluminum. Aluminum oxidizes easily and becomes an insulator. That forces the current to the bulbs to go through the spring. That overheats the spring and it loses tension.

Bypassing the pivot pin with superflex wire eliminates the problem.

This fix was one of the best fixes that Jim Barrett illustrated in the magazine.

RickOOGR Forum Member

What John said: https://traindoctor.com/

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