Has anyone swapped out an MTH wireless tether for a shorter one? I have a PS2 Hudson with a ten pin tether as well as a PS3 0-6-0 with a 6 pin tether I would like move closer to their tenders.
Not sure the mounts on the either the engine or tender could be moved but I would consider that if it were possible.
Pete
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MTH sells drawbar sets for the PS2 and PS3 steam locomotives.
20-89011 Proto-Sound 2.0 Wireless Drawbar Set. Contains 3 Drawbar Sizes: 30mm, 35mm, 40mm.
20-89020 Proto-Sound 3.0 6-Pin Wireless Drawbar Set 1. Contains 3 Drawbar Sizes: 25mm, 30mm, 45mm.
20-89021 Proto-Sound 3.0 6-Pin Wireless Drawbar Set 2. Contains 3 Drawbar Sizes: 30mm, 35mm, 50mm.
All thress sets list for $29.95.
Stuart
Yes, I have changed out a number of the original equipment MTH drawbars, for shorter ones. Just be sure that you purchase the CORRECT set for your PS2 or PS3 models, as the drawbars are different.
Stuart, Hot,Thank you.
Pete
Swapped out the original drawbar from the CNW E4 Proto-2 Hudson with the mid-length bar. Worked nicely, but I had to replace the deck plate with a fabricated one while I figure out how I want to modify the original brass one. The Santa Fe Blue Goose has a rounded deck plate and I'll swap out its drawbar later. The shorter bar looks good but you need the curve sizes to support it.
Matt, I have brass diamond plate if needed. It appears MTH made the plates on the engine and tender extra large to bridge the gap. I'll make a replacement rather than modify the existing one if I have to.
Pete
Yes, I have changed out a number of the original equipment MTH drawbars, for shorter ones. Just be sure that you purchase the CORRECT set for your PS2 or PS3 models, as the drawbars are different.
HW, does this help with the draw bars tendency to become loose over time at the tender connection?
Thanks
Yes, I have changed out a number of the original equipment MTH drawbars, for shorter ones. Just be sure that you purchase the CORRECT set for your PS2 or PS3 models, as the drawbars are different.
HW, does this help with the draw bars tendency to become loose over time at the tender connection?
Thanks
I have not had that problem. I install the shorter drawbars because it brings the tender closer to the engine and looks much better. But then, my SHARPEST curve is one spot of 072.
Yes, I have changed out a number of the original equipment MTH drawbars, for shorter ones. Just be sure that you purchase the CORRECT set for your PS2 or PS3 models, as the drawbars are different.
HW, does this help with the draw bars tendency to become loose over time at the tender connection?
Thanks
I have not had that problem. I install the shorter drawbars because it brings the tender closer to the engine and looks much better. But then, my SHARPEST curve is one spot of 072.
072, I wish. I'm 036 which of course may be part of the issue.
Thanks, S
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