Plastic piece in kit, what is it? :)

Snow plow.  Bolts to the front truck.

Dave

Thanks David, thats what I thought it was, don't see screw holes on the front of my engine :/

It bolts on top of the truck, you have to drop the truck to install it.

Thans John Thanks for the picture Rich, that helps a lot!

I one that is broken so where can I get a replacement one of these? Thanks in advance!

Nick,

You don't have to drop the truck. Turn the engine over and you will see a pair cylinders cast into the pilot with holes in them. Look closely and you will see they are threaded for screws. Put the plow in position and the screws go through the holes in the tabs on the plow and screw into those mounting columns.

I think I've explained it clearly (and its pretty simple), but if not, shoot me an email and I'll send you a photo.

Here's what it looks like mounted:



Jeff,

Call Midge in MTH's parts department (extension 516) and she should be able to get you a replacement.

RM

Yup, all I had to do was flip it over and screw in the two screws, simple as pie! Can't wait to start building my first layout.

Gosh, I can't remember which engine I did this on, but I had to take the truck off to put it on.  I think it may have been a Williams...