Re-Gluing MTH Etched Metal Walkways

I have done this many many times. I use super glue. I do not try and do the whole walkway at one time I start at one end glue about two inches hold it in place and then do alittle more till the whole thing is done. I just did two SD 90s this past weekend. Take your time and make sure you only use a small amount so it does not leak out onto the body.

What doc said is the best glue. I had to do that to my MTH SD50 engine. 

Me too, same stuff, be careful, any brand of cyan . . . uh, I don't know how to spell it.

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Dennis

I do it with a rubber type cement, Walthers Goo. The problem is the rate of expansion is different between plastic and metal, and instant superglues hold it firm...for a while, then pop loose again. Goo has some flex-ablity and holds the metal walkways to the plastic better.

Chuck is right. I had this happen to a brand new Premier Reading T1 steamer. I used super glue to re-attach and thought it was fixed only to pop back up again. I took it back to the dealer and got a refund. After this and several other quality issues with MTH engines I haven't purchased anything from them in some time.

Not a new problem.  One of Weaver's offerings from the early 90's was their E-8's now MTH molds.   The application of the metal lourvered side panels was an issue.  You may want to consider allowing for the difference in the expansion and contraction if possible.  

Clear silicone is an excellent flexible adhesive; plus, it can be rubbed off... if need be.

The glued area needs to be weighted down, while the silicone cures/dries.

Rick

I must be lucky I have never had one pop off after I glued it down. I use cheap $1 store Super Glue. I found it works the best.