Securing handrails for 616

I got a set of these to put the handrails on a Flying Yankee set. Still wasn't easy, but it worked. Available at Harbor Freight.

Thanks  I have tried everything including locktite. Guess I will run over to Harbor Frieght.

Art Lites,

Did you notice that the handrail brackets ALSO hold the translucent window strips in place? Do not forget to put window strips in place first. (Do not use silicon  ) Go slow, study your Greenberg Manual and you should not encounter problems. If you run into any buggers there are those on the forum willing to help.

Timothy Sprague, YOU BETCHA! I'm quite sure that Art will be grateful for your recommending the long reach pliers.

I made my own tools out of cheap rod from Home Depot and some long stem screw drivers. Just bend and cut slots into the ends with the Dremel. Its a lesson in dexterity, but can be done. You can do one side of the car with the straight screw driver inserting it from the opposite side through the window opening. Just gently push the window material aside. On the other side where your forced to go in from the end of the car, I suggest twisting one end first, inserting it into the little slot, then inserting the other end. Then place the window material if not already installed. Then use a long tweezers to place the backing plate onto the tabs. Then get that rod in there and get a twist on the other tab. It doesn't have to be pretty. I've successfully restored 4 sets of Yankee style cars this way.

Gandy

Thanks  I was about to resort to making my own tools but was able to  make due with 11" needle nose.  I am just about done and will post a picture when finished. PreWar restoration not just a job but an adventure Thanks All

Art