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Post by mountaingoatgreg on May 11, 2009 8:50:04 GMT -5
In looking at pictures of the SDP40 I have been working on I have noticed an interesting arrangement for the brake cylinders on the trucks. They are low mounted but are located in between the wheels as opposed to mounted outside of the frame. I have attached a photo link from www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1318996I figure worse cars I can cobble something together out of the Kato frames I ave but if there is an easier way I would like to try it. Thanks all in advance!! |
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Post by Wayne Snyder on May 11, 2009 8:58:12 GMT -5
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Post by mountaingoatgreg on May 11, 2009 9:29:06 GMT -5
Thanks for the quick replys, looks like I am going to order some Athearn trucks and make the conversion from Brain's website!!
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Post by gnsteve on May 24, 2009 1:19:17 GMT -5
Greg, It looks like we'll both be following Brian's instructions for the trucks. From the pictures you've posted you'll be running long before me. Robert's comment about Kato having low mount brake cylinders got me thinking and Walther's 2006 catalog shows them. Maybe you avoid adapting the Smokey Valley parts by going direct to Kato or finding a second hand unit. Just a thought. Steve
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Post by dtinut on May 24, 2009 7:55:12 GMT -5
I have a set of Kato low mount trucks I'd be willing to swap with someone for the high mount versions. Let me know if interested.
Brian
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Post by mountaingoatgreg on May 24, 2009 8:21:04 GMT -5
Brian,
PM SENT
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Post by Randy Earle on May 24, 2009 12:12:27 GMT -5
I used the Smokey Valley sideframes in my SD-40 build. I didn't realize until now that I forgot to mention that. Thanks for helping with that suggestion Robert.   |
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Post by dtinut on Jun 4, 2009 23:37:00 GMT -5
Greg,
I mailed the trucks to you - did you get them in the mail???
Brian
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