If you are interested i have post a thred to talk about my feelings et tha modification done on this engine: http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine...ED-KATO-SD45-review-and-detailling&highlight= Here are two video to see it in action, it really a great engine and run smooth. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYsOwoDn7po">[video=youtube;QYsOwoDn7po]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYsOwoDn7po[/video] <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYsOwoDn7po">[video=youtube;6ckcaqPtTp8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ckcaqPtTp8[/video]
As you can see from these pictures, I have marked where some grinding will need to be done. When I first open up the frame, I mark which end of the motor is the top. Also which direction it sits in the frame. The green marks are where I removed parts of the frame with a grinding tool. I put the frame in a vise (gently) and grind with a dremel. The blue areas are where I filed down a very small amount to give the decoder a snug fit. There are some before and after pics. As for putting the decoder in, I followed the steps on the TCS website. I also used Kapton tape to isolate everything. Steve
Here are a couple of the final product. When I first wired it up, I kept the wires long. I tested it on the layout to make sure everything was fine. With that done I unsoldered the three wires and shorted them so its nice and neat for a snug fit. Hope this helps. Steve
