Earlier this year I picked up a used Kato 2-8-2, probably a second run, from my local hobby store. The engine came with a decoder preinstalled...
I see a number of specific threads on Kato Unitrack components and rather than continue to add on and get off subject, I thought I'd add a general...
Hi, folks, Having trouble figuring out how to remove the shell on one of the original Atlas/Kato U25Bs (yes, the circa 1988 issue). Thought...
I bought the entire UP excursion train at once. I personally love the jewel cases that most trains come in. I was a little disappointed that the...
Plastic truck will insulate from main frame. Will still use insulator spacers between frame halves. Will wire trucks direct to decoder..Kapton...
N scale Kato NW2 chassis.
from Super Chief set
I had better results after removing moisture trap regulator from compressor. My compressor is limited to 38 psi and I'm convinced this job would...
Stripping Kato Nohab shell with Badger mini sandblaster.
Kato Nohab diesel before stripping with Badger mini sandblaster.
All three units now brandishing the newly upgraded radiator panels. The grilles are from Details Associates and the roof walk panels are from...
Here the triplets with the newly installed grilles behind the cabs. Now it's time for some roof details, which I have already started.
Roof detailing in full swing. Units 1 & 2 will have identical details however unit 1 will have a slightly different GPS dome config, instead...
Newly upgraded radiator section.
Drop grabs are now in place on all three units.
Display photo of the BNSF C44-9W, late version, triplets.
Unit 3 has booth X panels in place and at this point I was in the process of gouging the factory molded grilles behind the cab in order to install...
The large X panel has been removed on units 1 & 2, now it's time for the addition of the two smaller X panels. I've also removed the...
