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    MDC 2 Truck Shay

    I eventually did buy the "Bullgear" kit and the "Partial Re-gear" as well. The bullgear kit went into the RTR shay (Which runs amazing with just that upgrade!:thumb:...I can literally watch the green poles of the motor turn so slowly...It runs about a tie every 30-40 seconds!) and the regear...
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    MDC 2 Truck Shay

    Thanks for the info Bill. Keep in mind however, that the loco in question is the RTR version, which has already had it's axle gears replaced with the white helical cut pieces that were issued in some of the latter kits I believe. A few years ago when he bought the RTR for the hobby shop, It had...
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    MDC 2 Truck Shay

    Bill, I have seen your shay on "TheTube" before I even replied to this particular thread, VERY nice work there. I don't think I'll ever run mine that slow but yours is very smooth. I bought 2 shays. about 4 months ago I was digging through the back shelves of my LHS and saw the colorful...
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    MDC 2 Truck Shay

    Yeah Ray, I wouldn't doubt that, I've seen your (Amazing) work and that fabricated gearbox is just genius. :thumb:
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    MDC 2 Truck Shay

    Speaking of which, I don't understand why everyone replaces the stock wipers and pads. Mine were pretty dirty when I got it and it still ran well. I guess I got a good one out of the bunch and should consider myself lucky.
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    MDC 2 Truck Shay

    I never had a problem with my RTR 2 truck in HO. Damn thing ran absolutely great out of the box.
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