Hi, this is my first post! Been lurking for some time.
I have a few questions regarding the MDC 2 truck shay kit by MDC...
Can anyone give me the length of the 2-truck model? I'm interested in the smallest turntable required to turn this loco (in inches).
Next,what is the spacing between the axles of each truck? And what is the diameter of the drivers?
Also, has anyone tried to re-power this NOT using the NWSL gear/motor combo, BUT using an n scale (or small HO scale) diesel mechanism to drive the trucks. Not using the center drive shafts under the shay, but have the motor in the shay driving the two power trucks via the flexible shafts to each truck. I'm thinking you'd have to channel out the boiler to allow the shaft up front. Atlas appears to power their n scale shay this way...
I've searched the archives, and most deal with replacing the gears and motor, but leaving the center drive under the shay.
Any thoughts?
GregC
I have a few questions regarding the MDC 2 truck shay kit by MDC...
Can anyone give me the length of the 2-truck model? I'm interested in the smallest turntable required to turn this loco (in inches).
Next,what is the spacing between the axles of each truck? And what is the diameter of the drivers?
Also, has anyone tried to re-power this NOT using the NWSL gear/motor combo, BUT using an n scale (or small HO scale) diesel mechanism to drive the trucks. Not using the center drive shafts under the shay, but have the motor in the shay driving the two power trucks via the flexible shafts to each truck. I'm thinking you'd have to channel out the boiler to allow the shaft up front. Atlas appears to power their n scale shay this way...
I've searched the archives, and most deal with replacing the gears and motor, but leaving the center drive under the shay.
Any thoughts?
GregC