abcraghead
Mmmm, turbos
Face it, no matter what you do, there's always *some* engine you can't model except by using an Athearn bluebox. Nothing wrong with that, but after living with Atlas models, I'm spoiled.
So long story short, I want to model a modern switcher like an SW1500. What can be done to an Athearn switcher -- or an Athearn in general -- to make it run at least half as good as an Atlas or a Kato? Enginebashers out there, what do you do to fine tune these motors? New power? Wheel replacements? Weights? Flywheels? Anything?
I want to have nice creeping control and reliable, smooth performance.
Advice? Instructions? Photos? Any and all help appreciated.
So long story short, I want to model a modern switcher like an SW1500. What can be done to an Athearn switcher -- or an Athearn in general -- to make it run at least half as good as an Atlas or a Kato? Enginebashers out there, what do you do to fine tune these motors? New power? Wheel replacements? Weights? Flywheels? Anything?
I want to have nice creeping control and reliable, smooth performance.
Advice? Instructions? Photos? Any and all help appreciated.