Changing the Connie axle gear - a pictorial

[Mik]

Since it seems to be a recurring topic, and I had to do one on my second hand Connie anyway.........

Rather than repost it all, just follow the link:
http://www.the-ashpit.com/mik/gear.html

Honestly, it isn't very difficult and doesn't take more than about 45 minutes -- as long as you're careful and don't have to play "hunt the screw" too much.

[StanAmes]

Great tutorial!

My only change would be to install the brake rigging and bottom plates BEFORE you attach the gear box.  To be this was a lot easier as the drive axle was held in place.

Stan

[Doneldon]

Two suggestions:

1.  Line the styro box piece with some soft cloth so you don't mar your paint if you use the piece for a loco cradle.

2.  Use a magnetic screwdriver or put a small magnet on a screwdriver when you are taking the little ones out and don't want gravity to pull them into limbo in some inaccessible part of your loco.
                                                                                                 -- D