Aristocraft Live Steam Mikado - Replacement for faulty Throttle Servo?

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It's fifteen years old now at least, and to date it's been fine ( just ran it again after two years in 'storage' ). Now the throttle servo and the pressure gauge have stopped working. I can still run it manually, but has anyone ever replaced these items or know of a supplier who may still have these ancient items still available? If possible, I would like to replace with 'like for like' items rather than risk modifying other standard servos or pressure gauges. Guess I am looking for the perfect solution.
 
Contact Graham Langer at Accucraft UK. They act as agents for the US part of that brand in the UK. They will put you in touch with one of their service agents that are local to you. RC kit fitted on Accucraft products are proprietary components, nothing special. The agent will be able to asses and fix your loco and suggest any recommissioning work if necessary. I have a K-28 and C-19 in live steam format from that maker. I think most RC installations on these will have been effected by either a local distributor/agent or the owner. They are not sold with "factory fitted" RC systems like Roundhouse and Accucraft UK.

If you need a new pressure gauge, it might just be gunked up with old steam oil so could be cleared, make sure the threaded connection matches up to the US spec. Any servo will need to be calibrated for the correct throw for the K-27's regulator. My K-28 has a Delrin chain operated linkage from a servo to operate its regulator. Max
 
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maxi-model said:
Contact Graham Langer at Accucraft UK. They act as agents for the US part of that brand in the UK. They will put you in touch with one of their service agents that are local to you. RC kit fitted on Accucraft products are proprietary components, nothing special. The agent will be able to asses and fix your loco and suggest any recommissioning work if necessary. I have a K-28 and C-19 in live steam format from that maker. I think most RC installations on these will have been effected by either a local distributor/agent or the owner. They are not sold with "factory fitted" RC systems like Roundhouse and Accucraft UK.

If you need a new pressure gauge, it might just be gunked up with old steam oil so could be cleared, make sure the threaded connection matches up to the US spec. Any servo will need to be calibrated for the correct throw for the K-27's regulator. My K-28 has a Delrin chain operated linkage from a servo to operate its regulator. Max
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Thanks for the info and suggestions - however I think you have misunderstood my query, it's about an Aristocraft model, (long ago out of business) not an Accucraft model.
 
newboydave said:
Thanks for the info and suggestions - however I think you have misunderstood my query, it's about an Aristocraft model, (long ago out of business) not an Accucraft model.
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Oops! Sorry! Misread Aristocraft and just went straight to Mikado
 
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Yep I realise that, and I have been a member for many, many years (some of my threads are still on there), but have not used it recently. Anyhow, guess what, I hit it with a hammer, and now its working!! No I'm joking, but it is now working for some unknown reason, for which I am more than a little grateful. And I removed the pressure gauge, put it in some hot water with a little white vinegar, and that's working too - Yipee!!.
 
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