Live Steam Accucraft K37 Remote Control Options

[daveyb]

max if you see him post his details on the site

 

[Richie]

I would very much like to get one of those whistles made by John Campbell for my K-28. I'll have to look out for him at the 16 mm NGM show. Max

Would love to fit one to my K-27 should fit between the frames , if I remember right they were a double chime whistle with two large tubes . Does sound and look very nice . I think John should be at the 16mm show he tends to exhibit his very fine Irish models that he builds.

 

[maxi-model]

It's the best sounding one I've heard. If I can track him down at Peterborough a pitch might be - If I can get so many customers together would you make a batch ? Or is he happy with one off's ? Any takers ? I know a local Accucraft service agent (Mike Darby C2B) who would be adept at fitting it so John would not be burdened with this work. Max

 

[beavercreek]

How flexible is your Q/R connection Max?
Does it give much resistance to the following tender when navigating corners? I expect the tender is heavy enough to maintain true running (I know my electric K27 is!).
The only thing that I worry about is if there is resistance, and a curve may have a track 'anomaly' (a point or undulation etc), that the tender's axles might just derail.

 

[maxi-model]

How flexible is your Q/R connection Max?

The pipes either end are the standard Accucraft tubing as supplied going into that rigid bit in the middle. So no problems with flexibility Mike. Max.

 

[Doug P]

I installed the RCS Remote (from Tony) and 2 HiTech Servos in my LS K-28. I have since moved the control board to the outside rear cab wall behind the Engineer (to keep it cooler). I installed the rechargeable battery pack under the tender, with switch and charger pin in the floor underside. The sprockets/chains were purchased from ServoCity.com. I installed the larger servo (HS-82MG) on the throttle, and the smaller servo (HS-65MG) with a metal horn ([HASHTAG]#55707[/HASHTAG]) on the Johnson Bar. If you do not prefer the sprocket/chain arrangement on the throttle, then ACC makes a replacement metal arm for the knob. If so, then the HS-82MG needs the metal horn [HASHTAG]#55701[/HASHTAG]. See attached pictures of the controls. PS I also installed the Quick Disconnect water line connections from The Train Department (Jason)--the TD 60 Female in the flexible hose, and the TD 63 Male Bulkhead mounted in the tender wall.

 

[daveyb]

whats the advantage of a sprocket rather than a lever,,,

 

[PhilP]

whats the advantage of a sprocket rather than a lever,,,

Possibly smoother operation? - Levers (and horns) can bind, and be a pain..

 

[G-force1]

Greater movement with that gearing!

 

[Doug P]

The sprocket and chain is smoother operating---although more challenging to install. I installed the arm & connecting rod on the Johnson Bar, but since is not traveling in a smooth straight line (like the chain set up), the horn arm is stressing the metal servo gears, and sometimes the arm movement binds. On another ACC engine, I installed the arm & connector rod on the throttle (it's very easy to install), instead of the chain & sprocket. Since the connecting rod is a little longer on the throttle than the Johnson bar, it is less binding--but not as smooth at the chain & sprocket. See attached pix. PS My recommendation is to do the chain & sprocket set-up first, to see if you like it.

 

[beavercreek]

Nicely done Doug.
It is now in my 'Little Black book of Upgrades and Possible Projects'