Bob,
I have about a dozen PRS cars on the layout with Plano roofwalks, both 40’ and
50’. I used Goo at first on a couple, but switched to CYA because the Goo was
too messy and hard to place. With my nomadic lifestyle, these cars have been
packed up and moved several times and are holding up just fine. I seem to
remember having to repair a couple at some point, but not sure why.
I used wire for the roof grabs. Never thought to try the plastic ones: how do
the holes line up?
I think the brass items you refer to are the frames to support the side
platforms, and the roofwalk end supports. There are also 2 types of brake
platforms, to allow for different spacing of the brake wheel shaft in relation
to the ladder. I used the PRS brackets for the brake support, as they are
nicely done.
I have the instructions if anyone needs a copy.
Roger Nulton
From: Bob Werre
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 10:47 AM
To: S Scale
Subject: {S-Scale List} Plano/DesPlains running boards
Gentlemen:
Although I'm a few days away from using these items, I thought I would
ask a couple of questions. I'm about to install the former Plano
stainless steel running boards/brake platforms on some PRS cars. I
hoping some of you might have paved the way.
First off, I don't intend on using superglue to fasten the long roof
board, instead on trying something more flexible--perhaps silicon
caulking. Seems as though someone else has used that.
Next I am still hoping to use the plastic roof grabs that are inserted
into the steel--has that worked? And lastly, there some etched brass
items included in the package--I don't have a clue what they're for!
If anybody has any experience in using these items, let me know of your
experiences.
Bob Werre
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