Earl , my K27 is from the first run in the mid 70's I wonder if something was changed in later runs ? Did yours come with a slope back tender ? Mine also has a bit of side to side axel play , unlike m

Earl , I have a westside K27 that runs on 18 inch curves with no problem . The main problem was the tender trucks had a limited swing . Trimed the center sill and the problem was fixed . I also have a

They are STILL cheaper than the Blackstone models that are going from anywhere between 100 - 120 bucks ! .....Mike

I just paid for my 4 yesterday . Guessing I will have them next week .......Mike

Ordered 4 last night , still cheaper than Blackstone ! Never thought I would pay this much for a car though . I shudder to think what the BS K28 and K36 will cost .

Lowering the boiler/cab isn't that hard , just cut down the cylinder saddle and trim the cab mount ......Mike

My Blackstone pass. cars came with axle wipers as did the cabosses ................Mike

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Didn't use that but I did use what they call screened limestone . Looks great on my Colorado N G layout ..........Mike

I use Soundtraxx in all of my locos . Mike

Would surgical tubing work ? Mike

It's fairly easy . After removing it from the loco just take a file to the side of the idler shaft and file it level to the gearbox . Then use a NWSL puller to force the shaft out . When reassembling

OK . so it is more than just boiler to frame . Without taking it apart again I do see that the crosshead guides have a screw that attaches them --screw head on top of guides , guides set on frame then

2 small slotted screws hold the back or the cab to the frame , and 1 phillips screw about 3/8th inch hold the front of the boiler . You will have to remove the pilot truck though . Also make sure that

Earl ,yes still an open frame motor . Do you know the motor part # I think it would also work in my K 37 ......Mike

Thank you Earl that confirms another of my suspicions ......Mike

It has very little run time on it I think as the wheels have no where on them . I'll contact NWSL monday . So the stock motor should be good ? Mike

Is that a NWSL part # ? Mike

Hi All ! Is there a good replacement motor and gear tower for the Westside K 37 . I have one that runs very well but is a bit noisy as I want to add sound it .....Thanks .....Mike

Recently bought a W S k27 compound Made in the early 70's . Runs well but a bit noisy , does anyone have any suggestions for a new motor and gear tower ? The main problem though is the boiler / cab he