Atlas SD24 part 2 fuel tank and drive shafts

Dealing with the old Atlas fuel tanks and looking at the drive shafts, wipers and the new motor

[@alexandersprunt9448]

Could you expand on why you don't like using flywheels with modern motors?

[@elite194]

Good question - in 2019 I was invited to an ops session that used train brakes on the DCC throttles and it turned out to be really fun. To implement train braking, the momentum must be set pretty high on each locomotive. With the motors I use there is a lot more range in the slower speeds so setting momentum is super accurate - unless a flywheel is present which wipes out the advantage. So I started taking them out during rebuilds. One of these days I'll have a side by side comparison...

[@freakazoid5907]

Very good content, thanks for sharing. Question: do you have a video that shows how you make driveshafts from copper? if not, would you consider making one?

[@elite194]

yes I think there are a couple of them but I will do a special video just for that

[@elite194]

made one and its live - hope that helps!

[@freakazoid5907]

@@elite194 just watched it, thanks for posting it. I really enjoy seeing how to use common materials to solve model railroad problems

[@mattjohnson4459]

Where do get the motors

[@elite194]

the most reliable source is alibabba or aliexpress

[@mattjohnson4459]

Thanks. But I looked and did not see the right ones I will keep looking Very nice videos i have learned alot thanks