Project Series - Walthers Trainline 50' Flatcar - Episode 3

Weathering the underside up

[@MMRails]

Great work Dave! Loving this series.

[@DaveCoTrains]

Thanks Mark!

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

Looks fantastic so far DaveCo , part 4 soon.

[@DaveCoTrains]

Thanks James!

[@marcvonhebel3475]

I need some help removing the underbody from the car. Any special techniques? Also do you experience coupler height issues with this car when coupled to other brands? My model of the same type and an Athearn version have coupler height problems and usually uncouple while the train is moving.

[@DaveCoTrains]

Depending on the brand, there will be clips to push or pry with a flat headed tool. You can usually gently pull at areas around the base to figure out where and how it's attached. Coupler height is not an issue for me. I don't have a coupler height gauge, but with the Kadee 148s, they are a big taller than other couplers and provide a bit more forgiveness on my slopes.

[@marcvonhebel3475]

@@DaveCoTrains What tool did you use for this? I have the same model car. I tried using small flathead crew drivers, but I'm worried I might break or snap something. Did you insert the screw driver in the push clips? It doesn't seem to work...

[@DaveCoTrains]

@@marcvonhebel3475 Standby Marc. I am uploading a quick video to show you how to do it.

[@DaveCoTrains]

@@marcvonhebel3475 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5jOhH2VetGFhac