S 2-8-2 Steam Locomotives

Overland Models

1702

Ajin Precision, Korea

2-8-2

USRA

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S

1985

150

Brass

unpainted

DC

scale

This is a light Mikado. Overland produced extra gearboxes about 6 months after these engines came out as some modelers found the original gearboxes caused the engine to run too fast. There was nothing wrong mechanically with the original gearbox; the new ones just had different gearing in them.

Overland Models

1705

Ajin Precision, Korea

0-8-0

USRA

S

1986

70

Brass

unpainted

USRA

In 1990, River Raisin Models bought out Overland Models' inventory of these engines to continue to sell them under their name. Jim Kindraka stated that it took until 1993 to sell out of this particular version.

Overland Models

1712

Ajin Precision, Korea

0-8-0

USRA

S

1986

Brass

unpainted

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With clear-vision tender. In 1990, River Raisin Models bought out Overland Models' inventory of these engines to continue to sell them under their name. Jim Kindraka stated that it took until 1992 to sell out of this particular version.

Overland Models

1737

M.S. Models, Korea

4-6-2

USRA

S

1990

Brass

unpainted

DC

scale

USRA Light.
Jim Kindraka reported in the early 1990s that some of these locomotives could develop problems with the universal joint. The collars can crack on either or both sides (the plastic used for them was of poor quality). Ideally, a replacement can be found in the original Overland Models' F3 or F7 locomotives. River Raisin Models produced a number of extra ones in 1991, called their "Redrive Kit" (you may be able to find them on the secondary market). If using one of these kits, the smaller of the two shaft holes needs to be drilled out for the 4-6-2. Use a #41 drill bit. Removal of motor will be necessary on the model, and then carefully, but firmly, press fitting the new universal on both shafts.
Ed Sauers reported that his model's center driver wheel wasn't touching the rails. Through experimentation, he found a screw under the motor that controls the motor's angle. By loosening that screw just a little bit, it allowed the driver to settle down on the rail.