P-B-L 2-8-2: Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW) #483

P-B-L

Samhongsa, Korea

2-8-2

Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW)

K-36

Sn3

1984, 1995

483

Brass

unpainted, painted & lettered, or painted & lettered & weathered

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These models can cause an intermittent short. According to Bill Winans, the cause is a lack of bearing restraint in the frame allowing too much lateral movement. Bill used Kadee insulating washers between the outside crank and the frame to limit lateral motion. He cut a small slice from the washer to allow it to snap onto the axle; over the years, they have not come undone.