Santa Fe 1480 Class Atlantic

[Schraddel]

When compared with other ATSF Steamers, the Atlantic seemed me riding too high on their wheels. And as usually the springs are too stiff and pressed the axles onto the bottom plate and this causing the loco to rise above the normal height.


As remedy:
First i soldered these distance pieces onto the bottom plate causing to ride the loco on normal height.
Second was fitting of softer springs. Thus enables real sprung action too.


Making new current pick ups. The wipers were made out of 0.3mm bronze wire.


So the new wipers are fitted onto the loco.

Lutz