Thrift Store Find to DCC Workhorse: FEC 1200 Completion
Автор: Leaping Cat Model Works
Загружено: 2025-08-07
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Join me for the final steps on the Florida East Coast 1200 switcher rebuild! After scoring this little locomotive for just $20 at a thrift store, we’ve torn it down, added roller-bearing trucks, dropped in a DCC decoder, and even printed custom grab irons and horns in 3D. Today, we install Kadee No.4 couplers—checking height with a gauge for smooth operation—and bond on a double horn using CA glue and a handy curing trick. I’ll also share how to ensure just the right amount of play in your couplers so they don’t bind on the track. Finally, we’ll tally up the cost: roughly $55 for a modernized, DCC-enabled switcher that looks and runs great. If you’ve ever rescued a thrift store find or tackled a DIY DCC conversion, drop a comment below with your best bargain—or let me know what project you’re working on next!
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