I was beginning to wonder whether I should stick with N gauge after my recent experiences with 2mm FS.

But the I took out a piece of code 55 and immediately returned it to its box.

Now I understand why it is called the Dark Side.

There really isn't any going back, is there?!

As Don pointed out earlier, fitting gearboxes to spit frame chassis is not for the faint-harted.

I have certainly had to conclude that gearboxes and me don't mix very well - perhaps I would need to extend my knowledge of milling; and even then there remains the probem of how to isolate everything.

So I took the decision, after due consideration, to attach one gear directly to the chassis, modifying it accordingly, so that the motor could sit lower and require less routing out of the internal brasswork.

The photo pretty well shows all.

Until the next time.

Chris

Edited to include this photo which pretty well brings things right up to date - not worth a new post.

The chassis has been placed on the track and power applied to check there was no shorting - looks ok so far.