Hi all, I have a Tichy Train Group kit #8006, their water column and I could use some help. The so-called instructions leave a lot to be desired. For instance, an order of assembly. I’ve searched this and other forums as well as a general Google search for someone’s description of how they assembled this kit and I didn’t find anything. Has anyone out there put one of these together and can explain how to do it? I’d appreciate any help. Thanks, Jeff
Jeff,
I’ve put one together. Is there a particular part to the assembly that is giving you problems?
Tom
Jeff
I built 4 of these and this is how I did it.
1 Paint the parts first and assemble the main column parts first. If you are using the extension for larger tenders than a little trimming and filing of the post is needed. Make sure the flat part of the flanges line up and set aside.
2 assemble the base and drain grate. The grate may need some trimming to fit good.
3 Glue the column to the base.
4 Bend the yoke at the point it shows in the diagram and glue it on.
5 drill the holes for the wire up rites and other wire parts that go along side the column. Carefully glue the wires on with ACC and let dry. Trim the extra length off after the glue dries. I glued a piece of chain from the column base to the side of the spout for looks.
6 weather with some paints or what have you and place it on the layout.
As delicate as they look mine travel to train shows every year for my modules.
Pete
Tom, No, no specific part of the assembly process, I just want to know where to start, what’s the best order of assembly before I begin. I’d hate to glue something together only to find out that I should have done something else first. Thanks for the interest in my question, Jeff
Pete, Thanks for your advice. I’ll match up your instructions with the parts and see if it all makes sense to me. I might be back later. Thanks, Jeff