Another 3rd Rail brass model gets set up for running on my layout. I was lucky enough to acquire this unique engine last spring for a reasonable price. I have indexed the progress for your convenience and respect for your time so feel free to skip around.

0:00 Intro squeaky run montage
2:51 Project planning and workbench lookover
6:29 Tender disassembly struggles
8:06 Tender interior tour
9:40 Burst battery again
11:33 Speaker problem brainstorming
15:42 Slimmed down speaker solution and test
18:09 3D printed Kadee adapter
22:20 Aux pickup roller and 3D printed mount
25:01 Final tender reassembly
27:18 Weathering process
31:58 Final run montage