In Need of Parts diagram for Kato N Scale NW2 locomotive

[ChessieFan]

I am experiencing some mechanical problems with a Kato N scale  NW2 locomotive.  I have located the problem and need to order a part(s) from Kato USA, But the online parts catalog is down (Under Construction).  I have searched the internet for the parts diagram, but have been unable to locate one.   Does anybody have a parts diagram for a Kato N scale NW2 locomotive that they could share with Me?  I would appreciate any help provide

[CBQ Fan]

I would call Kato directly and they can help you and take your order right then if they have what you need in stock.

[ryan_wilkerson]

What part do you need? Can you post a photo?

[Point353]

I am experiencing some mechanical problems with a Kato N scale  NW2 locomotive.  I have located the problem and need to order a part(s) from Kato USA, But the online parts catalog is down (Under Construction). 

https://web.archive.org/web/20220827235821/https://katousa.com/parts-catalog/

[ChessieFan]

The enclosed photo is the part I need.


Thank You for link to the kato online parts catalog.  The part I am in need of is not list on the online parts Catalog.
Guess I will have to call them
Thank You to everybody who provided information to Me.

[ChessieFan]

I forgot to add the photo. I hope this works this time.

[Chris333]

Lemme guess the spur gear is slipping on the shaft?

[ChessieFan]

Yes, the spur gear is slipping on the shaft.
Actually the shaft moves back and forth.

[Chris333]

It has been so long, but I thought this was a common problem. Were folks just gluing it in place?

[peteski]

Yes, that is a known problem for that model. One of the few Kato sub-par designs.

I don't recall if the gear actually cracks, then slips, or it is still intact, but starts slipping in the shaft?

Also I don't think Kato ever issued a parts diagram for that (and many other models).  For some newer models, diagram PDF files are on their website.

[woodone]

I sure wish they would show some parts diagrams.
Can not believe they took the parts replacement pages down before having something to replace them.
I guess replacement sales do not generate too much cash flow?
Now we have not a thing - was going to be up by MAY- now it is by the end of summer when ever that might be.

[u18b]

I submitted an article on this to N-Scale Mag years ago on this, but they never published it.
Too boring I guess.

Or it might be that I called this a design flaw.

[tehachapifan]

I can't recall...was there a street fix for this?

I have 3 of these but, so far, no issues.

[thomasjmdavis]

It has been so long, but I thought this was a common problem. Were folks just gluing it in place?

I think, Chris, you were among those gluing them in place. Here is a note on your solution (from a thread about the Bachmann version, but there is discussion of the Kato problem starting with postings on January 10, 2014)
https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=31752.28
EDIT- I thought that link would point to message #28 in that thread, but it goes to the top of the page  (at least on my browser)- so scroll down to #28.

EDIT- here is another recommendation from the same thread-
https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=31752.33

Per above, scroll down to message #33

[Chris333]

I wouldn't listen to Chris