A couple of months ago I purchased a gutted Lionel 0-6-0T for $50. It's really a nice looking loco if you discount the couplers and huge flanges. I was going to convert it to 2 rail, however, I cannot find suitable 42" drivers for it. I decided to rebuild it anyway saving the drivers for future replacement if and when I find some. No photos yet but it is a fairly close copy of Pennsylvania Power & Light Co. #7767 by Porter. The drivers aren't exactly spaced as the prototype but everything else seems to be pretty close. I removed the boiler and smoke unit and fabricated a new tank from plastic tubing. That part is finished along with it's streamlined top fairing and it is mounted to the frame. I am now working on the streamlined side-skirts and running boards. Then the cab will follow. I had to modify the rear of the side-skirts under the cab to cover a spot on the frame that is not prototypical. Still looks good. You don't even notice the "correction". I'll have some photos soon and I will post here. i've always wanted a fireless and this little loco has filled the bill perfectly. More later...
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