I was looking at an old issue of MR from the early 1950's. There was a review of a loco kit imported by Lenard Blum's Hobby House (it was not this one). Hobby House is long gone but I remember reading an article about it when it closed. I can't remember what magazine it was in. It might have been in OGR. It's nice to see one of Blum's locos put back into service.
What were you using to remove the domes? I use a mini torque from Smith industries when I have thick metal or heavy casting to solder or unsolder
It costs about $200. It also uses the standard Ox and MAP gas tanks that can be purchased cheaply at your local building supply store. The old Microflame torch was much less expensive and was also a two gas system. 20 years ago mine was about $40. However the tiny cylinders were expense and did not last long. I don't know if they are still in business. The Smith's is cheaper in the long run
If you plan to add more details download the O Scale steam catalog from Precision Scale. It has approx. 350 pages of O Scale steam parts! I've gotten good service from the new owners
Stevenson Preservation lines also has a good selection of detail parts. I've ordered from him many times and will again.
Wiseman Model Services has the old Back Shop Line of lost wax detail part and my experience with him has also been good
