Erik,
Not sure where your other reply went?
I'm also a big fan of the Little 800s. I really like the differences between the first series from the 2/3. The OMI model you posted is exactly what I like-single headlight, no wind wings, and a coal burner (early life cycle).
To clarify, I'm using a Weaver FEF-3 with an OMI correct tender and doing all the modifications. I know it won't be dead perfect accurate, but the big goal of my project is to get some experience in working with brass, soldering, and all that stuff. My goal is to take that knowledge and scratch build some UP steamers, specifically an early and late Bull Moose. I'd love to have the PSC one, but it's out of the budget this year.
Hopefully Bob Stevenson feels better soon and can send out parts. The important thing is he's ok first! I'm also waiting on PSC to deliver a ton of detail parts. When I start soldering them on, I'll post some pics or e-mail them.
This train is absolutely beautiful.
bob2,
I remember you mentioning at one time you did side rods for an FEF and somebody was going to produce them. I need a set of those. Can you let me know who sells them?
Thanks
