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A few options. Modify the existing drivers for 3 rail, change out the existing drivers for 3 rail ( good luck finding them ) or a complete chassis swap…..also, the level of detail you’re looking for will dictate the course you go……post up some pics of your new find, and we can all make suggestions based on what we’re seeing,…..perhaps a Lionel or MTH 3 rail 10 wheel chassis could  be a good stand in??….I’d have to see what your’s looks like …..I’ve chassis swapped a herd of NYC engines that were formally 2 rail, but finding NYC chassis is a bit easier than yours,…but let’s see what you got, and we can go from there,…..one note, no matter what route you go, don’t expect this swap to be cheap,….10 wheeled chassis are not exactly falling out the trees like 6 or 8 wheeled chassis would be,…..another option, and this is how I keep the costs in check, is to purchase an entire donor engine, then make the donor 2 rail with the chassis I don’t want, then sell that as a 2 rail DC engine ……either way, like I said, don’t expect this job to be cheap,….not trying to bust your bubble, but that’s the reality of it….

Pat

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