@kdavis27 posted:I have recently found a 2-10-4 B&LE (3rd Rail) Engine which is 2-Rail. I have been looking for this model for several years now (in 3-rail) with no luck. Is it possible to convert this engine from 2-Rail to 3-Rail operations. Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Last year I converted a Sunset 2 rail Pacific to three rail by swapping out wheelsets. Most two rail engines have wider frames closer to prototype and use thinner wheels with the small flanges. Three rail large flange drivers are thicker and require milling the frame if you want to keep the large flanges.
Given this a 3rd Rail engine you might already have a frame that will accommodate thicker wheels otherwise 3rd Rail would have had to make two frames with different dimensions. You could first contact Scott to see if he has 3 rail drivers or wheelsets on the shelf and if not look for three rail drivers close to the diameter you need.
Pete
