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NYC L2-a 4-8-2 (was: desperately seeking drivers)

I have a nicely detailed and painted US Hobbies L2-a Mohawk.  However, it has SCULLIN DISK DRIVERS!  My research shows that no L2s were ever so equipped.  I suspect the previous owner built it up using an L4 chassis.  Does anyone know where I can get a set of the proper US Hobbies spoked drivers?  I looked for them at the last Chicago March meet with no luck.  I will try again this year.  I have checked and All-Nation Pacific drivers that I have are exactly the right diameter.  However, the changeover will not be simple:  1.  Ream out driver boxes to 1/4",  2.  Install a new gearbox (NWSL?), 3. Fix the counterweights; there should be 3 or 4 different sizes.  All-Nation only has light and heavy counterweights., 4.  Re-do the crankpins. 

My last resort if I can't fix this is to put it up for sale at the March meet.

Suggestions?  Ideas?

Thanks, John

Last edited by John Orwin
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