Reply to "K-Line/Lionel/MTH Berkshire hybrid"

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@Norton posted:
Rather than trying to use the Lionel Berk chassis under a Lionel/K-Line Mikado, just buy a MTH Mikado or try and locate a MTH chassis.
Their Premier USRA Mikados come with rear facing Pittmans.

Thanks! No doubt the MTH Premier Mikados have a solid mechanical pedigree. I was trying to avoid all that custom work that you guys do!

I was hoping / guessing that K-Line might have used the same chassis for their A1 Berk and USRA Light Mike, or at least the same mounting points. If true, then the improved Lionel A1 chassis should fit under ANY of the Mikados (K-Line or Lionel) with minimal fuss. This would let me build a "super stock" version of Lionel's USRA Heavy with the motor in the rear (as it should have been!) Also, I'm partial to Legacy and the back-drivable gears. When Lionel reissued the A1 I snagged one, and it's sweet!

9/19/201:52 AM

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