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2 rail lead trucks are usually more to scale , 3 rail are a bit longer for one thing. That helps keeping the wheels off the steam chest , many times the pilot is a little longer as well this allows the lead truck some more room, Blind drivers also help.  When Joe 2 rail's a model he is changing the tires on the drivers and insulating them, then he also either changes or trims and insulates the lead and trail trucks and tender wheels.  The longer boiler the longer lead truck are already there from the manufacture. The longer draw bar also helps on a tighter curve.

I am sure there is quite a bit I missed ,but you should get the idea.  Joe is a real craftsmen and he many times can foresee where other problems may lie in converting a 3 rail model.

 But if you want give Joe a call and he can tell you more

OGR Publishing, Inc., 1310 Eastside Centre Ct, Suite 6, Mountain Home, AR 72653
800-980-OGRR (6477)
www.ogaugerr.com

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