Dennis Holler posted:Actually, it may be an early repro frame as I do not see any identifying marks on it like I am used to seeing on 260E and 261/2 frames.
I believe all of the repo high pressure die cast frame are marked...Either with the "LTI" mark in the ash pan area, or, the cast parting lines that MTH frame have from front to rear on the bottom. By the cross section photo, it looks original to me. You could probably save it, file/machine the broken areas smooth to eliminate the stretch. Beware the pilot truck and wheel clearances. I ve had good luck with these particular frames from MTH. They are hard and straight. I recall have to clearance some areas for fitment of the old boiler etc.
